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  1. schooling for RN?

    Hello and welcome. Like the others have said, "I wish I knew I wanted to be a nurse in high school..." Seriously, congrats on already having the goal of a nurse in mind. I'm in an ADN program and...
  2. Yeah, So Jersey! I'm from Mt. Laurel. Know BCC
  3. newly graduated nurses in ireland

    Hello Leixlip, long time no post. I was waiting to hear from you!!! I'm wearing my new shoes:) :) :)
  4. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    Don't know why I feel compelled to post. I had a totally different view before I saw the videos on terrisfight.org. Now I know that these were taken years ago, but I saw the face of a woman who lit...
  5. newly graduated nurses in ireland

    Don't know the exact way to apply, but I know they're very much in need of nurses in Ireland. They've hired many nurses from overseas, esp. Phillipino nurses. You may want to try posting on the UK...
  6. Bad Habits Nurses Develop

    [ Checking the obits, I am REALLY bad about this. In fact, it's usually the first section that I turn to when I pick up the local paper every day. Doesn't help that the obits are RIGHT ON THE SECOND...
  7. Medical day care

    I observed in one 2 weeks ago. The RN was responsible for assessments, passing meds, tube feeds, foley care, suction, vitals (1x month), weight (1x month). She was not able to care for clients on...
  8. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    I was told by my 3 yr old "I can't get out of the tub. I'm doing my
  9. Oh, I like this tread already. I'm looking forward to some great tips. Coupons, store brands, no cell phones, no credit cards. Mostly I just avoid being around material things (too busy in school,...
  10. NEEDED: words of wisdom to the new grad going into the ICU?

    Thank you so much for this website! I'm a nursing student and we're just starting ABG's. I was thrilled to find their notes on
  11. Shoutout to S. Jersey! Hey! I was born at Lourdes! I'm in NC now, but miss Jersey so much... We wear white elastic-waist pants (the lovely ones w/ the seem sewn down the middle), a white polo and a...
  12. I would not recommend planning on having a baby in NS. In fact, I would take every precaution not to! But that's just me. I would hate to have to drop. It's hard enough as it is. I've got two...
  13. A classmate (ADN program) and I were asked to give a presentation to a group of middle schoolers about choosing nursing as a career. We're really excited because we can use the experience as part of...
  14. How do YOU give a great injection?

    Hey girl, from one JCC SN to another, HELLO! I saw your post and thought "We did injections in lab today,
  15. Is there nursing after 50?

    I'll be 35 when I graduate next year, and I figure I've got 30+ years to work as a nurse. Just let 'em try to fire this 70 year old
  16. Oh yeah. It was nice to open my local paper and see that story glaring at me from the
  17. nj salary survey

    I'd probably have to sell my soul in order to get my husband to move back up north, but I sure will
  18. Willmington area hospitals

    What's the cost of living in the Wilmington area? I live in the Triangle, but after I graduate, we'd consider a move to elsewhere in the state. My husband loves
  19. nj salary survey

    NC student nurse here, missing NJ! Where is SJ Regional Medical Center? I moved 7 years ago from Burlington Co., and it seems that so many hospitals have changed their
  20. what are your goals for next semester?

    Eat less, study
  21. Baby born w/o a face..WOW!!

    I did a Google search and found several webites of children and adults living w/TCS. Amazing people living normal lives. Juliana's story brought the Christmas spirit to me, and I needed
  22. When did you know?

    When did all of you know that you wanted to be a OB/L&D nurse? Was it something you knew before nursing school (you always wanted to), or something you found while you were in school? Did you do...
  23. When did you know?

    I'm coming from a restaurant management background, too! I started pre-reqs 5 years ago when I was pregnant w/my first son after becoming fascinated w/pregnancy and a woman's body. Put it on hold,...
  24. Controversial Proposals Phase II

    My lead nursing instructor says that ADNs have the largest voice as RNs because there are so many, but the problem is that they DON'T VOTE. As future ADN nurses, she is constantly encouraging us to...
  25. Nurses who eat their young

    The first semester (for me) is almost over, the gloves are off and the claws are coming out. I know exactly what you mean. "Nursing School" would make a highly-viewed "reality" program.