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  1. Ways I have heard Metoprolol pronounced...by medical personnel.

    bimmersbabe replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    OMG - I am so thankful for this thread, honestly!! I am a new nurse and have always pronounced metoprolol Meto pro po lol How embarassing!! LOL!!! Now I am going to have to work on fixing

  2. How far do you drive to nursing school?

    bimmersbabe replied to WSnurse2b's topic in General Students

    I drove 45 miles and knew many in my class that drove farther than that. Used the time to destress and I also read my notes into a recorder and listened to them while driving - really does

  3. How do you feel about wearing the nursing caps for pinning?

    bimmersbabe replied to MnemonicFanatic's topic in General Students

    I am with you on this one!! I really wanted us to wear caps for our pinning - however, that did not happen. To me it has to do with tradition and pride in our history as RN's and the profession as a...

  4. I thought I was going to die.

    bimmersbabe replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    You are so right - you have and will learn amazing things about yourself as a nursing student. All of it will better you in the long run!! Good

  5. any suggestions for a good nursing care plan book??

    bimmersbabe replied to bnchrose's topic in General Students

    I liked the all-in-one careplanning resource by

  6. Teacher won't let me see old test

    bimmersbabe replied to Timustang04's topic in General Students

    We had 1 week to review tests including finals. After the week was up - it was never to be seen

  7. To those that failed a semester in nursing school...

    bimmersbabe replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

    Got right back up on that horse - reapplied and

  8. Exam question on scabies

    bimmersbabe replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Students

    I personally with that info would have said c - wear gloves because they do spread. Maslows - safety. In order to see the scabies you actually need to do a scrapping of the skin, that the nurse might...

  9. Whoever invented scrubs, standup!

    bimmersbabe replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Gabriella - I have a very small sister in law that swears by

  10. I flunked and Got back in, now what?

    bimmersbabe replied to 12breakfree's topic in General Students

    I just want to tell you all - YOU CAN DO THIS!! I did it and am, as of July an RN. Some people wondered how I could go back after "failing". I wondered how I could not - all that work down the...

  11. Do you use your TEXT BOOK?

    bimmersbabe replied to bioniclewoman's topic in General Students

    At first I tried my darnedest to read all the chapters assigned - however I am a slow reader and that was very detrimental. So, then I switched to studing the in class notes and used the book as a...

  12. Have you ..developed/are developing.. close Friendships in Nursing Program?

    bimmersbabe replied to NurseOhLa's topic in General Students

    I was 34 when I began nursing school. I ended up with 1 really good friend. I have people that I still speak with but they are not "close". I had another really good friend but she did not make it...

  13. Don't want to blow it!!

    bimmersbabe posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I passed my boards on 7/22 even though I have extreme test anxiety. It was on a Tues. I broke out in a rash on monday and it did not go away until I found out my results. Now, I have been stressing...

  14. I've had a revelation...

    bimmersbabe replied to MamaT's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see cocky either. I am a 38 year old new grad, and with that come a few things that I have learned and KNOW about myself. I have found a position which I will be starting soon and in the...

  15. Reposting Tonsilectomy question...

    bimmersbabe replied to smstar1996's topic in General Nursing

    I have not been on in a few days and saw this repost - I had read the first also. Daytonite and icyounurse are correct and have outlined it perfectly. I have fought tooth and nail over some...

  16. Study Groups Necessary???

    bimmersbabe replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Students

    uugggg, study groups!! For me it was not the answer. Our school really encouraged them and so I finally gave in and decided to try. The others brought their children to the library. Done. In my...

  17. how do I help her emotionally?

    bimmersbabe replied to help for my daughter's topic in General Students

    Thank God for Moms!! I just graduated at 38 and my Mom was there for me every step of the way. She worried about me, cried with me, encouraged me and best of all BELIEVED in me!! You are doing...

  18. Last semester-bombed 1st exam!!!!

    bimmersbabe replied to healinghands201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If it makes you feel any better - I failed the first 2 tests of my last semster. NOT a good feeling!! However, I chose to go to the guidance area of our school and they were very good at giving me...

  19. Need Advice About Hca Hospitals In Florida

    bimmersbabe replied to limaya2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have an HCA 15 miles from my home - would make sense to work there. Not me!! I will be driving 45 minutes to work instead. I refuse to work for a company that does not promote quality in their...

  20. Desperately Need A Job

    bimmersbabe replied to GaMommy81's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I may be wrong - but unless you are currently in nursing and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing you would need to have a CNA

  21. Trouble finding job in middle ga area

    bimmersbabe replied to SCUnursie06's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I graduated in May and just accepted a job on monday. It is not easy to find a job right now - especially for new grads. What I was hearing from HR departments is that there are not enough...

  22. Taking the LPN and RN NCLEX at the same time?

    bimmersbabe replied to angelclowne's topic in General Nursing

    I know someone in our class that went all the way to 265 - DO NOT give up hope until you know for sure!!! The waiting is difficult but BELIEVE. If you did not pass it does not mean that you do not...

  23. Timeline when you graduated

    bimmersbabe replied to almostthereindc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am updating - I have a job as of today!!

  24. Timeline when you graduated

    bimmersbabe replied to almostthereindc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated May 10th. Then went home for 3 weeks to spend time with family and friends and forget about school. Started studying for Nclex, took it July 22 and passed. Kaplan was great. Now looking...

  25. too old to become a nurse?

    bimmersbabe replied to dingmanr2d2's topic in General Nursing

    Do NOT squash your dream due to others opinions!!! Go for it - you can achieve your dreams!!! I am 38 and graduated in May. I even failed out my 3rd semester due to both of my parents having...