Acosmo27

Acosmo27

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  1. Infuriating Responses To Questions

    Acosmo27 replied to ADPIE10's topic in General Students

    Its funny that everybody who disagrees with you seems to be "reading to much into the question"... it could just be that they disagree with

  2. Nurses showing up late for work.

    Acosmo27 replied to justmanda's topic in General Nursing

    5 minutes might as well be 30 minutues after a 12 hour night shift... its polite to be on time, if not...

  3. I got a D

    Acosmo27 replied to Blove86's topic in General Nursing

    SOOOOOO right. I absolutely never ever go back and review my answers. Sounds silly, but its a must. You tend to second guess yourself and as we all know your first intuition is often the correct

  4. So angry right now. Warning: Extremely long

    Acosmo27 replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Im so sorry you are going through this. Do what you have to do, I can tell you are a great daughter and your dad is lucky to have you on his side. My prayers are with you and your family.

  5. Failed nursing school and dx'd with ADD

    Acosmo27 replied to Lilly2462's topic in General Nursing

    jan of 2009 is just around the corner. My only suggestion would be to keep studying the stuff you went over in that semester... you should know it like the back of your hand by the time you start...

  6. SDSU admission help please

    Acosmo27 replied to Brightstar's topic in California Nursing

    you're right, SDSU does not accept spring applicants, however the school of nursing admits a class in both the fall and spring

  7. Unfriendly Nurses.....

    Acosmo27 replied to NurseDianne's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    one of my instructors in nursing school told us to be cautious with making the decision to be a traveling nurse. She warned us that many of the staff will make no effort to be nice or make friends...

  8. If you fail one class do you fail out of nursing school?

    Acosmo27 replied to Shawnygirl003's topic in General Students

    This is another question where it depends on where you go to school. My school admits students twice a year, each fall and spring semester. That means there is always a class offered that you may...

  9. Pre-Nursing student.Unsure

    Acosmo27 replied to becky5438's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is nothing anybody here can say that can help you decide if nursing school is for you or not. Its a journey, and the toughest journey I have ever taken before. NS does not just hand out...

  10. well it finally happened

    Acosmo27 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    oh my goodness, I remember your post from a while ago! I cant believe

  11. Depressed about oreintation schedule

    Acosmo27 replied to kaybrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Its going to be a bummer for a while, but like you said, it wont be forever. If I were you, I would not negotiate a new orientation schedule... they can easily find others that would be willing to...

  12. RN and BSN??

    Acosmo27 replied to PartyofOne1's topic in General Nursing

    Why dont you just go straight into a BSN program rather than do the ASN then BSN... make it easier on yourself if you can. They are the same prereqs for the most part, depending on the

  13. RN and BSN??

    Acosmo27 replied to PartyofOne1's topic in General Nursing

    Hm, I guess im a bit confused. Can you go for your BSN immediately following.. what? If you mean can you get your BSN following your Associate psych degree, then yes. But obviously you have to...

  14. Any tips for success in med-surg?

    Acosmo27 replied to kimmyp's topic in General Students

    I did like recording lectures until I left my recorder in class one day. I found it very helpful, especially if you arent a fast writer. No stressing that you missed something, very nice, and...

  15. Any tips for success in med-surg?

    Acosmo27 replied to kimmyp's topic in General Students

    every class/school is different. I just finished 3 semesters worth of med surg classes and im soooo thankful im done! Just make sure you understand the nurses role in all situations. Understand the...

  16. From Nurse to Physician

    Acosmo27 replied to meghun503's topic in General Nursing

    Im currently in school with somebody who plans on going to med

  17. Nursing License complaint by disgruntled employee

    Acosmo27 replied to mahoganybbw's topic in General Nursing

    Misery loves company! Its sad that there are people like this out there that feel the need to pull others down with them.... Just find solace in the fact that these are false accusations and you...

  18. Yes, another "MA calls self nurse" posting..sorry

    Acosmo27 replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    maybe she thought that PA was just a fancier name for MA?????? I would really hate to believe anyone would be this

  19. Best Lotion for cracked hands?

    Acosmo27 replied to austin9104's topic in General Nursing

    aquaphor its lifesaving! hands down, the best moisturizing lotion on the market. its also the only thing i used when i have severely chapped lips (they make this all in one ointment).. its the only...

  20. Grading Scale

    Acosmo27 replied to amyb2684's topic in General Students

    Just the normal scale.. except below a 70 is failing.. 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C Below 70

  21. How hard is it to get your first CNA job?

    Acosmo27 replied to Shannon82's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, well coming from somebody who just got a job as a NA (uncertified CNA)... I will tell you it was pretty tough. At the same time though, it just depends where you want to work. Is it a place in...

  22. Nursing Student...Work as NA?

    Acosmo27 replied to JerseyGir1's topic in General Nursing

    it may be different in other areas... but here in so. CA all the hospitals call it something different. There are NA's (uncertified nurses assistants) technical partners, health care assistants,...

  23. death experience

    Acosmo27 replied to getoverit's topic in General Nursing

    well you successfully made a tear roll down my cheek this morning! Thats truly beautiful, I would have been just as touched as you... thats how family should be. Its nice to hear this after I saw a...

  24. Retake Pre-req, vey concern BCC

    Acosmo27 replied to KdnRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    FYI, my school (and Im sure others) only let you receive points for the first attempt... I would check to see what the situation is for the school you are applying

  25. How Much Did you Make as a Student Nurse Tech??

    Acosmo27 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    over here in southern CA, all the hospitals call the position something different, whether it be tech partner, HCA, or uncertified nurses assistant... all of which you can be as a student nurse. I was...