Melina

Melina

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  1. Experienced Nurses Only

    Melina replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:

  2. Test- Class average 72%

    Melina replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    Harder than what? What class is she taking? I didn't think she mentioned the class. More power to you if you are getting through school without "help" from a decent instructor. I'll leave you to...

  3. Test- Class average 72%

    Melina replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    I don't think the tests should be curved. It's actually against policy at most schools out here. I think that her instructor needs to improve her teaching skills so her students absorb more of the...

  4. What am I doing wrong?

    Melina replied to shining_star28463's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is off the topic, but it is really hard to read a post where every word is capitalized.

  5. Test- Class average 72%

    Melina replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    While it is possible everyone needs to improve their study, when an entire class fails it is almost always as much the fault of the teacher as the student. She needs to evaluate her instruction. It...

  6. ******pleeze Help!!******

    Melina replied to Kurlyz26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The GRE is 800 possible, right? I would take it again, although unless you had testing anxiety, your score may not go up much with only 2 weeks to prepare. You can always call the school and ask...

  7. Organ Donation and Homosexuals

    Melina replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    Mary- Just because some people take advantage of the system doesn't mean that the disability is not real. There are plenty of people who DO suffer. That is like saying that, just because some people...

  8. How Do I Get My Shoes To Stop Squeaking?

    Melina replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, maybe I'm slow, but how does felt, or baby powder or whatever, keep the soles of your shoes from squeaking on the floor?

  9. Organ Donation and Homosexuals

    Melina replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    Whether they have anal sex which each other or not, they can't give each other a virus neither of them brought into the relationship.

  10. Organ Donation and Homosexuals

    Melina replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    What???

  11. Volunteer and Community

    Melina replied to leeniebeanie_2767's topic in General Nursing

    What is SPN? Student Practical Nurse? Where are you? The Red Cross is a good place to start. You can also contact your local low-income clinic. Visits to LTC are nice, but you probably need some...

  12. A&P Question

    Melina replied to Christinmomof3nrs2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The coloring books are great if you're a visual person. I found the textbook publishers' websites invaluable as well, but the quality can vary greatly author to author. I have Anatomy flashcards on...

  13. BSN mandatory by 2010???

    Melina replied to NursePamela's topic in California Nursing

    From the Journal of Nurse Managers: The Association of California Nurse Leaders has developed an initiative to require the baccalaureate in nursing as the credential for entry into practice as a...

  14. Organ Donation and Homosexuals

    Melina replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU, Larry. AIDS is rising again amongst gay men, but the greatest population in the US is currently Black hetro females. Blacks in general have the highest rates. We represent about 13% of...

  15. I failed the interview personality test/survey!

    Melina replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree that personality tests can be outrageous, 'customer service' is not a dirty phrase. Our patients ARE our customers.

  16. Does anyone wear MBT shoes?

    Melina replied to blueberry21's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    MY aunt bought me a pair when I started school. They are pretty weird looking, but the white ones are okay under my scrubs. They are super comfy, especially when standing for long hours. They don't...

  17. If you work in/around Denver, please read

    Melina replied to stillpressingon's topic in Colorado Nursing

    We have some great hospitals out here. Children's, St. Joseph...you can google "Denver Hospitals" for a complete list. Check out http://www.denver.org for cost of living, etc. Good luck!

  18. Emetophobia

    Melina replied to OB_or_NICU_hopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Desensitization therapy can be very successful if you work with a good therapist. It can be a somewhat long process, but specific phobias can usually be overcome. Cognitive behavior therapy has also...

  19. "Clean hands!!"

    Melina replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    We cannot give medical advice on this board. If your employer is concerned, she should have a doctor look at her hand.

  20. Question about science course

    Melina replied to kitty9898's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Check this out for ideas:

  21. Regis CHOICE program question

    Melina replied to Melina's topic in Colorado Nursing

    There are classes 2 nights a week with clinicals each weekend. The only start date is in August. You'll have to contact the school about transferring credit.

  22. Regis CHOICE program question

    Melina posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi all, I know from other threads that there is some experience with the Regis CHOICE program on this forum. Regis has been my first choice since the beginning, and it was recently suggested by an...

  23. c.n.a.

    Melina replied to switch's topic in California Nursing

    That's a question for the LVN board. There is contact info on their web page. Good

  24. Hospital Admitting Privelidges

    Melina replied to dory2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This article gives some good general info:

  25. Does ED have a bad rep for mean nurses?

    Melina replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    I volunteer in the ED, and the nurses there are WONDERFUL. I know that sometimes the pace of the ED attracts people who may be more efficient and less effusive, so students who need a little more...