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  1. Your Worst Mistake

    masstudent replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    DutchgirlRN;1896474 wrote "I had an order once for 100mg Morphine/Phenergan 25 mg IM Q 4 PRN Pain. The student I was precepting didn't question it because it was a doctors order and must be given as...

  2. 2nd thoughts about being a nurse

    masstudent replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow! In reading all of these posts, it makes me wonder if I should be going into nursing. I knew there were a lot of issues and problems but listening to this thread scares me about life after nursing...

  3. What's your Littmann stethescope of choice?

    masstudent replied to dano's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I took an EMT class and tended to have a tough time hearing blood pressues with a "regular" stethescope. Truthfully I am not sure what kind it is, I know it is not a sprauge and is not lightweight...

  4. Gifts for New Nurses

    masstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    (my apologies if this is posted in the wrong place) I am applying to nursing school and I am wondering what things a new student nurse might need besides the obvious-drug reference, blood pressure...

  5. Pa?

    masstudent replied to mistiffy's topic in General Nursing

    A PA is a physician assistant. PAs are often compared to nurse practioners (NP) since they are both mid-level providers and normally deal with routine cases. Almost any speciality has NPs/PAs. The...

  6. BSN application essay questions

    masstudent replied to chicagrl72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    mixy wrote "i had 3 questions to answer also, very similar to yours and i highly recommend that you write an essay that creatively incorporates the answers. that's what i did and during my interview i...

  7. Loans to cover more than just the cost of classes

    masstudent replied to squirtle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was wondering how people respond to the questions nursing schools ask about how do you plan to pay for your schooling? I have never seen this on other program applications and I have talked with...

  8. Professional Goals Statement

    masstudent replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi NHRNmomof3, I feel your problem. I have been trying to write my essay for the last month and am having a tough time. You can try looking on the web for examples of goal statements but honestly I...

  9. Should I retake my GRE?

    masstudent replied to share's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Corvette Guy or anyone else who knows the answer, what are the MSN programs that will waive the GRE if you have a GPA 3.5 or higher? Also and this may seem like a dumb question, how do they calculate...

  10. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    masstudent replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was wondering what people have done for recommendations from professors when applying to direct-entry programs? I graduated from college back in 1998 and was thinking of asking a professor to...

  11. Should there be a limit on trying to pass NCLEX?

    masstudent replied to 2ndCareerRN's topic in General Nursing

    In regard to Lady Madonna's comment "do you want a doctor who has had to take the medical boards numerous times", I am sure there are plenty out there. Also, some people can be A students but do...

  12. Non NLNAC Accredited schools- how has this affected you?

    masstudent replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    After reading this thread I have realized how important it is to make sure the program I apply to is accrediated. With that being said does it matter if a program is accrediated by NLNAC versus CCNE...

  13. *Microbiology-Summer 2006*

    masstudent replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also finally received my Microbiology grade and received an A-. Very happy especially since it was a six week class. Glad to hear so many others have done

  14. 'Real' nurse's kit for toddler play?

    masstudent replied to ladybugsea's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting that the descrption that is linked with the nurse's kit says it includes a doctor's badge. I have a nephew who I would get this for but he hasn't expressed any interest and has plenty of...

  15. Sometimes I hate being the nurse in the family

    masstudent replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tazzi, I feel for you. I am not even in nursing school yet but because of my knowledge about health/nutrition I am often the one who gets asked the questions in my family. At times I don't mind...

  16. Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

    masstudent replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the link to the osha website. I work in a clinic and we all have our first and last names on our badges. If we only had our first names they could figure out who was on the night the...

  17. GRE Prep Classes

    masstudent posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, I am applying to 2nd degree nursing programs this Fall and need to take the GRE. Unfortunately I took it back in 1997 so it is considered to be too old. I too a prep class through Princeton...

  18. *Microbiology-Summer 2006*

    masstudent replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmm. I just wrote a long response but I don't see it. I was posting that I have finished with Micro as of today. Yeah!!! That was a very tough class especially since it was only 7 weeks long. I don't...

  19. CNA question. hope its ok to ask here.

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

    In reading people's responses on this thread, I have seen people note they had to turn patients or help them walk. I am hoping to start nursing school in 2007 and would like to do some cna work. My...

  20. do physical therapists make more money than RNs?

    masstudent replied to nurse~ashley's topic in General Nursing

    Wow-PTs make $10-15 more than RNs? That is crazy. I am not saying PTs are over paid more like RNs are way under paid and under

  21. NP working as an RN

    masstudent replied to romie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I personally don't have any experience with this since I am just starting out looking to enter the nursing profession but this is a concern of mine. I am concerned about going to school for my NP and...

  22. Yay, I will finally be a volunteer!

    masstudent replied to live4rachael's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am just guessing but this area probably falls under PICU since PICU deals with Pedi and most Cardiac ICUs with adults. Congrats. I must admit I am jealous. I have been on the wait list for a 1 1/2...

  23. Chaperone or not during exam

    masstudent replied to masstudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

  24. Male Nurses/female Patients

    masstudent replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would not call the guy a bum or a slacker. I am female but I can't braid my hair or another persons for the life of me. If I did they would have it all bumpy and probably undo it if I hadn't done...

  25. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    masstudent replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I just came across this thread and found it very interesting. I am looking at 2nd degree BSN program and combined BSN/MSN programs and I am wondering if I should just do the BSN progam. I just looked...