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I was just looking at a post on another thread in which a new grad, only in the first couple months on a med-surg floor, was totally harrassed by her co-workers to horrible proportions. I was wondering what the atmosphere is like in the OR when ther...

I was just curious about what qualities would be beneficial in the OR. Would the OR be a more structured setting than a med/surg floor? What is the day in the life of an OR nurse like?

I was just curious to see if there are some states that may be more pro-nursing. For example, it sounds like Pennsylvania definitely is not a choice state if you want to be a nurse.

After reading these posts, I am finding myself extremely lucky. Although I won't have my first test in A&P lecture, I've already had my first practical and first quiz, both of which I've done well. Because my prof is also a physical therapist (...

Now, I'm looking for honesty. I know that there are many of you who received A's all the way through school, and that's great! I'm curious about you who had a hard time to start but were able to pull themselves up. Because of the intensity of many...

Hi Mito, I'm actually in the same boat. When I first got out of high school (half my life ago), I was accepted into an ADN program but due to the stress of losing my grandmother, I dropped out. I have although always had this incompleteness. I've ...

When I first read your post, I thought maybe since you are the outgoing type she had hoped you would pass this on to classmates that keep things inside more. Not seeing you as needing help, but you being better able to relate to some of the other st...

One of the best nurses I've had the pleasure of working with is a psychiatric nurse. He is the coordinator of a continuing day treatment center in New York. At first appearances, he appears gruff and cynical, but he cares soooo muuucchhh :) for h...

I can't remember the specifics, but I definitely heard of that happening.

Kona2...I believe that there are a real shortage of teachers for nursing schools...if you still love the theory of nursing and love teaching, you should look into how to teach in one of the nursing schools. I've heard that many nursing schools have ...

As I am still in the pre-nursing phase, the only contact I've come is as the patient. For the most part, the phlebotomist always used the vacutainers, but I remember once a nurse took my blood using the butterfly. It was definitely less painful. W...

Especially for the integumentary system. Our prof. has given us this as an independent study since he will be out this week, and the text is not very helpful. Any suggestions?

I checked it out and it's pretty informative. Thanks!

Thank you both for the links. Caroline, they changed the edition to #5 and although it also has the disk, it's not answering the questions I need answered. :o . The prof gave us a stack of worksheets to do, and it's frustrated when you try to look f...

If he is attached, I would suggest you heed with a lot of caution. If he is not and perhaps feels the same, again proceed with caution, especially on the job...but I don't see no problem if you are two consenting adults. Also, remember underneath t...

I myself am very addicted to this site. ;) ;)

If I could continue my studies without working, that would be great, but unfortunately, it is not realistic. It's great if you have a husband or parents that will help, but more and more students are like myself...older and have more responsibilitie...

I agree with the replys to your post. Not knowing what subject, I can't give specific advice, but usually the first test is the most difficult because you are not sure of the test set- up, grading etc. One of the things I found for myself is that i...

Astragirl, when it comes to comparing incomes from one area to another, a lot depends on the cost of living in that particular area. SUPPOSEDLY, if you are not spending more than 1/3 on your rent/mortgage that's good. If unfortunately you live in s...

What kind of test was it?

Thank you Shyviolet. I'm in a search for whatever financial help I can get so I can continue with my studies.

I looked through the site you gave, but I didn't see federal loans for nursing. :confused: :confused: :confused:

The Nicholas Cage movie was "Bringing Out the Dead"

I have found that technically (at least at my school) it does take three years for an ADN. Although the only prerequisites that must be done prior to the nursing program are A&P1 and college algebra or statistics, there seems to be enough compet...

Essarge. can you give more information about the federal student nursing loan? I've recently had to leave my job because they wouldn't let me continue with the hours I had been scheduled, and I was not about to quit school. I've had to take a part-...