itsmycalling

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1. Any Triton college students?

   itsmycalling replied to itsmycalling's topic in Illinois

   Hey tinamariezzz, I do think that acceptance into the 2010 program is realistic- as long as your grades in your pre-req's are good. In terms of classes to take before the program... I can't really remember them all, but think about psych 228?, speec...

2. Any Triton college students?

   itsmycalling replied to itsmycalling's topic in Illinois

   Technically, yes, there is a waiting list. IF they are offering a program for the spring (starting in January) those slots having most likely been filled. They are looking for people who have met the prerequisite requirements to begin the program. ...

3. Opening a group home???

   itsmycalling replied to SOS4U's topic in General Nursing

   What sort of population are you looking to serve? Oops, disregard please!

4. Is nursing school done yet?

   itsmycalling replied to divokevan's topic in General Students

   Join the club!! There are MANY (most, all?) nursing students going through the same thing. I keep telling people that my brain fell down and it can't get up. I cannot concentrate, it is bad bad bad. So, I feel your pain, hang in there. For me, stu...

5. I know nothing!!

   itsmycalling replied to JennBoston's topic in General Students

   Hmmmmm... didn't bother to read that the entry I just responded to was TWO YEARS OLD!!! That person is now a nurse!!!!! BUT, that makes me feel even better because soon enough, I will be in her position--looking back at these posts and wondering wha...

6. I know nothing!!

   itsmycalling replied to JennBoston's topic in General Students

   Well you and I should start a club because I am in the exact same position!! 3rd semester of two year program as well. And the word "fraud" crosses my mind on a day to day basis.... BUT I will tell you that my heart is in it- I am there because I re...

7. Best Home Automatic Blood Pressue Machine for Parents?

   itsmycalling replied to Dallas_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I'll have to get back to you will the actual name, but I did read a Consumer's report article rating these machines. If you can find that before I can find my copy-- then you're good to go.

8. Any Triton college students?

   itsmycalling replied to itsmycalling's topic in Illinois

   In response to claudette737- yeah, the "cna" stuff can be a bit grueling, but just know that technically that is your job when you are a nurse-- many units a decreasing staff numbers and eliminating cna positions. Also, by the time you get to NUR 1...

9. Everyone's laughing except me.

   itsmycalling replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think the doctor's tone of voice has ANYTHING to do with it. It was a rude comment, period. Not ok, joking or serious.

10. I had my first post mortem experience Friday.....

    itsmycalling replied to mgalloLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Great job. I hope I will be as kind and courageous as you if ever I have to perform this task.

11. My mom just passed away....

    itsmycalling replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    Your mom will see you graduate and so will your dad. You will make it through, if only by the support of your instructors, classmates and family. You have worked hard to get to where you are. You don't have to ace nursing school, you just have to ...

12. Any Triton college students?

    itsmycalling replied to itsmycalling's topic in Illinois

    Yes, when you are in pharm, you need to live, eat and breathe pharm. I saw Trina the other day and she is trying very hard to get the ball rolling on the mentor program. She might be having a hard time because a lot of people who said they would do...

13. Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    itsmycalling replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    I have no words (proper ones) to describe a nurse that refuses to answer call lights... whose patient is it again? Ugh.

14. Time management + getting/staying organized

    itsmycalling replied to xEdgexRNx's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a great question (I will graduate in May) for new nurses. I am planning on shadowing a friend of mine who is a nurse so I can get a firm grasp on how to organize and prioritize my shift. I feel like I am only getting bits and pieces...

15. adverse effects of drugs

    itsmycalling replied to cosmoinc's topic in General Students

    In all honesty I think the only type of response you are going to get to your question is the kind you already received. To put it bluntly-- no one is going to do the work for you.