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  1. Perhaps you can help....?

    dsb_fam replied to dsb_fam's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I think the biggest problem we are running into is what is covered by our insurance. I don't mind footing the extra money, if it will be a better

  2. Perhaps you can help....?

    dsb_fam posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am absolutely astounded that no one can seem to help with this situation, so I thought why not let you guys have a go-around. My four year old son has Goldenhar syndrome and consequently he has...

  3. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

    dsb_fam replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    FIVE MORE WEEEEEEEKKKSSS! So close to the end that I can almost taste it, but not really, cause I think that tasting a blood agar plate would be disgusting, and possibly cause an illness, in which...

  4. Advise regarding how to make a living while in clinicals

    dsb_fam replied to mrsnurse2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look into your local DDD(Dept of Dev. Disabilities). They are always looking for people to do respite for children and adults who are disabled. You can set your own hours and it pays better than...

  5. Nursing Interview Questions (Part 2)

    dsb_fam replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was told by a hospital administrator that they had two make or break questions. 1. What is critical thinking and give an example of a time you used critical thinking in relation to patient care....

  6. Stay at home mom...scared to go back to school

    dsb_fam replied to learningmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PennyS, I am in your exact boat and paddling furiously. I have five children and my two youngest start kindergarten next year. I am also applying to an acclerated program for a summer 2013 start. I...

  7. Accelerated second degree BSN suggestions

    dsb_fam replied to Brkc56's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am also taking the accelerated second degree route. Because of the intensity of the time frame, I believe you will have to quit your job. Sorry, good

  8. Need motivation..... :(

    dsb_fam replied to britthohenbrink's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is a HARD class load to take and maintain an 'A'. Are you working also? Do you have children? My only advice would be to evaluate your schedule and see what you can cut to allow more time for...

  9. Anatomy & Physiology II - online course

    dsb_fam replied to mk1993's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Anatomy and Physiology 2 through Phoenix College online. I received an "A" and it had an online lab portion. I learned more from this class than any of my other science classes. I thought it...

  10. Really nervous about applying

    dsb_fam replied to rduterte's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Awesome Ramon

  11. From a simple foster mom...

    dsb_fam posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've actually kicked around writing this for a while, I didn't want to offend. But, I would love to express some thoughts from a foster mom.... First my background, my oldest child had a congenital...

  12. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

    dsb_fam replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got GONORRHEA and conquered it with a 100%. We had to do a major infectious disease report and I received 100%. I am totally stoked. Also, I am now an expert on the subject of purulent pus and...

  13. Diagnosed with MS recently, right after starting back school to becomie a nurse

    dsb_fam replied to bribri03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When you wrote that you couldn't find much about nurses having MS, my first thought is what an inspiration you can be for others. Make it your goal to do this, and then write about it! You could...

  14. So you want to be a nurse...

    dsb_fam replied to Sir Enzyme's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great

  15. Study time?

    dsb_fam replied to Austincb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in your boat. I have five children and I am taking Micro and Nutrition. I also work 20 hours a week while my two youngest are in pre-school. I have zero life beyond home and school. I found...

  16. Feeling like a circus clown juggling a thousand things plz help

    dsb_fam replied to babiblu3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a mother of five and I would not be able to do the pre-reqs if it weren't for online school. I, too cannot afford childcare everyday. I don't know if that's an option for you, but I love being...

  17. Need help, lacking confidence full of doubt!

    dsb_fam replied to amber4452's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Zoe92 is right! You only need to be successful in math one day at a time. Quit looking way far out into the future of equations. All you need to do is take it one class period at a time. If you...

  18. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

    dsb_fam replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been writing a research paper on Gonorrhea for my class. Seriously, if I see one more photo of purulent discharge, I will never eat again. I turn it in tomorrow and I now consider myself an...

  19. Trying to find a job while in school full time?

    dsb_fam replied to Nursing2102's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check with your areas Department of Developmental Disabilities. They provide respite for families who are caring for special needs children or adults. My friend does this and she sets her own hours....

  20. Just submitted my application at VVC for the RN program...

    dsb_fam replied to thats so awesome's topic in California Nursing

    Go back!!!! Go back in and explain the death in the family and ask for one day to rework your application. If you want this, show them how bad you want it. Hang in there! I'm sorry about your...

  21. Unsure about Nursing

    dsb_fam replied to Rivv91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How about something like X-ray tech or Respiratory tech? I'm not sure of the field requirements. Also, there are great jobs out there for occupational therapists and physical therapists. What are...

  22. An RN Returning to Say HI and To Inspire

    dsb_fam replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Paco-RN, I am hoping to start an acclerated BSN course this summer. Any advice that you wish you would have known? Time-management strategies? Thanks for a great

  23. Dissapointed in myself

    dsb_fam replied to britthohenbrink's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You might want to consider dropping Micro and focusing on pulling a good grade in A and P. It would be a waste to kill yourself and receive two sub-par grades. Better to concentrate on one and do...

  24. Is it just me???

    dsb_fam posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that I might have Ebola or Dengue Fever from my mosquito bites. And yesterday when I used a public restroom all I could think about were little E. coli marching around the toilet seat, just...

  25. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

    dsb_fam replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yesterday I spent 6 hours writing 4 case studies....ughhh! I don't want to talk about cell walls, nucleoids or causative agents for at least two