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  1. Dealing with Violent Children

    medgirlRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    hello everyone. my question stems from my personal experience. i have a brother and sister-in-law to often take their children (my niece and nephew) to her mother's house where her brother and her two...

  2. Dealing with Violent Children

    medgirlRN replied to medgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    The internetions I've done (am have been advised) is taking my daughter out of the situation, talking with the parents, and teachers. Some say report the family - I just didn't know if CPS would be...

  3. Dealing with Violent Children

    medgirlRN replied to medgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much for your input. I forgot to mention about why I thought schizophrenic...one boy says the voices in his head tell him to hurt people. I have talked many times to my brother and...

  4. Going to the Gym

    medgirlRN posted a topic in General Students

    I decided to sign up for the gym. It wasn't for a new years resolution to loose weight; instead, it was for a source of stress relief for me. Sure, if I loose weight it would be great, but I wanted...

  5. El Paso Community College Nursing Student

    medgirlRN replied to medgirlRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    When I decided to go for nursing, I came from UTEP as an Electrical Engineering student. Believe me, I know what it's like to start off fresh in a whole new career path...it's scary. But I did it...

  6. El Paso Community College Nursing Student

    medgirlRN replied to medgirlRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sure! Glad to hear from someone here. Have you started taking the pre-req's? Anatomy 1 & 2, Microbiology, and Pharmacology (although Pharmacology is not required for ranking, it does help taking...

  7. Remind me to never work as a Sitter 7p-7a AGAIN !

    medgirlRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked for an agency as a CNA I would be asked sometimes to sit with a patient during a 7p-7a shift. My boss said it would be ok since my daughter was sleeping anyway. I would say no thank...

  8. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    medgirlRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi. I am a first semester nursing student and I have to say I have enjoyed reading this thread! I've been reading all the experiences everyone has gone through and am 1) shocked what you all go...

  9. "End Stage" Untreatable Obesity

    medgirlRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I have a curious question. I was reading some information about morbid obesity and came across this term, "End Stage" untreatable obesity. It's a result of being morbily obese. I can...

  10. Am I too old to just be starting?

    medgirlRN replied to Roxy0628's topic in General Students

    I am just about to start nursing school next week and I'm 29 years old. I will be 31 when I become an RN. My daughter will be 9 when I'm done. I thought too I was too old and that my daughter...

  11. Saving Money and Paying of Student Loans or Living as a"poor"student

    medgirlRN replied to ImNotWitty's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter and I live with my parents while I finish school. We're lucky there. I also sold my house last year, paid off my debts, and saved a little to have during school. I planned my student...

  12. sad, it was my birthday today...

    medgirlRN replied to 9livesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Althought it comes a little late and I don't know you personally, I wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

  13. A&P book question

    medgirlRN replied to ibucki's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used to buy the older version of the book for most all my classes to save money. But, also ask the instructor. It's really up to the instructor whether you can or can't use the new edition or...

  14. First day of nursing School *unleashed* post yours

    medgirlRN replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    How exciting! I'm excited about starting my class. We don't start until Jan.20th. Next week though some assignments are suppose to be posted (so I heard from orientation). I've already bought all...

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

    medgirlRN replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    My daughter and I are making goals together....some short term and some long term. Being in school teaches her how to make these goals and why they are important, and doing them together teaches her...

  16. Are You Kidding Me???????

    medgirlRN replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    Hi. There is a scholarship website you can go to and everyone qualifies for something. It lists all scholarships that are available, their requirements and you apply to those that you qualify for....

  17. CNA in El Paso

    medgirlRN replied to Benedikta's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi. I worked as a CNA for a year and can tell you the pay isn't much but the reward is great. I know in other states CNA's make more money but here in El Paso the pay is low. You can start off at...