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1. Texas A&M College Station Summer 2011 program

   cupcake231 replied to CareerChangeMom's topic in Texas Nursing

   the TAMHSC is an absolutely awesome program. Yes, it may be disorganized at times but that is because it is a new program and they are trying to make it the best possible. The professors are helpful...

2. I want to be a nurse but I cant get over my fear, please help!!!

   cupcake231 replied to JT0612's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I started off the same way. Although everyone is different, I got "used to" it. You have to just go in there, know what you need to do, be professional and get it done, and do the best you can to...

3. I passed my Hesi will I get in?

   cupcake231 replied to cmiracle93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hey there, That is great that you passed your HESI! I can't say if that guarantees you a spot because I know that schools look at many factors when considering applicants to accept into the program....

4. Totally Mortified - Super High Blood Pressure @ Nursing Physical

   cupcake231 replied to kk83's topic in General Students

   My blood pressure spikes at the doctor's office as well...especially lately! My doctor just rechecks it himself after I am "calmed down"...even though I don't feel too much anxiety about being at the...

5. Your experience...

   cupcake231 posted a topic in General Students

   Hey there! I am just curious...what was your experience like at new student orientation for nursing

6. Help with Patho of BUN and Creatinine in CHF

   cupcake231 replied to dinhm17's topic in General Students

   I believe that BUN levels would be increased during CHF because during CHF, bloodflow to the kidneys is reduced and therefore making BUN high. I am not sure about the creatine

7. Frustrated and Nervous

   cupcake231 replied to cupcake231's topic in General Students

   I was just a little worried about myself but I feel much better about

8. Frustrated and Nervous

   cupcake231 replied to cupcake231's topic in General Students

   thank you everyone for your support and encouragement! NOTHING will stop me from becoming a

9. Frustrated and Nervous

   cupcake231 replied to cupcake231's topic in General Students

   I can watch the tube fill up and everything....the woozy feeling just hits me out of nowhere...and it's the same whether I watch it or

10. Frustrated and Nervous

    cupcake231 replied to cupcake231's topic in General Students

    Oh yah and my body only responds this way with venipuncture procedures, not with any sort of intramuscular injection or anything...it's

11. Frustrated and Nervous

    cupcake231 replied to cupcake231's topic in General Students

    Well that is a relief that it hasn't stopped you! I was just afraid I would psych myself out and associate my personal reaction to other situations. Does this happen to anyone else as well? And how do...

12. Frustrated and Nervous

    cupcake231 posted a topic in General Students

    Okay, so I am really frustrated because blood and guts and other things DO NOT bother me...I don't even get anxious about having blood drawn or anything....and the whole time I feel fine while my...

13. Health Assessment

    cupcake231 replied to cupcake231's topic in General Students

    This is just awesome advice! Thank you everyone! I am sooo

14. Health Assessment

    cupcake231 replied to cupcake231's topic in General Students

    Awesome thank you! Do you have any brands that you could recommend to

15. Health Assessment

    cupcake231 posted a topic in General Students

    Okay, so I start nursing school this summer and one of my classes is health assessment. What can I expect of this class? Also, how can I "get ahead" and prepare for it? Thank