Natingale

Natingale EdD, RN

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  1. Nursing and STD's

    Natingale replied to Career Student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Um I wouldnt worry about STDs since its a sexually transmitted disease. For someone to get a STD I think they will have bigger fish to fry than the actual disease, like how in the heck was it...

  2. Question about tb skin test

    Natingale replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG IT HURT SOOOOOOO BAD I WAS IN TEARS lol jk, ive had knots in my hair that hurt more than that. Just dont look at it, cause it looks weirder than it feels. Dont worry about

  3. Reading Help!

    Natingale replied to RN2010LW's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow no takers? I think theres a sticky on this. Take notes as you read, when youre finished with on paragraph summarize it in a few sentences. When youre done with the Chapter, read the notes YOU...

  4. Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip

    Natingale replied to MrsCD's topic in New York Nursing

    Ahhhh I see. Makes sense, going in person is usually a good idea but since you said you already did that maybe going to the nursing department and ask them for advice. Tell them your situation, and...

  5. Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip

    Natingale replied to MrsCD's topic in New York Nursing

    Just curious, why only good sam? Theyre a good hospital and all, but if its for an aide position there are plenty of hospitals that need help. Dont put all your eggs in one basket

  6. Emergency Room vs. Motorcycle Accident Patient

    Natingale replied to openheartmary's topic in Emergency

    a CT wouldve taken all but 10 minutes just to make sure nothing is cooking. I know we do abuse radiology at times, but if this isnt a need for a cat scan then what is? im really surprised that they...

  7. Starting in ICU as nurse tech. Scared!!

    Natingale replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    I work in a ER as a coordinator i dont know much about the ICU other than anyone that goes up there is initibated, or really critical. Sometimes that can work to your advantage, at least youre not...

  8. When you graduate what part of nursing are you going into?

    Natingale replied to henryswife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ER for 2 years travel, do some humanitarian missions come back and finally settle

  9. St. Francis Long Island

    Natingale replied to BSNin2008's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey I work in the CHSLI system. St Francis nurses float to our hospital from time to time. It is true their emergency room doesnt see as many diverse cases as ours, but I will tell you one thing....

  10. study habits! help..

    Natingale replied to jap.ster_07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    jas.per you need 1:1 help! I dont think we can give you what you need over the internet. Is there someone from your class you can review with? Hire a tutor? Something! I applaud you for getting...

  11. South Nassau Communities Hospital

    Natingale replied to wasup's topic in New York Nursing

    wow u didnt graduate yet and ur in the ER?

  12. Denial!!!

    Natingale replied to wbgirl3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    2.67? Thats barely making it, sorry to be brutally honest but Im here to help. Work on increasing your GPA to at least a 3.2, do as many co reqs as well as the pre reqs and aim for A's you will get...

  13. Youngin's who recently decided to pursue nursing..

    Natingale replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You dont want to even think about the drama/stress that comes with nursing! And I will end it there. To the poster above me, yeah money isnt everything. I dont think nurses get paid enough to endure...

  14. Is Calculator aloud?

    Natingale replied to happy_star's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    verbal is also on the NLN exam, just as important as math. When youre not using the review book, read a regular book with a dictionary on hand so you can look up words that you dont know the...

  15. GPA high enough?

    Natingale replied to ~Belle~'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    it depends. this girl in my nursing class had a 3.3 GPA ,her best friend had a 3.7 . she got in, her best friend didnt. She had ALL the pre reqs and co reqs finished, her best friend didnt. So it...

  16. curious BSN OR ADN why?

    Natingale replied to butterflies135's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im sort of in a rush so ADN for me (I held off on getting married until I finished nursing school and my poor fiance proposed 2 years ago) But i'm definitely going to continue my education at my pace...

  17. How many nursing schools did you apply to?

    Natingale replied to Carmen29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Applied to my CC twice (only one school) learned my lesson and the 3rd time I applied to my CC i applied to 4 other schools. I got into my CC! I got into another school, Im on a waiting list at...

  18. how do I pass Med-surg!!

    Natingale replied to ggdixie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For

  19. TOURO College Nursing Program

    Natingale replied to Triple A's's topic in New York Nursing

    I actually asked them how many people passed the NCLEX and the chairperson said everyone that graduated their program EXCEPT for ONE person they werent able to get a hold of passed the NCLEX. They...

  20. TOURO College Nursing Program

    Natingale replied to Triple A's's topic in New York Nursing

    very good point wsmith, i think the open house i went to this year they mentioned that they are affiliated with some school if you want to go further for your bsn. My memory is so shot ...I applied as...

  21. Have you bought your Uniforms,Books, Stethoscopes...

    Natingale replied to engima2174's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    theres a whole forum on nursing gear, hands down danskos are the most popular ..probably the most comfortable. I would say about 75% of my staff wears

  22. English prof + course issues....

    Natingale replied to simonek's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep agreed. You were so concerned about your grade, she tried to help you and because you failed to show up, or complete the 5 page research paper ..she did more than her fair share by giving you a C....

  23. anyone find out that they have a mental illness

    Natingale replied to misssarahRN's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately no one here will really be any help. I suggest to talk to a professional, some schools offer affordable health insurance (cobra where i live) ask your family to help you out with the...

  24. First job in ER, new grad

    Natingale replied to emtstudentnurse's topic in Emergency

    level 3 isnt bad, a lot of old people that fall off the bed and injure their hip ..abdominal pains ..etc etc, its going to get overwhelming. Theyre probably going to give you an extensive orientation...

  25. Scrubs on the T.V show 'House'

    Natingale replied to X-treme's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    im sure they have someone custom make those uniforms ..even if you do find it, unless you get it tailored to fit to a T then it would look good. Cherokee has some cute ones! I think they wear more lab...