Dottie, RN

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  1. Will help my Husband through Nursing school

    Dottie, RN replied to shannieliz's topic in General Students

    I think that's awesome that your hubby wants to become a nurse! He is not going to be thought of as "gay". There are actually many more men getting into the nursing field, so it's not uncommon to...

  2. Anyone Applied to Baptist's Evening Program in San Antonio?

    Dottie, RN replied to Dottie, RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    What...JUNE? No way! Where did you hear that? I don't believe that. Has anyone heard anything yet? I still haven't... Still debating if I should just email Chrissy Vasquez (the advisor) or

  3. Anyone Applied to Baptist's Evening Program in San Antonio?

    Dottie, RN replied to Dottie, RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, I know...I'm also anxiously waiting! Either this week or next week we should all hear something. Every time I see that I have new email, I get so nervous!

  4. Anyone Applied to Baptist's Evening Program in San Antonio?

    Dottie, RN replied to Dottie, RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    At Open House, they said they only accept about 20 people for the evening program. As for the acceptance letter, they said it will be sent via email. The suspense is killing me already! At least...

  5. Survey Through Gallup

    Dottie, RN posted a topic in General Students

    I applied to the Baptist School of Health Professions in San Antonio, TX for the fall semester and I received an e-mail from the school yesterday requesting I take a survey through Gallup.com. The...

  6. Are there videos of nursing procedures?

    Dottie, RN replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any particular procedure you're interested in seeing? I've gone to Youtube and found many videos on IV and NG tube insertion, but have not looked up other procedures. I'm sure Youtube might...

  7. On the last one....i got in

    Dottie, RN replied to Prettyladie's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congratulations! That is GREAT

  8. Worried...Just Took the NET

    Dottie, RN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone! This past Saturday I took the NET exam and I'm a little worried. The reason why is because I left about 3 out of 30 math problems blank because time ran out. It's not that it was hard,...

  9. Worried...Just Took the NET

    Dottie, RN replied to Dottie, RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi lilcristal! Yes, I just found out my scores this morning...emailed Chrissie, the Admissions Advisor. She also said I'm in the ranking, but I won't find out if I've been accepted until around the...

  10. San Antonio Adn Fall 09

    Dottie, RN replied to I got in 09's topic in Texas Nursing

    Which school did you apply to? Do you plan to work while in school? I applied to Baptist's ASN program for the fall semester (evening/weekend program - I work full-time during the day). I attended...

  11. What to tell nosy boss...

    Dottie, RN replied to Lovelymo79's topic in General Students

    Well, you do need to let your boss know about the change in your hours. Does she not know at all that you've been going to school? Just tell her that's the only time the school had available for...

  12. I LOVE NIGHT SHIFT!!!

    Dottie, RN replied to SQueenRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, this is very encouraging to hear! Since we're on the subject of night shift nursing, what do you think is the best shift to work with school-aged children? In other words, what shift would be...

  13. Anyone Applied to Baptist's Evening Program in San Antonio?

    Dottie, RN replied to Dottie, RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I haven't attended Open House yet, but will go tomorrow. I'm also curious as to what they will discuss there. So you all took the NET this past Saturday too? What did you think? It wasn't hard,...

  14. Do Nurses have to do the following??

    Dottie, RN replied to omgodzilla's topic in General Nursing

    Just a short story to share: When my MIL was in the hospital last year, she needed to be cleaned up. My husband asked the RN to clean her up, and she said she will get "John Doe" (the CNA) to do it....

  15. How old were you when you began nursing school?

    Dottie, RN replied to jpearl119's topic in General Students

    I'll be starting the RN program this fall, a week after I turn 31. So I'll be 33 by the time I

  16. I want 2 be a nurse, but I'm scared!!!

    Dottie, RN replied to MOM2BOYS0902's topic in General Students

    Don't worry, I too have that same problem with retaining all the info from Micro and A&P. I was actually asking myself this same question and also sometimes question if I'm "smart enough to be a...

  17. Nervous!!

    Dottie, RN replied to purple_zen's topic in General Students

    I totally understand what you mean! I don't like to see when I have to get an injection or blood draw, BUT I can always watch other people get stuck with needles, and it doesn't bother me a bit. My...

  18. Working Full-Time

    Dottie, RN replied to Fedwork10's topic in General Students

    IMO, I think it's doable, just as long as you're dedicated. Does your job have any downtime, or are you constantly busy working? I would suggest if there is any downtime at work to bring your books...

  19. Took nclex 3/17/09 computer shut off at 100 I'm scared

    Dottie, RN replied to Yosh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YAY!! The power of prayer always works. Congratulations on becoming a nurse! :balloons: How

  20. The Best Books for Nursing Students

    Dottie, RN replied to MHaffer's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure if anyone still uses this book or not anymore. My mother told me about it, and said it was very helpful to her while she was in nursing school (for LVN) back in the early 1970's: The...

  21. How are things with your home life while in school?

    Dottie, RN replied to j_audrey's topic in General Students

    Oh my, that's terrible! I'm so sorry this happened to you...that's so unfair to you. You know it's true what they say, an affair never goes unknown. Gosh, I can't believe he had the nerve to do...

  22. I want to be a nurse so bad--but don't know how to make that possible

    Dottie, RN replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    I will definetly pray for you and your family! :icon_hug: Try not to worry about not seeing your family as much, because you will still see them. And remember that when you're in school, you'll get...

  23. San Antonio ADN Q's

    Dottie, RN replied to formerFA's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, Tom's Ribs was good, and too bad they're closed. The County Line has good bar-b-que (off I-10 W near Wurzbach). Wonder what happened to chocolateskye? Where are you working now? Have you...

  24. How are things with your home life while in school?

    Dottie, RN replied to j_audrey's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry to hear about your dilemma, but just try to reassure him that you still need him regardless of how stressed you are. It's not easy, but keep reminding him that school is temporary and you...

  25. Getting Pregnant: Middle of Nursing School or first year as RN

    Dottie, RN replied to misslolalady's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage...I'm sure that was a difficult time for you. :redpinkhe I can understand how you feel...just itching to get pregnant, but please follow the advice of the...