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  1. No pain meds for you, mother

    natrgrrl replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    Fear of losing a loved one can interfere with the ability to make rational decisions. The poster who brought up euthanasia may be on the right track. The family may feel that pain meds will just make...

  2. If you are drunk, don't drive!

    natrgrrl replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    Call me naive but I appreciate the fact that nurses are among the most trusted professions. I don't trust anyone, family, friend or nurse, who drives

  3. Posters that are not nurses

    natrgrrl replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Some people just have a general lack of respect. They think that if they have something to say, everyone else wants to hear them and will agree with whatever they

  4. Excellent books just discovered!

    natrgrrl replied to *Andrea*'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think I am going to go look at those books today. I hope I can find them. What is it about them that you liked so

  5. So you thought your ER experience was bad? - this is long but certainly ices the cake

    natrgrrl replied to SK-222's topic in General Nursing

    Okay...?

  6. TEAS Exam Just taken-A man's view

    natrgrrl replied to Jared Mazzies's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is MUCH appreciated info. I'm also taking the TEAS in early Feb. The school library is supposed to have a copy of the study guide but it is never available. I'm on the waiting list for it but...

  7. uniform requirements at my hospital

    natrgrrl replied to marygirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think color coded uniforms are great but the back of the top should say NURSE in huge letters like the security or police jackets. Just kidding, but that would make it easier for some

  8. Medication Aide

    natrgrrl posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have all my pre-reqs done for NS this Fall and want to find a few classes that might help me prepare. Will a medication aide class help me at all? I'm already a CNA. It sounds like I will learn...

  9. Hey, anyone else go the CNA, LPN, RN route?

    natrgrrl replied to missmarkeita's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The CC I attend requires the CNA and LPN before continuing to RN. I actually want to do this because it's all additional experience if I plan on working while in school, which I do.After my 2 year RN,...

  10. Wow! Graduated, got ATT, got a job.....

    natrgrrl replied to dansamy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for sharing your stories. Us newbies love to hear your

  11. Evelyn Tomlin

    natrgrrl replied to regglynn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try this link. You might have to buy the book that explains the theory. That's what I would do, if it isn't in the library. http://www.mrmnursingtheory.org/ You could try pubmed.gov also if you...

  12. HELP! Best advice on passing Anatomy & Physiology?!!

    natrgrrl replied to mstyd's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The MSN Group that Daytonite suggested is great. It isn't overwhelming but has a lot of information, especially to refresh what you went over in

  13. found out my competition!

    natrgrrl replied to Irene joy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school goes by points. GPA + TEAS score + bonus points for additional science classes. The science and nursing labs are on the same floor at our school. Some girls in my A&P class talked to the...

  14. CRNA anything like nursing?

    natrgrrl replied to whatnext's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Whatnext--remember that there is a difference between the job and the profession. If it's not the required part of your job that you dislike, then maybe it's coworkers, lack of respect, policies,...

  15. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    natrgrrl replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I am 29. I finished my prereqs lastFall and plan to start LPN program this Fall when I am 30. Plan to do LPN to ASN when I am 31. There are many more plans in my future but I have enough to think...

  16. No stethoscope required?!?!?!?!?!

    natrgrrl replied to aerorunner80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I needed only a few things for my CNA class: required book pen highlighter white uniform and shoes (and underwear) watch with a second hand Most of the students in my class were prenursing students...

  17. Hamilton College

    natrgrrl replied to mimo_665's topic in General Nursing

    I had a friend graduate from Hamilton last spring. He says good things about the program. I asked if he could trasfer his credits to Metro or Southeast to get an Associate in nursing but he didn't...

  18. A few program questions

    natrgrrl replied to Valdes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can test out of micro?! Microbiology? The nursing program I am in makes it near impossible to test out of general biology. *As far as CC vs. 4yr, if you can become an RN in 2-3 years at CC and...

  19. What anatomy book are you using for Spring 2007?

    natrgrrl replied to marlonspoon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm using the newest Saladin also but I didn't get a DVD or CD or anything! (Yes, I'm whining.) For the price I paid I want the dang disk! It's a brand new

  20. How to shut up people who gossip !!!!!!

    natrgrrl replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    So how can I tell the difference between gossip and

  21. Do physicians deserve credit for the work nurses do?

    natrgrrl replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why does everything have to be so PC! :angryfire Why in the world would an organization change it's name to make sure nurses get credit? That just sounds ridiculous. An organization's name is not...

  22. good grades vs. competent nurse

    natrgrrl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am having a little anxiety about nursing school. I have a 4.0 in pre-req's but my advisor told me not to expect A's in nursing classes. I worked VERY hard and spend a lot of time (ignoring my hubby...

  23. MSN in Public Health Nursing??

    natrgrrl replied to TXNurseBSN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Just curious...why does the program have to be in Texas if it is online? The University of Texas-Houston offers a dual MSN/MPH program (on campus) but I don't know much about it. I am considering...

  24. "Fun Classes"?

    natrgrrl replied to MikeyJ's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am considering taking EMT classes while I wait for nursing. For EMT-Basic it is 2 classes taken consecutively during the same quarter for 9 quarter hours. I also took medical terminology and a...

  25. Chemistry 2006/ 2007 Club***

    natrgrrl replied to dreamBIG's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone- I just got my final grade and I got an A!!! I am so excited and wanted to tell someone. Mega studying does pay off. Good luck to everyone else on their studying and