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1. Need a reality check

   nicubee replied to nicubee's topic in General Students

   Your replies have really helped me, and I'm sure others will benefit too. I am also a pediatric OT and HouTx, you're right. When I work with an infant or toddler using balls and toys, I know that it...

2. Need a reality check

   nicubee posted a topic in General Students

   OK so I'm halfway through the semester and liking the procedures lots more than the theory: nursing process, care plans and science-based content (like fluid/electrolyte balance and...

3. Metro Atlanta OB jobs for LPNs?

   nicubee replied to nicubee's topic in Georgia Nursing

   Thanks for your replies! I'll let her know that it may not be an option to work L&D until she finishes her

4. Communication....any other new nursing students stumbling over their words?

   nicubee replied to JKindRN's topic in General Students

   This is such a relevant topic for me! I am a 1st semester BSN student but am also a practicing occupational therapist x 13 yrs. I provide family education for the infants I serve on a daily basis,...

5. What is muscle tone and how's its assessment is done in an unconscious patient?

   nicubee replied to Rajveer Kaur's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I got 100% on my presentation on this topic! Actually, writing about it in this thread helped me organize my thoughts, so thanks for asking about it!

6. What is muscle tone and how's its assessment is done in an unconscious patient?

   nicubee replied to Rajveer Kaur's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I can help with this topic-- I am an OT and a BSN student. Muscle tone refers to the amount of resistance to stretch muscles have while at rest. Most of us, whether we're fitness trainers or couch...

7. Metro Atlanta OB jobs for LPNs?

   nicubee posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

   My daughter is in her mid-20s and is getting ready to move home so she can go back to school for nursing. She was originally going to do an ADN program, but wants to finish quickly so she can return...

8. Neonatal MSN-CNS vs BSN

   nicubee posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I'm jumping the gun because I am a BSN student, but I am trying to understand what an MSN-neonatal CNS is and if there are specific positions in NICUs for nurses with this degree. If so, what...

9. Gripes Galore...Need ADVICE!!

   nicubee replied to TopSecret's topic in General Students

   I, too, am an older BSN student with 2 previous degrees. The last degree I completed was in an allied health profession. I currently work in an acute unit alongside nurses, earning a much higher...

10. Macon State BSN Fall 2011

    nicubee replied to nicubee's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Sharye, I must have missed your post-- I'm sorry! It seems that so many people have been rejected!! It is so sad that they do not interview and get to know all the candidates on a personal level....

11. Macon State BSN Fall 2011

    nicubee replied to nicubee's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm sorry dkwmom. You have a great attitude and that will take you as far in your profession and your life as you choose to go! :) Check with the office-- I don't know if they offer the programs in...

12. Macon State BSN Fall 2011

    nicubee replied to nicubee's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm so sorry Lvance7. What an incredibly difficult process this is. But be proud of all that you've accomplished so far. You have met all the requirements for admission and are ready for your...

13. Macon State BSN Fall 2011

    nicubee replied to nicubee's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Congratulations hc123!!! To everyone else camping out at their mailboxes, may ALL the forces be with you!!

14. Macon State BSN Fall 2011

    nicubee replied to nicubee's topic in Georgia Nursing

    It doesn't surprise me that ASN letters have not gotten to you yet. I bet they avoid confusion and errors by waiting until after the seat reservation deadline for BSN, so they are not receiving...

15. Does this sound possible?

    nicubee replied to OTconsideringBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi OT! Have you seen the area on this site dedicated to school nursing? Click on the "specialty" tag at the top of the page and go down to "nursing specialties." It's there among the options,...