jrt71

jrt71

Member

  • Content

    22

  • Visitors

    1,625

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by jrt71

  1. Cheating classmates

    jrt71 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im still in the process of finishing up some pre-reqs for the nursing program but darn it, it really burns me up when I see my fellow classmates cheating on tests while I'm doing the honorable thing...

  2. LPN scope of practice

    jrt71 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi all, I was hoping one of the wonderful lpn's here at allnurses could fill me in pertaining to the scope of practice of lpn's in Illinois. Are lpn's allowed to start IV's here and what is the...

  3. Questions about JJC nursing program

    jrt71 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Anyone know what color scrubs the JJC nursing students wear? Also, when in the program were you allowed to use a ipod touch or tablet in classroom or at clinical? Are there any real differences...

  4. Loans, loans and more loans

    jrt71 replied to Jennyfour's topic in General Nursing

    At 100,000.00 I would be depressed and freaking out too! OMG, what is the point in getting an education if your just going to spend all your working hours for the next 10-20 years to pay it off?...

  5. Accommodations in nursing school- are they good?

    jrt71 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Since its none of my business what other students are doing or what their medical or psychological history is, I've never really thought about it. Just concentrate on your own studies and let others...

  6. Male nurse in L&D

    jrt71 replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I simply don't believe

  7. Questions about JJC nursing program

    jrt71 replied to jrt71's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks for the info Megc629. Its much

  8. Questions about JJC nursing program

    jrt71 replied to jrt71's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks so much Megc629, that helps a bunch. I think I will get an ipod touch then as I would definitely like to record the lectures. I heard that the day class has 60+ people in it. How do they...

  9. Will I be refreshed? I want to know your experiences.

    jrt71 replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Life is way too short to be that unhappy. Get moving forward. Change your

  10. Dosing Calculation ... help!

    jrt71 replied to grensa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry for the silly question but I was just wondering...when nurses have a lot of calculations to figure out do they usually do them in their head on the fly or do they have a calculator with them all...

  11. INFP personality, choosing a health care proffession

    jrt71 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all, I recently read a thread here about what the best kind of nursing job is for a INFP personality. It was very interesting reading! I was just wondering, to those of you who have worked in a...

  12. INFP personality, choosing a health care proffession

    jrt71 replied to jrt71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks ktliz, I'm glad someone thinks so too :) I'm just finished all my prereq's and am now able to apply to one of the health programs at my community college and am trying to research those 3...

  13. discipline of nurses vs. other health care professionals

    jrt71 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got done reading a ton of threads where nurses have been disciplined very harshly by the board. Countless threads go on to tell a story of a nurses life turned upside down due to a past...

  14. HELP!! Nursing prereqs for Morton College and JJC...

    jrt71 replied to Angelique C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At JJC, Bio 151 is a prereq to bio 250. Bio 250 is a prereq to bio 251. You do not need bio 100 for the nursing program at jjc. Hope that helps :) p.s. math 094 is a prereq to bio

  15. cause of anorexia due to intestinal obstruction?

    jrt71 replied to Nurse2Bforever's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have severe bowel adhesions due to endometriosis. The week I have my period (and 3 days before), I can not consume anything but liquids because of intense pain. Solid food is not an option during...

  16. How would YOU interpret this qustion?

    jrt71 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    So, on the IL application to the BON to sit for the NCLEX it asks: Have you had or do you now have any disease or condition that interferes with your ability to perform the essential functions of your...

  17. Ive decided not to go ahead with nursing school...(Rad tech or RT)

    jrt71 posted a topic in General Nursing

    After getting my prereqs done and giving it alot of thought, I have decided not to go ahead with the nursing program. I work as a cna now and I just dont think it is for me. Its just so much...

  18. Ive decided not to go ahead with nursing school...(Rad tech or RT)

    jrt71 replied to jrt71's topic in General Nursing

    I loved reading you post Damrcngrl95. You obviously have some insight into each profession. If you dont mind me asking, can you list a couple of reasons why rad tech was not for you and a couple of...

  19. Social Anxiety Disorder

    jrt71 replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you pagandeva. I am now 37 years old and have two boys. My husband is a constant inspiration to me and incredibly supportive and patient. If it were not for his insistence, I can say with...

  20. Social Anxiety Disorder

    jrt71 replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I take one every day. I take Ziac. It also helps control my high blood

  21. Social Anxiety Disorder

    jrt71 replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

    Just thought I would add my 2 pennies. I have suffered from social anxiety disorder all my life. I have tried many medications and honestly the only one that helps (at least in my case) is a beta...