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  1. Fort Worth -- which hospital for pre-nursing-student experience?

    Agatha posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi! Are any of the Fort Worth hospitals outstanding as far as experience/training for pre-nursing students? My nursing skills will not likely be any better than the training I receive, and given that,...

  2. Anyone get diploma from Baptist Health System Nursing Program in San Antonio?

    Agatha posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    One of the other threads sparked my interest in diploma programs, and I'm hoping someone can give me some firsthand (or even secondhand) info about the one in San Antonio. In the other thread,...

  3. Anyone hear of diploma program at Baptist Health System Nursing Program in Phoenix?

    Agatha posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi! Is anyone familiar with the Baptist Health System diploma program, located within the Phoenix Baptist Hospital? http://bshp.edu/ Would you recommend them? I'm trying to find out as much as I...

  4. I am missing Texas- want to move back!! Ideas?

    Agatha replied to taapple's topic in Texas Nursing

    Tapple, And I just signed a teaching contract for next year .... wah! So I guess I'm stuck, unless I want to be a sleaze and leave them w/o a math teacher. Did you get your nursing degree out here?...

  5. CNA training in Fort Worth?? How's Gideon??

    Agatha posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Is anyone familiar with the CNA course through Gideon Services? Are they reputable? Does someone in Fort Worth offer a better CNA course? Guess, in short I want to know if they turn out good CNA's....

  6. Nursing student freaking about BPs

    Agatha replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    Meloney, Hi! Can you tell me what type you bought? I'm going to try this as well. Thanks, :balloons:

  7. Nursing student freaking about BPs

    Agatha replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    I know just what you mean!! I used to be an NA years ago, and it seemed so easy to hear the beats when I was 20. Do the earpieces fit into ear? I've found that the smaller ones fit more snugly,...

  8. Anyone get diploma from Baptist Health System Nursing Program in San Antonio?

    Agatha replied to Agatha's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for your input, Guage14iv. It could be that I never do the MSN. When I first looked into a career change, I assumed the higher degree would help me with experience since I'm entering nursing...

  9. Favourite Stethoscope

    Agatha replied to ltvixen's topic in General Nursing

    Is anyone able to clue me in on the difference between the stethoscopes with two tubes and those with a single tube that divides? (I've noticed the crew on Scrubs uses the two tubes, ... ) I'm...

  10. Anyone hear of diploma program at Baptist Health System Nursing Program in Phoenix?

    Agatha replied to Agatha's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you, Nemhain! I plan to contact the school on Monday for more

  11. BSN application essay questions

    Agatha replied to chicagrl72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmm...since they numbered the questions, I'd number my answers. Guess if they don't specify length, I'd write a mini-essay for each. I like #3. ....

  12. question about ADN program

    Agatha replied to sarana's topic in Texas Nursing

    well, uh, no expert here, but at one time, I was trying out for professional student status! (or maybe it was just perpetual student) But yup, it varies from school to school. My A&P is 12 years...

  13. Pay Rate for CNA/Medication Aide

    Agatha replied to nlw59bba's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi there! Here in Fort Worth pay is about $9-11/hour depending on where you work. Call the human resources department at a few hospitals and LTC facilities and ask. Sometimes, home health pays...

  14. HELP! Bad day at clinicals

    Agatha replied to natrgrrl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Natrgrrl, I've had very little experience ... But once had a pt in her late 60's w/severe stroke. Did total care on her for the better part of a week. She had an NG tube for feeding. She was...

  15. What to look for/What to ask when looking for a job?

    Agatha replied to LovesDisney's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LovesDisney, Advice: If the odor of stale urine and Stage IV decubiti hit your nose as you walk in the front door, make a U-turn. That's advice from our instructor who has been in LTC for 20 years....

  16. A Few Questions

    Agatha replied to erin999's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, Erin. It's a different road for everyone. I'm much in the same boat as you and decided to get my CNA and work. I'll need 16-24 hrs pre-reqs, depending on where I end up in order to move into a...

  17. Experienced Nurses Only

    Agatha replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    ... slipping in to add my vote: yea. It would be an interesting read. (Oh, does this vote count, I'm not even an official student yet, just working on my NA

  18. What Color Are Your Scrubs?

    Agatha replied to Miss Kitty00's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Oops! Such a colorful thread, I couldn't resist. Realized later, and came back to edit it today. Busted, already! Actually, I'm saving money and just using the scrubs we were required to use at my...

  19. Mom needs advice please!!!

    Agatha replied to nurselala33's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Homeschool Mom, 1. You discussed this problem prior to enrolling. Now, they have your $$ and don't want to discuss it. I'd be upset and talking to someone! If they don't follow through,...

  20. What Color Are Your Scrubs?

    Agatha replied to Miss Kitty00's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    pink, ciel blue, teal, and khaki :uhoh21: oops ... didn't realize it was so out! Then I wear various print jackets to perk them all up. The colors I inherited from a previous job where we even had...

  21. How does everyone study?

    Agatha replied to MB37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    a great thread!! 1. Pre-read the material. 2. Take notes in class and record lecture. 3. That night, type notes while listening to recording, pausing the tape often to fill in gaps. 4. Prepare...

  22. A&P Question

    Agatha replied to Christinmomof3nrs2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Loved the anatomy coloring books. coloring in and echoing the name in my head helped

  23. Personal Hand Skin Care

    Agatha replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just tonight, I purchased some Purell Moisture Therapy Hand Sanitizer, kills 99.9% of germs. Feels good so far. I'm hoping it works. My lotion favorite is Curel,

  24. CNA training in Fort Worth?? How's Gideon??

    Agatha replied to Agatha's topic in Texas Nursing

    NOI, sorry, didn't see your post till now. the cost was $930 without scholarship. Are you thinking of taking

  25. Meds in schools

    Agatha replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    What's the age group? Can the student be given the responsibility? As a math teacher, I was never officially informed of my students meds, a privacy issue perhaps. My students, 5th - 12th, would...