RaElrA

RaElrA

Jill of all trades, master of none?

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  1. Nurse Tech

    RaElrA replied to Crazy_L&D's topic in Ob/Gyn

    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...

  2. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    RaElrA replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    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...

  3. Tyler Junior College not accredited!

    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...

  4. Tyler Junior College not accredited!

    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...

  5. Tyler Junior College not accredited!

    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...

  6. Tyler Junior College not accredited!

    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...

  7. Tyler Junior College not accredited!

    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,...

  8. at what age did you start studying nursing?

    RaElrA replied to cksl's topic in General Students

    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...

  9. at what age did you start studying nursing?

    RaElrA replied to cksl's topic in General Students

    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...

  10. SHOES: Are Dansko comfortable?

    RaElrA replied to ternerzero's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    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...

  11. PDA at tyler junior college?

    RaElrA replied to woo83's topic in Texas Nursing

    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...

  12. Some nurses make you sick!!!

    RaElrA replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  13. Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    RaElrA replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Crimson, I took your remarks as honest and caring, not negative. Few males would be as candid--I must applaud you for

  14. Need counseling on a life decision

    RaElrA replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  15. financial aid advice

    RaElrA replied to araujojr's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  16. Anyone been thorugh the TJC ADN program?

    RaElrA posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I have an identical question to "imanubee", but about TJC's ADN program. Are there any of you out there who have recently been through the first semester here, and can tell me what to expect in way...

  17. Anyone been thorugh the TJC ADN program?

    RaElrA replied to RaElrA's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks, C-Tex! I see you are another "mature" student, lol. I will PM you later (after I find out how--I haven't done that

  18. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

    RaElrA replied to gt4everpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    About 20 years ago I was an admitting supervisor. One of my employees was getting married, and was having trouble focusing on anything but the impending wedding. One morning as I reviewed the...

  19. Net testing

    RaElrA replied to jaymom2b's topic in Texas Nursing

    The math on the Net test was surprisingly easy, but the reading was surprisingly hard. I had had spent most of my study time on math, so it caught me off guard. Here is my advice to you: pay...

  20. BSN vs. ADN income disparity

    RaElrA replied to romie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You have stated exactly what I was told when I did my own "market research" before choosing which route to take. I talked to many local nurses, who told me that they would rather work with grads from...

  21. Microbiology Spring 2007

    RaElrA replied to BlessedMom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hahahahaha! I keep a squirt bottle of bleach in the shower now, open doors with my sleeve, and never touch my face. I have gone from mildly to majorly OCD,

  22. Microbiology Spring 2007

    RaElrA replied to BlessedMom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Phew! I'm doing A&P II and Micro now. Bye, bye 4.0. I'm struggling to keep B's. Good

  23. lpn entrance exam ques.

    RaElrA replied to nathy620's topic in General Nursing

    Not to worry. If you passed the 8th grade, you can do this math. The algebra problems were on the level of 3x=12. Really. Do, do, do, focus on the reading comprehension. Good

  24. lpn entrance exam ques.

    RaElrA replied to nathy620's topic in General Nursing

    Although the science questions are there, my school does not use them in the "point system." I was told that the only determinites are the reading comprehension and math, although your scores in all...

  25. lpn entrance exam ques.

    RaElrA replied to nathy620's topic in General Nursing

    I was told "no calculators allowed," but the proctor put one at my station. I used it, but did not need it. The math on the NET was so easy, it scared me--I thought I must be missing something. I...