FarmgrrlRN

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  1. Is this induced by stress or possibly hypoglycemia?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in General Nursing

    actually, ww does not disapprove of fast food, soda, or vending machines. its all about moderation...no you shouldn't always order fries and a cheeseburger but every once in a while is not a bad...

  2. Our nursing class grading scale is WAY easy...

    FarmgrrlRN replied to klone's topic in General Students

    I would rather have your scale (80=B) then ours (80=C). Doesn't drag down the GPA as much! Ours is: 94-100 = A 87-93= B 80-86=

  3. money

    FarmgrrlRN replied to onewhocares's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi Revahs, As far as I know the starting pay at Sentara for new grads this year was $17.50 and I believe it will be up to $18 once I graduate in May '05. Sentara also offers tuition reimbursement...

  4. Is this induced by stress or possibly hypoglycemia?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your replies 3rd Shift Guy and ArmyRn... My recent 'diet' of candy, soda, and chips is NOT what WW recommends....its was poor planning on my part in the AM; running out of time in the AM to...

  5. how many classmates dropped in your first semester?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

    First semester, we started with 100 and had ~80 at the end. Spring we had about 70 students. As the semesters go on, ppl fail, drop out for personal reasons, decide its not for them. Then you also...

  6. Old Dominion U/Radford U

    FarmgrrlRN replied to hittme123's topic in Virginia Nursing

    hitme123, I live in Norfolk but I go to TCC's ADN program. The cost of living is certainly cheaper down here than in Northern Va. However, housing right around ODU can get expensive. Of course there...

  7. Anxiety Before Nursing Shool

    FarmgrrlRN replied to lcs4cats's topic in General Students

    As said before, of course! I also am starting my 2nd year and I think the biggest cause of my anxiety is fear of failing! (You work so hard to get here, so many fail, etc.)We start next Thursday and...

  8. University of Virginia?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to JFlaniganJ's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Jeannie, Just curious, how did you get these numbers? Is there a link to a state website? If so, please do share! Thanks,

  9. Jock Itch

    FarmgrrlRN replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...Glad I'm not the only one...when you treat it, do you find you have to apply it everyday??? I was told I have the same thing last summer...I wear cotton bras, use Caldosene powder (sp?...in a...

  10. Jock Itch

    FarmgrrlRN replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...Glad I'm not the only one...when you treat it, do you find you have to apply it everyday??? I was told I have the same thing last summer...I wear cotton bras, use Caldosene powder (sp?...in a...

  11. Nursing Jobs- 1 year of experience?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to CNMtobe2012's topic in General Nursing

    I can only speak for my area...they have a nsg job fair every Feb in which the nursing students from the area schools meet with the hospital recruiters. Also, if you can get in a position at a...

  12. Nursing Jobs- 1 year of experience?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to CNMtobe2012's topic in General Nursing

    I can only speak for my area...they have a nsg job fair every Feb in which the nursing students from the area schools meet with the hospital recruiters. Also, if you can get in a position at a...

  13. Need advice about new job

    FarmgrrlRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, Hope you all can provide me with some advice. I recently started a new job while in school as a 'Safety Partner', which means I am a sitter for patients at high risk for falls. I float to...

  14. Purchasing Textbooks? Best ways/cheapest?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Students

    http://www.bigwords.com does a pretty good job as

  15. student in need of GREAT help!!

    FarmgrrlRN replied to bbello88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I as far as I know it doesn't really make a difference either way. I'm a second yr student in TCC's nsg program and they are pretty tough, but with an excellent NCLEX pass rate. My only concern would...

  16. I have to be bathed by my classmate???

    FarmgrrlRN replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

    No bed baths in my program....but during our OB clinicals we changed into scrubs everyday together....saw 9 of my classmates and my instructor in their underwear...so, yeah you pretty much get over...

  17. What exactly is the EFC of financial aid?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to studentnurse74's topic in General Students

    As far as EFC goes, you can appeal to be declared an independent student if you do not receive any support from your parents( & you are under 24 yo). For example, at my school you have to prove...

  18. Full-time mom in VA Beach needs a school!

    FarmgrrlRN replied to usmcwife's topic in Virginia Nursing

    have you considered community colleges? Tidewater Community College is the local CC in the Hampton Roads area. Its the program I'm currently enrolled in....they have an evening program every other...

  19. Fundraising ideas???

    FarmgrrlRN replied to lilbiskit78's topic in General Nursing

    Our class has had two fundraisers for dinner & a movie tickets. You can go to different chain restaurants and ask them to donate gift certificates. I know that Outback does it. Our class raised...

  20. Virginia Student Nurses?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi Jieters, I'm a student at TCC, I'm in my second semester of their program. I'm not an LPN, but from what I understand there are a few options for LPN's entering the program at TCC. PM me if you...

  21. inflamation of gallbladder

    FarmgrrlRN replied to z's playa's topic in Gastroenterology

    since I am a student, I can only give you my personal experience. I had mine removed in May 2003. I had no stones, but plenty of irritating pain. I'm glad I had the surgery, because it all went away...

  22. Virginia Student Nurses?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I just started so this is my first semester. I will graduate in May of 2005 from an ADN RN program in the Hampton Roads area. I have no idea of what I want to do when I graduate but I'm sure I will...

  23. patients smoking

    FarmgrrlRN replied to spitfire's topic in General Nursing

    Today was my second day of clinical (ever!) and while listening to report, the nurse coming off told my nurse about a pt. of hers...the woman has a motorized wheelchair that she can get into and out...

  24. money

    FarmgrrlRN replied to onewhocares's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Last I heard Sentara starts new RN's at $16/hr...here are the differentials from their website: http://www.sentara.com/nursing/total_RN_package.htm What about other opportunities for increasing my...

  25. Is nursing school making me sick?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to PlanetCaroline's topic in General Students

    I have a friend with a similar problem whe she graduated from college and started teaching 2nd grade. She swears she's never been so sick in her life than in the first few months of school every