justbarbi

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1. Anyone ever felt this way starting out ..

   justbarbi replied to kay0324's topic in General Students

   How many hours do you have to work? Im going to be honest and let ya know that work was what dropped my fellow students like flies. Our program said to work 8 hrs a week at the most and MANY people...

2. New to the Forum, Just accepted into LPN program

   justbarbi replied to drewfus88's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I suggest you do not try to get a head start on anything. More than likely anything you read will not go completely with what they teach you in school. Every book is different. Every test is specific...

3. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   justbarbi replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I flat out REFUSED to give pearsonvue anothe red cent of my money. Did the trick and it WORKED!!! Good pop up and passed. Never paid them. Tested Saturday, did trick when I got home, said I passed,...

4. Most amazing thing

   justbarbi replied to justbarbi's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all so much for sharing your

5. most amazing thing

   justbarbi posted a topic in General Students

   So what has been the most incredible thing you have seen in your clinicals so far? I asked tthis in the nursing forum and decided to ask it here too because I am sure us students have already seen...

6. Most amazing thing

   justbarbi posted a topic in General Nursing

   So what has been the most incredible thing you have seen in your nursing career? That one moment that has never left you. I know each nurse probably has 100s of them so share one or a few please.......

7. Nurses who steal narcotics....

   justbarbi replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

   Its called aaddiction.... Be lucky you have not first hand experienced it. Maybe do a little reasearch into it, and you might understand.. I dont believe anyone starts an addiction by stealing meds...

8. Withdrawl of Life Support in the PICU

   justbarbi replied to JudithRN24's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   I should have known that. My message boarding skills are a bit rusty. Its been a long time since I have actively participated on a board. Used to be able to spot a troll from a mile away. Saw the name...

9. Withdrawl of Life Support in the PICU

   justbarbi replied to JudithRN24's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   I understand what you are saying to a point, but who isnt a little freaked out at thinking about their first death as a nurse. I know I sure as hell am. I dont care if someone is 100 or 1 day it still...

10. Withdrawl of Life Support in the PICU

    justbarbi replied to JudithRN24's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am just starting my clinicals in my first year of nursing school and was asking my clinical instructor the same questions the other day. Her response was that is ok to feel emotion, it is ok to shed...

11. Appropriate or no?

    justbarbi replied to Eponine's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think its appropriate. I would wait until after the semester is over to do it, but I think it is nice to show your appreciation.

12. Last semester! - 9 weeks left!

    justbarbi replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Students

    dizzylizzy just keep going. Im in my first nine weeks and can only imagine how you feel. I am already tired from studying. Just look at how close you are. 9 weeks! 2 months! You can do it! Just push...

13. Personalizing Stethoscopes?

    justbarbi replied to doublehelix's topic in General Students

    I got mine done at medisave.com. I obught it through them but I know you can send one in and they can ingrave it for a small

14. Personalizing Stethoscopes?

    justbarbi replied to doublehelix's topic in General Students

    I had mine engraved... Its so cute. It has a little peace sign, a heart and a smilie face with my name.... The engraving is small and doesnt stick out at all but I will know its mine... I got a...

15. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

    justbarbi replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How awesome! Its a huge step and one you wont regret! Im excited for you!!!! Thank you for your service to our country :anpom: and good luck in everything you