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  1. help! hypothyroidy

    Hypothyroidism- try doing a search on Hashimotos disease this is an autoimmune disorder leading to hypoparathyroidism. Hypothryroidism can also lead to CAD, Anemia, decreased BMR so you need to look at drug dosage amounts, they should be lowered d/t ...
  2. How was your A&P experience?

    I loved A&P I and II. It is a difficult class but I had a very intelligent and humanistic prof. He was great with the students that went to him for extra help. Keep on top of your notes and studying. If you have difficulty grasping some infor...
  3. Chat room for us over 35

    I would love to be able to chat with any of you even if you aren't 35 yet. I myself am 39. Heather, get the room started and let us know so we can sign in. Maybe we could have scheduled chat times! Marie
  4. anatomy vs. physiology

    Hi everyone, I took A&P I & II last year. I hated the Anatomy because it is all memorization. I did love the Physiology which helped me get prepared for this year which I have Pathophysiology/Pharmacology. And yes Louise Pathophysiology i...
  5. Finds textbooks to be antiquated

    Mario, I agree with you that textbooks should be a thing of the past and the internet and web pages should be what students are learning from. There are a few problems with this. alot of people are intimidated by the internet ( I know a few of my p...
  6. holistic thinking

    Lesley, I suggest you look up Betty Neuman. She is a nursing theorist which my school uses in our curriculum. Yes the person is a whole being not just a diseased individual. When I am caring for a patient in clinicals I usually start my conversat...
  7. SNA and mentors

    I am a junior nursing student in a BSN program. Our first two years are done at a local college and the next two years are at a hospital 30 miles from the college. I really wish we could do the mentoring program to give the freshman and sophmores m...
  8. So....How was YOUR day?

    Although it was FREEZING COLD this morning I had a wonderful day!! I am doing observational rotations and today I was with a midwife all day. Being a mom of four it was interesting to be the one standing over the table instead of lying on it LOL! T...
  9. Qualities of a good nursing instructor?

    I think everyone has some really good ideas on what a student would like to see in their instructor. I Can Tell that you will be a wonderful one just by the fact that you are posting this question out here for students to look at. This shows that yo...
  10. Very confused on RN, BSN, ADN

    KC CHICK summed it up pretty well I will just add my 2 cents. I believe that the only thing that really matters is how far do you want to go with your education? There is really NO difference between an ADN OR BSN RN. I just chose the BSN program b...
  11. Please help me!!!

    Okay first off let me say I must of been half asleep when I posted earlier, I noticed that I spelt patients (patience) I don't know if that was a freudian slip because KM I was thinking you need patience with yourself. Oh well I am usually a great ...
  12. Please help me!!!

    I was in the same boat as you were last September. It was the beginning of my junior year and the only clinical I had up to then was a few trips to our local nursing home. I really did not have a problem talking with my patience as I have the gift o...
  13. I need help!!!!

    Okay everyone, this is my first time posting a new thread. I have replied many times but never had an occasion to post a new thread till now. Here is the situation and I would love anyones input!! I am in a BSN student who is also the president of...
  14. I need help!!!!

    Rebecca, I would of lost my patience long ago with that student!! Here is the latest update with this student, you will never beleive this! We do clinical rotations on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 12 weeks. The other 3 days are in the classroom. Our...
  15. I need help!!!!

    Colleen, Thanks for the input. It sounds like a good idea. Our classes were cancelled today due to the ice. I agree I will have to confront her in a non threatening manner and I hope I find the right words so I won't hurt her. Again thanks for t...
  16. Chemistry 101 is getting harder.....help!!!!

    Ah Chemistry!!! I remember that class well. I graduated High School in 1980 and never opened a chemistry book until 19 years later. It was the very first class that I took in college. The prof was hard but fair. One of the things that really help...
  17. Student nurse blood drive

    Hi I have tried for a few years to donate, I use to be a regular blood donor but due to consistent low Hct counts am unable to, But I do volunteer for the blood drives by taking Hgb's and Temperatures. I will be eligible to do health historys when ...
  18. Anybody else ready for spring break yet?

    I can relate to bad days!!! Believe me my life had been one emotional roller coaster after another and I remember several times asking God if this life were some type of cruel joke at times that is what it use to feel like. But every day on my way ...
  19. ADN or BSN NOT which is better!!!

    Hi, 6th semester of my BSN cannot wait till May 2003!!! But plan on returning to college in another 2 or 3 years for my Masters and Family Nurse Practioner certificate
  20. I think I bombed...

    Do you have test anxiety? When you are in class do you understand what the instructor is teaching? If you get it in class then just reading the material and your notes should help you to pass the test. I am not sure if your test are like ours but t...
  21. I NEED HELP!!! With the Skeletal System..

    I have used the website Martindales health science nursing here is the web site if you would like to try it. It has some wonderful pictures and some interactive learning. Hope it helps you!http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/meded/grossanatomy/GA.html
  22. Hi! Im new here

    Hi my name is marie, and although I have been logged in as a member since last august, I just recently started to try reading the BB on a regular basis. I have found that it is a nice place to vent, or ask questions. Everyone here has seemed to be ...
  23. Can failing to make a bed correctly make you fail?

    Please Please don't stress yourself out on the little stuff!! I am in a BSN program and In my sophmore year there was a lot of task oriented stuff like making a bed. If there are others in your class that have had hospital experience please ask one...
  24. How to handle peoples objections to nursing?

    Hi Colleen, I am a bit older than you I am now 39 and a junior nursing student. I have heard the negative comments but they usually come from disgruntled nurses. I have had wonderful support from my family (husband, 4 boys and also brothers and par...
  25. School uniforms

    I actually like our school uniforms. They are button down long sleeve oxford cotton shirts. blue and white stripe (like the pillowticking for us old folks who know what that is). We must wear white cotton pants any style and a lab coat. I like th...