CatDogMomRN

CatDogMomRN BSN, RN

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  1. Safe areas to live in/near Denver Regis?

    CatDogMomRN replied to muircv's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I agree with the above and you might also look at Arvada. It's about 15 minutes down 1-70 (west of Regis) and many of the other students in my class live

  2. First Year Finished!! Anyone else??

    CatDogMomRN posted a topic in General Students

    I can't believe I just took my last final of Junior Year. It's done! I'm a Senior! For those of you who are trudging through, keep on going! Anyone else celebrating with

  3. not sure what to name this thread..need advice (bereavement)?

    CatDogMomRN replied to kitti419's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm only a student nurse, but as I'm very much as you describe yourself being, here's my take: You'll do fine. I used to cry at Baby Story, etc. but in my OB rotation saw a lot of births and that...

  4. opinions please

    CatDogMomRN replied to Bren75's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I would wait. I am going to come out of my BSN program with debt. Yes, I'll be able to pay it off quickly but there are still RN jobs here (fingers crossed) LPN's here in Colorado have been finding...

  5. my first poop/ nasty experience... just wanna share

    CatDogMomRN replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    To the OP: Great job on tough

  6. my first poop/ nasty experience... just wanna share

    CatDogMomRN replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    From Calebmommy: We were changing a patient and that student looked at her and said, "Well, you really stink, honey". Tears started welling up in our patient's eyes. ...Makes tears well to my eyes to...

  7. Finished with that first year of nursing school?

    CatDogMomRN replied to ICAN!'s topic in General Students

    Not finished yet but I got this suggestion here at Allnurses last summer and it was INVALUABLE: Get the book Calculate with Confidence. My curriculum ended up requiring it anyway but regardless, it's...

  8. What steth are you using....

    CatDogMomRN replied to wlb06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Littman Master Cardiology -- it's got great

  9. Scared to death of doing a foley insertion.

    CatDogMomRN replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Students

    I felt the exact same way! The perianal area is not my favorite part of the body, male or female. That said, when it came time for me to do my first one I was in postpartum. As you may or may not...

  10. When do we learn how to start an iv

    CatDogMomRN replied to VampRN's topic in General Students

    We learned in our Foundations class's lab first semester. This semester in Med-Surge (Adult I) we are starting IV's on our patients. I think it just depends on the

  11. To pass or To be the highest?

    CatDogMomRN replied to psySins's topic in General Students

    I always aim for 100%. This is for my own knowledge and increased confidence level as a future nurse, not to compete with any other student. For the record, the 100%'s are few and far between

  12. hypotonic and hypertonic fluids

    CatDogMomRN replied to thatindiangurl's topic in General Students

    Candygyrl, if I could thank you TWICE I would! :) :)

  13. Music for stress relief

    CatDogMomRN replied to Galaknore's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Old thread but great topic. Here's what's in my iTunes RELAX playlist: #1. Saint-Saens' Symphony #3 "The Organ Symphony" by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra -- NEVER FAILS to bring me down and yet...

  14. Writeatermpaper.com

    CatDogMomRN replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    The whole purpose of a writing assignment in nursing school is three-fold: You learn how to write in APA format. This is extremely important if you continue on to graduate school. It also comes into...

  15. Am I too old to just be starting?

    CatDogMomRN replied to Roxy0628's topic in General Students

    Well, I turn 44 the week before my May 9, 2010 graduation date. I intend to go on to grad school in order to get my NP. So, my answer would be a resounding NO, you're not too

  16. Don't trust certain people that want to pursue

    CatDogMomRN replied to LulaNurse's topic in General Students

    I was glad to see the openminded response from the OP. It's nice to come here and get different perspectives, isn't it? :) The bottom line is this: although none of us knows whether she's really...

  17. Update on Transgender nursing Student

    CatDogMomRN replied to Transgender_n_TN's topic in General Students

    You seem to be handling this situation in a most gracious and mature way. I wish you much happiness and

  18. Starting Nursing School and Getting Divorced

    CatDogMomRN replied to MermiesGreatGig's topic in General Students

    Hello, Yes, I started school this past Fall and filed for divorce within a month. I'd planned on seeing how things were after I graduated but I was forced into the decision. NOT my timeline, as you...

  19. Best PDA for nursing school??

    CatDogMomRN replied to getting in's topic in General Students

    Since it seems your school is opposed to the phone aspect of the Blackberry (that's because many hospitals are) I think the i-Phone suggestions won't work for your situation either. My Palm T/X is...

  20. Transfering to nursing school

    CatDogMomRN replied to tmah21's topic in General Students

    At my school, the nursing school considers their own current full time undergrad students before looking at outside applications. It's no guarantee -- many other undergrads at my school didn't get in....

  21. Brand Of Palm

    CatDogMomRN replied to cuppycake21's topic in General Students

    I second the TX. My program requires PEPID which is another nursing software package with dictionary, labs, drug guide, NANDA info, etc. The TX works great for

  22. Pinning Ceremony Music Suggestions

    CatDogMomRN replied to m1m2givens's topic in General Students

    this was the first song that came to my mind. takes me back to some of my best years!

  23. Made a nursing judgement error- any horrible stories to share?

    CatDogMomRN replied to CrazyFLBean's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The more I get my feet wet in my program, the more I truly admire each and every nurse in practice. It's a HARD JOB. You're only human and mistakes will be made. Hold your head high, CrazyFLbean....

  24. Is your loved one sick of hearing nursing stuff?

    CatDogMomRN replied to melisgood's topic in General Students

    Evidently my message from my earlier post was misunderstood so I would like to make what I was trying to say clearer. As a nursing student, I am too tired to care if I'm boring my loved ones with my...

  25. Help! Dig error, accused of lying?

    CatDogMomRN replied to queenjane's topic in General Students

    So I don't understand: did you actually GIVE the digoxin without taking the apical pulse while the instructor was standing there? Or were you GOING TO GIVE the dig without taking the apical pulse? It...