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  1. Should I let being behind in math keep me from pursuing Nursing?

    stefanyjoy replied to SakuraMamiya's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do not give up! I was the same way in math, and I thought I could never do anything because I just couldn't understand algebra. I was lucky to even get enough credits in math to graduate high school,...

  2. What's the toughest part of A&PI?

    stefanyjoy replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am also in A&P I this semester, and the intro, histology & integumentary system were a breeze to me. I thought, "Ha! Everyone on AN complains about this? I can totally ace this class, no...

  3. Nursing student w/ anxiety on meds.

    stefanyjoy replied to ErinRN2B's topic in General Students

    The medication sounds like it's doing what it is intended for and bringing your general well-being back to a normal value. You shouldn't feel bad about that. It's not their

  4. 2 W's for the same class -- Does this look bad on a transcript?

    stefanyjoy posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey everyone, I have kind of a weird history with my college writing course. I took it in 2003 at UMass, got an A, but then defaulted on a Perkins Loan there. They would not release my transcript...

  5. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    stefanyjoy replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I am not certain. I was only stating my opinion and asking for others. If I thought my opinion was the "right" one then I wouldn't be asking anyone else :) I'm humble enough to know my views may be...

  6. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    stefanyjoy replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    But the question is, is being more empathetic than honest truly the best way to acheive the desired end

  7. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    stefanyjoy replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I genuinely appreciate those of you who took the time to share your opinions in a respectful manner. Many of you made great points that have definitely given me something to think

  8. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    stefanyjoy replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Who said anything about making fun of obese people to get them to lose weight?! I mean seriously, who does that in the real world? My original question was is, is it better to be gentle about the...

  9. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    stefanyjoy replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    It is never okay to mock or ridicule patients, or purposely make them feel terrible. That certainly was not something I said in my original post, or any follow-up posts. Just wanted to make that...

  10. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    stefanyjoy replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my, I'm sorry you must have had a negative encounter before, but you shouldn't paint everyone with the same brush. I would like to think that most nurses and doctors are geninunely concerned for...

  11. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    stefanyjoy replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this great

  12. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    stefanyjoy replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I am a smoker, and I can't tell you how often I've felt embarrassed, ashamed, ridiculed, like an outcast, dirty, all of the above. However, I would never expect my nurse or physician not to address...

  13. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    stefanyjoy replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    That is a great point! Just on a personal note, do you find it easy to get on a real level? Is it something that comes with experience, or are you naturally the type of person who can put people at...

  14. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    stefanyjoy replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    There is no need to be rude. You can respectfully share your opinion without insulting another's opinion. You've never been motivated by guilt? I surely have. As I previously mentioned, there are...

  15. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    stefanyjoy replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    There is an enormous difference between guilt and shame. I did not cite my sources here, but I have researched the differences between the two extensively. I did not intend to imply that nurses should...

  16. Nursing School/Tattoo Vent

    stefanyjoy replied to LikesToWander's topic in General Students

    put some bandaids on them and move

  17. Chemistry Help

    stefanyjoy replied to my4helpers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I liked thatquiz.org to help me with memorization of the periodic table (learned it in 2 days using the quiz on that site). Chemistry felt like it kicked my butt all up and down this fall semester,...

  18. Is this a crazy plan? Re: pre-req's

    stefanyjoy replied to kara_malia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How can you take both A&P I & II in the summer session? Are you allowed to take them both at the same

  19. Taking 13 credits for a Summer semester in order to make January admissions!?

    stefanyjoy replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Last semester I took 14 credit hours... chem & chem lab, algebra, general psychology, and computer.... I also worked full-time, have a small daughter, and made straight A's. However, that was...

  20. Vent: I HATE MY JOB! If you hate your pre-nursing job, let it all out!

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

    Maybe you didn't pick it up from from my post, but I don't like them either No, seriously, I can sympathize with how frusterated these providers get to verify benefits, check claim status and do...

  21. Vent: I HATE MY JOB! If you hate your pre-nursing job, let it all out!

    stefanyjoy posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Arghhh!!! I need to vent!!!!!!!!!!!! So I've been working in customer service/claims/escalations/you-name-it at a major health insurance company for the past 5 years. First, the place is run by...

  22. Should I do CNA or LPN before I go into the ADN prgram?!

    stefanyjoy replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I were you I would get my CNA while working on pre-requisites for the ADN program. For the program I'm trying to get in to you have to be a CNA to apply for the ADN program anyway. The only reason...

  23. Should I call? Or inappropriate?

    stefanyjoy replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    Can you find out her work e-mail address instead? It would be just as effective as a phone call, and less

  24. Well I wasn't accepted

    stefanyjoy replied to TexasNurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe this is a blessing in disguise, so you can go for the RN program and be closer to your goals

  25. Help for Identifying epithelial tissue under microscope!

    stefanyjoy posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does anyone have any good online links for epithelial tissue identifcation help? Like a youtube video taken from a light microscope? I have no problem identifying them from drawings and diagrams, but...