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  1. Vaccines and nursing school

    D.R.A. replied to cute2's topic in General Students

    I feel the same way about vaccines....sort of cautious. However, titers can take a while and be costly. Also, keep in mind that you probably don't still have immunity to or from half the things you...

  2. Vaccinations

    D.R.A. replied to BraveNewWorld's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All on the same

  3. Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    D.R.A. replied to RNnik07's topic in General Nursing

    To the PP, I don't think your question is uncommon. The fact is, though, life isn't textbook. Things don't always go as planned. And although I'm a planner, and worked through my pregnancies,...

  4. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    D.R.A. replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! I have no idea how many points I got out of the total. I didn't keep track, but I do know I got an A I'm sure you will do just as well in A&P II, Psych, and

  5. Taking A & P I again...any advice?

    D.R.A. replied to Ike Arumba's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that you should read the material before the class, listen during lecture time, and go over the material within 24 hrs of class and continue to do so until the exam. As for the time...

  6. having a dog while in nursing school?

    D.R.A. replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    So sorry about your Sophie (((hugs))). I think getting another puppy during the summer is a great idea! It will give you plenty of time to get to know one another and potty train. Perhaps since you...

  7. when to start wearing scrubs

    D.R.A. replied to ese1212's topic in General Students

    AFAIK, we wear street clothes to class, and scrubs with lab coats, complete with all our silly patches, to our clinicals which begin about 5 or 6 weeks into our first semester. P.S. our scrubs are...

  8. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    D.R.A. replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Just checking in to see if those in A&P I made it out alive! *Phew* I'm glad that's over, and I'm glad that I no longer have to take 1 day a week night class. That was way too much info to get...

  9. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    D.R.A. replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    We didn't make it to out shot clinic....got the actual H1N1 virus first!! I wonder what type of response there would be if someone started a thread that said "If you had H1N1-please report"

  10. Pedi H1N1 Deaths increased, Last of Liquid Tamiflu Stockpile Released

    D.R.A. replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Gosh, this thing still boggles me. We're not seeing ped. deaths with H1N1 here yet. I am guessing yet is the operative word however. In fact, they aren't evening typeing flu here in MOST cases....

  11. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    D.R.A. replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    We are gonna have our hands full! At least I won't have A&P lecture AND lab on the same day like I do now though....I've been studying like mad for an exam in both lecture and lab that I have...

  12. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    D.R.A. replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    I thought she seemed really nice too. We will have long days the first few weeks b/c our packet says that during our first several weeks of class the clinicals will be on Tues AND Thurs from 8-12, and...

  13. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    D.R.A. replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I actually met with my advisor the week before registration for classes began. I think we have the same advisor b/c I saw your name on her list :0) I choose to have my lab on Tuesdays. The...

  14. New nurse attitude vs. experienced nurse attitude

    D.R.A. replied to UpliftingRN's topic in Operating Room

    Look I'm not a nurse yet, but I will be.....and I have definately been the newbie who smiled and took crap. You wanna know my advice? Ya just stop taking the **** and let the jaws drop! That's the...

  15. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    D.R.A. replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Now that the time is almost upon me, this is all making sense and I had a question for you. You said that you liked having Tues off to study for lecture/lab exams. In hindsight, do you think it...

  16. Help with Histology

    D.R.A. replied to LikesToWander's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know this thread is a few weeks old, but I am preparing for a histology exam on Wedns. evening. I feel very overwhelmed! We have been told that we will have 30 slides to identify. In addition,...

  17. Fighting mandate regarding flu vaccines

    D.R.A. replied to Blessedx3's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't have any advice, but feel empathy for you. I pray I am not placed in the same position in the future as a Nursing student..... There is a very thin line between doing something for someones...

  18. Tell me about your clinical experience....

    D.R.A. replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We start clinicals in a month or so, so I'm anxious to hear about others clinical experience as

  19. What was your first clinical like?

    D.R.A. replied to Kringe38's topic in General Students

    I'm doing my CNA training this semester, I start Nursing 101 in January. We have clinicals coming up in about a month. Like you, we are going to be at a nursing home. From what our instructor has...

  20. Do stethoscopes expire!

    D.R.A. posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I would like to have a decent steth when I start Nursing school in Jan. A friend of mine has a Littman she received as a graduation present 10 yrs ago! She 'thought' she wanted to be a nurse at that...

  21. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    D.R.A. replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I totally agree that it is difficult to accept that the vax is safe when we haven't had a chance to study it for a longer period to determine if there will be long term implications. When you add to...

  22. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    D.R.A. replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    At this point, no, I don't think it should be mandatory. If your sick, don't come to work, and otherwise, practice standard precautions and, if necessary, wear a mask. Forcing people to take...

  23. Took My Kid to the ER and Witnessed Some Awful Behavior

    D.R.A. replied to OCD_Mom's topic in General Students

    Yeah, if you were unsatisfied you should definately let them know.....many people don't bother to give opinions and therefore nothing ever

  24. Shaved Mons - Phenomenon

    D.R.A. replied to recbest's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know! But the funny thing is, I know people who totally spend hours down there before they go to their monthly check ups during pregnancy, and go all out to get the area in shape before they give...

  25. Biology before Anat 1

    D.R.A. replied to sk8inghunny's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think math was a pre-req for AP at my school?? Anyway, I took Bio during a semester when I couldn't get any courses that I needed toward my degree, just to stay in school and maybe learn a few...