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  1. Soiled Scrubs Mid-Shift

    Compassion_x replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in General Nursing

    I always think about this but I never get myself to actually bring an extra pair of scrubs with me. I suppose you could always find a plastic bag to stick the dirty ones in until you get home. At...

  2. Crutches during clinicals?

    Compassion_x replied to Compassion_x's topic in General Students

    Yeah, so far I can't put much weight on it at all and it pops when I stand up sometimes. Not looking too good so far, but then again I still have til the 17th, so I really hope it's better by

  3. Crutches during clinicals?

    Compassion_x replied to Compassion_x's topic in General Students

    Great.... I really hope it isn't torn and heals quickly then... Thanks for your

  4. Need mocrobiology book in Nursing?

    Compassion_x replied to jonesel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't had to use my microbiology book so far in nursing school, but I've only finished my first semester. I couldn't sell mine because it's just a loose leaf edition in a binder, so I just kept...

  5. Should I or not?

    Compassion_x replied to TMollie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are thinking about going into nursing, definitely take the class. That way you can find out if you'll actually like nursing. It's good experience, but I also recommend working as a CNA, and not...

  6. How long are clinical shifts?

    Compassion_x replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Students

    My first semester clinicals were Mondays 630-1130. This next semester they are 630-1230 thursdays and

  7. so nervous!!!

    Compassion_x replied to jb4455's topic in General Students

    Everyone gets nervous before clinicals, don't worry about it (as hard as it

  8. Grades are great except for one prereq!

    Compassion_x replied to futurenurse912's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Of course you should still apply! One C is okay, I promise. I have a 3.5 cumulative and got in to the two schools I applied

  9. Is it possible to take A&P 1 and 2 together

    Compassion_x replied to pookiebaby's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think you can usually. A&P 1 is usually listed as a prereq for A&P

  10. classes

    Compassion_x replied to Jallis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't do 8 weeks. Even if you've taken a&p 1 before, it's still a lot of information. That and if you failed a&p 1 you might struggle with a&p 2, so it wouldn't be a good idea to take...

  11. What was your GPA, when you got accepted into nursing school?

    Compassion_x replied to Kimynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mine was a 3.5...the last two semesters (one of pre-reqs, and my first nursing semester) were 4.0s though! I'm still excited about it, not trying to brag

  12. My feet HURT!!!

    Compassion_x replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I bought a pair of Dr.Scholls shoes (not just the inserts) and they are

  13. Weight gain?

    Compassion_x replied to hawksrn2014's topic in General Students

    My weight stays pretty constant. I've only had one semester of nursing so far but I've had plenty of time for non-nursing stuff like working out lol. Plus I've worked as a (very busy) CNA for 24 hours...

  14. 5 pre reqs left

    Compassion_x replied to 2bNurseCurtis98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would take A&P1, chem, and algebra together, and then A&P 2 and micro. In my personal experience, I had a harder time with micro than any other prereq. It might help if you take micro after...

  15. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    Compassion_x replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry this was your experience. But it isn't like this everywhere. I'm from the midwest, and I took the CNA class, including the book and test for about $650, which has been repaid to me by the...

  16. Calm my nerves?

    Compassion_x replied to mariaberry19's topic in General Students

    Clonazepam, yoga, and music work well for me

  17. My grades /:

    Compassion_x replied to FutureNurseShammy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like someone else has said, nursing school is competitive. The nursing schools in my area require at least a 2.7 gpa, but students with just a 2.7 rarely get accepted. I'd revise your study habits and...

  18. Irritated that everyone feels the need to mention they want to help people

    Compassion_x replied to Trenbolone Acetate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I decided I wanted to be a nurse when I was 16. And yeah, part of it was because I want to help people, and make a difference in peoples lives. I'm not saying that because I want to impress anyone....

  19. How do you hold it together?

    Compassion_x replied to sweetie_pie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is a hard job. And most of the things you've listed as concerns will (or should) fade within a few months on the job. The BM gets less gross, you get your own routine going with the residents as...

  20. Part-Time Per Diem? What the heck does that mean?

    Compassion_x replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds like it means PRN, or "as needed." They might schedule you, or just call you when needed. Ask about it, how else are you supposed to

  21. Question about HSV-2

    Compassion_x replied to SwampCat's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The claims that condoms don't prevent herpes are partially based off the fact that not everyone correctly uses them. You need broken skin or mucous membranes to be infected. So logically it sounds...

  22. nursing diagnosis

    Compassion_x replied to hello111's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nurses don't make MEDICAL diagnoses, they make NURSING diagnoses, therefore... it is still a diagnosis, just a different type. And echoing everyone else here.......have you been to nursing

  23. Blood pressure reading

    Compassion_x replied to cmuress's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wish I could remember the video I watched on B/P a while ago... It was a practice video where you listened to the sounds and then write down what you heard the b/p as. Anyways, there was one on the...

  24. Indwelling catheter question

    Compassion_x replied to tsm007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We were always told that if we let go of the labia before inserting it all the way or correctly, that you should basically consider it contaminated. So I'd follow Esme's advice here, insert as much as...

  25. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    Compassion_x replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    $30 to Walmart. Same as last