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  1. Living in a military community

    PurrRN replied to cabanaboy's topic in Government, Military

    I don't know exactly what kind of information you are looking for. I live on a Army post (DH is AD). It's really like any other community. Neighbors you will like, hate, or never really see. Just...

  2. RN State Licensure after Graduation??

    PurrRN replied to JerseyGir1's topic in General Nursing

    In my graduating class there are 6 or so students who are moving immediately to other states (we are military affiliated). We just applied to the appropriate state we wanted our initial licence to be...

  3. nursing school while in the army??

    PurrRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on where you are. I will complete finals for graduation on April 24th of this month and attend an RN program at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. 20 of the 40 seats every year are held for active...

  4. When taking AP I did it help to have Chem first

    PurrRN replied to Piglet68's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Didn't help me personally. I find the two sciences vastly different. I personally believe that A&P is completely doable without any chemistry background. However, having a knowledge of how...

  5. Is it too late for me to be an RN?

    PurrRN replied to tropical3mp's topic in Nursing Career

    My class graduates May 10th of this year. We have 32 students finishing (hopefully). The eldest student is in his late 50's, another is in her early 50's. Several of us are in the 40ish range, and...

  6. Cardiac Cancer

    PurrRN replied to cardiaccancer29's topic in General Nursing

    "Proliferation and differentiation are the two major dysfunctions present in the process of cancer. Cancer cells usually proliferate at the same rate as the normal cells of the tissue from which they...

  7. mistaken impression

    PurrRN replied to kvsherry's topic in Male Nursing Students

    There have been many times over the years that people have tried to make assuptions about me that were not true. I can be hurtful to be labeled something you are not, but I think that some people...

  8. Potential fallout of refusing additional pts

    PurrRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Got to thinking about the different hazards that the "admin/business end" vs "safe nursing practices" pose to working nurses. Since there is no standard patient/nurse ratio law anywhere but...

  9. Potential fallout of refusing additional pts

    PurrRN replied to PurrRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is the type of situation that I'm trying to get a handle on about responsibility. The bottom line is that the BON holds the individual nurse responsible, not the institution (or the...

  10. Is it possible to transfer Nursing Schools?

    PurrRN replied to coopman712's topic in General Students

    I was also told by an instructor that it is easier to have the first semester transfered than any other semester. I certainly would not want to transfer from third semester. Good Luck.

  11. This cartoon is hilarious!

    PurrRN replied to rph3664's topic in Nursing Humor

    :hehe: Love

  12. Announcement-From_RG, Any Parents or anyone else!

    PurrRN replied to rgroyer1RNBSN's topic in Emergency

    :dncgbby::ancong!: My first pregnancy resulted in twins. It's definitely a roller coaster ride and the first five years was a blur :whe!:. You will find that anyone who IS a twin, HAS twins, or...

  13. good or bad (orientation)

    PurrRN replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    This is not from personal experience. But my radar immediately went up with your question. My first thought is that an unset orientation time can quickly become a case of "but the other new nurses...

  14. PLEASE PRAY FOR ME !! RETESTING FOR THE 5th TIME

    PurrRN replied to LynseyEB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Absolutely the best of luck to you. You have my deepest admiration for continuing the study/testing process and I hope that this time spells

  15. Hospital or Spa?!!!

    PurrRN replied to txRN07's topic in General Nursing

    I think many people can relate. I also think that we are in an era where patient expectations of nursing staff is being exploited by hospitals for P-G scores and the like. Another aspect from my...

  16. Which path?

    PurrRN replied to cody1984's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    From what I've heard alot of the LPN/LVN programs are also highly competitive. My advice (having been on a 2 year wait list), would be to apply for both if possible to give yourself two times the...

  17. Im 42 year old male and just about to begin Nursing

    PurrRN replied to ready2beAnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Jeff, the death of a parent is so very hard and I am very sorry for your loss. My mother is on hospice right now and fighting for every breath to stay with us until I graduate nursing school in May....

  18. Assult and battery of staff

    PurrRN replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    My feelings on battery is that if the patient is not cognitively impaired and CHOOSES to be violent, then police should be called and charges filed. If I had been in your shoes I would have been on...

  19. Stethoscopes with amplification?

    PurrRN replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Google Littman and look at their 3000 and 4100 stethescopes. Expensive, but looks

  20. Didn't Get The Job Offer; Icu???

    PurrRN replied to Correen24254's topic in General Nursing

    The ICU at my clinical hospital has already agreed to hire two of my classmates when we graduate in May. They won't take anymore new grads because they don't want to have to have too many training at...

  21. New Grad=Night Shift?

    PurrRN replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in General Nursing

    Truthfully, nothing is impossible. You will just have to realize that your opportunities for work will be limited if you refuse a night position that is open when there are no day positions open....

  22. Did anyone read the People story about Christina Aguilera?

    PurrRN replied to rph3664's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm thinking that every delivery must be unique to the person, just like a pregnancy. My lady partsl twins (6.3lbs and 5.14lbs) were a much harder recovery on me than my sectioned 9 pounder (who...

  23. Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbances?

    PurrRN replied to fathertod's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Since this is an obvious case study you want help with, why don't you start out with what you think is going on and people can comment on that? Looking at strictly the ABG's and also s/s of vomiting...

  24. How does Lone Worker Protection operate in the US healthcare system?

    PurrRN replied to ukresearcher's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a really neat idea and yes I'm sure it could be very useful here in the United States as there are some pretty remote areas that nurses are required to visit. However, the bottom line as...

  25. Resume Issue for SAHM

    PurrRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Just seeing if anyone has any insight about how to present a resume for job purposes where there is little to no current job information to present. I graduate this coming May and will be seeking...