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  1. Community Stethoscopes

    STA29 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just informed that at some hospitals, there are stethoscopes at every patients bedside that all health care professionals share. It freaks me out! The very thought that I have to put something...

  2. Community Stethoscopes

    STA29 replied to STA29's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently at these hospitals, you are not allowed to use your

  3. What is your Favorite Brand and Color for a Stethoscope?

    STA29 replied to SunnyCaRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I purchased mine at

  4. What is your Favorite Brand and Color for a Stethoscope?

    STA29 replied to SunnyCaRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a student also and I just bought the Pink Littmann, I don't think too many people will want to walk away with

  5. Work during school?

    STA29 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am starting RT school in a week and I am currently a stay at home mom of 2. I am thinking of getting a part time job and need opinions on whether or not this is feasible with two kids ages 7 and 21...

  6. LPN or RT?

    STA29 replied to packrat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on your acceptance!!!! I also start Respiratory Care 1 at the end of august. I just ordered my books. I am also very excited and scared at the same

  7. What should I expect in RT school

    STA29 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know there are a few RT or RN's who used to be RT's here. Can anyone tell me what to expect in

  8. Newborn question

    STA29 posted a topic in General Nursing

    How long should a person wait until they take their newborn out? The reason I ask this is I have lately seen many very young babies at carnivals, malls, etc. One lady told me her baby was 6 days old...

  9. Microbiology or Chem 1 first?

    STA29 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all, I need some opinions. I need both micro and chem to finish up my pre reqs. My question is which one should I take first? I took Physiology and found I had a hard time in it because of all the...

  10. LPN or RT?

    STA29 replied to packrat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    really? I thought nursing had better opportunites and pay. I think the autonomy of working as an RT was a plus for

  11. LPN or RT?

    STA29 replied to packrat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say if RT is your first choice, go for it! I am starting an RT program this fall because I find the waiting lists to get into nursing school crazy! I found the RT program and decided that I would...

  12. Depo

    STA29 replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree. I wouldn't take depo again. I gained 30lbs in one year, had terrible acne and bad mood swings. I recently had mirena and I wouldn't take that again either. Horrible mood swings on...

  13. Depo

    STA29 replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    It took me only one month to get one again after I stopped

  14. What should I expect in RT school

    STA29 replied to STA29's topic in General Nursing

    There is one called rtcorner.net. Indeed.com also has an RT forum. There are a couple of others and a few RT blogs that have links to forums. RTcorner.net I believe has links to others as

  15. What should I expect in RT school

    STA29 replied to STA29's topic in General Nursing

    I keep hearing that most students fail out... it's starting to scare me. Why do they fail? What were your clinicals

  16. Respiratory Care - am I starting late?

    STA29 replied to fUsi0n86's topic in General Nursing

    I am starting respiratory school this fall and I am 29! I am sure you will have some people in your classes that are your age or older. I know the feeling though, I thought the same thing when I...

  17. confused RN or RT?

    STA29 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently taking my pre- reqs for a career in the medical field. I need some advice. I can't decide whether to go for Respiratory Therapist or RN. RN programs in my area have waiting lists, but I...

  18. Need Advice- non supportive SO

    STA29 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok heres the thing, I have a BS in HR management and I don't like the field. I am currently taking pre- reqs to make a transition into the medical field. I really want to do nursing but my SO is so...

  19. Need Advice- non supportive SO

    STA29 replied to STA29's topic in General Nursing

    my SO is an engineer. I can't say he's completley unsupportive, I am a stay at home mom to out 18 month old son. So financially he is supportive, but any other war, forget

  20. NS with one vs two kids

    STA29 replied to solobabe_101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I guess it really depends on you. Personally I would wait, If nursing is something you really have wanted to do for ages, and considering how hard it is to get into a program. From what I hear, NS is...

  21. Starting LPN Program... soo nervous

    STA29 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi All! I am starting an LPN program in 2 weeks and I am super nervous. I have no idea what to expect. What are some things I should have to make this program run more smoothly? Any advice is...

  22. Nervous.... LPN Program

    STA29 replied to Ish7's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you for your kind words on my nervous post. BELIEVE me I know what you are going through. As far as the entrance exam goes.... it's cake! I was nervous going into it and I didn't study at all....

  23. BSN or ADN

    STA29 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, I am currently an LPN student. At the end of my LPN, I can't decide if I should get a BSN or an ADN. I already have a BS degree in management, so would it even make a difference to get a BSN?...

  24. desperately need advice

    STA29 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello all. This might be kind of long so please bear with me. I was recently laid off from my position as an HR recruiter. I would like to go back to school to pursue a nursing degree. Most of the...

  25. desperately need advice

    STA29 replied to STA29's topic in Nursing Career

    The problem with the BS to BSN is that its super expensive in my area. The only university around here costs 30K for the year. I do not qualify for any sort of financial aid or student loans because I...