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  1. Help With Microbiology- Exotoxins and Endotoxins

    havehope posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Could someone provide me with a better understanding than what I have on these two topics: exotoxins and endotoxins. The way I am understanding is that exotoxins are inside the pathogenic bacteria,...

  2. Help With Microbiology- Exotoxins and Endotoxins

    havehope replied to havehope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you! Oh, and I love your

  3. Block 1 Nursing Student- Electronic Stethoscope?

    havehope replied to compmom's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This is true. I've had to get the needle to guide me before when I have had a ton of family with screaming kids in a patients room. Also, if you do decide to get electronic make sure the school allows...

  4. Which stethoscope should I buy as a Nursing student?

    havehope replied to NursingStoodent's topic in General Students

    I, too will be starting in January (very excited!). Right now I work as a CNA on a medical-surgical/telemetry unit and got some nurses opinions. I talked to one nurse that bought a Littmann for...

  5. Dear Cheaters

    havehope replied to RN9742's topic in General Students

    I completely agree. Hopefully, karma will come around when it is time for the NCLEX, because I would NOT want someone that cheated through nursing school take care of me (or any of my family for that...

  6. Help With Microbiology- Exotoxins and Endotoxins

    havehope replied to havehope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks noahsmama, that helped!

  7. Oh man bp is tough

    havehope replied to Nurseeverywhere's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    After lots of practice, I noticed that the needle does jump and and the last "jump" would be the diastolic and the first "jump" would be systolic. But, like someone said don't depend directly on that....

  8. Taking CNA Course in Spring

    havehope replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is the most important thing. After all, CNA work is what you do everyday to yourself (ADLs). However, preparing for the skills evaluation was the most stressful for me, simply because you need to...

  9. i dont know if CNA is right for me. help!

    havehope replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This was my exact same experience. I love the hospital and nursing staff really does make a difference. Especially, if everyone participates in teamwork. OP, why aren't you using your skills? You say...

  10. Wait to apply for jobs after holidays?

    havehope replied to Theor23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would go ahead and apply for jobs. Don't mean to sound harsh, but if you don't want to work holidays you are in the wrong profession(at least as a CNA). Plus, if you don't want to work the holidays...

  11. Help With Microbiology- Exotoxins and Endotoxins

    havehope replied to havehope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for trying to help! I looked at that earlier, but for some reason i'm still having a hard time understanding the basic idea of

  12. Is this a class load that most students can handle?

    havehope replied to Dezi919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is very doable. I love math so, of course the hardest on the list was A&P for me, mainly because of the amount of information and little time. Plus, to be going into A&P2 you have an idea...

  13. Is my courseload reasonable?

    havehope replied to mconnell09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with this. I would take the math and Anatomy and Physiology and maybe another class (Pharm?) besides Microbiology. From my personal experience, i'm taking micro now(the only class I have) and...

  14. How likely do you think I am of getting in? Advice to offer?

    havehope replied to MsDanielle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would also speak to an advisor at your school and see what they think too. After all, they could probably give you some good advice being that they see the individuals that do get accepted and those...

  15. Driving an hour to school there and back

    havehope replied to SarahStoddard14's topic in General Students

    This is off topic..however, we are having to move from a very rural area to a city. When we were looking at houses, the girl (landlord) said she has a very long commute. I asked how long and she said...

  16. Graduation Cap Decorations

    havehope replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Students

    If I didn't want anyone to "steal" the idea I wouldn't have posted it :). I, too am sorry for your loss. On my binders I will be putting pictures of her so when it gets tough I will instantly be...

  17. hospital vs home health vs LTC

    havehope replied to lossholly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am working PRN so that way I can work when I need to. My hospital also works with their full time and part time employees when they know they are going to school. Most nursing students can only work...

  18. Orientation today and i cant sleep

    havehope replied to MsKris_CarolinaGirl's topic in General Students

    I, too am very excited and ready to start the journey. :) Let us know how orientation

  19. hospital vs home health vs LTC

    havehope replied to lossholly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I went from LTC to a hospital. Gochicagobears is absolutely right. I loved the residents at a LTC facility, but HATED staffing. You have no time to really care for your residents…it's rush,...

  20. Does anyone else get pulled to other floors?

    havehope replied to penny186's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We had this system in place too. However, my first and last time I got pulled I had 16 total care residents. That evening I told myself it was time to get out of there. I quit working and God made a...

  21. Does every CNA get frustrated with their job or is it just me

    havehope replied to mcclot1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are not the only CNA that feels this. I am pretty sure no matter anyone's job they get frustrated sometimes. Just remember, priority, priority. You do what you can your shift and if there is...

  22. Driving an hour to school there and back

    havehope replied to SarahStoddard14's topic in General Students

    The closest school to me is about 45 miles away. Therefore, making an hour drive everyday is nothing for me. I like driving and once you do it for awhile you will get used to it. Plus, like others...

  23. Graduation Cap Decorations

    havehope replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Students

    I don't start either until January and will graduate in December 2015. However, I will be putting "This is for you grandma" or something short for grandma (she passed away a year ago with leukemia.)...

  24. What should I have engraved on my stethoscope?

    havehope replied to blindcheeseit3's topic in General Students

    I am also buying one from this website. I know you already bought it but, when you make it through school and become an RN this website has a spot that say's "engrave my existing stethoscope", I am...

  25. Advice Please-Provisional Accredited School

    havehope posted a topic in General Students

    I didn't realize how important it was when looking at schools to attend to pick one that was fully accredited. Spring 2014, I will be attending a "provisional accredited" school. This particular...