ToxicShock

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 school, but I'm afraid that my GPA will hurt me. Am I...

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 greater information? As a stressed-out pre-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 :) @whiskeygirl - I'll take a look at the Dermatology Nurses...

You're 18 - what's the hurry? lol

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 just opens all those other questions of what year...

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 addressed directly, and not behind her back. Treat h...

Oh, these stories are hilarious! Keep 'em coming lol

There seems to be a lot of judgements being cast on BOTH sides here: those complaining that nurses who are in it for the money don't care about nursing, and those who dont factor in a salary are Saint Bleeding Hearts. What's wrong with wanting good p...

This is a good point. You may even have to take care of a jerk, only to find that they're behaving that way because they're sick and miserable... and nice as pie when they're healthy!

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 already pursuing other opportunities, which ultimately ...

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 a priest or therapist?

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 health care, and get denied Medicaid because they ...

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 nursing shortage has been blown out of proportion, in ...

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 have lost their relatives, children, parents. :hug:

Yes please! I hope everything worked out!

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 bullying at this point.) i think it's high time y...

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

I think all those people are full of it.

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 though.

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

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 genitals please.

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 trying REALLY hard - I think you'd be doing them a fav...

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 several grades below my own. I feel that I never rec...

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 got way more dirt. Leave business life with busin...

Actually, you can. At least according to their FAQs. Intelius will if you fax them proof of identiy, as well as the others. The only one I had trouble with was 123people. Their information is gathered from other websites that gather public informatio...