HolisticSandz

I have looked into University of Cincinnati, they have an ADN to NP program. They require some classes but you don't have to get your BSN. I think Xavier also has a ADN to masters program, but I'm not sure how it works.

rainingwoman, great advice! totally forgot that knowing how to study effectively for yourself is the key!lol if you're an audio learner, tape the lectures! i have several friends doing this! i've just learned to pay attention in class ( can be tough ...

Hi Cindy 17! I too am now a second(and final) year student! It is tough! It sounds like you are on the right track with your studying habits. I've noticed that the questions that they give us for tests are similar to nclex, yet they make them confus...

I'm truly sorry to hear this, she was an inspiration to me. My thoughts and prayers to her family.

Hi, well I'm a student like you, but I'll try to help. First off, do you have a care plan book? If not, I like ours which is: Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, By Ackley and Ladwig, 8th edition. Next, I don't know ...

I'm working as a Phlebotomist at a busy clinic while I attend nursing school. At our facility it is a HUGE no no to draw blood without gloves. We could aquire a giant fine from our laboratory licensing body, the College of American Pathologists. Whil...

angelfirern, i love your posts! your life is so hectic, yet i think we can all relate. and they always warm my heart.:heartbeat love your pets! i'm glad for you and your patients that you are so caring. have a wonderful week and thank you for sharing...

merry christmas from central ohio.:candle:

Congrats!:yelclap::yelclap:

True Gila. It may come back. They say the best candidates have sparse coverage from the beginning. I guess you just go back till it doesn't come back.lol otherwise it could look kinda tufty.lol I'm hoping it works for me. I got time for them to impro...

I've just started nursing school so I guess I'll be seeing (or not seeing) for myself in a few quarters. lol Actually I have a friend who had it all lasered. It is pricey, but worth it apparently. Never shave again! Or Wax. lol Sooo, one thing that's...

I am officially a Student Nurse! lol We started the 16th and our first exam is monday! I'm very excited and nervous to see how well I'll do. It seems like I've done nothing but read my fundamentals book for three weeks. lol We started clinicals this ...

I'm very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and yours. Wonderful poem.

I'm a NS and working as a Phlebotomist at a very busy clinic. I've noticed that Pt.'s that are very nervous respond well to a no-nonsense kind of confidence. I really have to gauge each Pt's level of anxiety. Some are easier to read than others. If I...

YOU ROCK! for reminding me!:nmbrn:

As an STNA I've worked at many different places. I've worked as pool and regular staff. I think the best places had strong leadership from nurses, less cattyness from the other aides, and an appreciation for our hard work. Who hasn't heard "an aide i...

Hi, I'm not a nurse yet, so I can't help too much. I don't even live in New York, but thought I'd check out the forum. I've dealt with depression for most of my life. I've finally gotten a hold of it and am doing great. It was a long road for me. It ...

WOW! What a great story. You had me on the edge of my seat. I can hardly believe it. lol Congratulations on a wonderful job!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone.:tree:

I'm in north central ohio.

Not sure where to post this, just thought people would like to know. The down turn in the economy is hitting home hard in my town. Our local WIA office is being "audited" and there may be no funding for next quarter. They were not sure if they would...

It's good to hear that it may not take long. It's a great program. At least my prereqs are done!

I'm a pre-nursing student who has finished most of my prereq's and i thought phlebotomy would be useful. I took it last quarter and our clinicals are this next quarter. I really like it. After awhile as a nurse I'd get it, but I didn't want to be the...

That was great! lol I could just see my dad when we were little.We had a large living room, so we always had a huge tree. Trying to get it IN the house.That was a lessen in frustration! lol I can see his face turning red! lmao It was beautiful though...

I would love to join in the card exchange. I know I'm a little late but this would be so much fun. I need the joy of Christmas this time of year :) Especially in cloud covered Ohio!