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  1. Not accepted to nursing school, my next step is?

    havehope replied to PNW0212's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, if nursing is truly what you want to do…don't give up. Apply to ALL the schools within an hour from you. I was able to get into my nursing program with a 3.1 GPA and I had to retake...

  2. I got in! Spring '14!!

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

    I can relate :-). Every time I have to mail something to them, I call a few days later to make sure they received it. I don't want to not be able to attend because they didn't get my information in...

  3. What is the worst hardship/story you have ever seen/heard in your nursing career?

    havehope replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    This has to be the most touching and heartbreaking. You did all you could for that child, she was definitely a fighter. I guess on a somewhat positive note, at least she didn't go home with mom and...

  4. What is the worst hardship/story you have ever seen/heard in your nursing career?

    havehope replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    This is way off topic. However, this is the reason when we get inmates admitted to the hospital I just assume not even know why he/she is an inmate. I don't even want to know because, if it is...

  5. Got Accepted to Nursing School and Suddenly Thinking... NURSING vs HIM

    havehope replied to NursingStoodent's topic in General Students

    Well, congratulations! You would be surprised of some of the threads I have read that involved going to nursing school/dropping out over a guy. But any who, if I were you i'd write down the reasons...

  6. Suggestions On Studying Dosage Calculations

    havehope posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi everyone: I start nursing school January 13th 2014 and just bought my book for my dosage calculations class. I haven't taken my algebra class in awhile (3 years), when I did take it in high school...

  7. please help anyone!

    havehope replied to stik's topic in General Students

    If nursing is what you ultimately want to do, do not give up. Keep us posted on your status. I had to retake A&P1 because family came first and I had a death in the family. Therefore, I simply...

  8. I got the scholarship!!!!

    havehope replied to smoup's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! That JUST about beats getting an acceptance letter to nursing school!

  9. Got Accepted to Nursing School and Suddenly Thinking... NURSING vs HIM

    havehope replied to NursingStoodent's topic in General Students

    I agree with the above, it is ultimately your decision. If I got accepted to nursing school and every other departments/programs I would instantly still choose nursing. It is what you think you would...

  10. Would you like some cheese with that whine.

    havehope replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Coming from a younger CNA, this staffing is awesome! Especially in LTC. With 46 beds (assuming all have patients/residents in them) and 6 CNAs on days. This allows the day CNAs to give a good bath (...

  11. difficult staff

    havehope replied to dlrrn2013's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    This is coming from a CNA, so I guess any advice is better than none. I would suggest pulling them into your office and asking them their opinion. What would make them happy? What makes the individual...

  12. Earning Respect from Staff

    havehope replied to RJSnowRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Coming from a CNA, I agree with Nascar nurse. Sometimes it is just a frustrated and overwhelmed CNA and sometimes they are just being rude and disrespectful that just need to be fired, because there...

  13. pt falls

    havehope replied to ekeeven's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This would be another reason for falls at my workplace. If it is someone else's patient, they don't bother…it gets very frustrating. Most of the time it is pure

  14. What is the worst hardship/story you have ever seen/heard in your nursing career?

    havehope replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested in the replies. This kind of stuff reminds me why I am in the nursing field. Those sweet little old ladies or gentlemen and stories like GrnTea mentioned makes it worth putting up with...

  15. pt falls

    havehope replied to ekeeven's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Although I am only a CNA I agree with what the other posters have said. Staffing is a main issue for our hospital. However, we try to do our best with what we can. On the even hour numbers...

  16. No one to practice blood pressures on :( What can I do?

    havehope replied to Cheisu7's topic in General Students

    You can also practice on yourself. I've done that a few times(practicing for my CNA boards awhile back). It was weird, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Good luck and i'm sorry your parents are this...

  17. Can I practice on you?

    havehope replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I currently have no volunteers whatsoever in my family. Everyone of them are terrified of nursing in general, I don't know how I ended up wanting to do nursing

  18. New RN Nursing Student

    havehope replied to rubyagnes's topic in General Students

    I also got accepted my first time applying and I start in January too. We will be in the same boat :-) Good

  19. How is having a dog during nursing school?

    havehope replied to remotefuse's topic in General Students

    I agree with this! It all depends on the breed. My brother has a bloodhound and trust me, he would rather do anything BUT go for a walk. He just likes to lounge around and sleep all day! Every now and...

  20. I didn't see the light on???

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

    You are doing an awesome job! I know LTC was not for me. I learned that in less than a year and took a job at the hospital. Sounds as if you are doing an amazing job. Priority, priority. The ice and...

  21. Does the "w" really influence my chances of getting into the program?

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

    It is different for each program. I have a "w" for my A&P lecture and lab. However, I explained the reasoning in my nursing school essay (lost two grandparents). I still got accepted. So, talk to...

  22. How is having a dog during nursing school?

    havehope replied to remotefuse's topic in General Students

    I have a four year old yellow lab. Although, I have not started nursing school I will not get rid of him simply because of school, no way. My fiancé now works a Monday-Friday 9-5 job, which has...

  23. What am I doing wrong?

    havehope replied to sassynerd's topic in General Students

    Go to your advisor or instructor, let him/her know that you had a hard time with the test. After all, your paying for the class anyway. I hate when I study my butt off and get a barley passing grade,...

  24. Protocol for dirty linen?

    havehope replied to NRuiz's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks Esme, glad I am not the only one that admits they do it when there is no other option. Sadly, most of the time when they do roll and you try to drop linen inside, the bag falls out onto the...

  25. Protocol for dirty linen?

    havehope replied to NRuiz's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Some roll and some do not. If they roll I try to remember to put it by the