Smurfette752

Smurfette752 BSN

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  1. Introduction & Question

    Smurfette752 replied to Smurfette752's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks Jennie, I am not sure of I will do it while I'm in my program....I might just do per diem while in school...but until then, I need the money and would like the experience. I also have a 2 year...

  2. Our government made it so I can't take out private student loans....

    Smurfette752 replied to justus4's topic in General Students

    Have you tried Chase Student Loans? I just got a sizable one from them...yes, they have a high % rate....but if I hadn't gotten the loan I'd be in trouble now! Good

  3. I'm old and I need my RN ASAP

    Smurfette752 replied to Vivy's topic in General Students

    First of all you are YOUNG!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, the fact that you would even think to say ou are old and you aren't even 30 is icky. LOL! If you already hve a BA/BS then you can do an accelerated...

  4. Male nurse crying!!!

    Smurfette752 replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    That's a pretty disgusting astatement...men DO cry, a REAL man cries!!! You are

  5. What color lab tube do I need for a test?

    Smurfette752 replied to txoldiebutgoodie's topic in General Students

    I just finished phlebotomy school and I'm starting nursing school in January. I do not remember the digoxin (gray top maybe?) But the CBC is a purple top, the chem is a tiger top or a orange-ish...

  6. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    Smurfette752 replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 30 and I don't consider myself "older" but I am a lot older than a ot of the people who I took my pre-reqs with!!! LOL! There is a man in my classes who is 54 and is just now getting his...

  7. MCPHS Spring 2009

    Smurfette752 replied to CLLB585's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    CONGRATS Erin! I filled out my financial Aid stuff a while ago and have still yet to hear from them. Arg! With some loans and grants it does matter that it is your second bachelors, but not all of...

  8. Patient Identification

    Smurfette752 replied to baloobaba's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a phlebotomist (& soon to be student nurse!) when Drawing inpatients we MUST check the bracelet and ask the patient IDing information (if they can answer.) I always double check AFTER I draw...

  9. Husband uncomfortable with my job!

    Smurfette752 replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, that!!! I've also been there.....RUN LIKE THE

  10. How Do You Manage Graveyard Shift & Family?

    Smurfette752 replied to Dottie78's topic in General Nursing

    this has been a great thread!!! i am starting nursing school in january....i pretty much have every intention of doing nights (or nocs, as you say) and i can't wait! i used to work at a hotel during...

  11. Hold that Push!

    Smurfette752 replied to moz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    EXACTLY!!!

  12. breast milk

    Smurfette752 replied to spiceyqueen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I stopped nursing my son a year and a half ago and I still have some milk...a very small amount...but it is still

  13. MCPHS Spring 2009

    Smurfette752 replied to CLLB585's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    My GPA is also average (I pretty much did horribly when I first went to college 12 years ago)....but my pre-req GPA was a bit higher AND I had 3 AWESOME

  14. bilirubin lab draw site on newborns

    Smurfette752 replied to llc333's topic in Pediatric

    I"m a lurker and a Phlebotomist!! ALWAYS a Bili test is done by a heelstick in my experience....I can't even imagine trying to venipuncture a NEWBORN, that is insane and mean!!!!! Also agree with a...

  15. Caring For A Family Suffering A Fetal Demise

    Smurfette752 replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is one of the most beautiful stories I have ever read! I am gushing with tears....thank you for sharing your

  16. MCPHS Spring 2009

    Smurfette752 replied to CLLB585's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey Guys!!! My name is Stephanie and I also will be attending MCPHS in January '09!!! I can't wait for it to start!!!!! I am so excited. I also filled out a FAFSA but haven't heard anything. The only...

  17. MCPHS Accel program-any students out there?

    Smurfette752 replied to Nurse2be80's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi guys, I will also be starting at MCPHS in January 2009! When I went for my interview I was told that every graduate of the last class passed the NCLEX!!!! I really can't wait to