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  1. Decision: go 4 RN or obtain LVN & then bridge?

    tiredstudentmom posted a topic in General Students

    I'm a pre-nursing student, at a juxtaposition. I want to be a nurse, I know that much adversity exists to keep me from finding a job, but I feel that it is a worthwhile pursuit. Not really because of...

  2. Who's taking A&P II this summer? (2010)

    tiredstudentmom replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been told that I'm psycho for this schedule, but I say, "Bring it

  3. difference between a Graduate Nurse and an experienced Nurse...

    tiredstudentmom replied to Michelle.'s topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm glad that I'm not the only student who found humor in this! It was so hilarious I had to share that on fb...I'm a mom...I don't think the puking will bother me. I just clean it up and go

  4. Who's taking A&P II this summer? (2010)

    tiredstudentmom replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be taking a/p II along w/ microbio, pathophys, & dosing/calculations. 2 at one school, 2 online thru another local school. this will be the first time I'm just a full time student since my...

  5. Discrimination or reality?

    tiredstudentmom posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One of my fellow pre-nursing students was told by the nursing career counselor at our community college that even with a 4.0 gpa, and excellent TEAS scores, she didn't stand a chance at getting into...

  6. Can I take prereqs from 2 different colleges?

    tiredstudentmom replied to luvbuniz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh they sure can, just like coffeematecna stated, make sure they are accredited, the classes can transfer to school of choice. I'm going to be concurrently enrolled at two colleges, half of the...

  7. Discrimination or reality?

    tiredstudentmom replied to tiredstudentmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the input guys...I just had to get someone else's point of view on this. I don't even intend on applying there anymore. I'm just taking what pre-req's I can and am applying to at least 3 or...

  8. In need of some encouragement, please...

    tiredstudentmom replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Competition is a good thing when you are competing against yourself and trying to one up on how you did the last time. However, it sounds like you do have a good start and just keep up the good work!...

  9. Hostile work environment

    tiredstudentmom replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! That is how I feel. I'm just waiting for my husband to find a job (contract ended 2 mos ago) and then I can explore my options. No sense in staying where I know that there are coworkers...

  10. Hostile work environment

    tiredstudentmom replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    What does one do when the coworker in question has actually lied to the doctor (private practice) to either get her way or to just cause a problem/trouble? I actually had this happen and since the...

  11. Just started Nursing School and could be homeless!!

    tiredstudentmom replied to cjveronica's topic in General Nursing

    We should not judge someone until we have walked a mile in their shoes. Obviously you are a good mom because you have other children that turned out well. You can't control everything. I will keep...

  12. Happily Addicted to allnurses.com

    tiredstudentmom replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I am such an allnurses geek...if I'm not studying my pre-reqs, or on facebook, then I'm on here, having a blast! I love all the disgusting, hilarious, and informative things that I find on here. I...

  13. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    tiredstudentmom replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dr Achilles, no kidding, a

  14. Oh wow! I'm going to be a nurse!

    tiredstudentmom replied to colta's topic in General Students

    One day, I hope I have an inspiring " I AM the nurse" moment. I have dreams about and I have also worked as a medical assist. and a general nurse aide before. When the patient tells you "thank you for...

  15. Why the HURRY to Get into Nursing?

    tiredstudentmom replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I give kudos to you...I'm only a little older than you (32) and I'm in a hurry, but I'm not killing myself over it. I have 60 credit hrs from UNT when I was, nonetheless, an art major ( and really...

  16. Tarrant County College pre-nursing

    tiredstudentmom replied to tiredstudentmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have a sub-topic for those in the Tarrant County College group: Which other schools have you applied to, or plan to apply to for RN? I just want a back up in case TCC doesn't work

  17. Hostile work environment

    tiredstudentmom replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Darn, it sounds almost like we work for the same folks! Sorry you had to go through all that, sincerely so! Sometimes, when you've done all that you can and what is appropriate and it STILL doesn't...

  18. Everyone Starting Nursing Courses Fall 2010

    tiredstudentmom replied to guiltysins's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! You're almost there! You're a lot closer than I am at the moment. I am currently taking A/P I, Speech, and Life Span Development. I had 60 hrs previous credit from UNT (go Eagles!) that...

  19. Telling relatives the patient has died

    tiredstudentmom replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    If one of my family members died, I would be HONORED to have you as their nurse...you have a lot of empathy and compassion for others, even if you can't always help the patients. Kudos to you! It's...

  20. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    tiredstudentmom replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have to say that as a pre-nursing student I am so very glad that I found this site. I have found a tremendous amount of information that was encouraging, useful, scary, and hilarious. I have major...

  21. What are all of the duties of LPNs at LTC Facilities?

    tiredstudentmom replied to Rosejun62's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your post! I now have some hope...I'm pre-nursing and getting a lil down about getting a job when it's all over with; however, by the time I even finish school...maybe there will be some...

  22. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

    tiredstudentmom replied to Faro's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I totally concur w/ you! It's all about attitude! If you can't be in this field for the patient, then it might be time to look into something else. I'd say as far as CNA vs MA vs any other health...

  23. Tarrant County College pre-nursing

    tiredstudentmom replied to tiredstudentmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh, I so didn't pay attention to the speech class req. Duh! darn! oh, well, I can take the fundamentals though this summer. Taking interpersonal shouldn't hold me back...it's a good class overall and...

  24. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

    tiredstudentmom replied to Faro's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In what aspect do you speak of? Where I'm at, phlebotomists get hired on by Carter blood care, quest diagnostics, and Lab corp. I would assume that it depends on your geographical area and the demand...

  25. I witnessed something and can't do anything about it

    tiredstudentmom replied to The Princess Bride's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm totally with the others on this one...the thought makes me shudder at how 's treating others' babies. Horrific! I don't know what channels you need to go through, but I'm sure it will be worth it...