Cinqly BSN, RN

ICU, Med-Surg, Post-op, Same-Day Surgery

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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are welcome! As for getting you buff, no I can't get you buff (only you can do that), but I can make some suggestions that might help. Ballet usually means a lot of lower body strength, but not a...
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on your success so far! I can totally understand that you're not a "weights kind of guy"!!! A lot of people can feel that way about one thing or another (cardio, resistance training,...
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    would you tell your teacher about cheating students?

    Cinqly replied to NSFA08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my micro class we actually had a guy that took out a CAMERA and took FLASH pictures of the test (which had had carefully laid on the floor for the purpose). I was sitting behind him, dumbfounded,...
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What are your goals? Do you do any kind of resistance
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    Who Would Like To Be Part Of The Lose Weight And Get Healthy Team?!

    Cinqly replied to Batman24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing! I am managing to fit in all of my training sessions each week and am still eating healthy despite summer school! My boyfriend just bought Dance...
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I always keep a few of these in the freezer for the times when I need a quick healthy meal and don't feel like cooking! They actually taste pretty
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No...we don't have to care about you. But, we do!!!! And for the record, I do NOT think I am wasting my energy writing these posts!!! This is one of the few forums I've encountered EVER where people...
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you took the nutrition course, then you should know that with a BMR of 2100 you need to take in at least that much food. 600-800 calories? Is that what you really eat each day? Please say that you...
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should NEVER eat below about 1500 calories, 1200 being the bare MINIMUM!!! If you are excercising as much as you say, you are grossly undereating!!! No wonder you gained 3 pounds in one...
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For exercise at home, you can start with a resistance ball (for lying exercises like chest press) and a set of multi-resistance bands (get them at Target for 20 bucks). Start with a basic, full body...
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    thanks. i appreciate that! awesome!!!!! the proof is in the puddin'! throw it out anyway. my guess is that your size 6 pants tell you just as well when you need to step it up for a few weeks. look...
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    (This is a long post, so I apologize in advance.) Stpaulgirl, it sounds like you have a pretty good program going. It takes diligence to get into the gym every day (or mostly every day!) and workout....
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Stpaulgirl, sure sounds like your genetics are against you!!! I am half german as well, but I have height and it helps a LOT. However, I am doomed to a future of "chicken arms" as well if I were to...
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    I have an interview at the MED

    Cinqly replied to prinzessdy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Could you please elaborate on this statement? I am a little confused at to whether you are praising the hospital or not? Also, is the MED the busiest trauma center/ER in Memphis/the mid-south??...
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    A&P I Summer 2007

    Cinqly replied to reneemichell's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One more week! Just 3 more tests.... It is really stressful that we have two tests on July 5th, and a comprehensive lecture final on July 6th. Everyone in class has been mumbling that they don't...
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    True that. Sensible portions of healthy food sure do make you hungry faster. I just wanted to say, though, that I don't really ever think of my eating as "restrictive" (and I'm not picking on you...
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The times are not really that important. It's the frequency, and time between meals. Generally I eat my meals every 3-4 hours. Sometimes it's less (around 2 hours) However, most of the time I am very...
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been working out pretty consistently for about 5 years now (I'm 25....started to get rid of the freshmen 15....yoinks!). Over the years I've tried several approaches...running all the...
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    I had to quit nursing

    Cinqly replied to Stressednurse2007's topic in General Nursing

    What about a doctor's office? Less stressful, regular schedule for your children, and you'll report to a limited number of
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    Not Strong in BIO??

    Cinqly replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    Jaded, I think a lot of us feel this way. I am currently taking A&P this summer, and although I am doing well, I feel like I will never be able to retain enough to apply it. Our nursing program...
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    A&P I Summer 2007

    Cinqly replied to reneemichell's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ha....HAHAHA! I laugh in the face of crime!!! (I make fun but only because I went through the torture of learning all the bones and muscles in 4 days each...well, more like 2 for the bones and 3 for...
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    A&P I Summer 2007

    Cinqly replied to reneemichell's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The coloring book is fun! Is this the one you got? (http://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Coloring-Book-3rd/dp/0805350861/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-0889367-2878348?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182988989&sr=8-1)...
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    *microbiology Summer 07*

    Cinqly replied to MelanyJ's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    4.5 hours a day, 4 days a week for 8 weeks?!?!?! That's a TON of class!!! Our summer classes run 2 hours a day, 4 days a week, for 5 weeks. You should have plenty of time to absorb the info! Good...
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    No financial Aid for second Bachelors degree?

    Cinqly replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Post Graduate Students

    This could certainly be a reason why you might not be eligible for loans. Did you take out any loans for you first bachelor's degree? There is indeed a cap on the amount of loans that you can receive...
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    A school with no wait list-Have you heard of it?

    Cinqly replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Students

    Ditto. I got into my first school on my first try. In fact, it was the only school I applied to (CRNASomeday and I are at the same school!!) I would think that wait list or not, going to school in a...