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  1. Micro and A&P???

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

    Thanks. I was just wondering b/c people at my CC have been telling me that it is not do-able and that even if I can do it I will end up with a bad grade in both classes. I study hard and have made...

  2. Reading the Genetic Code: Multiple copies of key genes

    JoeyDog replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Very

  3. Sitters, give 'em a break!

    JoeyDog replied to anonymurse's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked as the primary sitter on a MSICU floor I usually only got a 30 min. lunch break. When ever the nurse came in to do an assessment or hang meds or do a dressing change or whatever I would...

  4. Need some help/advice

    JoeyDog replied to wolfgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others you need to document things that he does or doesn't do (as in not hanging meds) so that you have exact times and dates of occurances. I think your argument will sound more concrete...

  5. How do you get a job that requires experience if you don't have experience?

    JoeyDog replied to Megsd's topic in General Nursing

    I would observe the OR over the winter break and try to get to know the staff and managment if you can. Ask them if they will have OR residencies for new grads, let them know the OR is where you want...

  6. You are only taking one class.... It's no wonder you are getting an A!

    JoeyDog replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my CC once you hit the science classes they ARE one class at a time. First you have to take inorganic chem, then you can take o-chem, then you can take A&P 1, then you can take A&P 2 and...

  7. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    JoeyDog replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a CNA for about 4 years (not working right now full time student). I have worked in LTC and in hospitals. I think I am a hard worker and love patient interaction so what I say comes from...

  8. WA state nursing-pt ratios

    JoeyDog replied to rose28164's topic in Washington Nursing

    My husband works on a med-surg floor in western Wa and he has anywhere from 5-6 patients depending on acuity. I worked at two different hospitals in Tacoma,Wa as a CNA and the med surg nurses at...

  9. "Nurses are not professionals"

    JoeyDog replied to wannabesedated's topic in General Nursing

    This guy is an ignorant jerk! His ignorance is made obvious by his letter. To be honest I never thought about what a profession is or isn't. However I think it is interesting that he feels that his...

  10. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    JoeyDog replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This will never ever work even if they do grandfather in current ADN's. Hospitals think the nursing shortage is bad now wait until there are only universities with limited seats teaching a program...

  11. "The Healthcare Crisis"

    JoeyDog replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    I agree the cost of health care is a major factor. When my husband and I first got married he worked as a CNA in LTC. The cost to insure both of us (with a crappy plan to boot) meant that my husband...

  12. Nursing for Dummies???

    JoeyDog replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    my husband uses a little pocket book called "RN Notes" he really likes it. He is a new grad and it has lab values, EKG interpretations, assessment tools, medication therapy, trauma, ER, CC, ect. It...

  13. Chemisty vs. Anatomy I&II

    JoeyDog replied to abrainerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    intro to chem is easy. it really is like "this is an atom, this is the periodic table". inorganic chem involves lots of math, at my school it is described as a quantitaive analysis of inorganic...

  14. 15 minutes...attributes of perfect nurse

    JoeyDog replied to TurismoDreamin's topic in General Nursing

    Empathy Confident Competent Passionate Organized

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

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

    My two cents: My husband and I have both been students for the past two years. He full time (he was in ADN school) and I part time during his first year and full time during his second year (working...

  16. Getting fat?

    JoeyDog posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey, is anyone else gaining weight while they are in school? I have gained about 10-15lbs in the last year. I am eating alot of fast food though, r/t my goofy schedule and studying late into the...

  17. Failure

    JoeyDog replied to inquisitivenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One more thing to think about is that you are going to be the one who has to go to work every day, not your parents. Choose something that you want to do. As a nurse you will always have a job, not...

  18. What's everyone taking this fall?

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

    I am taking A&P 1 and organic chemistry...so far so hard. Next quarter I plan on taking A&P 2 and microbiology. I can start applying to nursing school once I stat winter...

  19. Disrespectful to instructor....

    JoeyDog replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in 23 and I know what you are talking about. I don't think it is an age perspective thing. I think there are just rude people out there who don't care if they offend other people. I had one...

  20. Chemistry Homework Help

    JoeyDog replied to jbjints's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh how I HATE chemistry!!!!! I took inorganic chem spring quarter and I hated all the math that was involved! Reading your questions made my stomach turn...it brought back bad memories....

  21. Discouraged: Is EVERY public USA nursing program impacted?

    JoeyDog replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree with anne74! You took the words right out of my mouth!!! I will be applying to nursing school next quarter and am so crazy nervous about not getting in! In Washington none of the...

  22. LPN'S Supervising RNs'? How would you feel?

    JoeyDog replied to cowgirl4u's topic in General Nursing

    I have a similar story. I worked in an ICU (as a CNA) and could not figure out why the majority of the RN's talked poorly about the nurse manager. Basically it seemed like none of them had any...

  23. My first few days, as a new RN

    JoeyDog replied to starryx2's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say a contributing factor to the shortage would have to be at the nursing school level. I will soon be applying to a program that accepts once a year. Along with myself, about 500-600...

  24. Be Your Own Boss?

    JoeyDog replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses make MUCH less than doctors do. However it is definately a liveable

  25. Medical Professionals Abusing Drugs

    JoeyDog replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    This situation is why I am FOR mandatory drug screening for all medical staff. If they were housekeepers or something like that, it would be very unlikely that they would kill someone the next day at...