Melina

Melina

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  1. Chances of becoming a nurse...

    Melina replied to yoyoming1001's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Have you checked into your school's policy for grade forgiveness? I was able appeal to have an entire semester of F's removed from my transcripts. It's called "academic forgiveness" at my school....

  2. Stage fright Question for Nurses

    Melina replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    I used to be terrified of presentations, and I still have my moments. I find that I do much better if I can sit down, but that's not always possible. It is a fear that many people have and most...

  3. Lutheran Hospital: is the rumor true?

    Melina replied to TemperStripe's topic in Colorado Nursing

    If it is true, it says less about Exempla, and more about whomever told this nurse he would be paid double. All these agreements should be in writing, to avoid confusion if nothing else.

  4. Accelerated BSN at UCHSC?

    Melina replied to coopsc1's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The school has a great information session about once a month. You can find the schedule and sign up here: University of Colorado, School of Nursing: education

  5. Is The NCLEX That Hard?

    Melina replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think tips like these are great for those questions you just don't know, because that one question just might put you over the top. It won't help you with those alternate format questions, but it...

  6. Anything good about CO nursing?????

    Melina replied to Drexelgrad07's topic in Colorado Nursing

    There are good and bad things about everywhere you may work. We have some great hospitals with new grad programs. There is a shortage of nursing programs, but plenty of jobs in all speciality areas....

  7. fellow nursing student needs help

    Melina replied to beth38's topic in General Nursing

    Did the instructor give her any clues about where she is lacking? What mistakes has she made? Organization, planning, communication, preparedness, time management? It may be a personality thing, but...

  8. PT/OT: 100% satisfaction Nursing: 75% satisfaction

    Melina replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital follows the PlaneTree model of patient-centered care, but it would never work if our nurses and other staff were not given the support they need. We have volunteer patient reps in every...

  9. Need online A&PII class and Microbiology class please help

    Melina replied to mzjferrd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Colorado CCs offer both through CCCOnline: CCCOnline : Annual Course Listing They are guaranteed transfer to 4 year within the state, but you would have to check with your own school. Good luck!...

  10. 1st year nursing student with a complicated client

    Melina replied to NaomieRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Did you tell your instructor you felt uncomfortable with your patient? She might have been able to give you some support.

  11. UCHSC supply list?

    Melina replied to TemperStripe's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Doesn't the school give you guys a supply list? Most schools send that kind of info with their acceptance letters, or in response to your confirmation. If not, maybe your advisor @ CU could send you...

  12. ACC - Nursing Program

    Melina replied to anglenwhiteshoes's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Pueblo only has 75%? I didn't think a school could do that poorly and stay approved. I was in my first semester of pre-reqs when they started screwing around, and it was major factor in my decision...

  13. Psychopharmacology mystery

    Melina replied to healer_energy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That was an interesting link, but I think the author has an agenda of his own. It's true that the pharma companies have an interest in what drugs are prescribed, and that's important to keep in mind....

  14. Malpractice Insurance,Good Idea or Bad?

    Melina replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    The only way for a lawyer to find out you have insurance is if you tell him/her. The NSNA and the ANA both recommend professional liability coverage in addition to that of your hospital.

  15. Platt college?

    Melina replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Platt is in Aurora. The address is: 3100 S. Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014 Platt Colorado Nursing

  16. Platt college?

    Melina replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Just what we need, a bunch of fresh grad nurses who think they know what they are doing. :selfbonk: Kidding aside, thanks for the info. Platt is pretty good at the business end of higher ed, so I'm...

  17. Psychopharmacology mystery

    Melina replied to healer_energy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Psychopharmacology is a confusing subject, surely. It doesn't help that we don't really understand why many of these drugs work, or even the brain chemistry behind the disorders themselves. There...

  18. HIPAA between patients?

    Melina replied to EMTSNA's topic in Emergency

    I volunteer in the ED, and frankly, I don't see how much of this kind of thing could be prevented. All we can really do is give as little opportunity as possible for patients to hear each other's...

  19. Losing Focus

    Melina replied to nadu13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do you have access to a classroom program? Maybe a more formal review format will help keep you motivated.

  20. Med-Surg qualifications

    Melina replied to EasyDoesIt5692's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This is for CA, but I think most of it still applies: http://www.rn.ca.gov/practice/pdf/npr-b-21.pdf

  21. "hospitals won't hire psych nurses"

    Melina replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Psychiatric

    Did you get any feedback from your instructor as to how you may have presented yourself that attracted so much negative attention? Even if you never enter another psych ward, the information would be...

  22. Having Trouble

    Melina replied to love2beanurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How about: acute pain r/t impaired blood flow to heart muscle

  23. Do you have to write a lot of papers?

    Melina replied to tofutti's topic in General Students

    If you're writing a lot, it's totally worth the money to invest in bibliography software like Endnote. No more formatting, just fill in the blanks and choose a style: POOF!!

  24. ACC - Nursing Program

    Melina replied to anglenwhiteshoes's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Beginning in Spring, all nursing students will need Pathophysiology. The schools are switching books, too, so don't buy last semester's. The math class is Clinical calculations: MAT 103. If you are...

  25. ACC - Nursing Program

    Melina replied to anglenwhiteshoes's topic in Colorado Nursing

    from the ccc site: nursing program wait list prerequisites all biology prerequisites with a grade of c or better must be completed within 7 years of application and entry into nur courses.*please be...