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  1. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    coolpeach replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I got my cell phone several years ago when I had a breakdown. I went shopping a couple of hours before picking my kids up from school. When I went out to my car to leave it wouldn't start. I know...

  2. nurses with no RN license practicing as a nurse?!

    coolpeach replied to inschool4ever's topic in General Nursing

    Abut 3 years ago I ran into a similar situation. I took my children to a local ped office for routine care. They had been going there for about 2 years after we had to change peds. The old ped was not...

  3. HIV+ residents

    coolpeach replied to mo_07's topic in General Nursing

    You also have to think of all the people you come in contact with every day. The worker at the Walmart, Daycare center, Bank, McDonalds, your childs teachers, the employees at the gym etc. Anyone of...

  4. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    coolpeach replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who say that parents don't need to stay plugged into kids, and they should be able to call 911. In December my son was in a friends backyard, and he fell from a tree and broke his...

  5. Ugh, my insomnia is killing me

    coolpeach replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Students

    If you have been having it for that long I think its time to go see a Dr. Being awake repeatedly over and over like that makes you a danger to yourself, and your patients. In addition, its so very bad...

  6. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    coolpeach replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am just a student, but this is a very touchy subject for me. When I do go to work I will be leaving my then 15 year old home alone. I want to be within seconds of him reaching me if need be. I hope...

  7. Ugh, my insomnia is killing me

    coolpeach replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Students

    Insomnia Quick Fix 1. Old standby...warm milk...doesn't really work, but makes me feel better. 2. I have netflix and online they have mp3 downloads of hypnosis for insomnia. It's mainly just some guy...

  8. Jobs during Nursing school/ How do you afford this??

    coolpeach replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Students

    I moved home with relatives while in school so my rent is free. I put $500 a month into the food budget, and pay all other bills. I applied for pell grant, scholarships, and loans which I get. After I...

  9. Trying to compare my GPA with others who have already gotten accpeted

    coolpeach replied to scubapupet's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was accepted into an ADN program 4.0 pre reqs, and 3.8

  10. RN Pre-Reqs what kind of Math is required

    coolpeach replied to FutureNS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We have a few RN schools in the area. Some require Algebra 1, and others require

  11. Are labs required for your pre-reqs??

    coolpeach replied to Carmen29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I bet micro isn't lab

  12. update

    coolpeach replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can tell you that my life was a science experiment. I have two older boys who are 10 months apart, and when I had them I had to work, and they went to daycare. I wanted a girl, and tried and tried,...

  13. backup plan

    coolpeach replied to us4halls's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As far as CNA helping you. Again you need to check with whatever school you want to apply to. I have heard several people state that their school lists CNA certification as a pre req or something you...

  14. Questions for an almost nurse

    coolpeach replied to coolpeach's topic in Texas Nursing

    My heart was set on hospital work, but not really any certain floor. I was told that if you don't do hospital work for at least a year when you graduate that you kill you options. I don't have a...

  15. Questions for an almost nurse

    coolpeach posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I start a accelerated ADN program n Aug 25 so I am about 17 months from graduating. I have a few questions for those in the area already out there. I will be looking for work in Dallas, Texas and...

  16. Starting school in August and need surgery!

    coolpeach replied to mrs obie's topic in General Students

    Oh the fun of medical problems during school. I had my appendix rupture while taking Biology my first semester at school. I remember the whole time telling my mom to bring my toothbrush and my...

  17. Questions for an almost nurse

    coolpeach replied to coolpeach's topic in Texas Nursing

    Is that the only way to go. I just don't see how I can do it. He doesn't get out of school until 4pm, and home about 4:30. I would be showering and getting ready for work about the time he got home. I...

  18. backup plan

    coolpeach replied to us4halls's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to the school I wanted to go to, and was denied semester before last. Then I did everything I could to get more points for the next application period. I retook the Hesi entrance and turned...

  19. Woohoo!! I cleaned the shower today!!

    coolpeach replied to Rianna1's topic in General Students

    I was excited the other day because I put makeup on. On the bright side my makeup lasts a long time this

  20. I'm confuded about the RN program???

    coolpeach replied to FutureNS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. You need to pick a few nursing programs that you want to apply to. Each program will have different pre reqs, applications guidelines etc. How do you even know what pre reqs to take if you haven't...

  21. Brockton School of Nursing (BHSN)

    coolpeach replied to toxicmommy's topic in General Students

    Nevermind

  22. Has anyone gotten into nursing school with a low gpa?

    coolpeach replied to Butterfly3001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our school admits on a point system with no waiting lists. You add your GPA + points for completing support courses + Hesi entrance exam grade points after 75. That being said GPA is a smaller portion...

  23. what areas of nursing would involve the least poop wiping?

    coolpeach replied to hapiyogi's topic in General Students

    I worked long term care as a CNA when I was about 19 or so (I am 38 now.) I wiped a lot of poop and other bodily fluids. I know I can do it, but I would rather not. If it comes up I will do what I...

  24. Witnessed a terrible death last night--pls help me...

    coolpeach replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet, but begin the nursing program on Aug 25, 2008. I have seen people die, and been present when they passed (my aunt, and grandma). I watched my grandpa linger for months in the VA...

  25. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    coolpeach replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am currently 38, and have been doing pre reqs for a couple of years. I have had a ton of women (and men too) my age in my classes, and some older. I took a yoga class just as a blow off, and there...