CDEWannaBe

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1. 40 years and over?!

   CDEWannaBe replied to jlpn2004's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Just start taking classes. Start with one and see how you do and how many you can handle going forward. I went all year round and did a mix of online and traditional classes. The online classes offer...

2. Professional Continuous Glucose Monitoring in office

   CDEWannaBe replied to SteveDE's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

   I've just used one as a patient and no it was covered by my employer's insurance, but don't know it they typically are. I used it several years ago when I was pregnant to insure my pump's basal rates...

3. Is it legal to give a friend insulin before meals?

   CDEWannaBe replied to mommasgirls's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

   He should be giving his own injections and managing his own care. I'm guessing the mom is just reassured that you'll be there for backup in case he needs help. Talk specifics with her. It's...

4. Hypoglycemia

   CDEWannaBe replied to JenniferG rN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

   Steve- I apologize for taking a while to reply. It's not worth switching meters if the patient has to pay more to use the meter that's compatible with the pump. The truth is, syncing the meter and...

5. Help!

   CDEWannaBe replied to Sunnie4778's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Heather gave good advice. You are smart to take your prereqs at the community college where classes are less expensive. Research which classes you need to apply to the community college and the BSN...

6. Starting Insulin Pump

   CDEWannaBe replied to SteveDE's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

   That's a great point delphine22. The best carb counting resource is the Calorie King Guide to Calories, Fat and Carbohydrates. There is a book you can find at Walmart or most bookstores for less than...

7. Hypoglycemia

   CDEWannaBe replied to JenniferG rN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

   SteveDE makes a great point about meter accuracy. The current meter accuracy standard is: "FDA’s standard for glucose meters is the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirement...

8. Joliet Junior College - Acceptance Letters

   CDEWannaBe replied to kam3640's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Were you told you were on the waitlist? Meet or at least have a phone interview with an academic advisor there and learn about their schedule and when waitlisted people are contactacted. Also have...

9. Hypoglycemia

   CDEWannaBe replied to JenniferG rN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

   I think this is on the edge of possibility. Back when I had hypoglycemia unwareness, I could have extreme lows and still function. The current meters just read Low below 20 now (I think), but they...

10. Considering a move to CA

    CDEWannaBe replied to ShelbyaStar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since the house in CA is available anytime you want it, make sure your husband has a job and you are accepted into nursing school before you make the move. If it's meant to be, you will both find...

11. Pre-Nursing to BSN Acceptance rates Bethel Nursing School

    CDEWannaBe replied to autumnbujtor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like RunBaby said, you need to call the school you're interested in and get information. Every school has a minimum GPA but that doesn't really matter as much as what the school tells you about the...

12. Please help with general school question

    CDEWannaBe replied to rmstudentosu16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Before applying to a program you should ask what their NCLEX pass rate is. It should be at least 95% or higher because that shows they are training nurses capable of passing the national certification...

13. For giggles 2.7 GPA

    CDEWannaBe replied to hereyee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have to post all of the classes you've taken at every college you've

14. Help!

    CDEWannaBe replied to EJhox8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my area the masters programs require you to have a current nursing license to apply. I think you'd have a hard time find a job with and MSN but no nursing

15. Nursing newbie with some questions!

    CDEWannaBe replied to Jkadkins's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While CNA training is helpful, it now requires a lot of schooling to get the certification and then you're in a fairly low paid job. For current CNAs it's smart to take the certification they have and...