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  1. Tips, Wisdom & Advice for Getting into Nursing School?

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

    I wouldn't do a Masters entry program unless you already have nursing experience. You may complete the program, but who would hire an MSN with no floor nursing experience? Taking prereqs at a...

  2. Working and nursing school?

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

    You might consider a patient sitter job at a hospital. Basically you sit in the room with suicidal patients or individuals going through detox and make sure they don't do themselves in. It doesn't...

  3. For extroverts...please don't ask me

    CDEWannaBe replied to hazyblue's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If you're extremely introverted it can make other people feel uncomfortable. That doesn't mean you have to change, just that you might have to learn a few tricks so others know you're not snobby or...

  4. Need your thoughts...accelerated or regular pace?

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

    If you don't get into the accelerated then apply for the traditional program. Waiting another year won't improve your GPA. I think it's silly to waste money retaking classes to get increase your GPA...

  5. You're so smart, you should be a doctor.

    CDEWannaBe replied to i♥words's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes I've gotten this. I usually say that I'm smart enough to avoid medical school, so I won't have to be a student for 10 years or graduate with $100K in student loan debt.

  6. hypoglycemia question...

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

    Standard treatment for a low blood sugar is to give 15grams of fast acting carbs (sugar or glucose tablets are best because they're easy to measure accurately) for any low blood sugar between 50-80....

  7. Is this covered? How many units would you give?

    CDEWannaBe replied to Kidrn911's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    You did right kidrn911. Give insulin in whole unit doses, not rounding up, unless MD notes otherwise. Worst thing that will happen by not giving the extra .5u is that her blood sugar will be...

  8. Is this covered? How many units would you give?

    CDEWannaBe replied to Kidrn911's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    You did right kidrn911. Give insulin in whole unit doses, not rounding up, unless MD notes otherwise. Worst thing that will happen by not giving the extra .5u is that her blood sugar will be...

  9. Taking a break for math

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

    Make sure you get uninterrupted study time away from the kids. I got a few books and went to a conference room at work for about 5 hours on a Saturday and slogged through Algebra until I understood...

  10. Where do you want to work?

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

    I want to be a Diabetes Educator at the University of Oklahoma's Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology

  11. General Biology before chemistry?

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

    I did take chem before biology for healthcare majors, but think you would be fine without it. Biology was bar far the easiest pre req class I

  12. What are the different opportunities Nursing school can bring you?

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

    To work as a CNA you have to pay a fee and take a CNA licensing test in most states. There's a written portion of the exam and a clinical portion (where you show you can take vitals, make a bed with a...

  13. Anyone doing pre reques and nursing program at a community college?

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

    It's super smart to do your prereqs at a community college because the class schedules are better and classes are cheaper. Community college only offer Associates degrees in nursing. Check the nurse...

  14. Abnormal Hormone Levels

    CDEWannaBe replied to Katie828's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes? Cortisol inhibiits insulin sensitivity, which is what Type 2 Diabetes is. Only about a third of Type 1 Diabetics have family history of the disease. Type...

  15. Failed anatomy and physiology course...questioning my choices

    CDEWannaBe replied to dsh0012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't retake the class until you're sure nursing is something you want to pursue. Get some books on Myers Briggs personality types and take the test & learn about your strengths and...

  16. Am i a nerd

    CDEWannaBe replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're a nerd, you're a smart nerd. It's important to get and A in those classes if possible. Before Chem I borrowed Chemistry for Dummies from the library and it helped so

  17. Is nursing the right path for me?

    CDEWannaBe replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You've gotten good advice. I'd also recommend looking at www.RateMyProfessor.com before signing up for any class. A bad teacher will make any class horrible. I'm bad at math too but got a copy of...

  18. The crazies are all in my office this week...

    CDEWannaBe replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    That was me for most of my teen years... A1c was usually 14+ and neither my parents or doctor could make me be "good." After I finished college decided it was stupid to make myself feel terrible all...

  19. The crazies are all in my office this week...

    CDEWannaBe replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    Sorry, meant to

  20. Basic classes to become an RN

    CDEWannaBe replied to drake2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most schools post their degree reqirements online, so look them up. Look at both the prerequisite requirements and the classes that you're supposed to take once you've been accepted into the nursing...

  21. Do you like your long commute?

    CDEWannaBe replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I do 45 minutes with little traffic. It's made me a book on tape addict. My library has tons and I also download. I've listened to things I never would have taken the time to read and sometimes am...

  22. Lantus insulin

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

    Patient needs to work with the doctor to adjust the dose so she can sleep in a bit and take it later. Time of day is important. With Lantus it doesn't matter if it's before or after a meal. For...

  23. private college or community college

    CDEWannaBe replied to Aggie35's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Call the local hospitals or medical facilities and ask if they hire graduates from the community college. My guess is that's where most of their nurses are hired from. In my area most nurses get...

  24. Who do nurses make more than?

    CDEWannaBe replied to Amber215's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing pays better than most other jobs you're likely to get as a woman with a Associates or Bachelors degree. I've been an executive assistant, meeting planner, and hotel convention sales manager....

  25. new nurse with a question about glargine.

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

    You're right on dansingrn. Have to admit I misread the original post that without a snack patient was had fasting blood sugar of 87. Doctor shouldn't decrease dose with numbers like that....