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1. Worries with family member's care

   petali replied to petali's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your responses: I'm sorry, I didn't realize that I wasn't following TOS, thank you for letting me know! Thanks mrsboots87 for clarifying that with some kinds of beds you do not want pillows/wedges being used. I looked up the manual for...

2. Worries with family member's care

   petali posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I'm a bsn nursing student (finished my 2nd year) and an 86yo family member is being hospitalized in a small hospital in the countryside of France. There are things that have happened during his hospitalization that I perceive as not good. He s...

3. ED nurses: What can a volunteer do to make your life easier?

   petali replied to petali's topic in Emergency

   I have to work on introducing myself- I can see how that can be helpful! And I'll see if they need chaperones. Thanks again :)

4. ED nurses: What can a volunteer do to make your life easier?

   petali replied to petali's topic in Emergency

   I didn't see any kid supplies, but I could probably double-check the next time I'm there! At my last shift, there was a mom who was admitted to the ED with an in. The mom was feeling really sick and weak, and she didn't have anyone else taking care o...

5. ED nurses: What can a volunteer do to make your life easier?

   petali replied to petali's topic in Emergency

   Thank you! I'll definitely look into how I can help people in the waiting room. I'll see if I'm allowed to help with ordering for meals too.

6. ED nurses: What can a volunteer do to make your life easier?

   petali replied to petali's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for the comment! Yes, I forgot to mention-we're supposed to do that too.

7. ED nurses: What can a volunteer do to make your life easier?

   petali posted a topic in Emergency

   I'm a student in the process of getting my BSN- I have always been interested in critical care nursing. I have just started volunteering in the ED of Sf general, and I'm so excited for the opportunity! I am curious, what are some helpful things I ca...

8. Case Western v. USF bsn

   petali replied to petali's topic in General Students

   Thank you for the answer, I'm going to visit CWRU in February so that will help me decide.

9. Case Western v. USF bsn

   petali posted a topic in General Students

   Hi everyone, I was recently accepted in the bsn programs for Case Western Reserve University and University of San Francisco. They are both 4-year programs. At USF, clinicals start the 2nd year, while at Case Western they start freshman year. I kno...

10. Advice: BSN University Recommendations

    petali replied to petali's topic in School Programs

    Yes, it seems to me like I will have to take extra classes, depending on which college I go to. For example I believe that in UCLA the prerequisites for med school are included when trying to get a BSN. I think I will take those classes at my CC, sin...

11. Advice: BSN University Recommendations

    petali replied to petali's topic in School Programs

    It's nice to see that this pathway has worked for people. I think I would do what the first MD did: become an RN and nurse for a while so that if I go into med school I will have some savings. Thank you for the advice!

12. Advice: BSN University Recommendations

    petali replied to petali's topic in School Programs

    OK, that makes sense! Then I think I will apply to the more inexpensive schools. I have considered being a CRNA, but it doesn't seem like something I would enjoy, unfortunately. Thank you so much, I feel much more confident now!

13. Advice: BSN University Recommendations

    petali replied to petali's topic in School Programs

    Thank you for your response! I've debated whether to pursue the medical or nursing path, and I've decided that I will obtain my BSN while completing the med school pre-requisties, in the case that I choose to become an MD. Yes, the schools in Calif...

14. Advice: BSN University Recommendations

    petali replied to petali's topic in School Programs

    bump^

15. Advice: BSN University Recommendations

    petali posted a topic in School Programs

    Hi! I am a high school junior, and I recently decided that I want to become a nurse. I've done a lot of research in the past few months (including lurking this forum) to decide which schools I will apply to during the summer. I am planning to get a B...