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  1. Galen College

    krltdy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just thought I would start a new thread about Galen. Anything and everything Galen can be posted here! Please feel free to share, or ask questions! I am still waiting on my acceptance letter, and am...

  2. NICU Special on Discovery Health's "Baby Week"!!

    krltdy replied to futurenurseheather's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have to agree. Show me the mechanical chest movements of a 24 weeker on a vent or oscillator with settings turned up so high, you just know they're going to get a pneumo. Show me a micro with IV's...

  3. what are the chances?

    krltdy posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So, I'm the mother of a nicu grad. She was in the nicu for about 3 months. I've kept in touch with most of the nurses that took care of my peanut. My question is this: do you think it improves or...

  4. what are the chances?

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you both for your insight. It just seems like such a fine line, and would like to approach the subject professionally, without too much emotion attached. That will be very difficult, since...

  5. LPN Internship in Mother/Baby!!!

    krltdy posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all! Let me give you some background information first Three years ago, I gave birth to a 24 weeker. After watching the nicu team in action for a few months, I decided I HAD to be a part of this...

  6. LPN Internship in Mother/Baby!!!

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you so much! Wishinguponastarcna: Being from Louisville then, you know how hard it is to find somewhere to do 120 hours! Most of my fellow students haven't found a place yet. I hate it for...

  7. How did you memorize path of bloodflow in the heart?

    krltdy replied to mysticpenguin's topic in General Students

    Freenursetutor.com has an excellent interactive tutorial! I learned it in a matter of 30

  8. HELP please! HTN/DM

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in General Students

    Actually, it was NOT a homework question. I just couldn't wrap my head around why htn would be one of the first signs of dm. I spoke with my instructor, and she agreed with me, but added that I left...

  9. HELP please! HTN/DM

    krltdy posted a topic in General Students

    I need to answer this question: Why is HTN one of the 1st signs of type 2 DM? Here's what I came up with, but I still don't see how it could be one of the first signs because HTN usually has no s/s,...

  10. HELP please! HTN/DM

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone for your help! I'll let you know what I come up with

  11. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    krltdy replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    To my incredibly insecure classmate with a personality disorder: Quit talking about everyone behind their backs, it really does show your insecurities. 95% of us agree you must have a personality...

  12. Preemie Mom turned NICU Nurse?

    krltdy posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a mom to a 24 weeker, due to previa, and frank abruption. She weighed 490 grams. We spent 4 months in the NICU, and went through the whole "rollercoaster ride" thing. Anyway, since that time,...

  13. Galen College

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in my first Quarter now. I bought a Jansport rolling backpack, a digital recorder (I don't use it), a lanyard to hold my school badge, a good lunch bag (no refridgerator at River Rd. campus), a...

  14. I might have cancer :(

    krltdy posted a topic in General Students

    So, this past Friday I had an MRI done because I had lumps on the back of my neck. I seriously thought it was tension in my neck because I've really gotten myself worked up over starting school this...

  15. I might have cancer :(

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone for your kind words and wisdom! It really means a lot to me to have a place to express my fears. I have tried to put this in the back of my head, and move on until I know something...

  16. Help! Memorizing Lab Values

    krltdy replied to southernbelle4lu's topic in General Students

    great

  17. Anyone using Microsoft OneNote to take notes during nursing school?

    krltdy replied to HopeForMelissa's topic in General Students

  18. *BBFRN* Galen College question

    krltdy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've read in a previous post you've written that you are a former Galen Instructor. I was wondering if you could tell me what to expect from Galen. I've read horrible things about other...

  19. What is the schedule like in nursing school?

    krltdy replied to sstephens04's topic in General Students

    Monday: Lecture 8-4 Tues.: Clincial 7-3 Wed.: Lecture 8-4 Thurs: Lab 8-4 Fri.: Lecture 8-4 We will get a 1 hour lunch on lecture

  20. Questions for current Nurses & Galen graduates! Please help a future nurse :)

    krltdy replied to laurencarol's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard nothing but wonderful things about Galen nurses! As a matter of fact, when my daughter was in the hospital (about 6 months total) some of her BEST and most caring nurses were "Nurses by...

  21. Galen College

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations and good luck

  22. Galen College

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    Jsadler827: If you go back to somewhere around page 9 of this thread, you will find all the info you're looking for, and then some. I suggest reading the whole thread, there's a lot of helpful...

  23. Galen College

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I was just lucky b/c they told me in April that there were available seats for July, and I will be starting in July. I myself never felt like I was being

  24. Galen College

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be nervous about the CPAT! The content is very easy. Just be sure to watch your time. When I took the test, I had maybe 3 min. left before I had to start the next section, and you are not...

  25. Galen College

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    So far, not including tuition, I'm out $1,000.00. I did buy all required books, including 1 optional anatomy workbook. After going through the workbook, I'm really glad I bought it. I also bought 2...