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    What is your de-stress?

    Staragate replied to AngelicDarkness's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I contact juggle. It's like meditation in that I can't think about anything else or I drop it. When I do something really cool (especially on accident) it makes my day. If I'm wound up, it melts the...
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    New grad nurse residencies in Tucson.

    Staragate replied to pitaya's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would apply to all the hospitals if I were you. Just because they don't advertise a new grad position doesn't necessarily mean they won't take new grads. If you can impress the recruiters, then...
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    client on beta blocker with no history of hypertension or cardiac disease.

    Staragate replied to ADPIE1's topic in General Students

    Also, Inderal is prescribed for migraine
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    How to learn about drugs on your own?

    Staragate replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    http://www.globalrph.com/druglist.htm I found this on a quick google search. It looks like a good
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    Alternate job experience

    Staragate replied to Staragate's topic in General Students

    That was really helpful!
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    Alternate job experience

    Staragate posted a topic in General Students

    I am curious about non-medical experience helping with getting work after NS. How would alternate experience get weighed? Specifically, I work at a high school in the special education dept. as an...
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    For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    Staragate replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    The interview went really well and they liked me a lot. Alas, they picked someone else for the position. they also said that if I were to keep trying, they would love to have me. It's certainly not...
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    New at Pima CC

    Staragate replied to chanks's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Chem 130 is a tough class. I wouldn't want to tackle it without a teacher to explain the finer points. Bio 156 is a breeze. If you have the knowledge, you can test out of it through assessments. If...
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    New at Pima CC

    Staragate replied to chanks's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You will meet them in your pre-req classes. 90% of A&P students are in there for nursing. I suggest you get the pre-reqs out of the way as fast as you can handle and do the co-reqs during your...
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    How to survive 1st year of nursing school

    Staragate replied to lemidora's topic in General Students

    Make time to play! I mean really play! If you don't take a break, you'll go out of your skull. TV doesn't count. You need to get up and get moving. Play ball with the kids. Learn to juggle or...
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    What does it mean when someone call you a "you look like a big kid"

    Staragate replied to Datu's topic in General Students

    I don't know, but they were rude to say it. If you actually care about their opinion, you are probably really hurt. They might be talking about your appearance. -How do you wear your hair? Does it...
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    What to buy/read before starting nursing school!

    Staragate replied to GamerGirL337's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is a great book called "How to Survive And Even Love Nursing School." It's all about how to prepare. I didn't buy it myself, I just found it at the library. Get your A&P done. It's...
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    Need Advice .... What am I suppose to work while attending nursing school??

    Staragate replied to wannabenurse14's topic in General Students

    What worked for me is getting a job through federal work study. it's not much money, but working for the college means they are flexible with your schedule. I ended up in a department that needed me...
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    For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    Staragate replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    I feel ready for finals this week. I have a job interview right after the last one. Wish me
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    Just for fun; Quotes you use for encourgement

    Staragate replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    "Think Less, Play More" -great stress reliever, make work fun. "You are a firework. Let your colors burst" - Katie Perry "Fake it until you make
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    You know you are a Nursing student when...

    Staragate replied to okredrobot's topic in General Students

    When you start diagnosing yourself, your friends, your dog, snake and cat. When answering Nclex questions on facebook is a break. When it makes your day when the nurse you are shadowing complements...
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    Pima CC Seat Shuffle

    Staragate posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Option A: I want to remain in the Nursing program in the semester I was originally selected for (Fall 2011). Option B: I want to move to the Spring 2011 semester, if a seat is available....
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    Pima CC Seat Shuffle

    Staragate replied to Staragate's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just go to the website if I'm not home to read the books online. This is the publisher's website: https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/Satellite/StudentHome?Audience=Student I don't remember what devices...
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    For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    Staragate replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    I am a first semester student. The nurse I was shadowing said that my critical thinking skills are right on and that I have good instincts!
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    Old people humor

    Staragate replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Totally funny. My mom (who is in her 70s) has sent this to me. She and her friends laugh at this stuff (and themselves) like this all the
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    Pima CC Seat Shuffle

    Staragate replied to Staragate's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The books are available online, downloaded into your computer or your ipad. You don't need the books for class, the lecture covers the content you need to know. Do the reading ahead of time, it helps...
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    New or Used Care Plan Book?

    Staragate posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm shopping around for care plan books and they are pretty expensive. Is it important that I get recent editions or can I get one from 2003 and still be okay? I don't know how much they get revised...
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    Staragate replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    ...I would love to say to my teachers and classmates: You are amazing! Being down to business and interested. I can see you caring about what we are doing. I'm not sure why, but I really lucked out...
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    Best Anatomy Resources to use?

    Staragate replied to Devie06's topic in General Students

    The coloring book was my best friend. Repeat the part name over and over as you color it. the hard ones get a lot of color. Photocopy the pages of the really tough ones so you can make jigsaw puzzles,...
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    Silly Care Plans - for fun!

    Staragate posted a topic in General Students

    I'm just starting these, but I find this has been applying to myself lately: Diagnosis: acute need for chocolate related to moodiness, general craving as evidenced by the pile of wrappers,...