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  1. Thank you nurses...again

    laurah4k replied to laurah4k's topic in General Nursing

    Not with me! I offered to vacate our er room an sit on a stretcher in the hall so the staff could clean up the space before the victims of a rollover rolled in. We were in with my 21 month old who...

  2. Thank you nurses...again

    laurah4k posted a topic in General Nursing

    I posted a while ago about the awesome treatment my grandpa got on the palliative care floor before his passing. Heres another thankyou to all the nurses out there who listen to their patients and...

  3. Taking Micro, Stats and Nutrition AT THE SAME TIME...TOO MUCH?

    laurah4k replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im wondering which Cayuga, Central NY? I just took A&P2, Micro and Nutrition at the same time on campus and did well in all three. If you can dedicate your available time with minimal...

  4. potential future nurse seeking wisdom from current nurses

    laurah4k replied to George4life's topic in Nursing Career

    Who pays for your education??? You might consider an accelerated BSN program, given you hold a BA and have a some bio background. Good luck to you! Edited to add: Keep us posted, I'd love to hear...

  5. Should I admit defeat or keep going?

    laurah4k replied to Brekka's topic in General Students

    Dont give up! You are passing with high marks and youve been getting good feedback in clinicals. Ask your instructor to schedule an appointment to discuss her areas of concern. Then take that...

  6. Speed Demon

    laurah4k replied to sharpeimom's topic in Nursing Humor

    AAAAHhahahahaha!

  7. Need help to convince parents!

    laurah4k replied to NateH's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! Dont short yourself those four years of life experience. One option you may want to consider is a school with a 2+2 program. The one in my area has year 1 taking liberal arts/ prereq...

  8. Pay rate is significantly higher...

    laurah4k replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Also remember that a significanlty higher rate of pay could very well mean a significantly higher cost of living. Research the cost of rent, gas etc. in the area of your prospected job compared to...

  9. Need more advice asap!! OR vs aesthetics

    laurah4k replied to hopfrogger's topic in Aesthetics

    What are your long term goals? Do you dream of OR nursing in a different capacity than what is currently available? Do you want a low stress job or an high stress adreniline rush? Pay check aside,...

  10. financial aid - second degree student

    laurah4k replied to penelopelp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are they saying you are not making academic progress because you aren't

  11. Holding me back from Nursing

    laurah4k replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever worked with a speech therapist as an adult? Many children receive speech therapy services in schools, but arent able to follow up as adults or after they test out. If you are a nurse...

  12. Should I become ACLS or PALS certified?

    laurah4k replied to MrsMwenja_RN's topic in Pediatric

    This is great to know! I just got accepted to St. Joe's weekend program and was starting to worry after reading about the horrible job market. Sorry about the hijack, please forgive

  13. ASN or go to accelerated program?

    laurah4k replied to malonejr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Talk to the schools you are looking at for the accelerated program. Ask them if they will allow you to transfer in nursing credits from the institution you have been accepted to. That the only way...

  14. Thank you, nurses

    laurah4k posted a topic in General Nursing

    My grandpa passed away this evening at a hospital. He had been experiencing difficulties with his liver until a few weeks ago, when it stopped working all together. The care he recieved from the...

  15. How to go to nursing school??

    laurah4k replied to kellihope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hope you found some good leads on the link posted! I was thinking the same thing as the PP. Good

  16. heading to nursing school..

    laurah4k replied to wannaB RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yay you! I have similar experience and stepped away to have a batch of kids (4) and a whole different career! I finish my prereqs June 30 and have been accepted to a program that focuses on just...

  17. 2nd Degree BSN -- Now or Later?

    laurah4k replied to OutOfStateKate's topic in General Students

    Why not get hitched, work on your prereqs where ever you are going to be for the next few years and apply to the school you will be near when he makes his next career transition, or even a school in...

  18. Do I need to submit all Transcripts...

    laurah4k replied to Ellis02136's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the above! I got decent grades in HS but really did poorly my first 2 semesters of college (totally unrelated to nursing). The school I applied to suggested that any low grades could be...

  19. Microbiology help?

    laurah4k replied to RHIA, RN's topic in General Students

    Micro and chem are two different animals. Think of micro as A&P through a microscope and Chem as its evil distant relative! I love my prof, Im taking micro in an 8 week accelerated course right...

  20. What do you do for daycare?

    laurah4k replied to jmokeefe's topic in General Nursing

    Most counties in my state have a childcare licensure program, here it called the childcare council. They were able to help me locate certified in home daycares (ALWAYS INTERVIEW CAREFULLY) that are...

  21. Am I off my rocker?

    laurah4k replied to imtommy's topic in General Nursing

    I would highly recommend looking into programs in your area that offer night or weeknd options, they do exist! Sit down with an advisor or research the prereqs to see which courses you can get out of...

  22. Gtcc fall 2012 what would you do?!! Help!!!!!

    laurah4k replied to readytonurse01's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! Meet with a nursing program advisor to find out what you need to do to better your chances of acceptance. I found out what classes I needed by referring to the website of the colleges I was...

  23. Nursing students who do not understand what nursing is about

    laurah4k replied to DNS on the go's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    We are not all that guy! I have an AAS and a BA, both with honors. I liked my job but wanted something different. I was a CNA and HHA in my late teens. It wasnt until I was called upon by my family to...

  24. I'm a little confused

    laurah4k replied to futurestudent11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to a night and weekend programs, I HAVE to work while in school. The schools I applied require that you have a specific number of prereqs completed before the start of the program to make...

  25. Accepted!!! (interview questions discussed)

    laurah4k posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had an interview today at a hospital program, and was accepted on the spot! Official paperwork should be here next week! After being waitlisted at another hospital program and still waiting to...