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  1. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    CBsMommy replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    I hear that a lot as well. It had me scared to DEATH walking in the first day of classes that it was going to be such a challenge and this, that and the other. I can tell you that, for me at least,...

  2. uh oh- the drama begins.....

    CBsMommy replied to LunaFae's topic in General Students

    Yes, there seems to be a lot more drama than I would ever expect. I don't get involved though. I have way too much homework to worry about! I had a couple of run-ins with some drama people that I...

  3. Getting attached to patients

    CBsMommy replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Students

    Thanks Mi Vida Loca - You are so wise! Thanks for sharing your story. It makes me feel that I am not alone with the "crying" aspect as I had to excuse myself to the bathroom yesterday (although I...

  4. Having a hard time fitting in!

    CBsMommy replied to Goldeeloxx's topic in General Students

    I am one of those people that does not have to make life-long friends through nursing school. I have enough friends on the outside of school. I did have a couple of "fair-weather friends" however...

  5. Vastus lateralis IM site

    CBsMommy replied to Skwidward's topic in General Students

    The vastus lateralis is on the outside of the leg. If you look at the jeans, it's where the hem line runs up your leg. If you flex your thigh, you should have a muscle right there and Rocky #3B is...

  6. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    CBsMommy replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    I want to go on a really nice, long vacation that I plan to book the day I find out that I passed my NCLEX. I want to pay off the car that I already have (I will have this done within a year of...

  7. What do you hate the most about nursing school?

    CBsMommy replied to Jewl's topic in General Students

    I don't really "hate" anything either. The stuff that drives me crazy are the care maps (if I didn't have to do these, I would have way more time getting to my patient's needs), my current clinical...

  8. How will I juggle school and family - advice?

    CBsMommy replied to Nurse2bESK's topic in General Students

    Well, congrats on getting into school! I'm a single mom to a 3 year old and if I can do this, you can too! I echo all of the thoughts above. I've let go of the housework. I focus on laundry, the...

  9. Dear future nursing students,

    CBsMommy replied to BeeFree963's topic in General Students

    Everyone has their different complaints! I can't stand the people that don't do the reading prior to class and ask time wasting questions! And, I also fit into several of your gripes but it if we...

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

    CBsMommy replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I don't mind people asking questions as long as: 1) No one has already asked that question with an answer from the instructor. 2) It's totally obvious someone hasn't prepared for the class by reading...

  11. UGH!!!!! V ent: Finding charts

    CBsMommy posted a topic in General Students

    UGH!!! I just have to vent. It is SO AGGREVATING to go down to the clinical site (one half hour EACH WAY) from my house just to not find my patient's chart or to realize that someone else has it. I...

  12. UGH!!!!! V ent: Finding charts

    CBsMommy replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Students

    Thanks all for your help. I've asked what time would be best and they stated the weekend. I wish they would update to a computer but no such luck. Hopefully things will get better when I go to the...

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

    CBsMommy replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    When I ask a question, do not roll your eyes. I am trying to learn, that's what I'm here for. I don't ask them often but will if I need clarification on something. To another student nurse, I don't...

  14. The culture of nursing - Professional behaviour & conduct

    CBsMommy replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. From another student nurse just going into first clinical rotation, I say thanks. I will keep this in mind for the rest of my schooling and hopefully my life as a nurse! This touched me when I...

  15. I Want To Quit

    CBsMommy replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    As cliche as it may sound, nursing is not for everyone and THAT IS OKAY! I worked in mortgage for 15 years and HATED IT! I was like you, I would dread waking up in the morning, be physically sick...

  16. Please stay up on your CEUs (NOT a medical assistant bash)

    CBsMommy replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Softballmama - I was told the same information Mi Vida Loca was. I was also told to go ahead and do Z-track injections for all IMs and not to rub so we don't push the medication back out of the...

  17. Holy cow it feels so good to get an A again.

    CBsMommy replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Mi Vida - Congrats on your A and your B! Both are very well deserved, I'm sure! We are on spring break this week and I've had the worst time trying to get myself to study! Your post inspired me to...

  18. Nursing School/Life- whats it like?

    CBsMommy replied to arpita.m.'s topic in General Students

    Good for you for deciding on nursing! It's a great career and very rewarding! If you haven't already, I would talk to your local hospital about shadowing a nurse and start by taking a CNA class to...

  19. The worst code you've seen?

    CBsMommy replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    The one and only code that I have ever witnessed was when I was in the PICU with my son who had just had surgery for his pharyngeal flap. We had been sleeping the night through and about 0530 his IV...

  20. What the heck is up with nursing school tests??!!

    CBsMommy replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    I'm in an ADN program as well and took several nursing classes prior to starting the nursing program. So I took micro, pathophys., chemistry, stats, clinical calculation math, nutrition, etc prior to...

  21. Is there anyone who thinks school is not that bad?

    CBsMommy replied to 2bnurseTV's topic in General Students

    I am also a single Mom and have plenty of responsibilities. I actually thinks it helps me to be a second career person. I remember my last fews jobs and that is drive enough in itself to keep...

  22. Co-Worker not smelling so good

    CBsMommy replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would just hold my nose and ask if anyone smelled feet. They should get the subtle hint. I wouldn't do it in front of a patient

  23. Purine Analogues Help

    CBsMommy posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello all - Can someone tell me how purine analogues work? I know they replicate purines in DNA. Do they attach to the DNA strand like folic acid antagonists? Do they inactivate the purines in...

  24. Purine Analogues Help

    CBsMommy replied to CBsMommy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks TheSquire. I tend to overlook Widipedia since it's not a great resource. After I posted this question, I found the information that I was looking for. Thanks for going out of your way...

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

    CBsMommy replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Congrats Mi Vida Loca! I'm happy for you too, for passing your class. And congrats on finding good friends! That's a really hard thing to do sometimes! And, HyperSaurus, I have in my hands, one...