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  1. So tired of hearing about what it's like in the "real world!"

    Smartferret replied to fsaav's topic in General Students

    This gets me too! When you ask: "If XYZ happens, what should I do?" and you get "Well, in the real world.......". I've actually started to ask: "If you ask me a question on a test about XYZ, how...

  2. Digital voice recorders

    Smartferret replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Students

    I have two. Started out with an Olympus (~$80). Then, came across a Nextar 1G MP3 player/Digital Voice recorder ($19.95) at the store where I work. Actually like the Nextar better as I can listen...

  3. considering nursing school at 45 yo

    Smartferret replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

    I can see, in a way, where your coming from. After all there is a nursing shortage! However, not every job in nursing is at the bedside. I feel that many of us entering the nursing profession at a...

  4. this is about an antibiotic

    Smartferret replied to Amy2005's topic in General Students

    According to my drug book, should be stored between 59 + 86 degrees F. So I'd say no to refrigeration.

  5. Does Your School Give Priority Registration to Certain People?

    Smartferret replied to jpeters84's topic in General Students

    At my school, "continuing students" register first. They are followed by: 1. Those who have sat out for one or more semesters. 2. Those who have withdrawn from their previous nursing course. 3....

  6. considering nursing school at 45 yo

    Smartferret replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

    Our class started out with over 150 students. Average age is around 35! The director commented at orientation that they are watching our class closely as the average age is higher than for any...

  7. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    Smartferret replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    If you search the nursing student assistance forum you will come across lots of great info posted by Daytonite in reply to other

  8. considering nursing school at 45 yo

    Smartferret replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

    I'm 47 and just finishing up my first semester of NS. I'll be almost 49 when I graduate. When I was wondering if I was too old to do this, my husband (an RN) told me: "Your going to be 49 anyway,...

  9. O/T-Nursing school and smokers...

    Smartferret replied to life_aknew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in my last two weeks of my first semester of NS. I quit smoking last July before I started school in August. Used Chantix, worked great. I have found that not having to worry about when and...

  10. Getting into Charity

    Smartferret replied to katelg03's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    It doesn't matter if you need the credits or not, failure to disclose to Delgado/Charity that you went to USM would be academic dishonesty. Delgado/Charity is going to need your transcripts from USM...

  11. CHANGING CAREERS...CSN/DCC-POTENTIAL 2010 student...

    Smartferret replied to ForMYdaughter's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Chill out! The math is very basic. Nothing to get your nickers in a twist over. If you have the study guide it will show you exactly what you need to know. Actually, I found the test easier than...

  12. Don't "click" too well with classmates

    Smartferret replied to TootyFruity703's topic in General Students

    I haven't read the last 10 pages of this thread having lost interest a while back. However, I found this quote today and I thought it appropriate in light of the issues raised here. It is a serious...

  13. What do you do on breaks from school?

    Smartferret replied to MaleRNin2010's topic in General Students

    I don't know if it keeps my mind sharp, but it makes me happy! I play Tennis, lots and lots of

  14. T-Shirt Design!

    Smartferret replied to shannonFNP's topic in General Students

    Actually saw this on our human patient simulator: What happens in clinical stays in

  15. need a bit of advice

    Smartferret replied to raygun354's topic in General Students

    raygun, ditto what classicdame suggested. Also, most nursing programs require that their students have health insurance so you will want to confirm this with your school and begin to look at options...

  16. Charity students in New Orleans

    Smartferret replied to futurernkatie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I started Charity this semester. Your adviser will give you a packet that details what you have to do and when it is all due. Even has a little check off list with the due dates and contact info of...

  17. NEED HELP Understanding HEARTWAVES

    Smartferret replied to superdad08's topic in General Students

    jandu1106, I haven't gotten anywhere close to learning heart blocks yet, but I copied this to a word doc so I'd have it when I do. I can see this being really helpful in remembering these someday....

  18. Grading Scale

    Smartferret replied to amyb2684's topic in General Students

    At our school: A: 93-100 B: 85-92.99 C: 78-84.99 D: 70-76.99 F: 0-69.99 A Grade of C is required in all nursing courses. "The whole number to the left of the decimal point is the final course grade....

  19. teas test

    Smartferret replied to mskay's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    ATI sells a study guide and access to online tests (http://www.atitesting.com/onlinestore/productpage.aspx?code=TEAS%20SG%20OL%20PKG&isproduct=0). The guide tells you exactly what content areas...

  20. Charity Fall 2008

    Smartferret replied to mstoussaint-smart's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    At Jasco? I did, and have thought about getting it just for the cute print on the cuff (of course I like the pink flowers). Couldn't hurt to have a spare stethoscope laying around either.

  21. Charity Fall 2008

    Smartferret replied to mstoussaint-smart's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I have purchased a stethoscope. Got a frosted Sprague online from Jasco Unforms for $14.95 + shipping. I choose this stethoscope because my husband uses this one at work and says he never has any...

  22. Any health benefits of hot and humid climate?

    Smartferret replied to Nuieve's topic in General Students

    As a New Orleans resident the first thing I thought when I saw this thread is that we save time doing our hair. You learn that it is all wasted effort about 5 minutes after you walk out of the house....

  23. Online CPR course, are they acceptable???

    Smartferret replied to bobs201's topic in General Students

    My NS specifically states that online CPR classes are not acceptable. Also, as a former Certified Ophthalmic Technician, our certifying body (JCAHPO) excluded online CPR as valid. The level of CPR...

  24. Charity Fall 2008

    Smartferret replied to mstoussaint-smart's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I just turned in my availability beginning mid-August when school starts, and if they don't fire me because I can only work two days a week, I'll keep working as long as I can. Its retail, and...

  25. Does anybody here have OCD?

    Smartferret replied to brittney140's topic in General Students

    I don't have OCD, but my daughter does (full blow case, thing "Monk"). She is into extreme order (hers) and cleanliness. Those of us who love her have to deal with it. Stress can make if worse....