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  1. PalmHarborMom

    Failed two quizzes, should I keep going?

    PalmHarborMom replied to PSiLoveHeels's topic in General Students

    Do NOT quit!!!! Nothing that is worth having ever came easily. You can still pass the class. As far as questions on quizzes/exams..... Remember that most of the time, professors give you way more...
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    Nurses and Dry Hands

    PalmHarborMom replied to elementguy13's topic in General Nursing

    I am still a student but a seasoned one.... (41 yrs old) Having survived many winters in the midwest before I moved back to Florida, I discovered that cuticle oil is a lifesaver. I prefer to use it at...
  3. PalmHarborMom

    USF applicants 2013

    PalmHarborMom replied to Ms Petite 93's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a USF College of Nursing student and there are tons of places within walking distance. Also, the BullRunner (USF's bus system) also stops at some of them. I don't live near campus so I can't help...
  4. PalmHarborMom

    I understand why people go the LPN route

    PalmHarborMom replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am currently in a BSN program and do ask my preceptors about where they went to school, etc just to get an idea of how they came through the ranks. It is interesting that some of the best preceptors...
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    Feeling sad about my ALS patient

    PalmHarborMom replied to ekramona's topic in General Nursing

    I am still in nursing school but was fortunate enough to spend our first semester on the Spinal Cord unit in a Veterans Hospital. We were able to care for patients with varying degrees of care. Some...
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    So we can't wear clogs...

    PalmHarborMom replied to allycat77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    In my nursing program, we are not allowed to wear clogs with open backs. Our shoes must also be white. When in doubt, email the person in charge of clinicals. I am in my second semester and learned...
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    nurse rights

    PalmHarborMom replied to nursetana's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great suggestion! I could not believe it when I found out about the addresses being posted... that it until I checked out the website and was amazed. Changing the "Address of Record" to our employers...
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    nurse rights

    PalmHarborMom replied to nursetana's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here in Florida, anyone can look up a nurses' name and address on the FL Board of Nursing's website. They also able to see the status of your license and file a complaint online. The information in...
  9. PalmHarborMom

    Does anyone else feel violated?

    PalmHarborMom replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I do not know how you would find meetings for nurses but I hope that you find one that is a better fit. We actually learn alot about addiction. Our time in Psych clinicals has alot of variety. We...
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    Does anyone else feel violated?

    PalmHarborMom replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you are required to attend meetings, have you looked for groups that are all nurses? I've heard that they are out there but they're normally closed meetings. Maybe if you could find one it would be...
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    Best Techniques to study Pharmacology for nursing

    PalmHarborMom replied to kpetit's topic in General Students

    One of the things that I found helpful was not memorizing the information for each medication individually. Instead, I grouped them into categories (ex. beta blockers or ace inhibitors) and learned...
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    I am tiny and need help finding scrubs that will actually fit!

    PalmHarborMom replied to kaimkaim's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear regular scrubs no problem but my daughter is 5'2 and 100lbs. She had a hard time finding scrubs until we went to Uniform City. They have many brands of petite scrubs and sizes that are hard to...
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    Student Body Odor

    PalmHarborMom replied to hsnurse1's topic in School

    My son could be one of those stinky boys at school. He can take a shower, go outside for 5 minutes and come back smelling like a monkey's backside. When the smell is particularly bad, I can smell him...
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    Nursing socks... Do they help? And what kind to buy?

    PalmHarborMom replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks to everyone for responding! Just got home and I can tell that I was on my feet all day but the socks are still working. My legs feel great! I wear Nursing Mates shoes and they are much more...
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    math test frustrations

    PalmHarborMom replied to jescalynn's topic in General Students

    We had pretty much the same type exams for Med Calculations. Get a calculations book (the school library should have one if you don't) Some of the book publishers have websites that have tons of...
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    I'm in need of a online English Comp 2 course. Does anyone have recommendations?

    PalmHarborMom replied to onarnjourney's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm not sure where you are located, but here in Florida the community colleges offer tons of online classes. (Comp II included) The best part is that the tuition will be cheaper than you can find...
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    Are you in it for the money?

    PalmHarborMom replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Had I stayed on the career path I was on, I could have made more money. But Electrical Engineering can be boring, I mean electricity all works the same no matter whether it is in a light bulb, a boat,...
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    Need help with pathopphysiology NOW!!!

    PalmHarborMom replied to dcgrigsby's topic in General Students

    When I took Patho, I reviewed the A&P for each system that we were going over beforehand. Patho is much easier if you have a firm grasp on how everything is supposed to work before you start...
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    Speaking About Nurses Who Moonlight As Dancers

    PalmHarborMom replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    I fully agree that she has every right (and should) to dance in order to pay her way through school. My only concern is that employers routinely do a web search on potential applicants. There is a...
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    USF applicants 2013

    PalmHarborMom replied to Ms Petite 93's topic in Florida Nursing

    Carpools depend on the group. There are normally 12 students in a clinical group. Clinical sites are normally assigned according to where you live. If you plan on living near campus then you may be...
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    USF applicants 2013

    PalmHarborMom replied to Ms Petite 93's topic in Florida Nursing

    Before you can apply for the College of Nursing, you must have all of your pre-req's completed. Fall and Summer are the new entering nursing classes. I applied for the Fall and received the email on...
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    USF applicants 2013

    PalmHarborMom replied to Ms Petite 93's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a current USF College of Nursing student in the Upper Division program. It is a VERY competitive program but it is not impossible. First, you need to keep that GPA up and try to raise it. Then...
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    Higher Learning is very hard to understand

    PalmHarborMom replied to NurseGuyBri's topic in General Students

    Here in Florida, if you get a degree or take classes at a state public school, such as a community college or university... Then the classes transfer to a public state school or university. BUT if you...
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    No time for anything BUT school/studying!

    PalmHarborMom replied to SaraMC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here is a thought... Considering that you say your best friend lives with you, she could occasionally make dinner and you both could catch up on what's happened that week. It is give and take. You...
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    Embarrassing? (Ladies opinion)

    PalmHarborMom replied to msnursecp's topic in General Students

    We did not have clinical bags so I have a big lunch bag with pockets. I also double up on protection AND carry extra supplies in the pockets of my lunch bag. Everyone here has given you great...