ga girl

ga girl

Member

  • Content

    46

  • Visitors

    1,712

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by ga girl

  1. Support Hose

    ga girl posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hey :) I am an RN and I work on my feet all day of course! LOL :) I am starting to see some varicose vein action around my ankles. Can anyone recommend a good brand of support hose? Knee highs...

  2. Tell me how bad these practices are...

    ga girl posted a topic in Oncology

    So I am still pretty new to Oncology. At my place of employment.......no nurses use chemo gloves to hang or take down chemo. Chemo bags are spiked within about a foot or two of the patient and then...

  3. GPC graduates!!!

    ga girl replied to gapeachRN2009's topic in Georgia Nursing

    congrats :) In the 4th semester, the content is basically pulling everything together. It is mostly about multi system issues. Big time disease content. It will cover things like congestive heart...

  4. Just Curious about NICU/Peds

    ga girl replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am a RN and had a baby this year that spent 10 days in the NICU. Just wanted to say that it seems to be a psychologically demanding field. You deal with alot of emoitional issues with the family...

  5. ACLS certification

    ga girl replied to suture_self's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The only thing I could suggest is maybe to call your local fire dept or county fire department. Alot of those guys teach ACLS. I am not sure if anyone one person/place differs in the amount they...

  6. a guestion for gpc students and grads

    ga girl replied to 5johnsons's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I cant remember really what my NET score was , maybe a 78?? My overall GPA was 3.0, my science GPA was a 3.7 Good Luck :) oh, I think the science classes they used were like the anatomy/biology...

  7. GPC graduates!!!

    ga girl replied to gapeachRN2009's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I graduated in 2007 from GPC, no problem at all getting a job :) In your last semester of school towards the end, they will discuss interview tips etc for job seeking....my advice though is dont wait...

  8. GPC Fall 08?

    ga girl replied to grapenuts's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yeah-I am curious to know the same thing from ugagradnursing.....why do you need to know the names of the organization managers?? I am a GPC grad and I also was told many times in clinical for school...

  9. Georgia Perimeter College

    ga girl replied to nursinginga's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Keeoh and Dreamon- To start, I am a recent graduate of GPC. Keeoh- I would not reccommend working full time at all. I did work part time and you can def do that- alot of people did. It is just too...

  10. Any NICU info for Atlanta?

    ga girl replied to mamaya's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey- just wanted to add my thoughts.... I am a RN and just had a baby a few months ago. She was in the NICU at Northside and it is a wonderful place! I got to know alot of the nurses and they all...

  11. Mediport access prob. HELP

    ga girl replied to jlynn3324's topic in Oncology

    i know you said you aspirated and threw out the first 10cc- you are for sure right? if you are, i wonder if there was just a lab error with your bloodwork done at the hospital??? curious as to what...

  12. Colon Cancer Stage 3

    ga girl replied to caligirl2's topic in Oncology

    I wonder if they are using X to mean 0, which would mean no metastatic disease. Is this true for your

  13. new to oncology any advice?

    ga girl replied to babyoftheeighties's topic in Oncology

    I can say, after working in Oncology for 8 years......this type of patient is great :) You will get a chance to meet and get to know your patient. You will also get to know the families. They are...

  14. GPC Fall 08?

    ga girl replied to grapenuts's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I think as long as you have started at least the first shot, it is ok. If you are not getting the first shot....they may want to hold you from starting a clinical rotation. Good Luck :)

  15. Which Pre-Reqs Can I Take Together?

    ga girl replied to rozlips's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If it were me, I would take Chem II and Micro together. I do think it is tough to take two science classes at a time. You may find that you start this Fall and reorganize your thinking based on the...

  16. Regardless of cost- which is the 'fastest' RN school program? (ATL area)

    ga girl replied to dreamon's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Apply for financial aid as well...as a soon to be single mom you should qualify for a lot. Many of the nurses I work with currently, went back to school as single moms and they all say it was the...

  17. Regardless of cost- which is the 'fastest' RN school program? (ATL area)

    ga girl replied to dreamon's topic in Georgia Nursing

    GPC is pretty fast. I did the actual Nursing Program in 4 semesters. (1yr and about 3 months) It usually takes 4 semesters and in about 1 yr and 8 months. The pre-reqs may take you longer depending...

  18. Nclex Study Tip

    ga girl posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Got my Nclex RN results today- passed it with 75 questions first try :) I was reading some posts here and it breaks my heart to see people have to retake this freakin test. It is so stressful. I...

  19. Any recent Georgia Perimeter students here?

    ga girl replied to fazeila921's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I will say that if you want to enjoy Nursing school, then GPC is not for you. Its good if you want to just get through it fast and cheap. I will say that I do feel very prepared for the real world...

  20. Thank You Note to GPC's Nursing Program

    ga girl replied to stillbetteryet's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Bravo dmarie

  21. Thank You Note to GPC's Nursing Program

    ga girl replied to stillbetteryet's topic in Georgia Nursing

    All these negative things you hear about GPC are true, true, true. I am a second year student and have been through hell. The good news is, is that there is a wonderful new Nursing Dept President...

  22. Getting into GPC

    ga girl replied to 2bluckynurse1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey, The only thing I did to study for the NET was to purchase their study guide book online. I dont have mine anymore...must have burned it hahahaha :) I really went through it and really studied...

  23. atlanta new grad jobs!

    ga girl replied to philanurse2b's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I think "MT3133" in posts numbered 21 & 22 said some very important info.... Check out who your school has a "partnership" with. It seems like that is the key to get into the internship...

  24. Getting into GPC

    ga girl replied to 2bluckynurse1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Marissa- You were asking about my GPA and NET. I honestly dont remember what my final NET score was. I think I was just so excited to pass ya know?!!! My overal GPA was not great, it was like 2.9 I...

  25. Getting into GPC

    ga girl replied to 2bluckynurse1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey Marissa- I am currently a Nursing student at GPC. It is hard to get in and it is very competitive for many reasons...it is a cheap school, it is local with many campuses to choose from, and you...