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  1. I had my first delivery

    natrgrrl replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for sharing your story. Childbirth is amazing in so many different ways. There are a hundred things I am looking forward to and downright scared about in my future career. Now I am adding one...

  2. Do all LPN programs teach same skills?

    natrgrrl posted a topic in General Students

    Does anyone know if all LPN programs teach the same skills and provide the same level of education? A friend of mine just graduated from a private college and passed NCLEX-PN but he says his credits...

  3. Medical Terminology

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

    I am taking medical terminology online right now. It's a fairly easy class with unit tests but no final. Out of state tuition is $60 per credit hour and it's a 3 credit class. http://www.mccneb.edu/...

  4. What are your core classes?

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

    College Chemistry Intermediate Algebra English Composition I English Composition II Human Growth and Development Nursing Assistant Human Growth and Development Human Anatomy and Physiology I Human...

  5. Oh Crap, we have a test today...can I borrow a scantron?

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

    I just want to say that this is a fun yet insane topic to waste time reading. I have never used scantrons until my chem class this quarter. The instructor passes them out for free ever class period...

  6. HELP! Bad day at clinicals

    natrgrrl posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yesterday was my fourth day of clinicals for nursing assistant. All the other days were good. I saw a lot and did a lot. Got to practice my skills. But yesterday I saw the tension between aides and...

  7. SAHM's

    natrgrrl replied to ebrown343's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been a SAHM for almost 7 years.Family will always be #1 priority. I decided to go to school for RN but any classes or job I take has to compliment my husband's work schedule. My solution is to...

  8. HELP! Bad day at clinicals

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

    Thanks Agatha. I passed my state testing (YAY!) and feel much better about how to handle the heartbreaking situations I come across. Good to hear story about patient

  9. Hello - What state are you from?

    natrgrrl replied to KimRN41514's topic in Rural

    Just moved from town of 500 to the big city of Omaha, NE. I'm still in school but my ultimate goal is to work somewhere in the Dakotas. Anyone have experiences to share about this

  10. Need an ear to bend and maybe some good advice.

    natrgrrl replied to NurseDianne's topic in Rural

    It sounds great. Something I would like to do eventually. But right now my mother is sick and needs to be taken care of. I hope everything works out for you and hubby to go but make sure you feel out...

  11. Questions re:Bible passage and nursing

    natrgrrl replied to hopecandles's topic in General Nursing

    This has always been a difficult passage for me to fully understand. I appreciate you posting the question here because of all the great responses from everyone. I had never thought of nurses as doers...

  12. I take the licensure test tomorrow!

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

    I tested on Monday and passed! I was so nervous for the skills. The written test was easy. I h ave been looking for a job but I can only work 2 days a week and that REALLY makes things difficult. The...

  13. Need CNA info

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

    Rachel- I am just finishing my CNA class. The best advice I can give you is to not worry about the testing. Study your class material, pay attention in labs and keep your eyes open during clinical....

  14. Chemistry 2006/ 2007 Club***

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

    This site might help. http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/index.shtml Good luck on the test. My first test is not for two

  15. HELP! Bad day at clinicals

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

    Thanks for the advice, especially about one patient at a time.

  16. Uncooperative Lab Partner

    natrgrrl replied to shining_star28463's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Most educators know that when bad and good are paired together, bad always prevails. If changing your lab partner's mind doesn't work (which it might not ), talk to your instructor or find a different...

  17. ?? to ask potential employer

    natrgrrl posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What kind of questions should I ask when I get an interview? Also, what should I be looking for at the facility? I am concerned about the staff to patient ratio. What is a good ratio? What ratio...

  18. ?? to ask potential employer

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

    Thanks. This really

  19. I take the licensure test tomorrow!

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

    Sara- What was the skills test like? I am very nervous about that part. There are so many students in my class that we don't get time to really practice during our

  20. I know alot of us are starting school this week...

    natrgrrl replied to Christinmomof3nrs2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am finishing my nursing assistant class, which ends Sept. 18 but my fall classes start on Sept. 5. Can I really succeed at 5 classes at once? Hope so. Does anyone know what to expect from clinicals...

  21. what books should I hold on to?

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

    I took human growth and dev. online. I got an A but the textbook was terrible! I would not keep it. If I need to I will buy a different book. By the way, when I checked out the textbook on Amazon, the...

  22. Ma vs CNA

    natrgrrl replied to Lost in Nebraska's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree with everyone that says to stop MA and get right into your RN program. I am taking classes at Metro in Omaha and taking nursing assistant class at Southeast in Lincoln. After my...

  23. "I Come Into Work Sick! Why Can't You?"

    natrgrrl replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Does being too depressed to come to work count as being sick? A friend of mine was a walking zombie 99% of the time but she still went to work. I don't know how she could do her job. I know she took...

  24. Prereqs at a Community College

    natrgrrl replied to NursingStudent08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The CC was the better choice for me because I am starting back to college after 6 years of stay at home mom/wife duty. I forgot how to interact with people so the small class size was much less...

  25. Anyone waiting on Fall 2007 acceptance?

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

    Hi- I will apply in Novemver for the June deadline. I have heard that the program I am trying to get into has approx. 500 applicants each year and 80 spots open. There is no waiting list, so the top...