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  1. What is your pre-nursing GPA?

    ToxicShock posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am beating myself up because I got two A- which will put my GPA down to a 3.94. I was shooting for a 4.0, but it looks like I won't achieve that. I know a 4.0 isn't necessary to get into nursing...

  2. Acne laser tx - effective?

    ToxicShock posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone have experience with laser treatments for acne? Specifically to treat red marks and large pores? What have you found to be most effective? What are some good websites that may lead me to...

  3. Acne laser tx - effective?

    ToxicShock replied to ToxicShock's topic in General Nursing

    I'm allergic to clindamycin unfortunately, and I my acne problem isn't so much with the break outs, but with the red marks/scars that it has left behind. Thank you for the suggestion though :)...

  4. Can I get my BSN any faster?

    ToxicShock replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    You're 18 - what's the hurry?

  5. Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

    ToxicShock replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    I ALWAYS said that I was a pre-nursing student. It drastically shortens random conversations with people, and provides accurate information. If you claim you're a nursing student when you're not, that...

  6. Moral/Ethical Advice

    ToxicShock replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    I think this is the best written piece of advice here, along with a later post by rn/writer. Instead of the knee-jerk, playground-mentality of "-gasp- I'm telling!", the so-called cheater should be...

  7. OU ABSN Interviews for May 2011 Cohort

    ToxicShock replied to bronzemint23's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I've heard of loooong wait lists like this before, but I'm curious how many people will REALLY wait that long. There are many people on this forum alone who do not want to wait that long and are...

  8. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    ToxicShock replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    I don't mean this to sound snotty, but because of how strict the HIPAA laws are, what situations are you allowed to talk about patients in? Amongst only certain co-workers? Can you talk about pts with...

  9. Nurses, are you glad that Obamas Healthcare Bill Passed?

    ToxicShock replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I really wonder how many people who are against the health care bill have insurance already. I'd bet that the majority of them do. I wonder how many of them know what it's like to be unable to afford...

  10. Ignorance is bliss

    ToxicShock replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely agree with this 100%. I hear this from family all the time, and it's irritating. I have told them to not believe what the media keeps saying about nursing because it is not true; the...

  11. Telling relatives the patient has died

    ToxicShock replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Not to bump an older post, but I just have to say - wow! How in the world did you manage to keep your composure? I was choking up just reading that! Also wanted to offer my condolences to those who...

  12. I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    ToxicShock replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes please! I hope everything worked

  13. I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    ToxicShock replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    i can't believe the school is turning their back to this. obviously this boy is not an isolated incident of abuse, as other students are getting it too. (i'd say what you described is above and beyond...

  14. Discouraged about school

    ToxicShock replied to skesska's topic in Michigan Nursing

    There was recently a post on AN about this, and they said Toledo is even

  15. HfCC waiting list

    ToxicShock replied to lovedasonanddemi's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I think all those people are full of

  16. Does Death Have A Smell?

    ToxicShock replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a friend who claimed she could smell cancer. She was kind've... "out there" so I don't put much stock in her claims. I think anything is possible

  17. Bathing Classmates and Other Personal Boundaries?

    ToxicShock replied to brownhairedgal's topic in General Students

    Wow. I don't even know how to respond to that. Pretty lousy and unnecessary thing to say, I

  18. Bathing Classmates and Other Personal Boundaries?

    ToxicShock replied to brownhairedgal's topic in General Students

    I had no idea nurses could do pelvic exams. Learn something new everyday. That said, my felow nursing students are more than welcome to practice whatever they need on me. Just say away from my...

  19. Is it ever appropriate to tell someone...

    ToxicShock replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    I don't think there's anything wrong with being realistic with someone. If a person is pulling straight C's or low B's in their very tough pre-nursing classes - even though they're struggling and...

  20. Struggling with Dyscalculia/ADHD

    ToxicShock posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have had a "learning disability in math" for over 15 years. It began when I was 8 years old. My teachers eventually recognized my disability, and put me into a special education class. I did math...

  21. Speaking of facebook...inappropriate...but am I within my rights...?

    ToxicShock replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    I think the same can be said for people who befriend their coworkers. I would say coworkers are even less trustworthy than patients because your coworkers know you a heck of a lot better - and they've...

  22. Compassion.... why is it so hard to give some?

    ToxicShock replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The patient is my #1 concern, and as long as the patient is receiving good care (and not being abused, mistreated, disrespected, neglected, etc, etc), I really couldn't care less about the level of...

  23. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    ToxicShock replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    Hahaha that seriously made me laugh so hard for some reason! You just made my

  24. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    ToxicShock replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    I didn't go through all the pages so forgive me if this has already been mentioned, but get the iPod touch! There are so many amazing applications (and free ones to boot! Check out Diagnosaurus) and...

  25. Silly question--what to wear for class

    ToxicShock replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    I think you've got a lot of really great answers and suggestions! Thank you for posting this topic - I'll be sure to bring this question up when I go to my advising session for the university I hope...