JROregon

JROregon ASN, BSN, RN

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  1. A&P, Eng composition ,Gen Psych and intro to Soc

    JROregon replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I saved up all my writing classes for one term. That was bad but it was all writing so I wasn't switching gears. I chose medical subjects to do research papers and presentations so I was actually...

  2. CNA Training

    JROregon replied to Getreal2011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is a mixture of book learning (rules, abbreviations commonly used, basics of care) and hands-on learning. Most is common sense and even most skills have a pattern of about 3-5 things that you...

  3. Help with vitals...tips, tricks, anything???Please

    JROregon replied to tammy1974's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    linnaete, that's exactly how we learned for CNA certification. Continue to hold onto the wrist after taking the pulse so you can watch the rise and fall of the stomach or chest or collar

  4. CNA Training

    JROregon replied to Getreal2011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends on which state you are in but here's how my experience went. Week one was a lot of lecturing, some practice on skills using other students and dummies, a couple of quizzes, one presentation...

  5. Physical- Dealbreaker????

    JROregon replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    On our form, our doctor just signs off if we are capable of performing the duties of a nurse. It is very

  6. first day of A&P

    JROregon replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're reading your psychology book or physiology book ? What is the first reading on ? Are you having trouble trying to figure out what you are supposed to learn from all this ? I remember the...

  7. OVERWHELMED....need advice!!

    JROregon replied to EatLoveNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took 3 quarters of A&P and had the same teacher for the 1st two terms and a change in instructors for the 3rd. Threw the whole class on the first exam. We were used to questions with...

  8. Admissions and Pregnancy

    JROregon replied to Frozen08's topic in General Students

    We have physical requirements of being able to lift a minimum amount and be on our feet most of the day. If your wife has a very easy pregnancy and delivery, she should be capable of doing the class...

  9. Forget 2nd degree BSN, Go Straight to MSN Nursing? Advice needed

    JROregon replied to RunawayN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, $60,000 is a huge amount of money for something you aren't sure about. Before signing on the dotted line, find out which hospital the school is partnered with. Talk to former students who have...

  10. Not a caregiver type, but considering nursing?

    JROregon replied to wide-eyed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know quite a few nurses that respect the work of naturopaths. The vast majority of your adult patients do not consider naturopathy. Most have not taken care of their bodies up to the point of...

  11. A&P and Micro at the same time?

    JROregon replied to rcfj2290's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lots of students at my school were taking one of the A&Ps at the same time as the micro. It was hard to get in all the classes we needed for points (between 11 and 16 classes) within 5 quarters in...

  12. Math assesment test...OMG

    JROregon replied to Jillian01520's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I bought a workbook called "The complete idiot's guide to Algebra". I studied and worked on the problems in the book. As long as you've had Algebra at some time in your life, you should be able to...

  13. How do new Rn grads start their career?

    JROregon replied to nurseboat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The hospital system in the area where I live usually advertises for new grad positions between April - June and then again from Nov-Jan. They do their hiring in June/January and the new grads begin in...

  14. am i too old?

    JROregon replied to glitterygirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This 1981 high school graduate is starting nursing school next month. As part of my school's application process, we have to be trained as CNAs and I did the training last year in a hospital. We had...

  15. Pre-req before A & P

    JROregon replied to kamsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you should be fine. We had a cell biology for health professionals class before our A&P and the instructors had made their own text book that melded a little cell biology and chemistry in...

  16. About to start NS...but unhappy with my school

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

    At my school a C grade in a class is usually a class you'll need to take over just to get into the nursing program. I know that you have a direct entry nursing school but if I was an administrator,...

  17. Diagnosed with MS

    JROregon replied to NAZIZ's topic in General Students

    Have you spoken to your doctor yet or a specialist. There are so many treatments available to keep you feeling healthy and allow you to continue working. Some of the treatments will suppress your...

  18. RN vs NP

    JROregon replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I was 25 again : ) I might still be too immature to go into nursing in the first place and wouldn't have the funds. But let me imagine what it would have been like if I had the drive and the...

  19. RN vs NP

    JROregon replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Becoming a NP is a more competitive process than getting into nursing school. I think I will be satisfied getting my ADN and later my BSN. If I was 25 years younger and didn't have a family, maybe...

  20. Science classes without taking any math in over 10 years, help?

    JROregon replied to jwannab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I bought the Idiots Guide to Algebra and worked through all the chapters in about 6 weeks. Then I took the placement test. I haven't had a math class since 1986 but it all comes back as you work...

  21. How to convert fraction to inches when doing heights, need your help?

    JROregon replied to blessnme's topic in General Students

    You guys are right. 3/8 foot is 4.5 inches 3/8 x 12 = 4.5 I was taking 3/8 inches and converting to a decimal. 40.5

  22. How to convert fraction to inches when doing heights, need your help?

    JROregon replied to blessnme's topic in General Students

    I'm a little confused by your question. Are you trying to convert 3-3/8 feet into inches with a decimal point instead of a fraction ? 3 ft = 36 inches 3/8 feet = .375 total 36.375

  23. why do people do this?

    JROregon replied to ChervRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When someone says that stuff to me, I think, "hey, I must be pretty smart, hardworking and diligent to get into nursing school". I would never take that as someone talking me out of going to nursing...

  24. is there a problem with men going into nursing.

    JROregon replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I certainly prefer to work with a male nurse. I don't have a problem with male nurses doing some mildly intimate procedures but chose a female OB/GYN because they usually have a better understanding...

  25. why do people do this?

    JROregon replied to ChervRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My husband is always kind enough to tell me that engineering school was tough and that nursing school is probably much easier. Would you rather hear that? Neither statement squashes my dreams. I am...