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...

  16. Getting into Nursing School

    CDEWannaBe replied to angela82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are. My ABSN program only looked at the last 60 hours completed, so that took my cumulative GPA from a 3.0 to a 4.0! Like others have said, get As in your prereqs. Not only improves your...

  17. Intro to Chemistry Help

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

    Ask your teacher if you can talk with her about the issue. It will help you understand the tests better and also help her know that you really are trying to do well. Ask your teacher if there are...

  18. Attempting to become an RN

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

    I'd love to know where these better paid jobs are. You might luck into a better paid job somewhere or have an extraordinary skill set that allows you to be promoted in a different industry. But show...

  19. how to I become a RN Nurse

    CDEWannaBe replied to kpmartin001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You seem cool Kode and you've gotten good advice. My cousin became a nurse years ago and worked in the emergency room. He now oversees the nurses who work on the emergency medical helicopters at the...

  20. Starting Insulin Pump

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

    Insulin pumps are great for type 1s but can also be beneficial for type 2s. Some medical professionals have the mistaken idea that you should get in good control to be allowed to get a pump, but most...

  21. mismanagement of diabetes in hospital

    CDEWannaBe replied to wiley6coyote's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    What you observed wiley is a common occurence that threatens the health of many diabetics and even kills some while they are in the hospital. The lack of knowledge many healthcare workers have about...

  22. Getting into a nursing program? Please Help!

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

    You might be a better applicant than you think, at least GPA wise. I am a little concerned that you seem to have a lot of excuses for why you can't meet the other requirements. That's great that you...

  23. High School Classes That I Should Take

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

    AP Biology and AP Statistics may help you test out of college classes or will at least help you be more familiar with these classes when you have to take them as prequisites for nursing school....

  24. Nervous wreck about my interview

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

    They wouldn't ask you for an interview if they didn't think you were a viable candidate. So don't worry about having a lower GPA or anything else that you see as a detriment, focus on the things...

  25. Essay for Entrance

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

    Just start writing a draft and some ideas and examples will come to you. Then take the best ideas and write another draft. Ask a friend or someone at your school's writing center to edit it. Don't...