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  1. bad grade anatomy ii

    Absolutely13 replied to carlarenee02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did you go to ratemyprofessor.com before you chose your class? A lot af valuable information can be found out from that site. As a matter of fact, My A&P I professor gave labs that were turn in...

  2. To the students

    Absolutely13 replied to aerorunner80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This could be a great sticky. I think it would only be fair to recognize the other side of the equation - the fact that students will see things during clinicals that are not by the book. I am...

  3. cna, to be or not to be.

    Absolutely13 replied to loverlylys's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are so many fantastic things to learn as a CNA, such as watching how experienced nurses handle difficult people and diffuse situations (the one's that can, anyway). How to handle yourself as a...

  4. can/t determine blood pressure..

    Absolutely13 replied to lamphrey0213's topic in General Nursing

    This has been my night for researching BP procedure. I've learned a lot. I would verify this, but it seems to make sense. ALERTS Clients who have had a mastectomy should not have a blood pressure...

  5. finding CNA program=head aches. please help!? :)

    Absolutely13 replied to ArmyWife11B's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Check out your local chapter of the American Red Cross. Many of them offer CNA training classes. Good

  6. can/t determine blood pressure..

    Absolutely13 replied to lamphrey0213's topic in General Nursing

    Hello everybody, Had a number of talks with various people on this subject and had a wide variety of answers. It appears my training was correct, but oversimplified. I feel much relief. This info is...

  7. can/t determine blood pressure..

    Absolutely13 replied to lamphrey0213's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to learn the correct way. I feel foolish if the training I had was not complete and accurate. I have some excellent resources and it's being addressed. My post wasn't an insistance I was...

  8. 6 Week Summer A&P II Class Anyone?

    Absolutely13 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have recently registered for a 6 week A&P II class I'll be taking with my study buddy fom A&P I. We will be dedicate 24/7 to this class and understand we must eat, breathe and sleep this...

  9. can/t determine blood pressure..

    Absolutely13 replied to lamphrey0213's topic in General Nursing

    For the sake of clarity, I ask we get to the bottom of this. In my CNA training (it is what it is), we were trained to listen for the first regular tap for systolic. This is going to drive me crazy...

  10. Another word for "pulling"?

    Absolutely13 replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Nursing

    Regurgitated?

  11. In your experience, the hardest part of being an RN

    Absolutely13 posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those of us coming up behind you, things we need to keep in mind becoming RN's. Things you wish you could tell yourself if you could go back. Thanks in advance for your

  12. In your experience, the hardest part of being an RN

    Absolutely13 replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all that posted on this thread. I'll be taking this to my friends and will cherish the wisdom you have all contributed to new nurses. It's not easy, but we're ready (I

  13. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    Absolutely13 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    We are friends who have not met, zamboni.

  14. How do I become a CNA??

    Absolutely13 replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    Check with your local chapter of the American Red Cross. They often offer CNA classes that take about six

  15. What to do when U know others are cheating...(in classes)

    Absolutely13 replied to KBnursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    I witnessed two people cheating way back in my biology final lab practicals. I called the instructor later that day, full of conflict, and found out one of the two had to repeat biology from the prior...

  16. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    Absolutely13 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Being a News Photogropher was the most fun I've had as a human being. The sad truth was I couldn't afford to move to Oklahoma City when PBS offered me a

  17. A&p 1 Study Tips?

    Absolutely13 replied to cafemocha33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here is the best tip I can give you: http://groups.msn.com/AnatomyPhysiologyTests/veryimportantmessage.msnw I received an A in A&P

  18. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    Absolutely13 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Everybody, let's list them all. What diverse lives we've

  19. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    Absolutely13 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    OK, just for fun. I was a union carpenter and a licensed construction supervisor in the state of Massachusetts. That is my "go to" qualification as I worked on historic buildings and dealt with people...

  20. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    Absolutely13 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Not a nurse yet, a CNA in school. Carpenter

  21. How long b/w starting pre-reqs and applying to NS?

    Absolutely13 replied to GaMBA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Keeping in mind I tend to do things the hard way, it took me 2 years. I was 39 and did miserably in the math portion of the entrance exam. I had to do 2 semesters of prepatory math classes along with...

  22. Do I have a chance?

    Absolutely13 replied to mom4jesus's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you have an excellent chance and the LPN option is always there as a backup. In my state, LPN's are required to take Survey of A&P and the RN candidates A&P I & A&P II. Just a...

  23. Do most students have healthcare experience before nursing school?

    Absolutely13 replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think it's necessary, but if you're not sure you are going into the right field, a little observation would never hurt. I learn a lot by observation, so watching RN's do their thing has helped...

  24. Do you plan on working while in nursing school?

    Absolutely13 replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I plan to work in the per diem CNA pool at the local hospital. That way, If I need more time for my studies, I take my name out of the

  25. A.D.N. or B.S.N... what do you think?

    Absolutely13 replied to Hello.Nurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I plan to do both. After becoming an RN and working for a year in med- surg, I will take advantage of the RN to BSN program at the University of Central Florida. The plan is to have my employer pay...