S.N. Visit BSN, RN

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    I have to be bathed by my classmate???

    I totally agree! I'm not at all worried about being sponge bathed, I just hope they throw in a free massage :chuckle
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    Professional in scrubs?

    My two cents worth. I can see the why so many nurses love their scrubs but , as a patient i have been confused by everyone wearing them.( the kitchen staff, laundry, janitors, secretaries, ect...
  3. I can imagine how dissapointed you feel right now. Maybe you can attend another school for nursing, or go into something else like a surgical tech, physical therapist assistant, radiology, dental...
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    Do you wear makeup?

    I plan to wear make-up through nursing school & beyond. ( I'm a fair skinned brunette it's an absolute must that I put some color to my face.) Thank goodness for the long lasting lip colors like...
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    starting school the 31st stressed about leaving my kids

    Congratulations on starting school! I am a stay at home mom in my first year of co-reqs, and I too have to leave my children with a babysitter. I have a 19 month old, 5 yr & 8 yr. It doesn't...
  6. I'm still in my arts & sciences program, knocking off my non-nursing classes. I plan to talk with a councelor at my c.c, but in the meantime I'd like to have a second opinion from experienced...
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    CNA to RN

    At my C.C, Having a current CNA certificate exempts you from having to take nursing essentials 1. My CNA has lapsed, so unfortunately I will have to take nursing ess.
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    Did anyone take Medical Terminology course?

    I was planning on taking anatomy & lab by itself this summer, does anyone think it would be to much to take with Med term? If you were me and only wanted to take a class or two at a time, would...
  9. Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa Iowa....First year of pre-reqs. Go
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    superbowl effect, I love it.

    Crazy, isn't
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    happy Birthday to all my Fellow groundhoggers

    Happy Happy Birthday to you all! Celebrate
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    big storm is coming

    Aren't you just sick of this weather? These last two weeks have been awful esp for Southern Iowa. Hopefully this new storm will miss us, but I doubt it. Drive carefull and stay
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    About Me!!

    Hello Fellow Iowan! Good luck getting accepted into your program:D Your goals sound very
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    free NAT practice test

    Thanks for the link! I also got 30/35 = 86%. The first two pattern questions got me, I knew the last pattern were factors of 180, but what were the first two
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    Intro

    Hi! Welcome to the Iowa board! Thanks for the bit of advice. (I just started chipping at my pre-reqs) Hope to see you around here more
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    Fainting blood donor ?

    You got me really thinking about this! Thanks for your
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    Fainting blood donor ?

    Thank you all for your response's! I haven't taken A& P yet, (next semester) It will make studying about the vagal easier :) I'm going to wait a while before I try donating again. And I'll...
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    Happy Thanksgiving

    Happy Thanksgiving to you I hope everyone had a joyous holiday
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    Nursing Schools

    Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa
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    L&D nurses and "infertility"

    Interesting thread! One of my best friends, who has been a psych nurse for about 10 yrs has suffered 4 m/c and lots of infertility problems. Thankfully she was able to eventually have two beautiful...
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    Need Advice On Nursing Career!!!

    Your local nursing homes, or hospitals will also be able to guide you on where to get your C.N.A
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    Love those Nursing Caps..

    Hope you find your cap, or find one that you love! I also think highly of the nursing caps, and wish more nurses would wear theirs. As a patient, I'm tired of not being able to tell the diffrence's...
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    Need Advice On Nursing Career!!!

    Hi! To answer your question. LPN= Licensed Practical Nurse which is the same thing as a LVN=Licensed Vocational Nurse. Usually the course of study is around 18 months. You must pass the state...
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    It's Allllllllll In The Nurse's Cap!

    I'm sure you looked great! It's wonderfull to see a nurse in the uniform & cap. It looks so professional. I look forward to the day, that I will be able to wear all whites & a
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    Do you believe in a "calling" to nursing?

    I definatley know I was called, though It's hard for me to explain what it feels like. I think I've been called before, and didn't listen. My first real job in H.S was as a dietary aide, then I...