KarmaInMotion

KarmaInMotion

dreams of the future

Member

  • Content

    73

  • Visitors

    2,681

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by KarmaInMotion

  1. Joliet and JJC former and current students

    KarmaInMotion posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello! New member and also recently accepted into the fall JJC program (yay!)... So now that I have a summer off before I become submerged in student nurse life, I have been trying to find all the...

  2. Steth/Watch Combo

    KarmaInMotion posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Anyone used or have experience with these? I came across a few places selling them. I found both a digital and analog style. I thought it was a cool concept, but if the steth isn't so good, or too...

  3. Can I pick Excess Fluid Volume for care plan?

    KarmaInMotion replied to dbarnes2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Daytonite, you are so awesome ... I am very interested in how HTN falls under decreased cardiac output. Could you perhapse start me on the path to understanding. Something related to pressure and...

  4. Getting through NS with a Family!

    KarmaInMotion replied to chnc1024's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you and I have smilar brains lol. The power of skimming can be great when the reading adds up. I always feel like I am playing catch up if I read word for word every little thing. I try...

  5. Help! Need help with Case Study on Hep B!

    KarmaInMotion replied to southernbelle4lu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    well, this means the pt is urinating bilirubin and albumin. Do you have a lab book to refer to? Also, from a google I found the bili and albumin are

  6. Combined nursing diagnosis? Is it Possible...Help PlZ

    KarmaInMotion replied to hnt1987's topic in General Students

    If I understood, your pt is getting the procedure b/c of evidence of a GI bleed? Just wanted to add, b/c the pt's colon has been cleansed and is NPO, does not mean the bleading has stopped. This...

  7. Getting through NS with a Family!

    KarmaInMotion replied to chnc1024's topic in General Students

    It can be done. It takes time mgmt - which i was never great at, but i am getting better. I think that says alot lol. For me and my family, sometimes because they can't read all that is going on in...

  8. How do I get a job as a PCT

    KarmaInMotion replied to malestudentnurse's topic in General Students

    around me they don't hire you as a PCT unless you get the training for it, or have gone through your first semester of nursing school. you have to have some kind of clinical time in, be it through a...

  9. A little humor. You might be from Illinois if...

    KarmaInMotion replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Illinois Nursing

    roflmao, me to a T 28 years of my life here. I seriously live on the north side of the edge of 80 and any visits to the other side are brief and considered "trips". thanks so much for this post....

  10. Joliet and JJC former and current students

    KarmaInMotion replied to KarmaInMotion's topic in Illinois Nursing

    hey cuteazz1. Classes usually start at 4. Some days it's only couple of hours, some days until 9 - one of those longer days for me is b/c I am not a CNA, so I'm getting some further...

  11. Pediatric Teaching Project - Need Suggestions

    KarmaInMotion replied to SimplyMeL3's topic in General Students

    Maybe something else cute and germ related similar to hand washing. My sister always had an odd nose phobia with my kids. lol She was afraid they would stick things up their nose and have them get...

  12. ~jjc~

    KarmaInMotion replied to HAnurse2b's topic in Illinois Nursing

    check out their admissions criteria page http://www.jjc.edu/new/admissions/nursing-admissions-criteria.aspx It took me 2 yrs to get co/pre reqs out of the way. A's and B's on the courses they look at....

  13. Joliet and JJC former and current students

    KarmaInMotion replied to KarmaInMotion's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Oh what wonderful information verytallnurse! lol What I ment about being scared was not directed toward you or your information, just some of the personal feelings of entering into nursing school....

  14. What do you pack for lunch??

    KarmaInMotion replied to eager1hasbegun's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Not a nurse at work yet, but when I started school again I came up with a quick good low cal and filling idea that I would store and bring with to school. I would make minestrone soup in a large...

  15. Diabetes makes people more vulnerable to TB, study says

    KarmaInMotion replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Argh... and let's not forget about diabetes and the its effects on the kidneys. Around me I notice dialysis centers keep filling and are constantly trying to expand to accomidate the growing need. I...

  16. Joliet and JJC former and current students

    KarmaInMotion replied to KarmaInMotion's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Oh thank you sooo much verytallnurse for your response and insight. So I guess I should invest in a good printer since mine acts up alot lately . I knew we would have papers to do, but by the way...

  17. How old were you when you began nursing school?

    KarmaInMotion replied to smellyacres's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't be so concerned about the age range and where you fit in really. Nursing students and nurses come in all ages. I have known some like you that knew since they were children they wanted to...

  18. Joliet and JJC former and current students

    KarmaInMotion replied to KarmaInMotion's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Heya Ede. Just click on my name in a post and it'll give you an option to email me. I have been on here like crazy since I found the site. It is just such a great source for info. And yeah, I think...

  19. Joliet and JJC former and current students

    KarmaInMotion replied to KarmaInMotion's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi Ede! Looks like we're in the same boat. I'm on the night class sched. too. Feel free to send me a PM if you wanna discuss anything, trade emails or

  20. Titers or vaccines?

    KarmaInMotion replied to Barbe's topic in General Students

    maybe try a clinic with a lab there and let them know it is for school? That might help cost

  21. Perpetuating contentions between kinds of nurses

    KarmaInMotion replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Let's not forget about doctors and/or institutions that push the lines of qualifications in order to cut costs. This can only lead to more confusion. The relative of mine that is an MA claims the...

  22. Transgender Nursing Student

    KarmaInMotion replied to Transgender_n_TN's topic in General Students

    have you checked into any glbtg websites that may have info from others that have transitioned while earning a degree? I think I hve to agree with many of the posters that say either take on one...

  23. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    KarmaInMotion replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/

  24. Straight 2 RN or LPN to RN?? Which is better?

    KarmaInMotion replied to cancergirl24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    go for what you want. also, some schools allow you to sit for LPN boards at the halfway point, but you still continue on the RN program. additionally, some hospitals will hire you as a CNA/or...

  25. finacial aid

    KarmaInMotion replied to scotch's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    as other posters mentioned, fill out fafsa online. there is an option if you are interested in federal student loans. also talk to fin. aid to see what else you have to do to get the loan. If you...