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studentforlife

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  1. Who numbs for needlesticks?

    studentforlife replied to care4kids's topic in Pediatric

    As a Pediatric ER Nurse and a Pain Resource Nurse I would encourage you to check the literature. There is substantial research which indicates that pain control for needle sticks (even for IMs) can...

  2. Weatherford College

    studentforlife replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    I had no complaints about the program. I won't say it wasn't challenging but that left me very well prepared for the NCLEX and for work as an

  3. Need help! Can't use the 'Net for research!!!

    studentforlife replied to afranklin's topic in Texas Nursing

    That's fantastic! I don't remember ever learning about that stuff

  4. Need help! Can't use the 'Net for research!!!

    studentforlife replied to afranklin's topic in Texas Nursing

    How in-depth does your research need to be? Can the information be found in your

  5. Weatherford College

    studentforlife replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    When I went we had class or clinicals every day for the first semester but I heard they had decreased the hours so I'm not sure if it's still the

  6. Hello everyone, gotta a question for Texas students

    studentforlife replied to PurpleMyst's topic in Texas Nursing

    The exam is designed to ensure that new nurses are well versed in the Nurse Practice Act and all legal and ethical aspects of nursing. It's not meant to imply anything other than every nurse needs to...

  7. Carpool to Weatherford

    studentforlife replied to mmrush1's topic in Texas Nursing

    As a grad of WC I just wanted say congratulations! They have a really good program. Also - go to a movie, read a novel, have some fun, because you're about to be busier than you can imagine. And...

  8. Are there any evening or weekend option nursing programs in the DFW? (ADN or BSN)

    studentforlife replied to FutureRN1027's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've heard the same about Weatherford college. Good luck in your

  9. I need help with when and where to apply

    studentforlife replied to hellooonurse28's topic in Texas Nursing

    You could always speak with the nurse recruiter at any hospital hospital that interests you. They are usually very

  10. Can you be expelled from Nursing School in Texas for being pregnant

    studentforlife replied to redranger's topic in Texas Nursing

    For nursing school? Not radiology? I can't imagine it being legal either way, I'm just trying to make sense of why it would matter. It's not like nurses don't have babies.... and they don't have...

  11. State Fair of Texas

    studentforlife replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in Texas Nursing

    "Honestly have no interest in going there when the most healthy food alternative is walking around munching on a turkey drumstick. People at work were pulling up the fair's website and describing to...

  12. If not TCC, where to go?

    studentforlife replied to emd88's topic in Texas Nursing

    I couldn't say but I believe the nursing school advisor would tell you honestly whether or not you have a good

  13. If not TCC, where to go?

    studentforlife replied to emd88's topic in Texas Nursing

    You might consider speaking with advisors at both TCC and some of the Dallas County Community Colleges. Although there are several nursing programs in the area, all have high standards. There are so...

  14. TEAS at Weatherford College

    studentforlife replied to lvnmommyto2greatboys's topic in Texas Nursing

    ATI Testing has a page on their website that contains TEAS FAQS. http://www.atitesting.com/global/students/entering-nursing-school.aspx and click on one of the TEAS choices from the menu on the left....

  15. How to calculate salary?

    studentforlife replied to dragonflycafe's topic in Texas Nursing

    Although I can't speak for everyone, I can say that my hospital does not pay 40 for 36. So we would multiply that by

  16. Micro at TCC

    studentforlife replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    I also had Dr. Lindsey at South Campus and heartily recommend her. She has a genuine love for the subject and for teaching. She not only makes the class enjoyable, she will help you learn if you...

  17. Weatherford College

    studentforlife replied to nubian26's topic in Texas Nursing

    ATI (online) has a great study guide for the

  18. Question about TWU

    studentforlife replied to cdquiroz1's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have one thing to add. When you call and speak with an advisor (which you should definitely do) please be sure to ask if they will accept all of the pre-req credits you will be obtaining in another...

  19. What is a tech???

    studentforlife replied to cdquiroz1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Techs provide a great deal of patient care. They typically provide bed baths, change linens, hand out meals and often assist with feeding patients. I know they have many other responsibilities as...

  20. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    studentforlife replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    And please don't claim to not be able to afford said car seat when you're carrying a $500

  21. ADN nurses

    studentforlife replied to Ilubrize's topic in Texas Nursing

    Kristin is correct. The ADN programs in the metroplex require prospective students to reapply each application period. Most of the programs use a type of points systems (though it is different for...

  22. State institutions/hospitals

    studentforlife replied to RNoholic's topic in Psychiatric

    Also consider this - the most common reason the clients do not have insurance (and are therefore in a state institution) is because their illnesses are severe enough that they are unable to hold a...

  23. moving to fort worth area

    studentforlife replied to mymomisanurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for being so agreeable. And welcome to

  24. moving to fort worth area

    studentforlife replied to mymomisanurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just to throw in another unsolicited bit of info... I have several friends who moved here from the west coast, bought homes they thought they could afford, and then received their first August...

  25. The American South? Or, the West?

    studentforlife replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hmmmm - I think there's the south...There's the west.... And then there's Texas, a region unto