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  1. Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    Pumpkin1621 replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm from the Washington DC area Tazzi. Sorry, I misunderstood what you were trying to say. Agreed. I withdraw as well. I would also like to add that regardless of our difference of opinion I...

  2. Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    Pumpkin1621 replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I still don't get what you were trying to say. Maybe you didn't read my post earlier. I lived in Germany for 4 years, and I don't speak German. I never had a problem finding someone who spoke...

  3. Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    Pumpkin1621 replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    Yeah. That sentence is the one that I am basing my statement off of. I don't think that you can make such a claim unless you work there all the time and see everyone that speaks every language....

  4. Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    Pumpkin1621 replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    Is it b/c they expect you to know it or b/c they are hurt/have family that is hurting and they are frustrated at the communication barrier. You can't really say what that person is feeling if you...

  5. Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    Pumpkin1621 replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I know your stance. I just mistyped. However, the question of the OP was not do you think everyone should be forced to learn an immigrants language. The question was should it be part of the...

  6. Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    Pumpkin1621 replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    Haha ok. Well that is your opinion and mine is different. I agree it should be an equal responsibiltiy and that they should learn english once they get here. If I am willing to take time to learn...

  7. Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    Pumpkin1621 replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    and? i think if anyone is in this country they should have the right to be treated if they are ill. just like i would expect to be treated if i were in another country. i didn't say anyone was...

  8. Summer Session Sign In

    Pumpkin1621 replied to misserlizzer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah I'm taking Bio and Chem. 100 for the lecture books and 100 for the lab books with a 400 dollar total

  9. Summer Session Sign In

    Pumpkin1621 replied to misserlizzer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is great. It was required for me to take typing in high school, and now I type 80 wpm. It has really helped me especially when writing papers in class b/c I always finish

  10. Which Instrument Should I Pick?

    Pumpkin1621 replied to Pumpkin1621's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just wanted to let yall know I picked the piano. I found a nice store that rents them out and even delivers it to your house for only 60 bucks a month, and if you choose to keep it the monthly rental...

  11. Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    Pumpkin1621 replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    We have more resources to learn a new language. There are so many schools here, colleges, etc. Right now I am taking free French courses (via rosetta stone) through my library, and I plan to take...

  12. Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    Pumpkin1621 replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    Did the Native Americans speak English? Last I checked we didn't accomidate either, and now we make those demands? It is not uncommon for a country to have mroe than one official

  13. Summer Session Sign In

    Pumpkin1621 replied to misserlizzer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just got my books today. That hurt the pocketbook b/c I used all of my financial aid for fall and

  14. Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    Pumpkin1621 replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    Even so you are still able to communicate on a basic level. If you did hand the person a condom they would look at you like you were crazy and then the person would show you what he meant. Most of...

  15. Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    Pumpkin1621 replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    I think it should be a requirement for anyone getting a bachelors degree to learn a foreign language of their choosing. It doesn't have to be Spanish. I think in this regard (education) Americans...

  16. Working moms and daycare

    Pumpkin1621 replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    Lizzy the best thing to do is introduce them gradually. Like I said my daughter isn't going right now, but I do take her over there occasionally just to let her play with the other children. When I...

  17. Working moms and daycare

    Pumpkin1621 replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to say, I don't use a "daycare" I go to a woman that is certified by the state and she operates out of her house. She watches about 7 children, so it isn't as crowded as a daycare and it...

  18. Working moms and daycare

    Pumpkin1621 replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter went to daycare for the fall and spring while I was in school. She acted that way too for a long time when I would drop her off. Then one day it stopped. She got used to going. The key...

  19. big bad nursing myths busted

    Pumpkin1621 replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

  20. Career alternatives to traditional nursing?

    Pumpkin1621 replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever thought about being a NP in OB/GYN? I am not a nurse but I just had my yearly visit and I was seen by a NP. I didn't see a doctor at all. I thought that was very neat. I personally...

  21. Microbiology

    Pumpkin1621 replied to nurse2btracy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school has Micro for Allied Health (just requires Bio) and General Micro (which requires Chem and Bio). I am going to apply to the BSN (1st choice) and the ADN programs. The BSN program requires...

  22. Summer Session Sign In

    Pumpkin1621 replied to misserlizzer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished my last final exam yesterday. I am finishing up my last 10 page paper for my lit class (THANK GOD). It is due today at 4, and I have 2 pages left. Summer schools starts June 4th I...

  23. What md hospitals will pay my loans back???

    Pumpkin1621 replied to bjr3645's topic in Maryland Nursing

    http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/repaying_loans/2003_2004/english/loan-discharge-cancellation.htm This is the website that explains who is eligible for discharge and what phone number to...

  24. What md hospitals will pay my loans back???

    Pumpkin1621 replied to bjr3645's topic in Maryland Nursing

    :yeahthat: I called a lot of hospitals and they each have different packages. You can apply for them your last year in nursing school. Some require x amount of years working at their hospital, and...

  25. Confused about Loans... Help?

    Pumpkin1621 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am transferring to another school. I took out a Perkins and Stafford loan at my current school and I plan to keep the Perkins loan at my new school but drop the Stafford. My current school is...