Bobmo88

Bobmo88

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  1. Got my acceptance letter for Daytona State College today!!

    Bobmo88 replied to newbtonursing's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats!

  2. C plus on micro bio

    Bobmo88 replied to Theguest2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got a C in Micro when I took it but was still able to get into nursing school (starting in the Fall!) I enjoyed Anatomy and Physio much more than that

  3. Anyone registered for Fall 2012 classes yet?

    Bobmo88 replied to SopranoKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm registered for Pathophysiology and Therapeutic communication. All of the other classes required for my first semester of nursing school are ones that I've already taken like Nutrition, Psychology,...

  4. Starting nursing later in life

    Bobmo88 replied to Mgjn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not a travel nurse, I work as an ER Tech but I've worked with a lot of travel nurses. From what I've heard, it is a good way to explore different places around the country. Another traveler whose...

  5. What are your summer plans while waiting for nursing school to start....

    Bobmo88 replied to nylady07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I live in Southern CA so Vegas is a few hours drive away. As far as Europe is concerned, it isn't confirmed yet but I am able to save a lot of money by staying with my friend. The most expensive thing...

  6. Starting nursing later in life

    Bobmo88 replied to Mgjn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One of the travel nurses I work with was 51 when he started nursing school he's even considering going back to school to get his BSN. He worked as a truck driver then as a law enforcement officer...

  7. What are your summer plans while waiting for nursing school to start....

    Bobmo88 replied to nylady07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start nursing school in the Fall and I have been working, planning vacations (going to Vegas on Saturday and trying to fit in a trip to Europe before school starts to visit a friend living in...

  8. 2nd Degree: Admission Stats

    Bobmo88 replied to KDSkyy44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got accepted to a regular BSN program that accepts transfer and 2nd degree students as well as current students at the university. My university has a points based system with 49 total possible...

  9. Prerequisites grades

    Bobmo88 replied to justgivemeastage's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I apologize in advance for the long post. I personally got a B in every class except Micro in which I got a C. I applied to a local ADN program that had a wait list at the time in the Spring of 2009...

  10. New PCT in the ER

    Bobmo88 replied to Ashleym9831's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Each ER is different but vital signs, transporting patients, maybe doing splints, helping with chest compressions during codes, helping hold down combative patients that need to be restrained are...

  11. Anyone had a Tdap shot?

    Bobmo88 replied to MissyMango's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I had mine two years ago and the day I got it I was fine but the next day it felt like I had worked out my arm and then got punched in the same spot 10 times. It took a few days to get rid of the...

  12. I'm never goin to reach my destination

    Bobmo88 replied to LaceElaine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I finished my pre-requisites in the Fall of 2008 and applied in the Spring of 2009 to an ADN program that had a 2-2.5 year waiting list. I applied to BSN programs and get denied and even got my...

  13. Health care Spanish

    Bobmo88 replied to firewifeRN's topic in General Students

    I haven't taken a medical Spanish class but I majored in Spanish for my first Bachelor's and use it every day at my job as a tech in a Southern California. I don't know exactly what the course will...

  14. The only skill I don't understand is BLOOD PRESSURE!

    Bobmo88 replied to sakiohma's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't thing anyone else mentioned this but also make sure that the ear pieces are in the correct way! As a volunteer, I was observing a nurse put in an NG tube and I had my stethoscope with me and...

  15. Male CNA in a female dominated class

    Bobmo88 replied to Acton's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i'm sorry you had to deal with a situation like that, it sounds like you handled yourself pretty well. i don't think there is anything wrong with your interpersonal skills because you were helping out...

  16. Aviator Scrub Sizing

    Bobmo88 replied to One2gofst's topic in Men in Nursing

    As a reference FYI, my thumbnail pic is me wearing a medium Dickies scrub top and the one on my profile with all the kids holding toothbrushes is me wearing a medium Aviator scrub top (with thin...

  17. Aviator Scrub Sizing

    Bobmo88 replied to One2gofst's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm 5'8 and have gone from about 195 to 175 in the past 4 months and I have always fit into size M Aviator Scrubs. The fight is a little more snug but not tight. I prefer this since don't like super...

  18. Confused between school and preganacy

    Bobmo88 replied to sabita143's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To the OP, many of the people that posted before me have much more life experience with this matter than I but I wanted to put in my two cents. The decision is ultimately yours but you should take...

  19. Nurse practitioner or do

    Bobmo88 replied to taytay05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I initially was pre-med when I started school but then gained a huge respect for nurses when I started volunteering in a hospital and worked side by side with them. I eventually changed to nursing for...

  20. Dealing with death as a student in clinicals?

    Bobmo88 replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    I haven't started nursing school yet but have had had many experiences with death from working in an ER as a Tech and even volunteering. There have been a lot of great responses on this thread. I too...

  21. Finish degree before nursing, or go nursing now?

    Bobmo88 replied to carebearss's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used to be the little kid that had to be held down to get shots or vaccinations, even at the beginning of high school I was still slightly afraid because I was hospitalized for an allergic reaction...

  22. I got the job

    Bobmo88 replied to MissyMango's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Congrats!

  23. Pre-Nursing Awaiting Core Classes and Job Hunting!

    Bobmo88 replied to Zellanett's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like you're doing everything right as far as applying for jobs. Are you able to volunteer at any of these hospitals so you can network and get to know the staff? You could get volunteer...

  24. Finish degree before nursing, or go nursing now?

    Bobmo88 replied to carebearss's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I read the first part of this post I was about to say yes you should start the RN program but being afraid of "blood, needles and all that" is kind of a serious thing. I'm not sure why you...

  25. Nursing & Phlebotomy Certification Question

    Bobmo88 replied to mrsmommy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    2002 is a long time ago, will you even be able to take the state exam after so many years? If you can more power to you but they might not let you sit for the exam since the order of draw has changed...