NursePru

NursePru

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  1. Accelerated BSN at UMB

    NursePru replied to vtcaroline's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm waiting too...and waiting...and waiting. I'm trying to keep in mind that if you don't get into the accelerated program they automatically consider you for the traditional program....not as fast,...

  2. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    NursePru replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    My reasons in random order are: I want a job that is flexible, challenging, rewarding, that pays well and has various opportunities. I also like the idea of having the knowledge to make sure that my...

  3. Do you skip a lot of classes if attendance isn't taken? Be honest!

    NursePru replied to Star Trek Nerd's topic in General Students

    Even if the teacher doesn't take attendance...they still know what faces they see on a regular basis and that could mean the difference between an A and a B. I always keep this in mind when I don't...

  4. failed nclex 5x

    NursePru replied to momx2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't give up. Only YOU know if you are supposed to be a nurse--not anybody

  5. Mamma's Boys (vent)

    NursePru replied to Loribabble's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just guys in their 30s....it's the twentysomethings too...been there...dated that....won't date it again lol

  6. If you could get a masters degree now, what would you get?

    NursePru replied to t2000JC's topic in General Nursing

    I would want my MSN and my Masters of Fine

  7. What to do when U know others are cheating...(in classes)

    NursePru replied to KBnursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I think I wouldn't say anything unless it was obvious and I saw it with my own

  8. Two students caught cheating......

    NursePru replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Students

    They should at the very least fail the course. I don't understand people who attempt to cheat. You put way too much on the line, not to mention you really don't learn anything. I cheated once in...

  9. What to do when U know others are cheating...(in classes)

    NursePru replied to KBnursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    "I was in the wrong palce at the wrong time and I hate it but I WAS there. I needed to do the right thing." See thats exactly right, wrong place at the wrong time. The way I see it... how dare this...

  10. Baltimore- Do You Love It or Hate It?

    NursePru replied to allsmiles's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Lived in Baltimore my whole life. I really like the city. Like athomas said. You just have to know what areas aren't safe. There is a lot to do here between bars, restaurants, and museums. Not to...

  11. Johns Hopkins BSN Program

    NursePru replied to calicamper's topic in Maryland Nursing

    As a local, I may be able to give you some advice. I'm applying to Nursing schools starting this month. I'm not applying to Johns Hopkins, but only because of the cost. The area was not a a huge...

  12. adult Acne?

    NursePru replied to nurseluv9's topic in General Nursing

    My advice...don't use anything off the shelf or from TV. I had cystic acne and wasted time trying ProActive and other products. I had never had acne before, but all of the sudden at the age of 24 I...

  13. Art and Nursing

    NursePru replied to seewhiterabbit's topic in General Nursing

    Nice work! I like the website as well. I do mostly charcoal drawings and oil painting, but enjoy printmaking and sculpting when I have the work space. I've been working on getting a website up, but it...

  14. Ban on Ephedra

    NursePru replied to iliel's topic in General Nursing

    I took this stuff on and off for a year when it first came out. I lost 25 lbs., but went off it as soon as they started reporting deaths. Have you seen a lot of cases with psychological side effects...

  15. Emergency!! Help Please!!

    NursePru replied to jstargurl84's topic in Operating Room

    Try http://www.discovernursing.com also. There is a lot of general info

  16. what do you recommend?

    NursePru posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, I don't have my CNA certification and I'm only up to A & P II for my prereqs. Basically I have very little hospital experience, other than being a patient myself or from my family members...

  17. what do you recommend?

    NursePru replied to NursePru's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! Lot's of info

  18. Strongest Asset(s) for Nursing

    NursePru replied to Luv2banurse2004's topic in General Students

    I think empathy and multi-tasking

  19. Nurses Who Kill

    NursePru replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    Oprah recently did a whole show on medical mistakes and it mainly focused on the doctors. I don't think any of her guests complained about the nurses, in fact one of the guests medical mistakes was...

  20. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    NursePru replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be an artist with my own studio and just sell my work. My dream is to have my work get into a gallery one day (BEFORE I die). Nursing is one of my dreams too in a lot of ways, but it's also going...

  21. Help! Can't decide between nursing or teaching

    NursePru replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I don't think you have a problem with commitment. Sounds to me like you are just trying to find your niche, like the rest of the world. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with exploring your...

  22. John Hopkins University Hospital

    NursePru replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    Hopkins saved my dads life 20 years ago (colon cancer). So I know they are good at some things :) They still have a good reputation, but I hear the nursing pay is significantly less then other...

  23. BSN! Ya HOO!

    NursePru replied to abbafrazz's topic in General Nursing

    Something tells me that abbafrazz isn't going to come back now. If she is reading this I just want to say, please don't let this scare you off. You really just picked the worst subject possible to...

  24. Weed Out Courses?

    NursePru replied to luv2yoga's topic in General Students

    What I do for the labs in A & P is take pictures with my digital camera of the models. That way you can look at the same models that will be used on the test. Using open lab time is the best way...

  25. Extreme swelling and tenderness of lymph node

    NursePru replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

    Had the same symptoms myself about 3 years ago...it was mono. Had swollen lymph nodes (one was much bigger than the other), temperature, really sore throat and sore spots toward the back of my tongue....