gauge14iv

gauge14iv MSN, APRN, NP

ICU, ER, HH, NICU, now FNP

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  1. Dcccd 2006

    gauge14iv replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would NOT rule out applying to TWU (or UTA or any other public university) for perceived lack of Financial Aid - fill out that FAFSA and apply for admission and see what happens. I think you will be...

  2. Dcccd 2006

    gauge14iv replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That depends on how much you are earning of course. You wont know what you actually qualify for until until you apply. Also - do not accept the first FA offer you get - tell them you need more, you...

  3. Dcccd 2006

    gauge14iv replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    for those of you who think you can't afford a University.... You get a LOT and I mean a LOT more finaincial aid at a University. You will only get about 1200 a semester TOPS at a junior college, you...

  4. Dcccd 2006

    gauge14iv replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know they try to warn ya that you will have to shell out...they dont do a very good job do they? It isnt just DCCCD, its every nursing school anywhere for the most part. Some schools put together a...

  5. Looking for new Shoes...

    gauge14iv replied to ShirleyM's topic in Operating Room

    Crocs are 29.95 at http://www.rei.com They are made of foam basically. I like mine for slogging around in the mud and grass, but I can't imagine wearing them for 12 hours. Not enough arch support for...

  6. Dcccd 2006

    gauge14iv replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The reason the CPR cards are only good for a year is because the HOSPITALS require them to be renewed every year - including any students who are doing rotations there. Even housekeeping, admitting,...

  7. Deciding between TWU and UTA

    gauge14iv replied to divineeyeam's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yup apply to both - then see which is a better "fit" if you get accepted both places. If you only get accepted at one place then you won't have to worry about making a

  8. Dcccd 2006

    gauge14iv replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    good Luck To All Of

  9. Question about MSN options

    gauge14iv replied to NeuroNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Direct Entry programs are for Non-RN's with a BS or BA in anything else. They put you through the RN track and then straight into the masters track. What's the drawback? Lack of clinical experience...

  10. Recommended Reading Nursing Books List (joke)

    gauge14iv replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    The Writing on the Wall - by Hu Phlung

  11. Backpacks

    gauge14iv replied to maskp4's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Big computer case with wheels....THATS the way to

  12. You know its going to be a bad shift when...

    gauge14iv replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in Nursing Humor

    An ICU patient who can ambulate and answer you and gets a full meal tray - usually ready to transfer to the floor but being held up for some reason. Most ICU nurses "like" their patient out cold and...

  13. Nervous! Admissions/Selection meeting today - can't even think of a simple

    gauge14iv replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ask about the core philosophy of the program. What theory is it grounded in? LOL You can always ask about what the faculty expectations of students are, you can ask about clinical experiences and...

  14. 3 weeks into nsg program, he wants to quit...

    gauge14iv replied to AtlantaRN's topic in General Students

    I know this isnt what you want to hear... It's a case of the old lead a horse to water thing... Sometimes kids need to screw up on their own - no matter how much it hurts to watch them. Perhaps he...

  15. Southwestern Adventist???

    gauge14iv replied to lvnmommyto2greatboys's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh - at the time - most of our clinicals were in Fort Worth - JPS, Harris, Hugeley, and then also at Walls in Cleburne. I don't know where they are

  16. Southwestern Adventist???

    gauge14iv replied to lvnmommyto2greatboys's topic in Texas Nursing

    You will have an AD if you complete the first year, and a BS if you complete the second year. There are more pre-reqs for the BS of course. It has been a long time since I went there - I couldnt tell...

  17. Obtaining License In More Than One State

    gauge14iv replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    You can apply for licensure as a new nurse at the same time in both states I would

  18. Southwestern Adventist???

    gauge14iv replied to lvnmommyto2greatboys's topic in Texas Nursing

    Talk to the financial aid office there. I would make an appointment to go in and sit down with them. They will help point you in the right direction as far as applying for various things. Also - are...

  19. Southwestern Adventist???

    gauge14iv replied to lvnmommyto2greatboys's topic in Texas Nursing

    oh....and at the time - I didn't need algebra! I would go over there for a visit instead of trying to call. And most of the info is online. http://documents.swau.edu/bulletins/under05/pdf/Nursing.pdf...

  20. Southwestern Adventist???

    gauge14iv replied to lvnmommyto2greatboys's topic in Texas Nursing

    I went to SWAU - the 2 religion courses are no big deal - very basic, and really interesting - for non religious type like me even! And they have GREAT finaincial aid and lots of scholarships!!! Yes...

  21. PDAs

    gauge14iv replied to sanrionjb's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You know - the big thing I love about the PDA is that I can put all kinds of references on it and not have to stuff my pockets with little books. I can ref and cross-ref and check drug compatibilities...

  22. PDAs

    gauge14iv replied to sanrionjb's topic in Post Graduate Students

    lexi.com many different refs - their prescribing ref is tops and everything is referenced with primary sources IN the PDA! They have Lexi-nursing drugs too. Griffiths is Griffiths 5 minute clinical...

  23. Question About APA Format and Citation

    gauge14iv replied to Pachinko's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For credibility's sake - try to use as many primary sources as possible and use secondary sources very little. Secondary sources are a GREAT place to start looking for primary cources - just check out...

  24. No money for school, sorry it's long..

    gauge14iv replied to emndarmic's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Did you apply just for grants? Pretty much EVERYONE qualifies for loans. Grants are reserved for the poorest of the poor in most cases. Anything - even a dollar - over poverty will put you out of the...

  25. Fort Worth??

    gauge14iv replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    Benbrook is just west of Hulen - there is a lake there with nice parks, nice schools and some older affordable homes and newer more expensive ones. It was pretty quiet out there when I lived there. It...