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  1. Best Organizational Tip For Surviving Nursing School

    back2thebooks replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Students

    Call me old fashioned, but I like managing my schedule on paper. I use the Franklin-Covey system. Many years ago, while working for a major company, they paid for us to do the Franklin-Covey course,...

  2. A&P I for Spring 2009 who else??

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

    I'm taking it this spring, along with Developmental Psychology. I got my books/lab manual a couple of weeks ago and have flipped through both. Definitely going to be challenging---but very...

  3. NCTC ADN Program Spring 2009!

    back2thebooks replied to vanessafb1980's topic in Texas Nursing

    The bridge over the lake during rush hour will get you, but other than that, it should be smooth sailing for you. Have you tried to find an alternative route? It may be quicker for you to go west on...

  4. How many classes do you have left?

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

    Before I can apply to the nursing program---technically, I have 2 classes--A&P I and II. (I have a prior Bachelor's so many of my pre-reqs were fulfilled). However, I am going ahead and taking 2...

  5. I Contracted HIV

    back2thebooks replied to sarahwv's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to read this. Know that you have a whole slew of people here to support/pray for you. I have to commend your positive attitude even in this difficult time. You must be a remarkable woman...

  6. Do nurses talk about their patients when the leave

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

    I'm so sorry that you are feeling that way. Even though I am not a nurse yet (still in school), I have learned that whatever weird/gross/embarassing thing that I have going on---the nurse or Dr. has...

  7. Cheating

    back2thebooks replied to nurz2be's topic in General Students

    Well, after I got my heart out of my stomach (can't imagine how you felt when you saw that--sorry!)....I would tell the instructor FOR SURE. You have to look out for yourself first. A true friend...

  8. NCTC ADN Program Spring 2009!

    back2thebooks replied to vanessafb1980's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello! I'm one year behind you (hopefully)! I have a prior degree, so I only have a few classes to take before I apply. Since I graduated from college 12 years ago, I'm taking it S L O W. I'll...

  9. Moving to Texas...need help! :)

    back2thebooks replied to hellooonurse28's topic in Texas Nursing

    I can't say whether or not you'd have luck with on-site care or comment on the demand of home health care, but I can tell you that my husband is from Corpus and either you really love it there...

  10. Moving to Texas...need help! :)

    back2thebooks replied to hellooonurse28's topic in Texas Nursing

    Most of those suburbs are considered mid-cities. There's not going to be a lot of "night life" there--it's suburbia. But, you are still close enough to go to downtown Dallas/downtown Fort Worth if...

  11. Anyone get a C in A&P?

    back2thebooks replied to Carmen29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are NOT a dummy. Don't say that! My school works on a point system and the A&P I and II grades weigh heavily. What about your school--do you know if the A&P classes weigh more heavily...

  12. how can i refresh my shoes?

    back2thebooks replied to 9livesRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wash my husband's New Balance sneakers in the washing machine. I'm not sure how much leather yours have on them, but it may work? Also, MAGIC ERASER!!!! Those things are awesome. They work on...

  13. Writing RX as a nurse

    back2thebooks replied to ale_kat03's topic in General Nursing

    Not unless she's also a Nurse Practioner....might she

  14. Took the NCLEX Pretest for fun

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

    I am running spy-ware and anti-virus and it didn't come up as a problem. Hope it's not

  15. Took the NCLEX Pretest for fun

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

    I haven't started school yet--start in January (I have 4 pre-reqs to take--have a prior degree), but I thought I would take it for fun, too. I was a bit distracted during the examination by my kids...

  16. I'll not be around for awhile

    back2thebooks replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Know that you have many people thinking and praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Losing a parent is never easy. My condolences

  17. Odor Masking Power?

    back2thebooks replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in General Nursing

    The type in the baking section of the grocery store will be peppermint flavoring/extract. If you go to your local health food store, they probably have an essential oil section--at which you will...

  18. A&P 1 - Spring 2009

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

    Another A&P I Spring '09 person here! I ended up buying my book at the College Bookstore. There's not much difference in price between them and those online--from what I found, anyway. Thanks...

  19. Spring 2010 A&P I Students: Which Textbook?

    back2thebooks posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i just bought my textbook/lab manual this week for this spring. it's the 'fundamentals of anatomy & physiology' eighth edition by martini/nath. which one are you all using? eta: ooops---talk...

  20. Alternative to spanking

    back2thebooks replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    My 21 month old just broke his nose last Friday--he was running and dove head first into a chair. He also has quite a fat lip. With 2 boys age 4 and under, no running in the house is an impossible...

  21. Alternative to spanking

    back2thebooks replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    jmho....but kids these days are overindulged. my children do not and will never have a television or a computer in their room. also, i just took the door off the hinges 2 weeks ago---my 4 year...

  22. Those with kids

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

    RT=Respiratory

  23. Those with kids

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

    Ask me in a few months :) I have 2 boys---a 21 month old and another little guy who turned 4 in October. This year shouldn't be too bad, as I am only taking 4 classes spread out throughout the whole...

  24. 33 years old and starting over

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

    Hi! I'm also 33 and just at the beginning. I have 4 pre/co requisites to take which I didn't take with my prior Bachelor's degree. I'm taking them over the course of 2009 and applying for Spring...

  25. Other Mom's... need advice!

    back2thebooks replied to crok9014's topic in General Students

    I have a 21 month old little boy and another boy who just turned 4 in October and my husband travels for work. :stone I'm taking 2009 to finish the 4 pre-reqs that I didn't complete with my prior...