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  1. Going to RN program at age 40--crazy?

    back2thebooks replied to Teapot12345's topic in General Nursing

    No way! 40 is FAR from "old," and I tend to think that there really is no age limit on learning, self-improvement and service to others---all of these come with the territory while studying to...

  2. Transgender Nursing Student

    back2thebooks replied to Transgender_n_TN's topic in General Students

    I was going to post a word of encouragement---I have a dear friend whose Father made the transition---and he was a professor at a private Christian University! They were very accepting of his choice!...

  3. How far do you drive to nursing school?

    back2thebooks replied to WSnurse2b's topic in General Students

    110 miles round trip to the college, clinicals will likely be further (I'm doing my pre-nursing pre-reqs right now). Because I live in a large metro area, 1-1.5 hour commutes one-way are not...

  4. taking A&P and micro together?

    back2thebooks replied to metalgirl70's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just had to say--WOW! Good for you !!!! For me, personally, I will be taking one science at a time. I'm returning to school (got my Bachelor's 12 years ago) and I know just the "returning" part...

  5. What does your school require?

    back2thebooks replied to back2thebooks's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good point made---I'm sure some of my classes will cover these areas. I may just look into the pharmacology class as an additional option. Thanks,

  6. What does your school require?

    back2thebooks posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For those who are pursuing an ADN degree: Does your school require Pathophysiology, Medical Terminology, and/or Pharmacology? I find it interesting that the curriculum is so varied between programs....

  7. A&P or Micro first?

    back2thebooks replied to ashley57900's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking the A&Ps first---Micro. is listed in a later semester on my degree plan. I'll still take it before I formally enter the nursing program, but A&Ps are first for

  8. Do you sign "RN' after your name OUTSIDE of the hospital?

    back2thebooks replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2:

  9. Will I get fired?

    back2thebooks replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a joke?

  10. Moving to Texas is not a good deal for nurse

    back2thebooks replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Since I LIVE here (and have for over half of my life) I think I can say that DFW is a great place to live. As far as work goes, we have plenty of that for nurses....we have some of the busiest and...

  11. How did you fund your education?

    back2thebooks replied to Azureshunter's topic in General Students

    I got my Bachelor's Degree (not in nursing) 12 years ago and I funded my whole education through student loans. In my opinion, it's a great investment. Not sure what type of aid you received, but I...

  12. Best states for nursing - salary vs. housing costs

    back2thebooks replied to centralflorida's topic in General Nursing

    If you are interested in moving to Phoenix, right now is a good time. We moved there in Feb 2004 and left in Dec 2005. During that 22 months, our house doubled in value. Now, those same homes are...

  13. Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    back2thebooks replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you had been my nurse when I had my first

  14. Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    back2thebooks replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I've been a patient whose call light was never answered (during a critical time, may I add). I, like many others who have posted on this topic, can't imagine ignoring a patient?! It's really...

  15. How did you know?

    back2thebooks replied to mrs.henderson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a bit of a different twist to my story... I have a Bachelor's Degree in something REALLLLLLY unrelated to nursing. I went on to get married and have 2 little boys--who are now (just turned) 4...

  16. So I'm observing in the OR and get accused of stealing Fentyl

    back2thebooks replied to confederacyofdunces's topic in General Students

    I agree, that's why I didn't jump to any conclusions. It's pretty clear that either the MD is a liar with a drug issue or a jerk. To me, either one of these is a problem

  17. So I'm observing in the OR and get accused of stealing Fentyl

    back2thebooks replied to confederacyofdunces's topic in General Students

    "What kind of problem? Drug addiction? Arrogance? You know this because...?" Maybe both?! My statement of "the MD obviously has a problem" was in response to elizabell's post, in which she stated her...

  18. So I'm observing in the OR and get accused of stealing Fentyl

    back2thebooks replied to confederacyofdunces's topic in General Students

    You can tell that you have been in this field for a while! When I read the OP, I was so upset for her---but it never crossed my mind that the MD would be doing that (I know it exists, but I still...

  19. Starting Prerequisitions in January

    back2thebooks replied to able2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, I'm also starting pre-reqs in Jan., but b/c I have a previous Bachelor's Degree, my course of action may be a bit different. I only have 4 (maybe 5--I need to check) pre-reqs left to take...

  20. fundal checks

    back2thebooks replied to short1978's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You know what---I was naive. I didn't know any better. Knowing what I do know now, I feel like the hospital, my OB....they all let me down. I'd like to get a copy of my records. I am just amazed that...

  21. Moving to Texas is not a good deal for nurse

    back2thebooks replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    While I can't personally comment on ratios (although I tend to lean towards people's words who have actually SEEN the ratios), I can comment on housing/energy costs. Our housing in D/FW is probably...

  22. Hypovolemic Shock

    back2thebooks replied to csisn08's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and that is exactly what I got---2 of them. But, the hemmorhage/shock did end up causing damage to my pituitary gland in the

  23. Surg.Tech VS Scrub Nurse

    back2thebooks replied to nessajune21's topic in Operating Room

    When I was looking into becoming a CST as I went to nursing school, I was also told (and witnessed first-hand) the CSTs working under RN's

  24. Hypovolemic Shock

    back2thebooks replied to csisn08's topic in General Nursing

    I went into shock after a severe hemorrhage after the birth of my first son. I *believe* it is administered to bring the blood pressure up. They gave me 2 separate blood transfusions so they didn't...

  25. fundal checks

    back2thebooks replied to short1978's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am only a pre-nursing student, but I had to chime in and tell you all my story....after a 26 hour labor (I did finally dilate to a 10 and pushed for over an hour), I had an emergency c-section in...