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  1. pre nursing stud/anemia

    amber74 replied to amber74's topic in General Nursing

    well,the MA at my docs office was wacked.She told me to take oral iron with a hemoglobin of 7.1. I started IV therapy with iron today for 15 days and then Im going to hemotologist on

  2. Where am I bleeding??? I am scared!

    amber74 replied to curleysue's topic in General Nursing

    I am going through this as we speak.My hemoglobin is 7.1 and hemotocrit is 24.4. The MA at my PCPs office told me to start taking oral iron!I said,what untill I get lower or drop dead?Im a postop...

  3. pre nursing stud/anemia

    amber74 replied to amber74's topic in General Nursing

    Many gastric bypass patients turn anemic.The upper portion of the small intestine is bypassed.That is where iron absorbtion primarly takes place.Food is emptied a foot later.So,I am not absorbing what...

  4. ***A&P I Fall '05 Club -- Sept Q&A***

    amber74 replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    UGH...Just starting on chapter 5.We have to do chapters 5,6,7 this week.We have a lab quiz on thurs (on histology)I thought I knew them by the books pic.Instructor had them on the microscope today...I...

  5. ***A&P I Fall '05 Club -- Sept Q&A***

    amber74 replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What day is it?Yikes! I have to say,if it wasnt for DH picking up the slack...things would crumble:uhoh21: I am studying at least 4 hours a day/weekdays and all day weekends. Our grades are based on...

  6. ***A&P I Fall '05 Club -- Sept Q&A***

    amber74 replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    On my 2nd week online lecture/in class lab/Martini Today we had our first quiz.We have one every week(10 questions)just to make sure we grasp the previous week.Now,I have a 3.9 GPA.But..geez this is...

  7. A&P I: Fall '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    amber74 replied to NicInNC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im about ready to start ch 2 /Martini Any sayings to help remember 11 organ

  8. Already feeling dejected after just one week!

    amber74 replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What you are going through is normal.I have three children and know the challenges.It takes a while to adjust to school again..to get into that mindset.It takes me a couple weeks after summer to get...

  9. A&P I: Fall '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    amber74 replied to NicInNC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got back from my orientation. Its an online lecture/ in class lab. I came out of the class so glad that I decided to only take Anatomy and yoga.So,I have the first 2 chapters of Martini to read...

  10. A&P I: Fall '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    amber74 replied to NicInNC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My anatomy 1 orientation is on Monday.Its an online lecture,but I have a lab T/Th from 12:30-1:50. I took an algebra class online last semester and got an A(using ALEKS). Im not a math person by...

  11. Anyone else waiting for Sierra college??

    amber74 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone, Just wondering how many of you are waiting for word on Sierra college ADN program??The nursing dept doesnt want you to call.I figure if 300 people are applying,a few will see this thread!...

  12. Anyone else waiting for Sierra college??

    amber74 replied to amber74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well,friend of mine that has a 3.9 just got their denial letter.They said there was 300 applicants for 30 spots.Im sure a lot of others at Sierra got their denial letters this week.They say its a...

  13. Anyone else waiting for Sierra college??

    amber74 replied to amber74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Heard a couple of people are getting denial letters from Sierra.Did anybody get accepted?Today is 6 week mark.I guess no news is good

  14. I can't concentrate on Chemistry!!

    amber74 replied to seneca-BSN-student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It must be very hard what you are going through. I just lost a dear fiend to suicide.I was having a hard time getting through my studies.I came across a quote that I now have on a notecard at my desk....

  15. Online Anatomy w/in class lab

    amber74 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im signing up for fall semester. They have an anatomy online course at my college.Basically,lecture is online, and lab is twice a week at the college.Has anyone ever done this?Whats you opinion? Ive...

  16. Online Anatomy w/in class lab

    amber74 replied to amber74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the info.I signed up for the online course(the other classes were full anyway)I have everything finished except the 3 sciences.So,I will take anatomy and yoga in the fall.It will be nice...

  17. Physiology and Pharmacology during same semester?

    amber74 replied to rhapsodyRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used to have the same mindset about my prereqs.Why not just suffer a semester and get it all done?Well,that has changed for me.When I talked to my counselor,she put it in perspective.She said she...

  18. A&P 1: The Spring '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    amber74 replied to Fun2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel comfortable with ch 1.Ive been trying to pound ch 2 (the cell) into my head.The lecture is on ch 3 tonight and I havent evrn read that yet.UGH I sould have stayed home this weekend!! The first...

  19. A&P 1: The Spring '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    amber74 replied to Fun2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    (Run Mrs. Lidec) Respiratory - lungs, larynx Urinary - kidneys, bladder, urethra Nervous - brain, spinal cord, nerves Muscular - individual muscles (deltoid, gluteus maximus, etc.) Reproductive -...

  20. A&P 1: The Spring '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    amber74 replied to Fun2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well,I started anatomy on Tuesday.I posted about the substitute situation.I emailed the dean of insruction and he is forwarding my complaint to the science dean.Last night the sub couldnt work the...

  21. A&P 1: The Spring '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    amber74 replied to Fun2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I do feel a lot better now that I had a good nights sleep.I looked at the lab manuel and it supports the lecture.Im taking each page very slow.Do any of you know what that sentence is to remember all...

  22. A&P 1: The Spring '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    amber74 replied to Fun2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im about to cry,scream..something.I went to my first night of Anatomy lecture and lab.I arrive and find out the first three classes have a sub. A sub that doesnt know ANYTHING about anatomy(she...

  23. what are some nursing programs?

    amber74 replied to amber74's topic in Colorado Nursing

    wow!I guess Im lucky I live where I am.Around here there are 4 programs, 3 with the lottery system.Every semester you must enter and you get picked.However, you must have a 3.0 in sciences.I couldnt...

  24. A&P 1: The Spring '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    amber74 replied to Fun2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Anyone using Martini Human Anatomy?I have so many books for anatomy ...ugh:rolleyes: Also,when you have multiple classes,do you have set time to study each subject,or do you make a priority list of...

  25. Anatomy Physiology Club....NOT A&P

    amber74 replied to LilPeanut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My college does them seperate.Im taking Anatomy starting Jan 24th, and Ill take physiology next fall. I hope I retain it over the