housecat1216

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1. What do you think???

   housecat1216 replied to galaxy781's topic in General Nursing

   I thought that most colleges require students for whom english is a second language to pass some type of proficency test in order to be admitted? Hopefully her skills will improve as time goes by, if not I'm sure that her performance in clinicals wil...

2. Question about pre-employment drug testing

   housecat1216 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

   It is highly unlikely that any of those drugs are still in your system. Besides, if you were prescribed the medicine and took it as prescribed, you don't have anything to worry about. They are going to test you for pot, coke, meth, acid, etc. Motr...

3. Really bad GPA please help!

   housecat1216 replied to chico's topic in General Nursing

   It is never worth lying about anything...it will always come back to get you. One of the most important things in nursing is ethics. You dont' want to start it all with a lie.

4. Really bad GPA please help!

   housecat1216 replied to chico's topic in General Nursing

   I was accepted at the University of Maryland at Baltimore even though my previous GPA was like a 1.6. (Lots of party little study) However, 20 years latter, I have a 4.0 in all of prereqs, so my over all GPA is now a wopping 2.9 something. Anyway,...

5. Cone Biopsy

   housecat1216 replied to zambezi's topic in General Nursing

   I had a cone biopsy in 1988 following class IV PAP that did not resolve after cyro and colposcopy. Had general in small hospital and went home same day. I had just had a baby several months prior, but don't remember any problems following surgery. ...

6. Epidurals

   housecat1216 replied to hello2you's topic in Ob/Gyn

   There is a good thread on this topic in the Nurse Anesthetist section. It is entitled UCSF OB Anesthesia Meeting on pg 4 of the thread. I'll try to make a link, but I'm pretty new at this: https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99466

7. Repost, Hi, I'm new

   housecat1216 replied to NJNess's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think you should quit, for what it is worth. You are so close and while it may be embarrassing, you are not the only one who has ever failed. You will have new classmates, make new friends, and probably have an easier time the next go aroun...

8. A&P Coloring books?

   housecat1216 replied to Glimmer's topic in Pre-Nursing

   i thought it was a waste of time. my mother has gone back to school and is taking a&p right now, she draws everything out herself...but then she is much more talented that way then i am.

9. Which class is more difficult?

   housecat1216 replied to matsgrl's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I took A&P I and Micro at the same time and made an A in both. I thought Micro was harder, but very interesting. I loved the lab.

10. Hopkins vs. UMD

    housecat1216 replied to JenniferC's topic in Maryland

    Hi Tanya, I sent you an email, let me know if you didn't receive it. Gwen

11. Hopkins vs. UMD

    housecat1216 replied to JenniferC's topic in Maryland

    Hi Tanya, I haven't lived in NO for 20 years, but I do go back and visit. I lived in the French Quarter, my mother is an artist and worked on Jackson Square. To be honest, the place has changed so much that I find it a little depressing, especially...

12. Hopkins vs. UMD

    housecat1216 replied to JenniferC's topic in Maryland

    Hi Peachy, I am starting the traditional program this Fall. JHU does not seem to be terribly gpa oriented. They really do look at the whole person: work experiences, overcoming difficulties, leadership potential, etc. Your essay is your opportunit...

13. Looking for Accelerated Microbiology Course!!

    housecat1216 replied to jwillhite's topic in General Nursing

    Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, OR usually has an acelerated microbiology class through the summer...if there is enough interest. It is geared toward health care providers. The instructor is great. Their WEB site is http://www.s...

14. 1950s nursing

    housecat1216 replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    I really enjoyed your post, it was quite compelling. Have you ever considered writing? Your post could easily be expanded into a very interesting short story. You should give it some thought. There are a few "special interest" magazines you could...

15. What are your grades like??

    housecat1216 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    I have a 4.0 in all of my prereqs, but... The first time I went to college, for 2.5 years starting in 1979, I majored in in well, I probably shouldn't say. Anyway, when those grades from 26 years ago are factored in it's like a 2.98. When I began to...