donsterRN ASN, BSN

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  1. donsterRN

    Did I do something wrong????

    I'll bet that's it, too. I also love how he (the DON) is the one talking about being disrespected. These people seem to feel that respect is owed to them just because. I try to treat everyone with...
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    Anatomy and physiology HELP NURSING SCHOOL

    I think what you'll find is that a lot of nursing study requires a knowledge of A&P. Which means that either the instructors will go over what you need to know OR they'll assume you know it. In...
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    please help me

    I don't understand your question. Are you going to go to nursing school or medical school? Two different
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    Nursing or Medicine???

    Just an observation here... Nursing is not a backup in case medicine doesn't pan out. I think you should love whatever it is you choose to pursue, but we're talking about two completely different...
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    OMG.....Great News!!!!

    That is so cool; congratulations! You must be thrilled, and we couldn't be happier for you! Awesome
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    anybody here taken clep test for soc!!

    You're in it now. Just scroll to the top of the page and click "Distance Learning" to bring up other topics in the
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    Needing words of encouragement

    Totally hear you. I've said loudly and often that this individual should be shot. But look how it's helped your critical thinking
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    Summer Session Sign In

    Well, I passed Comp 1 with an A; I am 1 week into the 5 week Comp 2. I take the CPR recert this Thurs and Fri, and cancelled the Sociology CLEP. I'll worry about that later. Good luck to us
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    Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    I am SOOO leaving that alone, although I did scroll back to see what we're talking about... All I can say is... what... Better you than me? That's not quite right, but that'll have to do...!
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Thank you so much for your tips, suggestions and your encouragement! This is definitely one of the most difficult undertakings to start, but I've found that sharing the experience and really just...
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    Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    I agree with you about the eggs! And I'm happy that you feel better today with the BP med. Take care,
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Nothing more than handweights (5 lb each) during the last 20 minutes of cardio. My long term goal was initially to lose about 75 lbs. Since beginning the exercise about 3 mos ago, and now SBD x3 wks,...
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    Male nurse crying!!!

    Despite the one single declaration here to the contrary, of course men cry. Ever pull a nose hair? Ouch. It's difficult to know what triggers some emotions and what doesn't. Locally, we had a...
  14. donsterRN

    Anyone getting in shape?

    It appears that the poster has made a request to be left alone, and that should be respected. One of the responders has indicated that this is an issue for which people will have to agree to...
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    Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    I've never really thought that the eggs were much of a problem, and they're encouraged by the Doc who wrote the South Beach diet. During the first phase of the diet, I was eating eggs almost every...
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    Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    Excellent all over you,
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    What do you do to take care of yourself???

    I love this thread! I'm somewhat new to fitness and nutrition for myself, so I'm learning all sorts of new things, and how they relate to my own well being. I do 45 minutes of cardio exercise...
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    Am I too old to start a nursing career?

    I'm ditto-ing all of the above! I'm 49 and starting the nursing courses this fall. I'll be 51 at graduation, and the poster who said that age is just a number is certainly correct. We're gonna get...
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    I know this is wrong - but how wrong is it?

    If Jane is a nurse at the local hospital, she already knows all about HIPAA. Not only is she aware of it, she's signed documentation that she's aware of it and the penalties for violating it. She...
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    Male nurse looks

    If it's a school rule, just remember that school is temporary and they won't own you forever... In the early to mid 70's my hair was stick-straight down almost to my waist. Lots of guys were. My...
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    Dear Tide

    Too
  22. Are you speaking about a Medical Doctor (MD)? Becoming a BSN prepared nurse is not a shortcut to becoming a doctor; they are two separate and distinct disciplines. Medical school requires 4 years of...
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    The University of Phoenix online for BSN???

    I have no first hand knowledge of it, but I can tell you that four of my nursing instructors received their MSN's from UoP. It seems to be very highly
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    CNA's calling in/writing prescriptions

    Yes, I think there are lots of things wrong with the scenario you've described. I've never heard of a CNA phoning prescriptions in. Never. Doesn't sound like a good habit to be getting into, does...
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    Male nurse crying!!!

    Sure they do. Maybe it's just you, and you're not really a man... Or