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  1. Statistics

    natrgrrl replied to ssanders80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does your book have a chapter review and a chapter test? If so, 1. Read the whole chapter and work out all the examples. 2. Do the chapter review and remember which questions you got wrong or had to...

  2. Entrance Exam to the LVN/ LPN Prgram

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

    I didn't take the NET test I took the TEAS so any help I can give is about the TEAS. The hardest thing for me was the metric conversions. I think I had 3 or 4 conversion questions and missed them...

  3. Why be a school nurse?

    natrgrrl posted a topic in School

    I will be starting NS in a few weeks so I am looking into all the different types of nursing. Why would a person want to be a school nurse? Maybe my perceptions are wrong but school nurses seem...

  4. Alegent healthcare

    natrgrrl replied to Duflinkka's topic in General Nursing

    Alegent is almost a monopoly here but there are other places. Creighton University Medical Center Methodist Hospital Children's Hospital Nebraska Medical Center In 2009 or 2010 there will be a new...

  5. LPN class schedule

    natrgrrl replied to natrgrrl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This is my schedule for September through November. I don't know what it will be like after that. Monday 9-4:30, Tuesday 7:00-1:00, Wednesday

  6. SOOO EXCITED!! LPN Classes begin Monday!! Woot woot!!

    natrgrrl replied to DelanaRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't start classes until Sept 10 but I will be greatful for the month off between summer and fall classes. Let us know what things are

  7. ? for those who have taken the TEAS

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

    I used that site to prepare for the TEAS. I don't know if it really helped me very much, except to show me the things that I didn't remember or never learned how to do. Here is my recommendation: 1....

  8. International Editions...

    natrgrrl replied to faithful11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my micro book as a used international version on amazon. It is EXACTLY the same as everyone else's book except for the picture on the front and (obviously) the paperback cover. It comes with all...

  9. Where to wear gloves?

    natrgrrl posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I am pre-nursing and was concerned when I saw this: My mom transferred to a rehab hospital after treating lung infection for 6 weeks at hospital. The first thing I noticed while I was there was that...

  10. Anyone know of Magical way to remember Prefixes & Suffixes

    natrgrrl replied to NatlovesFifi's topic in General Students

    This is what I do but it doesn't work every time: Find a word that contains the word part you are studying. Memorize the definition of the word by prefix, root and suffix. It's easier for me to...

  11. Moms going back to school.

    natrgrrl replied to JBGC4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi JBGC4, I have 4 kids and have always been a stay at home mom. Here is what I learned when I went back to school last summer: Make sure you spend time with the kids before you start studying because...

  12. online classes

    natrgrrl replied to gabi1787's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I completed most of my pre-reqs online but I don't know of any nursing classes that are online. My program starts in a few weeks and it is only 3 days a week. Check out community colleges in your...

  13. Nurses Missions to Africa

    natrgrrl replied to nipa's topic in General Nursing

    I have wanted to go to Africa for years but I will be just finishing Practical nurse program in May. If I am qualified to go, I will make it happen. As a matter of fact, I think I will start working...

  14. Heading to the bookstore...

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

    How about a book or CD on nursing math? I just got one on ebay called Calculating Drug Dosages: An interactive approach to learning nursing math. It comes with a workbook and a CD. The CD explains...

  15. In a perfect world.......

    natrgrrl replied to kukukajoo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In a perfect world... drug companies would be trustworthy. visiting hours would be enforced. people wouldn't bring guns into the ER to "encourage" better care for their loved one. there wouldn't be...

  16. Lost Nursing Pin

    natrgrrl replied to MCF's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any way for you to contact your former classmates? It might be fun to see where everyone is now. Then you will have a lot more people on the lookout for you. There is a section on ebay for...

  17. What to do with this kind of patient?

    natrgrrl replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was in the ER 3 times during my 2nd pregnancy with excruciating pain. Finally, when I realized that I wasn't going to get any help at the hospital, I stayed home and literally pulled my hair out,...

  18. travel with family???

    natrgrrl replied to nursekathi's topic in Travel

    Make sure you know what you are getting into with homeschooling. I homeschooled my kids and absolutely loved it...BUT I was a SAHM with no other commitments than hubby and kids. I spent 80% of my...

  19. Hitting the bookstore...

    natrgrrl replied to julesradio's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a visual learner, get the coloring books to go along with your science classes. The anatomy coloring book really helped me with some of the systems, for others I didn't need to use it. Only...

  20. I just got in!!

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

    :balloons::monkeydance::monkeydance::monkeydance:

  21. UnPatiently Waiting on Fall 07 decisions

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

    congrats, jess! is your school on the quarter or semester system? i'm doing 3 quarters for lpn then 3 quarters for rn starting in september. good luck in

  22. NS does not teach ADL's

    natrgrrl replied to dorselm's topic in General Students

    This is how our program works

  23. Juggling Nursing School and Motherhood

    natrgrrl replied to Frecklestoo's topic in General Students

    I have been a SAHM for 7 years. Since I started school last summer, I do the laundry when I can, I rarely do the dishes and the kids call me a "school addict" because I have moved the focus of my...

  24. so my year is almost up, who is gonna stay in the hospital, think I will PRN

    natrgrrl replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lorelai22RN--What did you decide to

  25. LPN's with small children.... question for you

    natrgrrl replied to clarissairene's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have 4 kids and will start LPN school in September. I have to find day care for a few hours a week for my youngest while I am in school. After I graduate I plan to do LPN to RN, but if I decide to...