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1. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

   fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

   Thanks so much Nancy, I have been dealing with my dad's Alzheimer's for the past 9 years. This is his 2nd heart attack & 3 stroke. I actually went into nursing so that I could take care of my dad, but really fell in love with taking care of peopl...

2. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

   fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

   Hi, I usually post from time to time, but during semester 3 my father had a heart attack, another stroke, CHF, and more aliments that left him in the hospital for over a month. I had to leave school ( getting stuck w/ a class not paid for ) I got fir...

3. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

   fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

   When you say SOME gray..how much is some gray? I have 2 pairs Merill moc pro and the others are Rockers that I bought from allheart,com. The latter I are so comfortable that I wear them out to the stores and around the house. they are like walking on...

4. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

   fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

   The only shot we have administered was demonstrated by the instructor and we gave the second shot. Learn your insulin shots and why they are rotated. We have done saline flushes but a drug push or drawing blood is only done by the nurse. Don't feel l...

5. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

   fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

   HI, you will learn or should have learned all of this is fundamentals. ( I'm not sure if you started classes yet) you will wear your uniforms, name tags, have a stethoscope, pen light, black pens, white shoes. With the right clinical instructor they ...

6. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

   fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

   Hi, in my first level of clinicals, we had to do vitals,give bed baths (make sure the patient is safe at all times), write nurses notes on our assessments. You will be given a patient and you go to the file and find the meds- find out all about the m...

7. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

   fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

   Professor Timme is fun, you will have a great time. DOCTOR Fressola is a very serious person...some times the 2 of them argue in front of the class, but don't cross Fressola. Dont be late 4 class....

8. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

   fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

   Say Hi to Professor Hayes.....GOOD LUCK TO ALL in section 1. She's a great teacher, but pay attention and do all the reading cause you never know what she is going to ask on her tests...Ps . For extra credit Ask her what the first nurses were called ...

9. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

   fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

   Hi, I just got home after working a 13 hr shift, but I will check my books tomorrow and see what chapters you should start on reading. I would suggest reading your pharmacology book's first 10 chapters. This is a self taught course, not enough class ...

10. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

    Hi Guys/Gals..Not sure what the going price for the books for level 1 are going for right now, but heres an ad from craigslist:(I looked up some) College Text Books for Sale! Nursing, Math, Science and More (Parsippany) Date: 2010-07-23, 2:56PM ED...

11. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

    just in case anyone is ordering from borders..heres a code.. borders rewards exclusive offer valid 7/23/10 through 7/26/10 40% off list price of any one item ...

12. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

    Hi, During orientation you will meet all the professors from every level . They will hand out papers for everyone to exchange an email address or a phone # with the person next to them ..thats just the first step to get you to communicate with ea oth...

13. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

    For the best prices, check dealoz.com . I got most of my books from this site as well as craigslist. I just got books for level 3 for a total of $30..saved over 100..fishermanIV PS..go back thru older posts or do a search on this site

14. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

    Hi , As DaddyO said, relax..I mentioned site for extra stuff like pen lights only because the 1 you get from Belle Uniforms didn't last long and I bought 2 more for back up...you know those days when you are running late,and do I have all my stuff!!!...

15. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    fishermanIV replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey

    Hi..I got mine online from allheart.com..if you use the promo code 7919, you get free shipping for orders over $79..but you may find it cheaper if do do a search on the 1 you want. Allheart.com is good for the extra things you may need..shoes, penlig...