BeccaznRN

BeccaznRN RN

NICU, High-Risk L&D, IBCLC

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  1. I would like to know...

    BeccaznRN replied to suavis583's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    GPA: 3.6 A&P: B A&P2: A micro: A Eng. comp: A Math: A (College Algebra) Chemistry:

  2. English comp II or Literature elective

    BeccaznRN replied to dtermineddenise's topic in General Students

    Great suggestion! I would also suggest that if you are planning to transfer to a university that you check to see if you will need Comp II. It may be a

  3. question about nursing school: practicing on each other

    BeccaznRN replied to br107's topic in General Students

    Ditto for our school. We also practiced listening to lung, heart, and bowel sounds on each other but for the abnormal sounds we listened to a programmed

  4. Advice for obtaining required knowledge

    BeccaznRN replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took both patho and pharm in the traditional setting since it was required in our nursing program, and in my opinion I would hesitantly say yes to gaining knowledge through disciplined self-study if...

  5. 2 Year Track Nursing

    BeccaznRN replied to a0493261's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in the 4-year program at University of Missouri-St. Louis (prereqs first two years, clinical courses last two years). I transferred there after doing prereqs at Ventura College and got in with...

  6. Nursing Student Divorce Rate?

    BeccaznRN replied to ibmaryann's topic in General Nursing

    I do not find this to be true in my nursing class, but there are also very few married students. Considering that the divorce rate is so high to begin with, I would think that married students would...

  7. You Might Be A Nursing Student If......

    BeccaznRN replied to SNBran's topic in Nursing Humor

    :yeahthat: It's the funniest thing because here it is, summer vacation, where I'm supposed to be relaxing and taking it easy....STILL don't get any sleep. With only one semester left, my body just...

  8. Hospital or LTC? Other options?

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

    I have never worked in LTC but I held a tech position at a large teaching hospital (liver/kidney transplant and general M/S) and I learned soooooo much. I was able to do a lot of skills along with...

  9. A&PI What Pre-Reqs did you take?

    BeccaznRN replied to tanner523's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was required to take biology as a prereq to A&P I and II. It was helpful for me because it had been about six years since I had biology in high school, but I think I would have been OK skipping...

  10. Crazy Classes?

    BeccaznRN replied to narcissistic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I believe that taking A&P and Chem together will be a tough load, but can be done. You'll just need to be extremely disciplined with your study habits....and don't forget that you're taking two...

  11. umsl

    BeccaznRN replied to becker's topic in General Nursing

    Please try not to feel this way! I know a lot of students feel intimidated by other students who are working as techs/aides but don't worry - you won't be behind. In the lab you will be taught like...

  12. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    BeccaznRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love, love, love my crocs. I don't think I'll ever wear anything else to work - it's like walking on

  13. Question about RN programs

    BeccaznRN replied to jlhalloween's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wait lists at community colleges always seem to be longer, mainly because it's way cheaper than going the BSN or private school route. I agree that it will depend on what area you will be attending...

  14. What are your favorite shoes? My poor feet!

    BeccaznRN replied to PsychRN-Kris's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It's crocs for me! I bought the pair that only has holes in the sides (not on top - afraid of having something spill on my foot and soak through to my socks) and not once have my feet hurt at the end...

  15. umsl

    BeccaznRN replied to becker's topic in General Nursing

    I am also in the UMSL nursing program. I remember all too well the feelings of nervousness associated with starting clinicals - Diane Saleska is absolutely fabulous for NUR3101 so really listen and...

  16. "Little Man" - Showtime documentary

    BeccaznRN replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just an update - I got the video and just finished watching it. Wow! Very

  17. Question about hours

    BeccaznRN replied to user9876's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would say that if you want to pursue neonatal nursing that you will most likely be working 12's. However, it's not all bad because like Kimbalou says it's only three days per week and then you have...

  18. How is MO???

    BeccaznRN replied to mamamia's topic in General Nursing

    I could not have said it better myself! I'm so glad to see other people who like being in MO because as soon as you say "I'm from Missouri" to a Californian you get the proverbial comment "Oh, you...

  19. just waiting

    BeccaznRN replied to student to be in VA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It seems to me like community colleges have more of a wait list than universities or private schools, and certain areas in the country are more impacted than others. I know in California that almost...

  20. Accelerated BSN and working while in school...

    BeccaznRN replied to chickapin's topic in General Students

    I would definitely go for a PRN position, whether that be at the peds hospital or your current floor. I'm in a traditional BSN program and I know how much time I put into it, so I can only imagine...

  21. Describe your mental health rotation

    BeccaznRN replied to Mabel 29's topic in General Students

    I am in a BSN program (pre-licensure) and you just described our mental health rotation word for word. Lots of talking with the patients, attending group therapy, etc. We were also required to visit...

  22. Dental Hygienist or Nursing??

    BeccaznRN replied to c18436572's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I did the same thing - I started out as a dental hygiene major when I began college. The reason was because I wanted to do health care but I didn't necessarily want all the crazy hours. After doing...

  23. pre-nursing classes

    BeccaznRN replied to Jess_babygirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would probably count on one year minimum for prereqs, more so if you have other responsibilities such as a job, family, etc. Whatever you do please don't rush yourself through your prereqs because...

  24. "Little Man" - Showtime documentary

    BeccaznRN replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I went to the website today and was able to order it. I can't wait to see

  25. How is MO???

    BeccaznRN replied to mamamia's topic in General Nursing

    I am actually doing a summer externship at UCLA right now. The hospital is wonderful but I commute from Ventura County and the fastest part of my commute is going out of the driveway! I worked at...