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  1. What an Aid Hates

    I agree about the comment of training the CNA's properly. I am a medical assistant, and I am doing my CNA now, which is necessary before starting the ADN program. I found out that we are learning...
  2. Changing needles prior IM injection

    alot of the stoppers are made of latex as well, so better safe than sorry. I always change
  3. where can I find cheap nursing scrubs?

    I like
  4. Can you test for LPN when in RN school?

    They just changed our cirriculum, and after your first year, you can now sit for the LPN exam. They do require the CNA as a prerequisite now
  5. How do you wear your hair???

    I cut mine off, kind of like Paige from trading spaces. Short and layered on top and a little funky, spiky in the back. It works with all face shapes and is very easy to style. Blow dry, a little...
  6. Dress or scrubs? Females ONLY!!!!

    scrubs! Comfort all the
  7. have you started becoming anal about things?

    oh definately.How about the I am allergic to " sulfur" ... :rotfl:
  8. Question regarding IV vs. IVP

    I'm not in the program yet, but isn't IVP intravenous
  9. What is your grading scale in nursing school?

    96-100 A 91-95 Ab 86-90 B 81-85 Bc 76-80
  10. Drug Testing

    If you go to an herbal store, there is a tea you can get,don't know the name. They keep it behind the counter but it is specifically for marijuana. You mix up like 2 quarts of it, and it is very...
  11. Scholarship, time management, working part-time, and a supporting husband. We pay live paycheck to paycheck, but hey we'll get by
  12. 'Dumbing Down of Healthcare'

    we have had 1/3 of our class drop, and some are still hanging by a thread. It's not an easy class, but better people realize now how tough it will be, than to invest 2 years of nursing classes and end...
  13. Contacts

    my eyes were so dry I had to get punctum plugs, but once I did it helped alot with the dryness and I can now wear
  14. 'Dumbing Down of Healthcare'

    well if they are failing, then there is no way they can move forward right? I wouldn't call it dumbing down. Some call it weeding out. If you don't know the material, you won't pass, and also if you...
  15. CNA for BSN

    This year it became a prerquisite for the ADN program. I think alot of places are shifting over to making it
  16. Boy I wish I had that grading. We have 96-100 A C is 76-82, so you need a 76% to
  17. National Deans List??

    Has anyone ever signed up for this? Is it just a gimmick to get you to buy the $60 book?? I don't need a book with gold letters to prove I have a good GPA, is there any benefit of sending your info in...
  18. National Deans List??

    Very true! Guess I'll send it in. thanks!
  19. National Deans List??

    That is what they want, bio, pic etc..I don't see anything about scholarships. Hmmm... thanks for your input!
  20. National Deans List??

    I already belong to the international honor society. The National Deans list is different. I'm not sure what the benefit is of having your name published and what the difference
  21. Mnemonic for cranial nerves

    Well let me tell you, I was quizzed on ALL of them. I had to list them all and also list what their function was. That helped me so much, I got them all! Thanks everyone!
  22. Anyone attend Cardinal Stritch University - Milwaukee, WI?

    I need chemistry and algebra before applying to the program. The during the 2-3 year waiting list I am doing my co-req's.. A&P I and II Micro 2 English Credits 2 psych credits Sociology I also...
  23. Mnemonic for cranial nerves

    I certainly won't forget now LOL, thanks everyone
  24. Anyone attend Cardinal Stritch University - Milwaukee, WI?

    I'm from Wis, but going to MATC Madison. I have heard good things about Cardinal Stritch though
  25. Mnemonic for cranial nerves

    Ohh I'll use that one too! This is helping so much! Thank