RunnerRN2015

RunnerRN2015 ASN, RN

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  1. Xxs scrub bottoms? Help!

    RunnerRN2015 replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you can get them to fit around the waist, having them hemmed should only cost a few dollars. My alterations place charges $6 to hem non-denim

  2. Curious Question

    RunnerRN2015 replied to CallieNM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I use FB to plan lunch dates with friends, schedule running group meet up runs and events, and share pictures with friends and family. I couldn't imagine deleting my account just because of

  3. Not impressed and depressed

    RunnerRN2015 replied to BitterSweetSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We got coffee, juices, fruit, bagels, and muffins when we arrived, popcorn for the mid-morning break, and sandwiches/chips/cookie and drinks for lunch.

  4. A&P "coloring book"??

    RunnerRN2015 replied to butterflykisses23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't buy the coloring book but I did find it helpful to find coloring sheets for the muscles and bones (esp

  5. CNA class dropped me - Sad :(

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    While I agree that 18 credits is A LOT, if you still want to take the CNA course (which requires no time outside of class), why not take the CNA course somewhere

  6. A new nurse feeling confident :)

    RunnerRN2015 replied to EarthwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    After reading so many "I hate being a nurse" threads, this made my

  7. Help..Saunders Question regarding Metabolic Acidosis and Respiratory Acidosis

    RunnerRN2015 replied to vumblevee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my A&P2 class, some of the nursing students said they were taught the acronym ROME: Respiratory Opposite, Metabolic Equal. We know it's acidosis since the pH is low. Then look at the pH (low)...

  8. Compression Stockings

    RunnerRN2015 replied to nar-es's topic in Operating Room

    I'm a runner and wear Zensah compression calf sleeves for post-run recovery. I started wearing them to work (CNA) and they really help! They're around $40 at running stores. Not sure if sporting goods...

  9. Medical Terminology Course before A&P??

    RunnerRN2015 replied to xamirot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school requires a Medical Terminology class. I took it with A&P2 this summer and finished the class with a grade of 102%. We had 2 weeks to study 3-4 chapters on our own and then we had a...

  10. Sitting Ducks

    RunnerRN2015 replied to CordaeP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my "Congratulations! You earned guaranteed admission into the nursing program" email yesterday! I already knew I had a spot; guaranteed admission GPA for my school's program is 3.25 and I have a...

  11. TEAS score requirements too high at CPCC?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to jeskam's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm at Carolinas College of Health Sciences and we don't have to take the TEAS test until AFTER we've been conditionally accepted...and then we only need a score of

  12. Question about the schools in NC

    RunnerRN2015 replied to cocot's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I used to teach at a year round school in So Calif (3 months on, 1 month off) and I LOVED it! My kids and I were out of school at times other than the usual 3 summer months off so we could go on...

  13. Forced to stay and work under mandatory evacuation?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm a former teacher and if any type of disaster occured (luckily it only happened once), we had to stay until all of the children in our class were picked up. It was written in our

  14. Start CNA in the morning class

    RunnerRN2015 replied to amannimommy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I took my CNA class, my only "stuff" was a 1" binder with the powerpoint handouts and a pen. My school had everything else we needed. What all do you need? We only wore scrubs when we did...

  15. What will you do after you graduate and take NCLEX?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in General Students

    We have 2 trips planned. One to Kauai so I can visit the beach where my grandmother's ashes were scattered (I couldn't be there when they scattered her ashes so I want to go to light a paper lantern)...

  16. New Grad RN starting in OR, any advice?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to missb1250's topic in Operating Room

    I don't have anything to say other than congratulations! I would love that position when I graduate. (I'm in Charlotte and will be doing clinicals at CMC starting in

  17. Advice for pre-nursing school studying/reading

    RunnerRN2015 replied to vampcharms's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally, I say enjoy the free time now because once school starts, you'll be crazy busy! If there are things you would like to get done before school starts (clean out closets, read a book for...

  18. How can a ASN program be 2 years if you have to take prereqs and nursing classes?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school, you can take all of those classes at the same time as your nursing classes, but you don't have to. I had everything done except A&P, I and II, micro, and med term when I started but...

  19. Thoughts on Nursing Students Association

    RunnerRN2015 replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    I'm currently a member of my school's Student Ambassadors and plan on joining our SNA as well. I think anything extracurricular that can be added to a resume to show involvement in the field is a good...

  20. Spring 2013 Admission

    RunnerRN2015 replied to NICUmiiki's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our spring deadline was way back in May. I'm surprised to hear some schools are still taking applications for spring 2013. Good luck to everyone who has

  21. How can a ASN program be 2 years if you have to take prereqs and nursing classes?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school is a private two year (5 semesters; we don't take summers off) ADN program. The only pre-reqs are high school biology and chemistry. All the other classes (A&P, Micro, English, Math,...

  22. Am I asking for too much

    RunnerRN2015 replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately there are snotty CNAs and nurses at all facilities. There is no excuse for their snarky attitude. My DON would have been beyond upset with whomever was responsible for not cleaning up...

  23. Do you have a lot of Debt to pay off

    RunnerRN2015 replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    We won't owe anything when I graduate. My boys (one is a college senior and the other a college freshman) won't owe anything either. We promised them if they went to school that we would pay for it....

  24. Uncomfortable waistline

    RunnerRN2015 replied to OKNurse2be's topic in General Students

    If you can find another size that fits better in the waist/hips area, why not just have them hemmed? I'm short but the petites never fit right. I buy what fits my waist/hips/crotch and then pay $6 to...

  25. Pre-Nursing school immunization catastrophe!

    RunnerRN2015 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    Since my school is affiliated with a large healthcare system, we can go to Employee Health at the hospital and get everything done for free. I'm guessing since I have to have a CXR in lieu of the PPD...