vashtee

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  1. "Secret" HIV Vaccine in use?

    vashtee replied to Annisme's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, you made me break out my calculator. :chuckle According to wikki, the current US population is 304,394,060. If you multiply that by $250 per vaccine, you get $76,098,515,000. Add to that the...

  2. "Secret" HIV Vaccine in use?

    vashtee replied to Annisme's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure your math works out overthe long haul (and I am too lazy to figure it out). The vast majority of people don't get HIV, so the drug companies aren't making ANY money off of them right...

  3. "Secret" HIV Vaccine in use?

    vashtee replied to Annisme's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't the drug companies make a lot of money off a vaccine,

  4. Depression r/t incapability to bear child

    vashtee replied to pihay82's topic in General Students

    I don't know what the nursing textbooks say, but enouraging her to vocalize her feelings, offering emotional support, and exploring alternative ways to create a family would probably be

  5. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    vashtee replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    For the record, hardly anyone uses "shiksa" in an derogatory way anymore. That was more old-school. Nowadays (as evidenced by a Seinfeld episode which involved Elaine's "shiksa appeal") it is merely...

  6. How strict is/was your nursing school concerning your appearance?

    vashtee replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    We are allowed to wear makeup, and ponytails are okay, but everything else is the

  7. Baby #2 while in Nursing?

    vashtee replied to Euphoria17's topic in General Nursing

    Meh, I am a little old fashioned I suppose, but I can't imagine PLANNING to have a child, knowing full-well how little time you will have for him/her during nursing school. Besides, there is no...

  8. Does GPA matter in terms of getting a job?

    vashtee replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree it isn't necessary to get straight As to be a good nurse, it seems like a good idea to understand the material being presented to the best of your ability. It's possible someone's...

  9. Jury Duty vs Duty to Hospital

    vashtee replied to transkat's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure how it works elsewhere, but here in California, being a student - even a full-time student in a nursing program - is NOT grounds for dismissal from jury

  10. Jury Duty vs Duty to Hospital

    vashtee replied to transkat's topic in General Nursing

    True... I expected the defense attorney to object to my serving, but she

  11. Jury Duty vs Duty to Hospital

    vashtee replied to transkat's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't count on that saving you... My husband works in the courts (professional expert), and when I was called up, the judge, the court reporter, and one of the lawyers knew him. I told them I...

  12. Does GPA matter in terms of getting a job?

    vashtee replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, god. Not that ridiculous argument, again! To imply that good grades and common sense cannot coexist is offensive. It sounds like your strict teacher was a C student just trying to justify...

  13. Students that Fail

    vashtee replied to KIMMY03's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The ones who have flunked out of the nursing classes in my program were either unable/unwilling to devote the amount of time necessary to grasp the material (and there is a lot of it), or quite...

  14. What are clinicals all about????

    vashtee replied to BucklandRN's topic in General Students

    I like clinicals. Just be prepared - your instructor will tell you what needs to be done. Don't be scared, it isn't bad if you are prepared. In our school, we get our patients the day beforehand,...

  15. Dealing with personal prejudices?

    vashtee replied to purplepanda's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I really hated my OB/Peds rotation for this reason, and ruled it out as a potential area to work in. In my entire clinical rotation, I had only 2 patients that were married and of an appropriate age...

  16. Have a question about why nursing is a conservative profession.

    vashtee replied to AHCerioni's topic in General Nursing

    I think in the context they worded the question, they are implying conservative nursing practice, such as sticking with evidence-based

  17. Is there some sort of Nurse/Med student rivalry?

    vashtee replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Oops! I thanked your post by mistake when I only wanted to quote it. Anyway, I remember hearing allegations that Hillary said that, but no one could post a link to its original

  18. Nurses: Is your hairstyle a luxury or a necessity?

    vashtee replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I color my own hair (it went prematurely went from dark brown to white, and as fast as it grows, I have to color about every two weeks because I am vain and hate looking like a skunk with a white...

  19. Summertime in the Valley!

    vashtee replied to RainDreamer's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It's been between 110 and 115 degrees the past three days where I live in the Los Angeles area... unseasonably early for such hot

  20. Freaked out! got 75 but not feeling good...

    vashtee replied to CinderMelly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How did you prepare? I will be taking it in one more

  21. Curious: Which is tougher/More Overwhelming... 1st Yr RN or LPN?

    vashtee replied to missjennmb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The LVNs who bridged into my RN program think that it's really hard, and some are struggling academically. Naturally though, they are better in

  22. Should boyfriend help me out?

    vashtee replied to QUEBEBRAN's topic in General Students

    I have a 17 year old boy, and I couldn't agree more. And BTW - as the mother of a 15 year old girl, I am aghast at the number of people that consider it a "big red flag" that the boyfriend isn't...

  23. Should boyfriend help me out?

    vashtee replied to QUEBEBRAN's topic in General Students

    I think at 18, one of your primary goals should be to learn how to manage money and live on a budget. These are qualities you will need when you move out and become independent. For this (and many...

  24. Need advise from anyone that has taken A and P online.

    vashtee replied to tryingtobeanurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took physiology online... hated it, but it is do-able. Just stay on top of your

  25. Should boyfriend help me out?

    vashtee replied to QUEBEBRAN's topic in General Students

    If you aren't living at home with your parents, you should move back home until you can afford to be independent. Your boyfriend is your boyfriend - not your