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  1. Do you donate blood?

    gpatry replied to pna2388's topic in General Students

    I'm ineligible because I lived in the Netherlands and the rules state here that if you stayed in that country (as well as many other western European countries) for over 6 months after 1984, you might...

  2. Are you expected to know how to take BP and heart rate right away?

    gpatry replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    I know we're not... it's the first thing we're going to learn though. You could always practice a little beforehand to be ahead of the game either way. There are many helpful videos on YouTube too, in...

  3. Jobs while a nursing student?

    gpatry replied to Derringer's topic in General Students

    I work as a medical secretary at a doctor's office.It's not direct nursing experience of course, but it's nice because I get to learn different medical terms, abbreviations, etc. And I get to know a...

  4. Nudity?

    gpatry replied to tlp514's topic in General Students

    I also found PMFB-RN's comment funny... not offensive at all (as I'm sure it wasn't intended to be). Anyway, I don't think the use of classmates for exams, etc. is bad at all. But I do think it should...

  5. Is anyone squeemish?

    gpatry replied to CNAkt's topic in General Students

    This is a pretty good topic, and I like the responses so far. I'm not so much squeemish as queezy. Blood, mucus, surgeries, needles... all that wouldn't bother me. Poop and vomit... sure to make me...

  6. Celebrate Your Fall 2010 Acceptances Here!!!

    gpatry replied to starmickey03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YAYYY!! Congrats and good

  7. Does anybody else get this from family or friends.....

    gpatry replied to vccorscc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm kind of the opposite of you. I can handle anything bloody but puke and poop is what I'm afraid of bothering me. The thought of it and the sight doesn't bother me at all, but I find smells trigger...

  8. Where are you from?

    gpatry replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    Yay! Another Third Culture Kid!

  9. Do Canadian Nurses get paid more than in the US?

    gpatry posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi everyone! I'm new to this site and haven't posted often (mainly because I'm not even a nursing student yet... I find out next Friday if I'm accepted... fingers crossed!). Anyway, I've read quite a...

  10. Just wondering... what would you want your kids to do for a living?

    gpatry replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    And if you were my kid, and that's what made you happy, I would encourage you in that

  11. Tips for entering students collected over the years

    gpatry replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    This will definitely help me. Thanks so much. I'm going to print this out and put it on my

  12. I am still in Shock!!

    gpatry replied to brittany_micah's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I'm wondering how to prepare as well... according to what I've read so far on this forum, we should just relax. It's hard, but that's what most people say to do. Spend the summer enjoying...

  13. Did your Nursing counselor give you hope you will get in and you did? (or didnt)

    gpatry replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

    I was told last year to not even bother to apply because it was so competitive. Except the advisor that told me that didn't even know anything about me yet, I think she was just having a bad day But...

  14. Cried at work today

    gpatry replied to lilaclover's topic in General Nursing

    Aww, your story was so sweet. I hope you can develop just as meaningful relationships with your next patients. Cherish those memories and look back at them when the going gets tough :) Hang in there,...

  15. Appreciating those with a good balance in school

    gpatry replied to JBMmom's topic in General Students

    Glad to hear this too... I won't have many responsibilities like family, and though I plan to work (only part-time), it isn't an absolute necessity. So I know I have it much easier than many and am...

  16. Who's moving to another city/out of state for Nursing School?

    gpatry replied to Cherish's topic in General Students

    I'll be moving back to Canada from Cuba in July to start school in August. It's not as stressful though, because all my stuff is still there in storage, so not really any packing to do. I came here in...

  17. Time of the month in light colored scrubs

    gpatry replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    This is an interesting thread topic. Personally I'm really fortunate to have an insanely light flow and my period only lasts 2 1/2 days, and I never bleed at night. I typically use 2 regular tampons...

  18. Are females attracted to male nurses....or just really laugh at the males doing this?

    gpatry replied to mpolo's topic in General Students

    I have to disagree with you... I've often been told to look for a caring guy because it's a virtue. And I think most women see how a guy treats his mother as a sign as to how he will be with you and...

  19. Working to the clock

    gpatry replied to wiley6coyote's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't have to deal with that yet (though I've had similar situations in other jobs...), but I'll do anything to not be like that. It amazes me the lack of work ethic that some people can have... it...

  20. Are females attracted to male nurses....or just really laugh at the males doing this?

    gpatry replied to mpolo's topic in General Students

    Definitely agree with this. That is a plus with a lot of women. Of course there are many more factors that will come into play for her to be attracted to you. If you're good-looking, confident,...

  21. Where are you from?

    gpatry replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    I'm originally from Ottawa, but moved to Montreal in December 2008, applied to Dawson College for fall 2009, got declined, tried again this year and got in :) I start in

  22. Depression and nursing?

    gpatry replied to Allthatsparkles's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely possible, just like anyone else. Build up the courage to get the help you need. You can get through this, it will be worth it! Good luck!!

  23. Love School/Hate Clinical

    gpatry replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Students

    It seems to me you need to gain confidence and stop worrying :) You can do this! I'm sure it will get better in a hospital setting too... just relax, get through this, and things will get improve and...

  24. How many times did you apply before you got accepted?

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

    I applied last year and didn't get in and spent the past year working on pre-reqs while working at a medical clinic as a secretary which taught quite a bit. And I got in this year. Hopefully it works...

  25. Who's starting (or hoping to start) this fall?

    gpatry replied to nocheapones's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I posted a few weeks ago about being a 2010 hopeful, but now I officially start in August I got my acceptance letter last Monday! Congrats to everyone else who got in and I'm keeping my fingers...