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  1. Science on TEAS test

    acubed posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi All, I've read so many posts that stated the science portion of the TEAS test comes out of nowhere (rock formation, etc). I'm wondering if I should get a geology study guide? Anyone have any...

  2. Best shoes for a CNA/Nurse

    acubed posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For all the walking, standing, etc...what shoes work best on your feet? Please tell specific brands as I will have to go shopping soon. All input is appreciated, thanks so

  3. How many would consider leaving nursing if they had a similar or slightly higher pay.

    acubed replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't started nursing yet, and I'm out!!! OK, oxymoron there I'm a second career/second degree person, and I've switched to respiratory therapy which doesn't make as much in the long run, mainly...

  4. Anesthesia: The Last and First Thing You Heard

    acubed replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I had anesthesia to pull out 2 wisdom teeth, I remember they said something about valium. When I woke up I told the Dr "I love YOu" back asleep, woke up told the nurse the same thing

  5. Patient Load in Primary Care

    acubed replied to acubed's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks so much for the info

  6. Patient Load in Primary Care

    acubed posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello NPs and PAs, Just wondering about working conditions in primary care. When you sign your contract, does it specify a minimum number of patients you must see during the year a (like MDs...

  7. Patient Load in Primary Care

    acubed replied to acubed's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks so much for clarifying that, you seem to have quite a perfect fit in your

  8. Patient Load in Primary Care

    acubed replied to acubed's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OMG! I can't imagine up to 70 per day, you are super busy! But now I'm confused, you are a CNS but working in specialty primary care--I thought primary care was limited to NPs. For instance, at our...

  9. How long does a Cesarean section last?

    acubed replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    45min to1 hr, anesthesia is usually spinal tap or sometimes

  10. What can I do for healthcare employment while I wait for nursing school?

    acubed replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard that being trained in phlebotomy is a BIG plus on your resume. If you can't find a job, here's a potential volunteer opportunity, you can volunteer for hospice, they do intense training...

  11. What can I do for healthcare employment while I wait for nursing school?

    acubed replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

    Try a home health company that is looking for a senior companion. They use people who don't have a CNA to be a "sitter" for elderly people. You may do errands, keep them company, go to religious...

  12. Freaking out! Exposed to HIV

    acubed replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    hugs to

  13. Soooooooooooooo Confused!!! Please help!!!

    acubed posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I would really appreciate any good advice/suggestions. I am planning on becoming a second-degree nursing student. I am chaning careers because I want to work WITH people, not...

  14. Soooooooooooooo Confused!!! Please help!!!

    acubed replied to acubed's topic in General Nursing

    I truly appreciate the replies. I called a medical center, and guess what an MD actually called back! :anpom: anyway, i didn't get into the nursing issues with her, just asked her personal opinion...

  15. Soooooooooooooo Confused!!! Please help!!!

    acubed replied to acubed's topic in General Nursing

    wow, and which one is more rewarding to you? pros/cons for each one? I am planning on shadowing both very soon, but like so many say, it really depends on the facility/person.

  16. Soooooooooooooo Confused!!! Please help!!!

    acubed replied to acubed's topic in General Nursing

    classicdame, no not exactly. I think she is now getting to the ready-to-work in another field stage but her pay is really really great bcse of her experience level. she wants to transition to...

  17. Soooooooooooooo Confused!!! Please help!!!

    acubed replied to acubed's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond. Let me clarify a few things. LOL, I am definitely NOT asking anyone to make my decision, yes I will make my own decision, I am fully capable of...

  18. Online RN program

    acubed replied to alanas09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    you should also determine whether the CRNA program that you are interested in requires a BSN. if so you will either have to complete a bridge program, or just go directly for a BSN. You can do a...

  19. A&P I Dilemma.. I have an A but I don't get it!

    acubed replied to canigraduate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't taken A&P yet, but I have taken graduate level statistics online and received an A. I LOVE taking tough courses online, bcse you can go back and replay the lecture if you have...

  20. Quit after first day of orientation!

    acubed replied to FLg8r's topic in General Nursing

    OP, maybe you can make another post to let people know about the hospital, maybe someone else will want to take up that opportunity for school +

  21. Pediatrics - teeth

    acubed replied to Shirdent's topic in General Nursing

    I think many people don't take their kids to the dentist until it's too late. I have a friend who's 3 year old son needed four--yes four cavities filled by his first visit to the dentist. I've heard...

  22. Buddhist and there practices

    acubed replied to angle71054's topic in General Nursing

    It would be great to take a cultural anthropology course or something similar. I know that most Jews and Muslims do not believe in autopsies and usually have a prayer. It's great that u are...

  23. Pediatrics - teeth

    acubed replied to Shirdent's topic in General Nursing

    one of my kids had it done at the peds office during an annual wellness exam. the ped did it

  24. Starting to doubt nursing....

    acubed replied to thongvo89's topic in General Nursing

    another guardian

  25. I don't think I should return to nursing

    acubed replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    https://aceweb.gvltec.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?~~083BOB89901D Online Refresher course for nurses out of state, also there's one for in-state (SC & FL nurses). They even have venipuncture...