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  1. How many hours per week do you study?

    BoonersmomRN replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Students

    On average I'd say 1.5 hours a day. Some days I study all day and other times I go a few days without studying at all. I have an A and so far it's working for

  2. I can't be the only one who thought the TEAS was easy...

    BoonersmomRN replied to MQ Edna's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I took it I thought it was OK. I was freaked out by the math section and the science section wasn't what I expected...but when I got my grade I was in the 98% so I was pleased. Looking back I...

  3. Help! I can't be a nurse w/o passing A&P

    BoonersmomRN replied to spb1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    700 questions? Yikes. Memorization is the key. Good

  4. Macrophages and phagocytes

    BoonersmomRN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Neutrophils and Macrophages ( from monocytes) are the circulating bloodstream phagocytes. Monocytes turn into macrophages when they leave the bloodstream and enter the tissues. Fixed macrophages in...

  5. Is Micro harder than A&P?

    BoonersmomRN replied to nursecher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While it is different for every person....I found Micro a walk in the park after

  6. nursing school supplies...

    BoonersmomRN replied to FLAgal14's topic in General Students

    A rolling backpack is a MUST for me. Other than that- relaxation supplies( ha ha) No really- things I lose like candy- bandage scissors, hemostats, penlights, black ballpoint ink pens, highlighters,...

  7. Nursing Diagnosis Question

    BoonersmomRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a patient with multiinfarct dementia. One of my diagnoses is Chronic Confusion. It's the R/T part that I am questioning......according to my Nursing Diagnosis Handbook one of the R/T's listed...

  8. Class Average in Nursing School

    BoonersmomRN replied to hercsp's topic in General Students

    Our school requires a 75 to pass...but you must get that on tests or else quizzes and labs won't pull you up. The average on our 1rst test was

  9. Nursing Diagnosis Question

    BoonersmomRN replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you Thank you! Sometimes I just can't put what I am thinking into correct terminology- but you helped a

  10. how many (nursing students) are sick?

    BoonersmomRN replied to Maisie's topic in General Students

    Well I have officially caught the crud. Woke up this morning feeling like death...went to lecture...made it an hour...vomited in the bathroom...asked to go home...came home...slept for an hour....now...

  11. how many (nursing students) are sick?

    BoonersmomRN replied to Maisie's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't say I've gotten sick per say but I can say that I feel exhausted all the time now. My eating + sleeping habits haven't changed ( yet lol) but when I get home most days I NEED a nap and I...

  12. Off topic: How do you keep house?

    BoonersmomRN replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Students

    Im pretty sad..my house is a mess...but mainly my room + my bathroom. My fiancee does most of the cleaning....I do the cooking+ laundry. However most days I can barely manage to find something that...

  13. Need some input on bed positions

    BoonersmomRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I mean PATIENT positions in the bed. I have to list the uses/contradictions of each of the bed positions. I have found ALL the contradictions in my book and the use for fowlers and side lying...but I...

  14. TEAS: what's it like, how to study??

    BoonersmomRN replied to premedturnednursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is a study guide available through http://www.atitesting.com. It's a good idea to go over it. I think it's like $30? There are a ton of posts about the TEAS if you do a search- you can see a...

  15. Need some input on bed positions

    BoonersmomRN replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you as

  16. Need some input on bed positions

    BoonersmomRN replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you Thank you Thank

  17. vaginal or uterine bleeding PA

    BoonersmomRN replied to oracle389's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well I have a uterine bleed problem ( menorrhagia) and have been seen for almost a yr b/c of it ( I have had 1 D+C so far- didn't work).... ...I can tell you that the things they assessed for are...

  18. Anyone here go to CCBC Essex

    BoonersmomRN replied to nurstobe's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I am not sure what the average GPA was getting in for my class. I scored in the 96th TEAS percentile and had a 4.0. Another friend scored in the 88th% and had a 3.76. I do know 2 people who were...

  19. Good nursing books

    BoonersmomRN replied to xng's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We use Potter + Perry Fundamentals of Nursing. I don't like the way it's laid out- could have been done much better....

  20. Need help on blood pressure skill

    BoonersmomRN replied to AllieRat's topic in General Students

    You won't get a right reading on your kids arm because, you're right, they are too small. You adjust the air by the knob- just fiddle with it until you get it to where it drops but not extremely...

  21. Anyone here go to CCBC Essex

    BoonersmomRN replied to nurstobe's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Sorry- I am just starting Fundamentals this semester:). Good

  22. Anyone here go to CCBC Essex

    BoonersmomRN replied to nurstobe's topic in Maryland Nursing

    No, I am in the CCBC Catonsville campus- however I have a lot of friends that are at the Essex campus. Is there anything I can answer or I can ask them for

  23. Whadja Get For Xmas From Hubbie?

    BoonersmomRN replied to grad2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My fiancee got me a sapphire+diamond ring, gift certificate for a local spa, a box of foot pampering stuff, hair clips, make up, scarf+ gloves, candles, and "heaven" scent from the Gap. We decided...

  24. Had orientation today

    BoonersmomRN replied to Achoo!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YEs it does suck- I hear you. On Mondays I start at 9, on Tue's I start at 8, on Thurs+ Fri I start at 7. Somedays I am done at 12:30 ...other days 3:30. My kids get out of school at 3:10....so...

  25. Microbiology - Fall 2005

    BoonersmomRN replied to maliat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh how NICE it is to have free time:)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally got my report card and got the A I knew I had...but it's so nice to see it on paper! HAPPY HOLIDAYS...