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  1. Help debating on UTA 4/8/13

    commonsense replied to NclexSally's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    This message is for Registeredin06, your PM box is full. That is strange, at this point I am past arguing with my advisor. She told me it would not count because it is a provider course, much like...

  2. I really need advice about new grad positions!

    commonsense replied to skyed92's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Use your head to solve arguments between your heart and your

  3. central lines

    commonsense replied to samjoe's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    \Be sure to keep everything clean, central lines can lead to fatal infections. Also, remember to clamp the line if you take off the male adaptor, if you forget you'll wind up with a bed full of

  4. Medical Terminology BIOL 3309

    commonsense replied to bioniclewoman's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I'm hoping I can sign up after someone misses the payment deadline on the 18th, with a class of 200 students somebody is bound to make the mistake. Anybody know if this is possible, I have a pending...

  5. Changing Job less than 1 yr after graduation

    commonsense replied to videoguru27's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can't count your time as an intern/tech as nursing experience, but you can count it as work experience. The experience won't be as solid as actual nursing experience, but it's better than

  6. Changing Job less than 1 yr after graduation

    commonsense replied to videoguru27's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but yes, you kind of have to grin and bear until you get the experience. Your first job is not going to be perfect, no job will for that matter. As long as you don't...

  7. Availability of UTA Courses: Spring 2013

    commonsense posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Has anybody else noticed that many courses are not available until February 25, 2012? I have only three courses left to complete until graduation, Nursing Research, Care of the Older Adult, and the...

  8. Availability of UTA Courses: Spring 2013

    commonsense replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    ScarletFire, I'll take any tips you can provide about Holistic Care of Older Adults. I'm hoping I can take it earlier than February, but that remains to be seen. If you have any questions about any...

  9. Availability of UTA Courses: Spring 2013

    commonsense replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I've already spoken to my advisor, she gave me the same answer. I'll probably just wait and hope for the

  10. Availability of UTA Courses: Spring 2013

    commonsense replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    That's what I'm planning on doing ScarletFire. I've been doubling up on classes throughout the entire program, so it shouldn't be too much of an issue. I just hate having to 2.5 month off of school...

  11. Need advice on what to do to get back into nursing after being being dismissed???

    commonsense replied to Guest 11/08/18's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree with Kooky Korky, if you don't have any evidence of the school on your transcripts do not tell them. If you do have evidence and the issue can't be avoided then you need to have a straight...

  12. Critical Care Experience For CRNA Programs

    commonsense replied to FutureRN007's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Listen to lovesanesthesia, couldn't have said it better

  13. When someone mocks you for being a nurse

    commonsense replied to fraydar's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The world is full of stupid people, the only opinion that matters is your

  14. auditing call lights?

    commonsense replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    I hate Big

  15. Wearing scrubs at the gym??

    commonsense replied to phieud's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You're probably overreacting, I wear my scrubs everywhere, including on dates, maybe that's why I don't get too many second

  16. Am I on track?

    commonsense replied to John24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're on the right track, keep studying and you'll be in good

  17. Failed my OB class. What to do?!

    commonsense replied to NOLAgirl2's topic in General Students

    No tips specifically for tactile learners, all I can tell you is to keep your head up. If your study methods aren't working, try something

  18. I need some help with this question

    commonsense replied to theERnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Answer for school is going to be B. Verify the order for IV therapy. However, once you're out of school, the answer will be A. Identify a suitable vein. I'm not sure how it is at other places, but in...

  19. Any ICU's ambulating vented patients?

    commonsense replied to hodgieRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think they only do that in specialized ICU departments located in Crazytown,

  20. N4465 Vulnerable Populations (RN-BSN)

    commonsense replied to Meriwhen's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    To provide more help we need to know exactly what you're struggling with, assignments, discussions, quizzes,

  21. N4465 Vulnerable Populations (RN-BSN)

    commonsense replied to Meriwhen's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I had similar thoughts taking the quiz texase, felt like I got my lunch money

  22. First night on my own. (Long vent)

    commonsense replied to MissHaleyDawn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your patients are still alive and no major mistakes were made, good

  23. N4465 Vulnerable Populations (RN-BSN)

    commonsense replied to Meriwhen's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Done some replies on the discussion board, but I just got off my 3rd straight shift so I haven't had much time for schoolwork. I'll probably start tonight and try to get it done by Wed/Thurs, have you...

  24. N4465 Vulnerable Populations (RN-BSN)

    commonsense replied to Meriwhen's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I just started this class as well. Syllabus looks full but doable, hopefully we can give each other feedback throughout the

  25. The University of Texas at Arlington

    commonsense replied to zoeyzoe's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Even if you have no nursing experience, such as myself when I was admitted, there is no clinical requirement. Unfortunately many students do have trouble transferring some classes, but college algebra...