ChrissyLove123

ChrissyLove123

BSN Class of May 2013

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  1. Good idea to keep job in hospital while in RN school?

    ChrissyLove123 replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a Nurse Extern. I am in the 4th block out of 5 in my BSN program. The Extern program allows me to work 24 hours per week when we are not in school (so, all summer & winter break) and...

  2. Thank you, from a former (and future) patient

    ChrissyLove123 replied to gooby's topic in General Nursing

    I am becoming a nurse for all of those reasons. The skills and tasks are one thing, but being able to touch a patient's (and family's) life during a difficult time makes the :redbeathe happy. ~ 14...

  3. people seem uninformed....

    ChrissyLove123 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I think unless you have friends/family in nursing, you just don't quite get it!! I am not a nurse just yet, but I am in a BSN program. I have an 8, 6 & 4 year old & I LOVE it when people say...

  4. Kaplan: The Basics Books + NCLEX review 1st Semester of Nursing?

    ChrissyLove123 replied to LikesToWander's topic in General Students

    I have a blue green "The Basics" Kaplan book that is for all of my NP. I didn't pay extra for it - maybe a fee in my tuition (I don't like to look THAT breakdown LOL) We also got access to the site...

  5. Question about Nutrition class for NAU program

    ChrissyLove123 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm applying to NAU in the Fall ('10) and I am going to take FON 241 (Nutrition) at Rio Salado. Do I have to take the lab along with it for it to count as my pre-req??? It says "suggested" not...

  6. Question about Nutrition class for NAU program

    ChrissyLove123 replied to ChrissyLove123's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Try this out: https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Admin_CEG It's the AZ Course Equivalency Guide. It will tell you how classes at community colleges transfer to the 3 AZ universities. I...

  7. Question about Nutrition class for NAU program

    ChrissyLove123 replied to ChrissyLove123's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yeah, I never got an answer so I just took a chance w/out the lab. Didn't need it. I don't know if you've taken classes at Rio Salado - but get ready for LOTS of writing. It's not "hard" it's just...

  8. SCC Block One Hazing

    ChrissyLove123 replied to Bormio's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I think this is great advice. I start in January & I will keep this in mind. I feel like I know I'm about to face the toughest thing I have ever been through in my life and yet I don't even...

  9. Spring 2011 Hopefuls!!

    ChrissyLove123 replied to Noel1221's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    WOOO HOOO - - - I got my acceptance letter today from NAU!!! So excited to start in January!!!!!

  10. Spring 2011 Hopefuls!!

    ChrissyLove123 replied to Noel1221's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to Northern Arizona University. I should get "THE LETTER" any time w/in the next week or two. The anticipation is making me crazy!! :0) I can't wait to start the

  11. I need some advice please!!!

    ChrissyLove123 replied to MMDearing's topic in General Students

    Sorry I was entering that last one on my phone & something malfunctioned. Anyhow theres a waiting list and you have to get on it asap. :0)

  12. I need some advice please!!!

    ChrissyLove123 replied to MMDearing's topic in General Students

    She told me she takes her son to the one base daycare as a drop in & that if you want to go there, you have to get on their wang list

  13. I need some advice please!!!

    ChrissyLove123 replied to MMDearing's topic in General Students

    I feel for your friend! And WOW $550 a WEEK!!! I got my CNA hoping to work & get more hands on experience while in school, but basically any shift I work I will basically make just enough to...

  14. What is so hard about A&P 1?

    ChrissyLove123 replied to Miwila's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One thing that was helpful for me was going over Medical Terminology before and during A&PI. Knowing what the parts of the words mean really helps you understand. You can get Med Term...

  15. I need some advice please!!!

    ChrissyLove123 replied to MMDearing's topic in General Students

    (*City of Yuma preschool is

  16. I need some advice please!!!

    ChrissyLove123 replied to MMDearing's topic in General Students

    My sons are 8, 6, & 3.5. Mine are in school 8-3pm. One benefit of being a poor student is I qualify for Head Start. :) I had my kids in Wonder Kidz (Arizona Ave & 24th St.) and they were...

  17. I need some advice please!!!

    ChrissyLove123 replied to MMDearing's topic in General Students

    Oh & if you live in Yuma, EVERYTHING is close. :) The MCAS is about 10 minutes from the school & everything else is about the same. :) I hear 29 Palms is verrrry boring... Good luck with...

  18. I need some advice please!!!

    ChrissyLove123 replied to MMDearing's topic in General Students

    Hey MMDearing. I actually live in Yuma, AZ and just applied to NAU & Arizona Western College (AWC.) AWC's program does not have a waiting list. HOWEVER, you basically have to complete ALL of...

  19. Question about Nutrition class for NAU program

    ChrissyLove123 replied to ChrissyLove123's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well FYI to anyone searching for this answer - "NO" you dont have to take the 1 credit Nutrition Lab

  20. TEST TOMORROW!! Need Help Desperately!!! Calculating Flow Rate

    ChrissyLove123 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here's the info: Order: 0.1mg/kg/min Label: 0.5g per 70mL Drop Factor: 15gtt/mL Pt. Weight: 220 lbs Find the flow rate in mL per hour. Please help!!! I have tried it a couple of ways. Asked...

  21. TEST TOMORROW!! Need Help Desperately!!! Calculating Flow Rate

    ChrissyLove123 replied to ChrissyLove123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry for a delay in my response , but THANK YOU ALL for your help!!! We had 3 chances & I was panicking because I bombed the first 2! I PASSED IT though! Now... on to

  22. TEST TOMORROW!! Need Help Desperately!!! Calculating Flow Rate

    ChrissyLove123 replied to ChrissyLove123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    so I X by the 15gtt/ml but it cancels out the mL so I had to multiply by the gtt per ml (10:1) but then I was wrong... I dunno what she wants me to

  23. TEST TOMORROW!! Need Help Desperately!!! Calculating Flow Rate

    ChrissyLove123 replied to ChrissyLove123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I got 84mL/hr but then she told me I needed to multiply by the drop

  24. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    ChrissyLove123 replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not a knee-slapper, but "cute funny": I'm pre-NP and doing CNA training right now. Last Friday of clinicals in the NH, another student and I wheeled a Spanish-only speaking resident to the dining...

  25. I love being a CNA, but....

    ChrissyLove123 replied to LoriJoCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in the CNA class right now and working on my pre's and co's for the NP (hopefully Spring '11 for that!) I am getting my CNA for the pt. care experience and to hopefully get a job that will be...