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  1. Waiting for letter of acceptance!!!

    longroadahead replied to Jenn22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :balloons: :balloons: CONGRATS!!!!:balloons: :balloons: :biere:Go out and Celebrate!:biere: I've still got about 3-4 weeks to

  2. Do you wear makeup?

    longroadahead replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Students

    I wear eyeliner and mascara so people can see my very blond eyelashes and so that I don't look quite so, uhhh..."ghost-like", I put on some foundation - I'm really pale even when I'm

  3. Waiting for letter of acceptance!!!

    longroadahead replied to Jenn22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey alexillytom - I've got you in my thoughts and prayers. Let us know what happens... I still have 4 weeks to go.... (at

  4. Waiting for letter of acceptance!!!

    longroadahead replied to Jenn22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats mammaweeks3!!!!!!!!! I don't have any advice for you - I'm just a 19 year old, never been married, don't have any kids... Just wanted to say congrats!!! I hope to post the same thing...

  5. Looking for info about Sacred Heart

    longroadahead replied to gypsyangelrn's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Sacred Heart Medical Center is not in Oregon, but in Washington (Spokane). Here's the website:

  6. somewhat intimidated by first CNA job

    longroadahead replied to thdenney's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Well this is from a girl's perspective, but... I took a CNA class as a prep for nursing school and I'm still currently working VERY part time as a CNA just to keep up the skills. My first clinical...

  7. Waiting for letter of acceptance!!!

    longroadahead replied to Jenn22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know how you feel. I'm axiously awaiting my letter too. The deadline for my program was Jan. 15 and I won't hear until probably mid to late april. It's killing me... I am taking 18 credits this...

  8. admissions notification

    longroadahead replied to futureRN07's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I know OHSU won't start sending out admission letters until April - but seeing as this is the first year where they completely switched over to all online applications I'm really hoping they might...

  9. Failing A&P

    longroadahead replied to NicInNC's topic in General Students

    Hey now - Not all the "young kids" are so bad. I'm 19, I have a 3.8 GPA, got great grades in A&P and Micro, and I'm there to learn. I'm working two jobs and going to school very full time (27...

  10. Question about an ADN Program at a Community College?

    longroadahead replied to MustangMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah...who's ever really gotten a 2-year ADN degree, in TWO years??? Dustin - you have the exact same plans as I do. I graduated high school 1.5 years ago as a junior. My parents said I could do...

  11. Is nursing the only profession that will go on strike

    longroadahead replied to UM Review RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    uhhhh.............teachers???

  12. Outrageous Tuition for CNA Classes

    longroadahead replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I got my CNA license from a nursing home. It didn't cost me a dime and as long as I agreed to work there (no time limit) they would pay for my certifcation fee. It didn't cost me anything but my...

  13. ADN vs BSN My daughter and I having a heated Discussion!

    longroadahead replied to NOIRLINCOLN's topic in General Students

    18 credits total isn't all that bad. Last term (though I would never want to do this again) I took 27 credits: Microbiology, Calculus, English, Writing, Psychology, Statistics, and Chemistry. I only...

  14. College won't let me apply to CNA program, age restriction? Please help..I'm so upset

    longroadahead replied to carrot_thief's topic in General Nursing

    In Oregon you can't become (or even take) the CNA class until you are 18. I had the same problem you did because I graduated early from high school as well. But I'm now a CNA, on my way to nursing...

  15. Krebs cycle help

    longroadahead replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    I thought it had to be converted to Acetyl-CoA before it entered the Kreb's Cycle ("at the doorway to the Kreb's cycle" - can't believe I remembered that from my instructor's

  16. Has a patient ever described a Near Death Experience to you?

    longroadahead replied to LadyMadonna's topic in General Nursing

    This doesn't exactly qualify as a near death experience, but I had a great friend pass away in April of 2003. We knew each other since we were in the 7th grade and it was our junior year of...

  17. Questions for CRNA's

    longroadahead replied to salvati08's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There is no intern program after school that I'm aware of, but not 100% positive. Look at http://www.nilepoc.com - it's a blog about CRNA school that helped me figure out a lot of stuff....

  18. Just A Whole Bunch Of Questions From A Highschool Student

    longroadahead replied to highschool_cherish's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CRNA's make on average about $100,000 a year but it can vary by huge amounts depending on where you practice. BUT, a CRNA's job is very intense and fragile at the same time, so I suggest you...

  19. Who Do You Become A Srna??

    longroadahead replied to highschool_cherish's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    SRNA is a student CRNA. In order to get into CRNA school, you must first obtain a BSN or have a Bachelor's in another area and have your ADN. You must then have a minimum of 1 year Critical Care...

  20. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    longroadahead replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    Why did I go into nursing? For Jared. My last year of highschool (junior year actually - left early) one of my very good friends died just so suddenly. He had stayed home from school because he said...

  21. Personnal lives or reckless?

    longroadahead replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE MY HORSES!!!! Yes I've had several accidents - fx left tibia, numerous concussions, many bumps and bruises...but I wouldn't give my horses up for anything!!! I grew up on horseback and my kids...

  22. Unit Clerk Question

    longroadahead posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently came across an ad at a local hospital seeking a unit clerk for a parttime night position. I applied but they told me they had already filled the position. I am just curious what exactly...

  23. Unit Clerk Question

    longroadahead replied to longroadahead's topic in General Nursing

    I have considered that but I am not certified as a CNA. There's a class at the community college I want to take this summer to become certified, but was hoping for a job before the end of summer....

  24. Online Microbiology

    longroadahead replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I must say I really love my online classes. I have taken chemistry, psychology, sociology, writing, microcomputer applications, and all my other prereqs online, including A & P 231 and am in the...

  25. Mercy San Juan Hospital

    longroadahead replied to rjbaileyrn's topic in California Nursing

    Don't know about the ER there, but that's where I was born 18 years ago :) It gets VERY hot there, not quite as hot as Red Bluff but pretty close.