OhBoy123

OhBoy123

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  1. Question about C. diff

    OhBoy123 replied to Nursey103's topic in General Students

    Smells

  2. For those of you graduating...

    OhBoy123 replied to Laurenina's topic in General Students

    AWFUL! I don't think anyone's hiring in Chicago! What nursing

  3. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    OhBoy123 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Put your hand down, we don't care, no one loves your voice as much as you do, the rest of us want to get out

  4. What does an LPN do exactly?

    OhBoy123 replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    The scope of practice for an LPN differs from state to state. In my state, IA, they function much as an RN, although are not able to do anything with IVs including meds. They have limited...

  5. A & B students!!!

    OhBoy123 replied to TWUness1's topic in General Students

    I have a 3.5 and will graduate in May with a BSN. I sophmore and junior year is the worst in terms of studying-however, I still had a very good social life. Probably 5-10 hours studying and doing...

  6. Bsn Vs Adn

    OhBoy123 replied to playbanjogood's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hospitals prefer BSN graduates. The critical thinking skills you develop in a BSN program can not be taught at the bedside the way technical skills such as IV starts can. If you wish to further your...

  7. how are you paying for nursing school? or how do you plan to pay for nursing school?

    OhBoy123 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Students

    My parents :heartbeat However there are multiple avenues to finance nursing school. I strongly suggest you visit your financial aid office and also someone in the nursing department. The financial...

  8. at what age did you start studying nursing?

    OhBoy123 replied to cksl's topic in General Students

    18 and will graduate with my BSN in 1 year, at 22

  9. Investing In A Good Stethoscope

    OhBoy123 replied to NICUplease's topic in General Students

    Honestly I would not invest in a really good stethoscope until you are at least in clinicals. So many people, including myself, lost and misplaced stethoscopes in labs and going back and forth between...

  10. Who Cares About Nursing Theorists?

    OhBoy123 replied to dlo's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care enough to have had an entire class on

  11. Nurses: Is your hairstyle a luxury or a necessity?

    OhBoy123 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Having my hair and makeup look nice makes me feel prettier in my big not stylish scrubs.

  12. Sitter questions

    OhBoy123 replied to xoloveinautumn's topic in General Students

    Personally as a student, I LOVE being a sitter. In the hospital I work at you usually sit for a patient who has fallen while in the hospital, has been pulling out IVs, is detoxing, or is just...

  13. Having a boyfriend while in nursing school....

    OhBoy123 replied to sheridan3456's topic in General Students

    My boyfriend is my biggest supporter in nursing school. If you can find someone who will love and support you through some of the hardest, most stressful times in your life and then have someone to...

  14. Dealing with personal prejudices?

    OhBoy123 replied to purplepanda's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a nurse it is important to recognize your personal biases. As long as you recognize them you should be able to provide professional, kind care in situations that you are not completely comfortable....

  15. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    OhBoy123 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    the opportunity to promote better health in healthy people and not only treat sick

  16. Wages around the country?

    OhBoy123 replied to paffsc's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have worked PRN during school at 9.92 in IA and 12.20 in

  17. squential TEDS

    OhBoy123 replied to prettyparade_3's topic in General Nursing

    They increase venous return in a patient with limited mobility. They are a less invasive way than giving medications to prevent blood clots in the legs while a patient is in the

  18. What to do after graduation?

    OhBoy123 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I will be graduating from a BSN program in May, a long time away I know. However, I find myself not really being attracted to hospital nursing. There is so much drama, pressure, long hours, and I just...

  19. Nursing School GPA Question

    OhBoy123 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    93-100 A 83-92 B 74-82 C This is for a BSN program. The pass rate is a 74% and the average of your test scores must be at least a 74% in order to pass the class. The latter of that statement has...

  20. Age you will/were graduated?

    OhBoy123 replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I'll be graduating May 2009 at age 22. Can't wait to finally