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  1. Interpreting NET Scores

    qaqueen replied to abrainerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school, the NET seems to be a formality that must be endured. I have a 3.4 GPA. The requirement here for the NET is only that you score 50% or better. I took the NET a few months ago. My...

  2. Elderly patient does not want fluids, what do you do as a SN?

    qaqueen replied to SummerGarden's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Blackberry4eva is absolutely correct. I work at a hospice. Many of my patients refuse water, food, even meds. Documentation is

  3. Advice PLEASE - Considering Nursing @ 39

    qaqueen replied to Seven, RN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you considered applying at Phoenix community college? The program is still 2 years (or 16 months if you get on the accelerated track). The total cost is around $6,000. As for your age, not an...

  4. Elderly patient does not want fluids, what do you do as a SN?

    qaqueen replied to SummerGarden's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As a student, you need to see your instructor. In a healthcare facility, you will have a preceptor. They will guide you through this and many other sticky situations. Best of luck on your new...

  5. Heeeeeelp!!!!!!!

    qaqueen replied to RN 2 B's topic in General Nursing

    Take a CNA class instead. Six weeks, and you will feel more comfortable. PLUS, you will learn important things like how to move patients without wrecking your back. Sounds goofy I know, but many of...

  6. loss of a fellow co-worker

    qaqueen replied to irmaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Condolences to you, your unit and the family. Blessed

  7. frustrating job search...

    qaqueen replied to pongtipRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are you making yourself available for any shift? I don't know about NY, but the hospitals in the metro Phx area hire primarily RNs. LPNs work in LTC, SNF, etc.. Just because you learned on...

  8. Anyone left good paying job for nursing?

    qaqueen replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

    daybrightener, You made my day. Your message reinforces my desire to become a nurse, even though I am (ahem) on in

  9. Anyone left good paying job for nursing?

    qaqueen replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

    I left a 14 year stint as a quality engineer for medical devices to become a nurse. I am still in school but decided to work as a CNA first to be sure this was what I really wanted. It is true that...

  10. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    qaqueen replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    Cherry Ames, Student Nurse was your inspiration for becoming a

  11. Any Psychic Nurses?

    qaqueen replied to chelsea32's topic in Holistic

    Healing comes in many

  12. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    qaqueen replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    dbwheeler, Are you going to the orientation at Gateway? Perhaps I will see you there! Do you know if they are interviewing for the March program or will this be for the October

  13. why so mean?

    qaqueen replied to johnsonprn2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Johnsonprn2, No matter where you go, some people will be PITA. Also, as a new CNA, you will be scrutinized by many, helped by few. It is okay, do the best you can, take care of your patients and...

  14. Gross bruising and scratches at surgical site

    qaqueen posted a topic in Orthopedic

    I am a student nurse, working as a CNA in a transitional care unit. We see a lot of post op knee and hip replacement pts for post op care and physical therapy. 99% of our pts have reasonable looking...

  15. Barrier Cream

    qaqueen replied to sharlynn's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I work as an aide and know what you mean about not understanding that a little goes a loooong way. At the beginning of my shift, I see caked on barrier cream used with baby powder. Nice combo . It...

  16. A&P II Club! Come on in!

    qaqueen replied to lisabeth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks I will need

  17. A&P II Club! Come on in!

    qaqueen replied to lisabeth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am also taking A&P II as an accelerated course. 8 weeks online. Double the fun every week! I appreciate all the links that are posted here, hopefully they will smooth things out a

  18. You know you work nights when.......

    qaqueen replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    When you wake up on your day off at 0300 for

  19. PLEASE HELP!!! so embarassed about sweating!

    qaqueen replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    JC Penneys carries White Swan brand scrubs. 100% cotton and reasonably

  20. Does Banner offer referal bonuses? If so. . . I'm looking for work in AZ, CA

    qaqueen replied to neophyte's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello Neophyte, I am a new employee at Banner Desert. I can tell you that I love it. There will always be someone who doesn't like a facility but you have to judge for yourself. As for relocations...

  21. Hospital Reputations in Phoenix

    qaqueen replied to Sunlover's topic in Arizona Nursing

    i am a student working at a banner facility in the east valley. i have seen good and bad nurses but, coming from a manufacturing environment to this hospital has been an absolute joy. i have always...

  22. *Microbiology-Summer 2006*

    qaqueen replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started micro online about 5 weeks ago. Holy Cow! My first paper netted me a D. I am back up to a B now but I wish I had found this thread earlier! Thanks for all of the links. Taking A&P I...

  23. New Here,Olders Nurses to Be??

    qaqueen replied to wanna_be_midwife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    wdwpixie, Part of learning nursing skills is learning proper lifting technique. If you are truly concerned, you might want to take a CNA class. This will give you lots of basics and practical info,...

  24. Leaving the Profession!

    qaqueen replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on taking the plunge of making a mid-life career change! I am doing the same thing. The difference is, the career I am going toward is nursing. I am leaving a field I have worked in...

  25. New New Requirements for the MCCD Nursing Program

    qaqueen replied to mattsmom64's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yep, that sounds good. I am going to see my adviser today to switch my class to a different pre-req. Thanks again for the heads