Alternator81

Alternator81

5th Semester - Graduation Dec '09!

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  1. Stethoscope troubles...

    Alternator81 replied to ErinRena's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a master cardiology. Yes, as the other poster said, they are very expensive, but are sooooo worth it. There is a huge difference between the master cardiology and the cardiology III. Many of...

  2. Bipolar nursing student

    Alternator81 replied to PharmLover's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, I have to comment about this one. It may be different than diabetes. BUT, what about nurses with epilepsy? I know of quite a few. Are they going to have their off days? of course! does it...

  3. Bipolar nursing student

    Alternator81 replied to PharmLover's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you should keep it to yourself. The board of nurse examiners requires that you fill out a declaratory order, that asked you if you have ever been arrested or have any mental illnesses....

  4. On the verge of Failing

    Alternator81 replied to PurrRN's topic in General Students

    Can we get an

  5. Exaggerations about nursing school

    Alternator81 replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Students

    It is not what people made it out to be. At least it's not for out program. My life is not "over." I still occasionally go out on a weekend, and enjoy time with my friends. It's not "impossible to...

  6. Age you will/were graduated?

    Alternator81 replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I'll be 28... I think it's a good

  7. Condom Teaching Plan for Middle Schoolers?

    Alternator81 replied to cjulian214's topic in General Students

    You know, I'm a pretty liberal person, but I think those kids are too young to be learning about

  8. Will I be too old for nursing school?

    Alternator81 replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    35 too old? No way! There is a full range of students in my class. A majority in their early 30's. There people in their

  9. First Fundamentals Test ???

    Alternator81 replied to Studentnurse143's topic in General Students

    My first exam is this morning. Our teacher tells us we will be lucky to get a C on the first one... Great.. ... Not what I wanted to

  10. Please help the MD, don't put him/her to shame!

    Alternator81 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    thats a great story! Sounds like a really nice

  11. Banner Hospitals to go to Uniforms

    Alternator81 replied to WoosahRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was afraid to say something, but I agree with Woody. With the nurses that I have seen on some units, I strongly believe that uniforms policies should be in place. Unless you work in Peds, you...

  12. Questions about potentially awkward male-female interactions during lab/clinicals

    Alternator81 replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In the beginning of the semester we are given hospital gowns. We wear these with shorts underneath (girls wear a sports bra) for bed baths and for our final exam-- the full assessment. I have never...

  13. MALE Nurse, Female Police Officer, Female Dr.

    Alternator81 replied to likemike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I can't believe I am the first to say it, but a doctor saying such a thing is so ridicules and unprofessional. I find that so offensive! Anyways, back to the subject-- I think it's silly to specify...

  14. Which shoes should I buy?

    Alternator81 replied to jbjints's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I HATE the shoes that I bought. They are Nike Airs. They are really awkward looking. I really love New Balance so I'm think I am going to buy these...

  15. No $$$ for school!!

    Alternator81 replied to Bubbles0605's topic in General Nursing

    hey, sorry about your situation! Some school will allow to to pay in installments but usually require a certain percentage down, like 25%... you pay the rest over the semester. Good luck to

  16. Can your license be revoked over assault?

    Alternator81 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    You know what, I am by means no expert on the subject. But-- I do have friends that have gotten into trouble and not had their licesnce revoked. I really believe that it is something that happens very...

  17. what's a good stethoscope for nursing school?

    Alternator81 replied to jnmoore02's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Master Cardiology, Black edition, from Littmanns. It is great.. I can hear everything out of

  18. shoes and uniform question

    Alternator81 replied to tigress_8207's topic in Male Nursing Students

    We wear navy blue landau scrub pants with a polo shirts. Shirts either blue or white, which we don't have to tuck in (I was surprised). Our school initials are embroidered on the front with "College...

  19. Need some advice with a friend regarding school

    Alternator81 replied to nurz2be's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I don't think that you could find a more supportive group of people than nursing students. It is not something he would have to worrie

  20. First day of nursing school

    Alternator81 replied to lvnhopeful's topic in General Students

    I have completed my first week. Let me tell you, we have been having a blast! It has been a lot of reading.. over whelming! But-- it isn't too bad. They don't seem to waste any time getting you...

  21. Orientation was today!!

    Alternator81 replied to *Blessed2BaNRS*'s topic in General Students

    I had my orientation yesterday. It was really really fun! The first hour was very awkward! Everyone was nervous! The weirdest part is how we call started talking and making friends with eachother.....

  22. fingerprinting for nursing school

    Alternator81 replied to BebobthefrogFNP's topic in General Students

    I have heard that some rotations require fingerprinting card. But in my BSN program I have not been asked to obtain one. In order to get my VA badge, they did extensive background checking

  23. Do ADN nurses graduate with a robe or nurse uniform?

    Alternator81 replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    In my school the grads wear navy cap and gown to the pinning ceremony. It's kinda a tradition that some students decorate their caps. I've seen one with rhinestones of a big red cross on it...one that...

  24. Help needed in the worst way

    Alternator81 replied to mr.rn-2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! It depends the type of program that you are applying to. Many ADN/Community Colleges now have waiting lists up to 2 years long, which you may be placed on as long as you have a B average in...

  25. This sucks!

    Alternator81 replied to misserella8036's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    opps.. I re-read what you wrote. That scoring system sounds ridicules. They should look at your overall course work. ADN programs keep changing the "normal" application processes for nursing school....