lifelearningrn BSN, RN

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    Eyes & Thighs - is this an act of battery?

    lifelearningrn replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a complete STD screening at the beginning of both of my pregnancies.. the doc did them on the first visit. I'm assuming this is the norm? And if so, partners aren't always faithful throughout a...
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    Not staying on top of pain - confusing orders - myths?

    lifelearningrn replied to Biogirl4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OMG- the ruptured ear drum.. holy cow! I actually have a pretty high threshhold for pain.. but one night I woke up with the worst ear pain I'd ever experienced. (and as far as I remember, my first ear...
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    Life as a minority in nursing

    lifelearningrn replied to cookie91's topic in General Students

    thecommuter- i couldn't agree with you more. i was shocked at the amount of students (and this is a middle class area) in my son's kinder class last year that didn't even know the alphabet. sure,...
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    College accepted A&P1 and 2 from 8+ years ago. Now what?

    lifelearningrn replied to Nurse2B2016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The college itself may have accepted them, but have you talked to an adviser for the actual nursing program? They may have a different
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    Drop the BA path for the BSN?

    lifelearningrn replied to dairymarie's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you should start researching "Doctor's Without Boarders".. from what I've read, there are a lot of nurses in this program. Being so close to your first degree choice, perhaps you should...
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    How come you don't work more?

    lifelearningrn replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is shocking to me how many people seem to think you should live by their rules and
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    A&P Textbook - Should I keep it?

    lifelearningrn replied to hardierlime's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've sold back most of my books (the ones they don't buy back I give to my F-I-L for their used bookstore).. However, I'm holding on to my A&P text. I think it will always be a good
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    Anyone ever moved from Arizona to Texas?

    lifelearningrn replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ah- you're a hippie- just admit it.
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    Not staying on top of pain - confusing orders - myths?

    lifelearningrn replied to Biogirl4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think that hospitals and doctors have such a purist attitude when it comes to pain medication. Oh no, someone might abuse it, better not use it at all!! It's ridiculous. There are medications out...
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    How come you don't work more?

    lifelearningrn replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is another attitude that drive me crazy. This, "I did this so others should follow suit" B.S. I'd fire back at my boss, "Because I don't live by your choices in life, nor should
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    How come you don't work more?

    lifelearningrn replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're doing the right thing for you and your family.. it's none of their business. About 10 years ago, I worked 2 part time jobs. 15 hours a week for HHC (mornings) and about 13-18 hours a week as a...
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    Life as a minority in nursing

    lifelearningrn replied to cookie91's topic in General Students

    One definitely has to apply themselves and find out what opportunities are out there. I grew up in a blue collar family. My older sister was the first to get a college degree (ADN, no less) and she...
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    Advice? Significant Other: "You make too much for what you do."

    lifelearningrn replied to Coffeebeanie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My husband is looking forward to the extra income, between the two of us, we're going to be in a good financial position when I graduate.. Personally though, while I do think nurses make a decent...
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    Life as a minority in nursing

    lifelearningrn replied to cookie91's topic in General Students

    I totally agree with this. Joesph McCarthy, eat your heart out. Who would have thunk that so many years later, this party is no more enlightened than they were in the midst of the Cold War. If you...
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    Eyes & Thighs - is this an act of battery?

    lifelearningrn replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That parents may sue him over Wakefield's bogus and unethical studies that are still being backed up by parents who need to grasp some kind of reason their child has
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    Anyone ever moved from Arizona to Texas?

    lifelearningrn replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    West Texas doesn't get that cold, so if Austin is what she has in mind, I don't think she has a lot to worry about as far as snow goes. I live in Houston, we have an excellent medical center here,...
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    Life as a minority in nursing

    lifelearningrn replied to cookie91's topic in General Students

    At my community college, I've had a few Hispanic students but thinking about it, they are definitely a minority. Are you bilingual? If so, I believe, even if you have an uphill battle in school, this...
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    Anyone ever moved from Arizona to Texas?

    lifelearningrn replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, when I was 6! lol Seriously, all I remember from Arizona was no green, lots of sand and hairy spiders. Austin is quite a beautiful area in Texas.. lots of hill country out that way. Austinites...
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    finished General Biology today!

    lifelearningrn replied to eve5483's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    General Biology 1 was freaking HARD for me. I studied non-stop and still only pulled a C+. It was definitely harder than high school bio (from what I remember, that was looong time ago). It's a...
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    Giving Up?

    lifelearningrn replied to LoveANurse09's topic in General Nursing

    You've only been a nurse for about a year? Can I ask why you went through the rigors of nursing school if there was something else you always wanted to do? Why didn't you take that route in the first...
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    Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    lifelearningrn replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I've done the weight yo-yo since I hit puberty. As a child, I was bone thin. My mother and sister had weight problems their entire lives. My mom, raised on the 'eat everything on your plate'...
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    Am I going to be doing to much?? Advice needed!!

    lifelearningrn replied to keepmovingrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be taking nursing classes whenever they tell me to. lol I'm assuming they are morning/afternoon.. I may have to barter some deals with neighbors for before or after school time if there is...
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    Am I going to be doing to much?? Advice needed!!

    lifelearningrn replied to keepmovingrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love the sciences but I'd be lying if I said they aren't really, really hard for me. Chem is scaring me the most.. but I figure this is good training for nursing
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    Am I going to be doing to much?? Advice needed!!

    lifelearningrn replied to keepmovingrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    chicago- The boys are a full time job in and of themselves. I am lucky though that the hubby is very, very helpful when he gets home from work. And my oldest is in school all day so that helps too. My...
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    is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    lifelearningrn replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    I can't wrap my head around what the disagreement it. Is it harder for someone who has a full plate to get through nursing school than someone with no other responsibilities? Absolutely. The material...