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    Do you think midwife deliveries are less safe than doctor deliveries?

    VICEDRN replied to slippery_seal's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Scorpio student: I am the mother of two myself and I agree that this statement" be as "medical" or "non-medical" as Mom wants it to be. is an ideal. Its one we should stop selling to mothers...
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    Shaky hands? Nervousness in clinicals?

    VICEDRN replied to spuropathy's topic in General Nursing

    I have no tips for you but I have some empathy. I am very similar. I never freak out about stuff and then I get to clinicals or practicals and...I have a freakin' panic attack! Anyway, the only...
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    Do you think midwife deliveries are less safe than doctor deliveries?

    VICEDRN replied to slippery_seal's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was delivered by a midwife when I had my first. I believe she gave me top rated care on a highly professional and personal level. My breech baby (second) was delivered by a surgeon (ob) and...
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    Do I have to be a MATH WIZARD?

    VICEDRN replied to nessa414141's topic in General Nursing

    SaraOhara gave you a great example. There are lots of ways to set problems up. Here is how I remember how to do that problem: what I want (desired dose) / what i have (available quantity) then answer...
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    nursing student question 2

    VICEDRN replied to BeOne77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The first question is C. (This is open ended communication technique) The second question is D. (S3 is not a normal finding when in the upright position, I think. Its only normal in peds and women...
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    Help!!!! Ques for a nursing student need tonite

    VICEDRN replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    I am with you on this one:
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    Do I have to be a MATH WIZARD?

    VICEDRN replied to nessa414141's topic in General Nursing

    If you can divide, multiply and use COMMON SENSE then you will be just fine. (They even give you a freakin' calculator.) Math should be on the bottom of your list of concerns. Seriously. It won't be...
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    How have your skill checkoffs been??

    VICEDRN replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

    Ehhh...we have two labs. The first one sounds a lot like yours. You walk in, pick a skill from hat so to speak. You have 20 minutes to perform the skill. This happens twice a semester. The second...
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    MMR vaccination and autism

    VICEDRN replied to vadee's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry. I wasn't clear I guess! My kids had the MMR vaccine. Luckily, neither of them have any of the pervasive developmental disorders. I am staying away from the autism research link topic....
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    MMR vaccination and autism

    VICEDRN replied to vadee's topic in General Nursing

    OK. I used to be a paralegal and have some experience in the juvenile court setting (through my ex husband). The Court can only intervene when it comes to life saving treatment when the child is...
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    This just fries me!!!!

    VICEDRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are there any psych NP students in your class? I think this woman is SERIOUSLY codependent (or borderline?) and needs help at a level that may include inpatient or intensive day patient intervention....
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    mercer or georgia state

    VICEDRN replied to nurseryt's topic in Georgia Nursing

    You don't get any points if you haven't taken the prereq yet and yes, they are referring only to A&P 1 and 2, Chem 1 and 2, and Micro. It doesn't include Abnormal, Development or Cultural...
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    mercer or georgia state

    VICEDRN replied to nurseryt's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The maximum number of points is 37 but you would have had to have taken all prereqs and received grades for each one and had a NET score and perfect GPA so its a theoretical thing. If you have a...
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    Kennesaw State Spring 2009

    VICEDRN replied to p421clcp's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey guys- I don't know if you can wait list for traditional if you are on accelerated wait list. I was admitted to the accelerated for Rome this fall so I can offer some insight about the Jasper...
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    mercer or georgia state

    VICEDRN replied to nurseryt's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I already mentioned my stats above. NET:78, GPA 3.1, program GPA 3.79. but really it matters how many points you have. They assign points like this: 13 points for a GPA above 3.9, 12 points for a GPA...
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    What are the traditional uniforms worn by hospital personnel?

    VICEDRN replied to IHeartPhysiology's topic in General Nursing

    HI- I am only a nursing student but have spent enough time as a patient to offer a few observations: First, I would agree that there a folks who are willing to misrepresent themselves and what they do...
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    ? Why are people saying that nursing is tough? i dont understand whats so hard about

    VICEDRN replied to Jelet's topic in General Nursing

    Bummer! I am only five weeks into the BSN and I was thinking I had the whole nursing process locked
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    Nursing schools in Augusta, Ga area

    VICEDRN replied to ArmyLab's topic in General Nursing

    Augusta State Web Site: www.aug.edu Medical College of Georgia Web Site: www.mcg.edu Good news! The Medical College of Georgia is in Augusta so there are plenty of opportunities there! Thank you for...
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    I need some information on Kennesaw State University!

    VICEDRN replied to FNP13's topic in General Nursing

    Hey- I am an accelerated student. The traditionals take patho on campus but we take ours online and later on in the semester, we will take research online as well. I think the traditionals actually...
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    I need some information on Kennesaw State University!

    VICEDRN replied to FNP13's topic in General Nursing

    I go to KSU. I am only in the first semester though so I can't tell you how its going to be in the next few semesters except for what I hear from other folks in the program. I am also a single mom of...
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    Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

    VICEDRN replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    I would just like to say thank you to those of you who let these patients know that they are not kidding anyone with their behavior. My sister is a drug seeker and I can not tell you how...
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    Kennesaw State Spring 2009

    VICEDRN replied to p421clcp's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I don't want to be a party pooper here but I can assure you that their estimate is often a bit...off. I had my interview in March and I was told three weeks which would have been the beginning of...
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    Looking for a job in the Atlanta area?

    VICEDRN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey- I just started my program at KSU. I am glad to hear that you thought it was well worth
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    mercer or georgia state

    VICEDRN replied to nurseryt's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Rev- I am at KSU but I was admitted to GSU: NET: 78 GPA: 3.1 PREREQS/PROGRAM GPA: 3.79 Good
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    Help - what are our options re: nursing school?

    VICEDRN replied to GoDawgs!'s topic in Georgia Nursing

    GSU and Emory are actually easier to get into than KSU. Emory will let you in with a C in one of the prereqs. GSU takes about a third of its applicants. Last year, KSU took 271 out of 1734. (Year...