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  1. getting up early

    shrimpchips replied to shrimpchips's topic in General Students

    That was my other plan as well (to go to bed early) but I find myself not being able to fall asleep when I know I have something going on the next

  2. Titers or vaccines?

    shrimpchips replied to Barbe's topic in General Students

    Either/or is acceptable is at my school. If you don't have proof of an immunization then you must get a titre to prove your immunity to the disease, unless it's for something like the Hep B series,...

  3. What does a CNA REALLY do?

    shrimpchips replied to cz890's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    http://www.mmc.org/mmc_body.cfm?id=1192 http://www.careerdepot.org/Descriptions/job_cna.htm Those are general descriptions. HTH!

  4. Sex and Nursing School

    shrimpchips replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Students

    :roll:roll:roll

  5. Taber's or Mosby's

    shrimpchips replied to piggysk's topic in General Students

    TABER'S TABER'S TABER'S! and this thread might be helpful :wink2:

  6. Any thoughts on Iguana, Urbane or Dickies Scrubs?

    shrimpchips replied to michaelarose's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    maybe I'm TINY (I'm 5'2" and I weigh 110lbs) but I bought pair of Dickies scrub pants (navy, PETITE, flare leg) and they're very big on me around the waist. They're also very long and I have to get...

  7. Preload and Afterload??????

    shrimpchips replied to CARAMELO's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't know if that link will really help but I hope it'll somewhat help. Good

  8. Preload and Afterload??????

    shrimpchips replied to CARAMELO's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f15/cardiac-preload-afterload-31705.html

  9. Any University of Akron grads out there?

    shrimpchips replied to shrimpchips's topic in Ohio Nursing

    ....meaning that some schools may be difficult than others/have more strict guidelines than others? For example, my school considers a C- as failing and you're allowed to repeat a class/clinical...

  10. Any University of Akron grads out there?

    shrimpchips posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hello everyone, After 2 years of waiting I finally got accepted to Akron's BSN program for this fall! I'm really excited and I'm going crazy just waiting for NS to begin Anyway, is there anyone here...

  11. Best jobs while in Nursing School?

    shrimpchips replied to joetex12's topic in General Students

    If you have a clinical rotation under your belt, look into hospitals in your area and see if you can get a job as a nurse tech! some hospitals only require 1 clinical rotation; others may require a...

  12. High School Student needs HELP please!!!!

    shrimpchips replied to drummergirl01's topic in Nursing Career

    If you plan on getting your BSN (especially if you want to further your education by obtaining your MSN), then just go for your BSN and forget about the ADN. ADNs are generally offered at community...

  13. What does a nurse do?

    shrimpchips replied to HopingtobeNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This website is nice (imo): http://www.discovernursing.com/ and you can also browse the Nursing Specialities forums: https://allnurses.com/forums/f4/ there are some posts there about what nurses in...

  14. Kent State University!

    shrimpchips replied to twinjeep97's topic in General Students

    That sounds really exciting!!! and $12-$13/hour is pretty good (and better than Children's starting pay rate for techs). Maybe I'll try there after I finish 1 clinical rotation. I know that you...

  15. Any University of Akron grads out there?

    shrimpchips replied to shrimpchips's topic in Ohio Nursing

    anyone?

  16. Kent State University!

    shrimpchips replied to twinjeep97's topic in General Students

    Are you able to work as a tech at Akron General? I couldn't find any information on their website (or with Summa) and even tho pediatrics really interests me, Akron Children's was the only hospital...

  17. I didn't get accepted

    shrimpchips replied to kimistry511's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry, but keep your head up and don't give up hope! My program (I go to the University of Akron in Akron, OH...if you feel like going out of state it's a great school! :wink2:) sent out...

  18. Question for Akron Ohio students

    shrimpchips replied to moose1969's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Which program are you talking about? BSN, MSN,

  19. U of Akron? core classes Q's

    shrimpchips replied to Burnt2's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I realize that this is somewhat old (a little over a year ago!) so I'm not sure if you are currently attending Akron U and still finishing up your pre-reqs, but I go to Akron and I'm starting the BSN...

  20. How to put my name on my stethoscope?

    shrimpchips replied to nursemommyof3's topic in General Students

    Depending on the model, you can get the bell engraved (like this one: http://www.allheart.com/select.html) or you can get an I.D. tag. I bought my Littman Classic II S.E. through...

  21. Kent State University!

    shrimpchips replied to twinjeep97's topic in General Students

    Here is a link to Akron Children's information for their nurse tech position: https://www.akronchildrens.org/cms/site/46af45b381a2e56f/ I really want to work there but first I have to get a clinical...

  22. Compression stockings

    shrimpchips replied to sbenning5's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Compression stockings add an equal and constant pressure on your legs to improve circulation and help prevent leg fatigue. They also help in preventing spider veins and varicose

  23. General Chemistry vs. BioChemistry

    shrimpchips replied to nbrody's topic in General Students

    At my school, the class is called Intro to General, Organic & Biochemistry, and it's split into 2 semesters. The first semester is general chemistry stuff and the second semester has a little bit...

  24. We regret to Inform You (LETTER)

    shrimpchips replied to MvbRn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :ancong!: I'm so happy for

  25. Nursing 101

    shrimpchips replied to brookejean's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you're right - every school *is* different. i had to take a nursing 101 class as a pre-req to the nursing program. basically....... it sucked. my instructor was hilarious but i hated how she always...