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  1. Nursing student taking drugs

    back2thebooks replied to txpatches's topic in General Students

    Funny....I'm a very conservative, Southern Baptist who voted for McCain, whose best friend is a minority, who has also done charity work. Sometimes even we disagree.

  2. Nursing student taking drugs

    back2thebooks replied to txpatches's topic in General Students

    Ummm, not really. People who abuse "prescription medications" are pretty much masters at getting prescriptions/drugs by whatever means possible. The person taking 12 pain pills a day is probably not...

  3. Nursing student taking drugs

    back2thebooks replied to txpatches's topic in General Students

    This is completely irrelevant to the original post. And by the way, such a generalization is typically an illustration of either a very narrow-minded person, or an very unintelligent one.

  4. Nursing student taking drugs

    back2thebooks replied to txpatches's topic in General Students

    Here's my take on it...yes, I agree, it's wrong. I do not advocate the use of marijuana or any other illegal drugs. If someone is doing this before or during patient care, that changes things. I took...

  5. Eating before clinicals

    back2thebooks replied to shrimpchips's topic in General Students

    How about a protein shake or cottage cheese (very high in protein)? Not in clinicals yet, but I am frequently up that early for something. I shadowed a CRNA friend of mine a couple of months ago and...

  6. Nursing student taking drugs

    back2thebooks replied to txpatches's topic in General Students

    Unless I saw someone doing it, I would do nothing. And even then, I would just make a comment to them about it, like 'aren't you afraid you will be caught and kicked out?' (unless there is something...

  7. Advice about class schedule?

    back2thebooks replied to texasRN_14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there! That is a toughie, but I would say that if it were me I would take them one at a time. It may be more fact paced, but it's only one science class for which you will have to read and study....

  8. my husband....the jerk......sorry this is a rant :)

    back2thebooks replied to HeatherTN's topic in General Students

    I'm so sorry to read about your troubles. I tell you, if people really told you how challenging marriage truly is, nobody would get married. IMO, it is, by far, the most challening job you will ever...

  9. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    back2thebooks replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    I sound really boring, but....nothing. I'm just looking to add to my kids' college funds, be able to take a vacation more frequently with my husband and kids, etc. Before I became a SAHM, I was...

  10. Anyone else pinning all hope on getting accepted to ONE program?

    back2thebooks replied to nursing8648's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am only applying to one school as well. I still have a couple of classes to take before I can apply. Factoring into my decision was: the reputation of the school among healthcare employees, NCLEX...

  11. Is this possible?

    back2thebooks posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible for a person's average/normal temperature to be 93-94 degrees? I'm asking because someone told me that when she is at 98.6, that's a high fever for her, since she runs at 93-94...

  12. Is this possible?

    back2thebooks replied to back2thebooks's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, she is rather dramatic. It's my MIL. She is a very 'needy' person and I honestly think this is just an attempt to get attention. UGH! Thanks for your

  13. "You take the BUS to work!"

    back2thebooks replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It IS rude. If I were you, I'd ask him point blank, "I'm sorry, (insert name here), I'm confused as to what is such a big deal about me taking the rail/bus? Would you mind clearing it up for me?"...

  14. What a terrible way to start off the new year

    back2thebooks replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    I agree with the other pp's who have given the advice to dust yourself off and get back on the horse. Four months out of your life is nothing! Really---and like others said, you (hopefully) learned a...

  15. Where did you buy textbook for pre-requisite courses?

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

    Hi, I bought one of my books for next semester at the college bookstore (their price was similar to what I found online) and the other from Barnes and Noble online. I know a lot of people use...

  16. Atheists? How do you deal with religious people?

    back2thebooks replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Students

    You always have an option. If someone asks you to pray for them, you have a choice in your response--from saying "I'll keep you in my thoughts." to getting a church pastor/chaplain. BTW...my...

  17. I'm going crazy...I WANT classes to start

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

    Sand_Dollar, I am happy to report that I have been **most** productive in my house and finished several large projects in my home over the last few days! I've been a crazy painting and organizing...

  18. Atheists? How do you deal with religious people?

    back2thebooks replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Students

    Why I love America..... Freedom of religion. Freedom of speech. If something offends you, don't read it or turn around and walk away from the conversation. Simple! As for me and my house, we will...

  19. GOT ACCEPTED...NO BABYSITTER:((( What to do??

    back2thebooks replied to Luckygirl77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you have one of those hourly childcare places by you (some are reputable, like PlayTime, AdventureKids, etc.)? They are open that late. Also, I am certain that you would be able to find someone...

  20. Info about Tyler

    back2thebooks replied to BowMomOfSeven's topic in Texas Nursing

    I love Tyler! Such a beautiful area and a nice sized little city. I am sorry that I can't comment on pay in that area, but I think there is a nurse on AN called "easttxnurse" or something like that....

  21. still planning 3 months in texas

    back2thebooks replied to cryptic12's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hmmm...I am going to try to be pc, but also give my honest opinion... Brownsville, McAllen: Known as 'The Valley.' Either you love it or you hate it. Most people who did not grow up there hate it....

  22. 3 months in Texas

    back2thebooks replied to cryptic12's topic in Texas Nursing

    LOL--I guess it's all relative, but I think SA is very humid (I know that Houston is worse)--compared to us up here in North Texas. I wouldn't call SA hot and dry, but then again, I lived in Phoenix...

  23. 3 months in Texas

    back2thebooks replied to cryptic12's topic in Texas Nursing

    I like both San Antonio and Houston---two totally different cities. Houston traffic can be pretty nasty, but like pp said, they have world renowned medical care. San Antonio's riverwalk is nice and...

  24. Gearing up for next semester : )

    back2thebooks replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

    Also excited here---and a bit nervous, too! It's been 12 years since I have been in college (earned a BS in '97), so this is certainly like starting over for me. I have 2 classes that I must take...

  25. No NET?

    back2thebooks replied to RescueGrrl211's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is my understanding that many schools are doing away with the NET and moving to the HESI entrance exam. This is what my school does. There are tons of threads on the NET and even a sticky for you...