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  1. Relationships in Nursing School

    sissyboo replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    Heh Thanks

  2. Do you think grades are universal?

    sissyboo replied to Mom2J&B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think my CC college grades are just as sufficient as those from a large

  3. Decided Now Not to Pursue Nursing????

    sissyboo replied to mammaoftwo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes! I was beginning to think I was the only one. I have ALWAYS wanted to be a nurse, but after I worked as a CNA some and saw how much nurses really have to do--I became kind of scared. Then I soon...

  4. 'Scuse me sir, don't bite into that frito ! ! !

    sissyboo replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    If I live to be *OLD*...I don't want anyone telling me that I can't have my cookies or a piece of bacon... Let'em go out

  5. Who's waiting on acceptance letters?

    sissyboo replied to lainith's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm kinda waiting! I was accepted to an ADN program in the Spring of 2006 to start fall of 2007..now there's been some changes in my life and a closer, less expensive LPN program is more appealing. I...

  6. 7/70 Scheduling-Anyone have experience?

    sissyboo replied to Bellatrix's topic in General Nursing

    I only did 12s and three is my max on those! I don't imagine 10s would be a whole lot better!! But if you can do it...more power to

  7. Postpartum fall risk assessment

    sissyboo replied to htrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Something I've never thought much about...Sounds

  8. Baby to Nurse Ratio

    sissyboo posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've heard that NICUs keep one nurse on for each baby? Is this only in certain situations? The only reasoning I've heard on this is because some babies can go downhill fast and need constant...

  9. Baby to Nurse Ratio

    sissyboo replied to sissyboo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks

  10. gift for new nurse?

    sissyboo replied to Laught3r's topic in General Nursing

    I was at Hastings the other day picking up an NCLEX study guide...I found a book "Training Wheels for Nurses" and got it for a friend who is soon to graduate! It's just full of little tidbits from...

  11. Gag Me, The Hospital's Food's Rank ! ! !

    sissyboo replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital serves decent food! There's a pretty good variety! And patients are usually pretty happy with the food they get. Except theres none for night shift! But alot of times if they fix veggie...

  12. Trouble Entering Nursing School - Help

    sissyboo replied to ukbsktbll's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They'll probably just look at your pre-reqs. You could talk to the registrar first and find out what all they look at if it's not spelled out clearly in the schools brochures. Just "shop around" until...

  13. Just a little advice for SN's in clincials...

    sissyboo replied to Antikigirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How childish of her!! I hope she grows up a bit before she's actually nurse. Thanks for the

  14. Microbiology Spring 2007

    sissyboo replied to BlessedMom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in micro this semester as well. I've really been enjoying it..its good material to cover but also the teacher--he's about as goofy as they come! He really makes it enjoyable... Today we made gram...

  15. Schools that arent hard to get into for ADN

    sissyboo replied to summersent's topic in General Nursing

    I think about ALL ADN programs are difficult to get in to. But just start making application to them. Some of them require testing to get in and only go based on the test and/or GPA. Mine was based on...

  16. Officially off orientation tonight! Yeaa!

    sissyboo replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats!!

  17. making enemies

    sissyboo replied to loridoo's topic in General Nursing

    Lori, I'm just a student but thats probably exactly what I would have done! I hear all the time about the nurses role as pt advocate. If you informed the staff ahead of time they'd likely go quickly...

  18. COMPASS anyone?

    sissyboo replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took the COMPASS math. It's not very hard! I scored the equivalent as my ACT score..22. Which was acceptable to my college. Just brush up on the algebra and some trig. I dont recall much calculus...

  19. I'm trying really hard NOT to be the type of relative we all complain about.....

    sissyboo replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Definetly bug them!! Maybe try to find an Aide when you're after things she can get. I'm a CNA and I try to handle getting all those personal care items and whatnot for pts...so the busy busy nurses...

  20. rules for student nurses

    sissyboo replied to squeakykitty's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for clarifying that for me!! I don't start NS until the summer, but I'm hoping my school doesn't do that! I come off as a bit of a snob sometimes--but I'm not, really! I'm just pretty shy and...

  21. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    sissyboo replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    Pt referred to scrotum as "Onion" Different pt refers to member as "ubu" (as in, sit ubu

  22. a male midwife??? :S

    sissyboo replied to yaz's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I guess I'm kinda old fashioned...but I just think that L&D is a "womans work". I have no doubt in my mind that men could be just as good OB nurses as any female can... I've never met any male OB...

  23. rules for student nurses

    sissyboo replied to squeakykitty's topic in General Nursing

    These rules are great! Thanks! I will definetly keep them in mind when I start clinical!...What exactly is team

  24. Another question about working in a hospital

    sissyboo replied to *Bethany*'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The hospital I worked at kept CNAs in every unit. The hospitals in this area tend to keep one for the Nursery--pretty well a babysitter. The hospital I worked at, the CNA had a little bit of L&D...

  25. How long do you have to work for a nursing home after free traing

    sissyboo replied to safarigirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There is only one nursing home in my area that provides CNA training (that I know of). I did clinical there and some of the ones who had trained with the nursing home said there was no rule stating...