MisterSimba

MisterSimba BSN

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  1. Marymount University's 2nd Degree Accelerated BSN Program

    MisterSimba replied to lnt3's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean Mount St. Mary's in Los Angeles or another school? Because if you mean Mount St. Mary's, you should be done before 2010 since it is accelerated! And congratulations on getting into nursing...

  2. Is DNR (do not resuscitate) a good idea?

    MisterSimba replied to tam-tam's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that there is a right or wrong answer to this question. It's a question of whether a terminally ill or otherwise fragile patient wants extreme measures taken. If I was terminally ill, I...

  3. Judging Nurses or Is It Just Me?

    MisterSimba replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    No, I definitely don't think you're overreacting! I'm not even a nurse yet but I am very offended by what this woman said to you about nurses! It's a good thing I wasn't there or I would have given...

  4. Four C-Diff patients in one patient room - Yuck!

    MisterSimba replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    That's horrible! I helped take care of a baby with C. diff a couple of weeks ago and he was in a private room, and I had to wear gloves, a gown, and a mask to go into his room! And yes, the thought of...

  5. Why do people go into nursing? Is it just the money?

    MisterSimba replied to zoo*moon's topic in General Nursing

    I am going into nursing because I really can't imagine myself doing anything else. I graduated with a BA in English and Philosophy/Religion and worked at an advertising agency for three months.... and...

  6. Want to be a nurse but have a weak stomach!

    MisterSimba replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    Likewise! I'm not that squeamish either, but I thought I would have a really hard time helping the CNA's change patients because they are in such a vulnerable position, and I thought it would be...

  7. The nurse who wasn't. Thoughts and comments.

    MisterSimba replied to lulu123's topic in General Nursing

    "ooh yes good luck in school and keep us posted.. ooh i don't know where you got the idea i didn't want to work as a nurse , for i've been doing it a long.. long.. time.. " Yes, I was referring to...

  8. I need a waterproof abdominal wrap for a tot...

    MisterSimba replied to Mabel 29's topic in General Nursing

    Would tegaderm

  9. Fall prevention at your facility

    MisterSimba replied to rn2b2007's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Bed alarms, sitters, vest restraints if necessary... Do you have any volunteers at your facility? I've found that sitting and talking to patients about their grandchildren, pets, travel experiences,...

  10. What else is out there?

    MisterSimba replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    Might I suggest breaking up with your boyfriend and becoming a NURSE! :heartbeat You're very young, and have your whole life ahead of you. If, after a few years of being a nurse, you want to get more...

  11. The nurse who wasn't. Thoughts and comments.

    MisterSimba replied to lulu123's topic in General Nursing

    Well said! :redpinkhe I am in the process of finishing my last two prerequisites and plan on starting nursing school next year. I started volunteering last month and helping the nurses and CNA's take...

  12. Crazy things patients say.....

    MisterSimba replied to RS0302's topic in General Nursing

    Awww! That is so sweet!

  13. Crazy things patients say.....

    MisterSimba replied to RS0302's topic in General Nursing

    A 94-year old lady asked her nurse for a sleeping pill, and this is how the conversation went: Patient: Can I get my sleeping pill? Nurse: I'm sorry, but I have to call your doctor and get an order...

  14. Help!!

    MisterSimba replied to itsme583's topic in General Nursing

    Try volunteering at a local hospital! It's a great way to get your feet wet in health care and you will learn so much! I just started volunteering at two hospitals, and I love it. I've helped change...

  15. Gre For Graduate Nursing Programs

    MisterSimba replied to JPHILL9507's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I'm applying to entry-level masters programs and accelerated BSN programs. They're all programs for second-degree students wanting to get their RN. I plan on going to one of the schools I...

  16. How do you balance work\family\school?

    MisterSimba replied to denise0815's topic in General Nursing

    How exciting! Good for you! I worked in corporate America too, but only lasted three months! Do you have family or friends nearby who could help with your kids? Maybe take them and entertain them for...

  17. Gre For Graduate Nursing Programs

    MisterSimba replied to JPHILL9507's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I'm having the same problem with many of the graduate programs I've looked into. I'm applying to masters entry level programs and some of them require the GRE, while others require the TEAS.......

  18. Different Prereqs for Different Schools?

    MisterSimba replied to dextera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ugh, I feel your pain!!! I'm so frustrated about all the random prerequisites that I want to run my head into a wall like this little guy These classes are pretty universal: - Anatomy - Physiology -...

  19. Ridiculous Prereqs!

    MisterSimba posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a problem: I'm applying to Masters Entry Level programs, and the problem is they all have different prerequisites! I understand Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, and Chemistry. I even...

  20. Ridiculous Prereqs!

    MisterSimba replied to MisterSimba's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "...but some of the schools I find amusing (8 credits of "Religious Studies" was my favorite so far)..." Seriously! My favorites have been the religious studies and the PE classes! And one of the...

  21. I just can't do it....

    MisterSimba replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    34 is not old at all! :wink2: You should definitely follow your heart, and if you're too overwhelmed to go into nursing right now, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that! It's not like you can't...

  22. I just can't do it....

    MisterSimba replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    May I ask what you've seen/experienced at the hospital that makes you anxious? I just recently started volunteering and one of the most upsetting things I've seen was a patient (only about 8 months...

  23. Does the type of nursing degree matter?

    MisterSimba posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have a question for everyone: Does the type of nursing degree matter, for example an Associate's degree from a community college vs. a BSN vs. a Masters Entry Level degree? I got my BA in English in...

  24. Just wanted to share...

    MisterSimba replied to Price 2002's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you!:redbeathe That's good to hear, because I will be starting nursing school next year and the thought of drawing blood or staring an IV scares me!!! I'm hoping it's like learning to drive a...

  25. Hello, I just became an RN, what now?!

    MisterSimba replied to hanlema85's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, congratulations on your accomplishment! What do you mean when you say you "only volunteered" ? Didn't you have clinicals in nursing school? I'm just a volunteer for now, but I've...