miztermurse

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1. putting down the books?

   miztermurse posted a topic in General Students

   Hello all, I have been in the pre-nursing program at my school for two years now. With work and family it has made it tough for me to go to school full-time, which is why my pre-req and co-req classes...

2. heartless DON or reality check?

   miztermurse replied to sarafina's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah the DON was way out of line. No exaggeration, Ive had run-ins with drill sergeants that had more heart. To think this person is in nursing is

3. Waiting for nursing school?

   miztermurse replied to amberp83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I have a 7 year old son. We also are currently trying for our second child. There is nothing wrong with waiting if thats what you feel is best. It is tough to do with young children in the family. I...

4. A new CNA

   miztermurse replied to brykrandy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I just took my CNA state exam today. The skills were actually simple. Male peri-care, clearing the obstructed airway, partial bed bath, handwashing, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. The...

5. First semester done- 4.0 cumulative!

   miztermurse replied to Meesterjojo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I'm taking college algebra and applying for the core program this spring. I'm a little worried about taking an 8 week course in college algebra. I'm math dumb, there is no easy way to put

6. 'Confused' could be an understatement!

   miztermurse replied to Weezy24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I can relate. I am 28 years old and was never interested in anything else but having fun in high school much less college. Post high school I worked in a couple of machine shops and doing odds and...

7. First semester done- 4.0 cumulative!

   miztermurse replied to Meesterjojo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Congratulations on your success. I found taking A&P the first semester would be a good gauge of my interest of the science of the human body and its relation to nursing. I really enjoyed it. If...

8. Nursing shortage?

   miztermurse replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

   I am still an ADN student in Covington, KY and the nursing shortage, ive been told is "not as drastic." Northern Kentucky/Covington area is littered with hospitals and LTC facilities. Many will only...

9. anyone heard of this school

   miztermurse replied to jandb917's topic in General Nursing

   I have heard of Brown Mackie College. I attend Gateway Community and Technical College in Edgewood, Kentucky. One of my professors said that they are VERY expensive but they are not an accredited...

10. Poll: As a male in Nursing school, my goal/desire is to work in this area....

    miztermurse replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I did a job shadow with a male nurse in an operating room. I got to see all kinds of good stuff in there. As a pre-nursing student with no major nursing experience yet, i have to say thats where i...

11. How did everyones semester go?

    miztermurse replied to arprew2's topic in Male Nursing Students

    A "B" in Microbiology and an "A" in Nurse Aide Assistant. That B was hard earned too so i'm proud of it. On to the next one and applying for the NSG program in