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    I NEED HELP!

    dandk1997RN replied to gilagila's topic in General Students

    I'm just wondering if it might not makes sense to ask your instructor for input...or do you not have time for feedback before it is due? Some of my teachers have been great about helping me...
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    Could I enter RN school wth poor high school gpa?

    dandk1997RN replied to cyuc0001's topic in General Nursing

    Gonna' agree that you can- depends on the school. The school I got into just started testing everyone in, so if you can do well on the TEAS (and have whatever they consider pre-reqs) you can get in...
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    Cheap textbook sites?

    dandk1997RN replied to wannabe an rn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I get used older editions (with the professor's consent first) from Alibris.com for $2 to $10. I always do a search for a coupon first, and get at least $1 (or 10%, depending on order size) off every...
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    A&P 102 Help- PowerPoints/Notes

    dandk1997RN replied to taranator's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, my, where were you when I started my class?? I still have a couple tests left- I'm sure your site will be helpful.
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    Micro, AP I, and Chem for fall

    dandk1997RN replied to serenityangel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I do very well in school and I would not do that, but then again, I also have a kid and work full time while in school. That particular combination is not anything I personally would want to tackle....
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    Can I take prereqs from 2 different colleges?

    dandk1997RN replied to luvbuniz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As the others said, as long as they accept transfer credits from those schools, it should be fine. I've got credits from 5 different schools, all but one part of the state university system (and that...
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    Nurse vs. Physician Assistant

    dandk1997RN replied to seek4hope's topic in General Students

    I pondered this myself for some time (was taking pre-reqs for the local PA program) and then finally came to the realization that, at least in my state, NPs have far more autonomy than PAs. Hence me...
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    CNA or Phlebotomist...or both?

    dandk1997RN replied to Samantha2587's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was a CNA then became a phlebotomist and now I oversee a staff of about 20-25 phlebs and registration associates. As far as pay goes, I definitely got more as a starting, inexperienced, untrained...
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    HIV testing on all patients?

    dandk1997RN replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    Just from a practical standpoint, I will agree with those who are questioning who is going to pay. I *just* had this conversation with the supervisor of the serology department at the lab I work in....
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    Got my acceptance letter - NOT excited

    dandk1997RN replied to NYSstudent's topic in General Students

    Very excited, then the reality of actually having to get my schedule made, get my FAFSA done, get my scholarship apps in, figure out how else to pay...all while still in school half-time and working...
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    Human Anatomy & Physiology book by Marieb 8th Ed.

    dandk1997RN replied to fromjaxfl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check alibris.com- I typically get my books for about $10 (I do often buy a prior edition with the teacher's permission.) I've never paid more than
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    online microbiology class

    dandk1997RN replied to wisconsin84's topic in General Students

    Seconding Cayuga- you do have to buy the lab materials ($270) plus pay for the credits, but the Prof. is super communicative. I haven't started the class yet (starts next month) but the professor has...
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    Time of the month in light colored scrubs

    dandk1997RN replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    I've used this product for several years. I LOVE it. I would recommend it to anyone! I wanted to get something similar years ago, but am allergic to latex so had to wait until I could find a safe...
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    Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    dandk1997RN replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    I work at a hospital in the Capital District of NY. We currently have 54 openings for RNs- some per diem, some float, some part time, and some full time (looks like a pretty even mix of PD, PT, and...
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    Nursing School Competition

    dandk1997RN replied to spritez's topic in General Students

    I'm don't start my actual program for a couple months, but my A&P class is full of nursing/pre-nursing students. We often help each other, thankfully. I am torn on the test banks thing...if it...
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    Hospitals not hiring LPN's???? What's ur input??

    dandk1997RN replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    I believe the reason my hospital does not hire LPNs is because they don't allow the LPNs to do more than a technical care associate, so they don't see any reason to pay more for an LPN (I'm not...
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    A&P Online??

    dandk1997RN replied to Jeweled's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm finishing up a hybrid A&P II class online (most of my other classes have been online, too.) My experience is similar to that of FDL's, except I go to the school to take my exams and do my...
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    Uninterrupted breaks

    dandk1997RN replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    Well, who knows what is going on. I had someone on my staff tonight beg me not to make him take his dinner break. When I finally got it all sorted out, he just didn't want to have to stay late and...
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    Torn about breastfeeding

    dandk1997RN replied to krenee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a devoted "lactivist," i just wanted to say thanks for the great info, Klone. I'm amazed by how little many people know about the primary food source for humans babies!
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    Uninterrupted breaks

    dandk1997RN replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to agree that there are trust issues. A nurse needs to be able to trust the person who she/he is handing off the patient to. If people are refusing to take breaks, my guess would be they...
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    Anyne going to HVCC? (Hudson Valley)

    dandk1997RN replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, that makes sense. I'm quite thrilled to have just a few more tests before I'm done with A&P II. It has been harder for me than A&P I (probably because I now have a child and less time...
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    Is it safe to do CPR outside of work????

    dandk1997RN replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    It will be interesting to see other responses to this. I am not a nurse yet and don't know what current regulations are where I live, but when I trained as an EMT (15 years ago) it was actually told...
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    Central/Upstate NY CNA Training

    dandk1997RN replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was going to recommend NE Health near Albany, but it doesn't look like they are currently paying for training. I did find this, though I would add that I don't know the first thing about the...
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    Central/Upstate NY CNA Training

    dandk1997RN replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What area specifically are you looking? Capital District?
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    Big Booty Judy

    dandk1997RN replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How 'bout a moisture-wicking undershirt like