I am a student working as a Nurse Tech. I do not pass meds, although I must check the charts, labs, VS, etc., then "troll" for a nurse who has the time to administer said meds. Frighteningly, I have...
Yes, I hated them the first semester, but finally "got it." Care plans help us start thinking like nurses. Now that I've been working as a Tech, I can see a benefit from having done them...in the...
RaElrA replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in Texas Nursing
Hey, Laura, what is up? I'd love to hear how your summer is going and ALL. I'm working full time at ETMC and restoring a 50's trailer on my cousin's farm--I've named it "El Paraiso," and I'm doing the...
RaElrA replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in Texas Nursing
You can work at either local hospital as a Ns Tech I (PCA duties). After 2nd semester, you can apply for NTII, which allows you to begin doing some nursing duties. I have been working about 6 months...
RaElrA replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in Texas Nursing
Congratulations! You will be jumping into my class--I'm looking forward to being able to talk to those of you who have been working as LVN's. We'll be dividing into two groups--one will have OB...
RaElrA replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in Texas Nursing
I got into the program the first time I applied, but I had 105 points--I went into it with almost 4.0. The LVN to RN program if that is what you are asking, is only 2 semesters. They jump into our...
RaElrA replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in Texas Nursing
All your classes will transfer for your BSN. TJC is a great school, and you are lucky to have gotten accepted! I'm at the end of my second semester, and will graduate in May 09. I've talked to UT,...
Are you taking care of yourself? Wearing good shoes? Making sure you have good nutrition? Not lecturing, just want to help--I'm older than you. I have found a supplement (Sea Aloe) that really...
LOL! I'l be 57 when I graduate next year. It's never too late! I find that my life experiences are a plus. Yes, sometimes I feel like "Edith Bunker goes to nursing school," but I love it and would...
I love Dansko. The rest of my body may feel like I got run over by a truck, but my feet feel fine. There is one brand I want to check out, though...MBT. They are ugly, ugly, ugly, but if they...
Oooookaaaay, I must amend my initial message. I got a pda, and loaded the drug book. It was so helpful that I purchased more programs. Oh, my, what a help. At the end of this month, Ackley's Ns Dx...
Thank you so much for that helpful message. As a student nurse who will be experiencing this next semester, this message will stick in mind and potentially save me in a similar situation. Yes, I've...
I was in a similar situation many years ago, but not with nursing school being in the equation. I did not go. I should have. It would have kept my children together, and kept them both with me. If...
I feel for you! I've had similar problems financing my education, but I finally broke down and borrowed money from Sallie Mae so that I can work part time--you might contact them at www.Salliemae.com...