lifeLONGstudent

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  1. considering clomid in the future

    lifeLONGstudent posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    L&D nurses, What percentage of moms have you cared for that were on Clomid (for infertility) but only had one baby. I would never "reduce" my pregnancy (because it is against MY beliefs - not...

  2. paying for school....how???

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

    talk to your school about financial aid options. believe me, they don't get paid if you cannot pay tuition so they will work hard to find some way for you to swing it. premed-->nsg ... don't get...

  3. for those in a 4 sem. program, which semester was hardest??

    lifeLONGstudent replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

    accelerated BSN program: 1st - summer: Pharm, skills lab, fundamentals, and a combo class of theory, teaching, yada..yada...yada. + M/S Clinical 2nd - Fall: Psych, Maternity, M/S (Adult Health I),...

  4. How many epidurals does it take.......

    lifeLONGstudent replied to Pete495's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    omg!! what an a$$. as students, do you encounter this type of "strong personality" very often and what is your advice on successfully dealing with it?

  5. North Texas = Few Jobs?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    I definately DO NOT recommend Plaza Medical Center - PM me for private

  6. Hardest Equipment to work with in Nursing

    lifeLONGstudent replied to hrtprncss's topic in MICU, SICU

    papa - i am in school and i am saving your post for next semester (adult ii - critical care)... may i im you for more explanations in the future :-)

  7. Could I shadow you over the holidays?

    lifeLONGstudent posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i am in an accelerated bsn program at tcu (grad aug 06). are there any srnas or crnas that i could shadow a few days over the christmas holidays? we are doing clinicals at jps, but i will go anywhere...

  8. "Just" a nurse? You can do so much better!

    lifeLONGstudent replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    bsmt is my first degree also (and it was hard!!!!). i too am back in school for a bsn..... we should talk!

  9. Accelerated BSN Programs in Texas?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to AggieNurse2B's topic in Texas Nursing

    well, it's not like i am writing a check for tuition each semester . that is what student loans are for. it can be done. i did not look at the numbers, but other people in our class (who were...

  10. Accelerated BSN Programs in Texas?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to AggieNurse2B's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am in the accelerated program at TCU. I can give you info about that program.

  11. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    lifeLONGstudent replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i am with you sunnyjohn: i am thinking that i need to start digging through my junk to find my mouthguard that i used in basketball ... so i don't bite my tongue off! gee whiz, i cannot believe some...

  12. codeine to morphine: what's the enzyme?

    lifeLONGstudent posted a topic in Pain Management

    I just read that approximately 1 in 14 Caucasians lacks the enzyme needed to convert codeine into morphine and therefore codeine does not do it for these folks. (Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 5th...

  13. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    lifeLONGstudent replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "yes, there is a differance in bsn and adn, more booklearning. the best rn is an aid which went to adn then on to the bsn or the diploma trained nurse. a streight through bsn has only books to rely on...

  14. nurse extern - vs - nurse tech

    lifeLONGstudent posted a topic in General Students

    just wondering how many of you all have been through a nurse externship (this is what i asked about when i sent the email to check on availability) or a nurse tech (this is what the lady from hr...

  15. nurse extern - vs - nurse tech

    lifeLONGstudent replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in General Students

    that is what i am hoping for!

  16. nurse extern - vs - nurse tech

    lifeLONGstudent replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in General Students

    "are you directly assigned with a preceptor, or are you functioning more in the roll of an lpn, except without giving meds?" suzanne - i am not sure how the hospital utilizes the "nurse techs". the...

  17. accelerated bsn programs in texas ??

    lifeLONGstudent replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Texas Nursing

    i am not trying to start a fight, but as an accelerated student at tcu, i find your post insulting, and i must repond. there were over 400 applicants for the second class (my class) and there are only...

  18. TWU Admission Requirements

    lifeLONGstudent replied to jenjen22's topic in Texas Nursing

    not true - i have another degree and when i spoke to admissions dept at twu, they were incredibly rude about this. they said that my previous experience and degree didn't matter (i beg to differ)....

  19. Looking for advice from experienced and new CCU RNs

    lifeLONGstudent replied to Bijou-Spice's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    this has great advice. I just wanted to repond so I could look up the info as graduation nears... thanks

  20. Concieving issues

    lifeLONGstudent replied to 2007_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Fertility Friend that is a cool website. I think we might try to use it down the road (I am the one who asked about taking Clomid and you guys advised to talk to a RE about metformin for PCOD......

  21. What type of Automobiles do you drive as a nurse.

    lifeLONGstudent replied to malenursetobe@21's topic in Men in Nursing

    i am in an accelerated bsn program and i'm a girl ;-) this is my second career, so i have been working for a while....and i have a great hubby that spoils me. my car is a [color=gray]2003 nissan 350z,...

  22. APA Paper Formatting - Anyone using commercial templates?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to rosendalemj's topic in General Students

    am just replying to this so I can find it when I need

  23. What is your nursing theory and why?

    lifeLONGstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    What nursing theory do you think most describes the type of nursing that you practice and why? Which theory appeals most to you? Do you have your own model that you would like to share. I am just...

  24. med admin mistake...confused...

    lifeLONGstudent replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    So scary. I would like to see if the order was written 13.0units or 13u which the u can look like a zero -- this is why these documentations are no-nos. If that was the case, I would like see the...

  25. IV starts and drawing blood

    lifeLONGstudent replied to srknurse's topic in Emergency

    "most blood samples...the red blood cells are broken up/apart for the test to be run." the only time the red cells are "broken up/apart" is when you hemolyze the sample while collecting it. i take...