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  1. Thinking about switching majors. So discouraged.

    meant4me2 replied to Pinky05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank God for this post!! I have not been on here and the last two weeks i have been in the abyss......school speaking. I dont know what the heck happened....ive been pulling C's in my Human Bio...

  2. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    meant4me2 replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    When in doubt ask for credentials... You can do it with tact, you dont have to be in the face about it....there are ways. "You are very skilled, how many years have you been a Registered Nurse?"...

  3. A&P: Really Hard vs. Just a lot of material

    meant4me2 replied to ceraleigh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the advice..i was curious about this myself!! If its rote memorization..i should have no problem!! I love science and the chance to learn...thats how we grow..right?? Thanks

  4. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    meant4me2 replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, with the way dr ofc's are set up and most medical establishments in general...very wise to make sure you know who you are talking to. sometimes verification is all thats

  5. Accused of being too busy and not "social" enough?? (long)

    meant4me2 replied to jbp0529's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Youre kidding me right?? Let that roll right off

  6. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    meant4me2 replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    This can get very complicated...i have worked in the admin role and working with R.N's...not good. I answered to the Director..an R.N. They assign duties and know where people cut corners and slack....

  7. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    meant4me2 replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    Wow your are laid back...my spouse is the same way. Thats a good way to be!! I have worked with the nurses who think everyone is trying to take their license or question their competence...and the...

  8. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    meant4me2 replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what is being said...i have encountered all of it myself..first hand. I guess the way it was said...the entire post. Personally, I have a problem with the fact that everyone in health...

  9. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    meant4me2 replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    Not a nurse here...but nursing student who began with a CNA position that led to " working my way up in a adult day facility" and very proud of it!!! Specialties...assisting nurses with all that...

  10. Older student starting Fall 07 w/ "Gen Ed" classes

    meant4me2 replied to NICU RN wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello...another 30's something here...!!! Were in this together!! I have kids, house, hubby, pets..u name it!! Ive worked in this field for 13years and started at the very bottom..move up to Admin...

  11. Reasons why you want to be a nurse

    meant4me2 replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Gosh...where do i begin?? As a child I was more of the "teacher" during playtime..but as i became older..my friends and I had all these little ladies that were shut ins that we would go visit on a...

  12. How do you focus when you have personal issues??

    meant4me2 replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    wow..... it is said there is "strength in numbers".... great

  13. Got My Financial Aid!!!!

    meant4me2 replied to SHELL75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oops..i thanked ya..meant to reply... I got rid of my mega-mortgage payment, moved closer to pa/md line where my hubby is a police officer..and said enough is enough...i live in a wonderful farm house...

  14. When has your intuition saved the day?

    meant4me2 replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    In the position that I previously held...i had numerous problems with "i just did"..or "why"...or "calm down". My intuition would have me plagued with emergencies/or potential ones/ i was always...

  15. Got My Financial Aid!!!!

    meant4me2 replied to SHELL75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow..we have alot in common..... Where are you attending school?? I live in Pennsylvania and will attend Harrisburg Area Comm Coll... What are you taking this

  16. Got My Financial Aid!!!!

    meant4me2 replied to SHELL75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    SHELL75, :balloons: Yaaay!! You beat me to it!!! Mine were awarded today as well!!! I am so excited! Were gonna do it!!! Party now because in a few weeks I will not have a

  17. Any Psych Nurses???

    meant4me2 replied to Skrawberri's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately..many people in health care do not understand the history of treating the mentally ill...this is very sad. It was not until many years later that I had the opportunity to work with...

  18. When has your intuition saved the day?

    meant4me2 replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    deeDawntee, I really like this board...very encouraging!! The topics and discussion here are priceless:) Thank you for your sincere

  19. When has your intuition saved the day?

    meant4me2 replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is an extension of the mother role so is teaching and social work. It would explain why such emphasis is put on "critical thinking" I dont know if you can actually teach that skill...i think...

  20. How Much Was Your First Check As A CNA?

    meant4me2 replied to MissMe0707's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In 1995...$6.25 an hr..hmmm lets see $468.75 and that was before taxes!!!! And i had a baby!! Those were the

  21. Just finished my first week!

    meant4me2 replied to knittedmittens's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Its great to see someone who loves their work!!!! Keep it

  22. What are YOU taking Fall semester?

    meant4me2 replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We are not allowed to touch any courses included in the nursing program until all math and science is out of the way...so for me its Human Biology, Spanish 1, English Comp II, and Pre-Algebra...fun,...

  23. Dying residents

    meant4me2 replied to melisana's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Im sorry maybe i didnt explain what i meant by "look at September and October"...basically..it meant that for some reason patients tend to pass on in those two months. And for some reason they would...

  24. Difficult Residents

    meant4me2 replied to melisana's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I learned this waaay when back when and it holds true in many situations..even within our own families...it all comes down to CONTROL and the loss of it.. Im sure that she does not want to be in LTC...

  25. White scrub pants that you can't see through!

    meant4me2 replied to R0xyg4l's topic in General Nursing

    I have two sets of a "juniors fit" type of scrub...low waisted, pockets on side..boot cut. I want to say they are called "urbane scrubs". They are made by nurses for nurses/healthcare staff. As far...