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  1. How Not To Bring Germs Home...

    sparky605 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a student and just had my first day in a real hospital. None of my patients were on special precautions but almost a third of the unit was on contact precautions. I watched so many people in and...

  2. ccbc online/hybrid vs day program

    sparky605 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi- I am applying in Sept. 2013 for CCBC RN program. Not sure what the schedules are like for the online vs day program. (I realize the space is very limited for for the online program but am hoping...

  3. Graduating in December- when to start interviewing?

    sparky605 posted a topic in General Students

    I have heard of people graduating with job offers in place. I am not sure how that works- but I would love to have a job by graduatuon. Do you just go in and apply for nursing jobs and say "I can't...

  4. Medstar health tuition assistance?

    sparky605 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Can anyone tell me how this works for full-time RNs and what the conditions are? I am graduating from an ASN program this year and want to enroll immediately in a BSN program while I work. I have an...

  5. Medstar health tuition assistance?

    sparky605 replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks so much- I actually got a pamphlet that says just that. Appreciate your

  6. Medstar health tuition assistance?

    sparky605 replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Union Memorial or Franklin

  7. HUGS?!

    sparky605 posted a topic in General Students

    If your patient asks you for a hug what do you say? Twice when I went to say good bye to my patients for the day they put their arms out for a hug. Truth is, I hugged them both. While it was happening...

  8. Question; orientation went great except...

    sparky605 replied to Bjarte's topic in General Students

    This is ridiculous. You should not be made to wear a women's jacket- however I disagree with those that said just buy the men's jacket and wear it. Since you already brought it to the attention of the...

  9. 1st semester expectations

    sparky605 replied to Val0512's topic in General Students

    Don't let the "it's so hard" hype shake your confidence. It is hard for most people but most people also pass. Keep your head full of positive thoughts- you'll do fine :) The hardest thing for me was...

  10. What is a "passing grade" for your nursing program?

    sparky605 replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

    75% no rounding must have 75% (no rounding) average on exams before other course work is calculated into grade 1 dosage test per semester- 95% (but you can try 3 or 4 times on

  11. Should I take 223 and 251 concurrently?

    sparky605 replied to aleafstedt's topic in General Students

    For the same reasons you mentioned, I took AP1 and Micro in the semester. I got an A in both, but I wasn't taking any other classes. I thought AP2 was easier than AP1, so maybe you could take AP2 and...

  12. on line college

    sparky605 replied to mdcdlt123's topic in General Students

    Former nursing students sue Excelsior College over 'deceptive or misleading practices' @insidehighered you are not

  13. Clinical drama-question about personal property

    sparky605 replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Students

    OP, RubySlippers offers great advice, Also- Everyone is piling on you here so I will just suggest you read RubySlippers post. I'm sorry that group disrespected you and your property- it isn't...

  14. Clinical drama-question about personal property

    sparky605 replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Students

    Don't worry! This has to be an exception! I am in my forties and really enjoy my classmates (ranging from ages 19-50) and as far as I can tell they like me too. I don't know of any kind of dysfunction...

  15. Clinical drama-question about personal property

    sparky605 replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Students

    Or unless one of them becomes your

  16. Daily Schedule?

    sparky605 replied to notnursezelda's topic in General Students

    I think you are very smart to plan a schedule like this- it may need some tweaking once you get going but you are on the right track. When are you going to

  17. Skills Checkoffs and Anxiety

    sparky605 posted a topic in General Students

    I have just completed my first semester and have had a few weeks to reflect on my strengths and weaknesses. My biggest problem this semester was skills testing. I would prepare for hours in open lab...

  18. Skills Checkoffs and Anxiety

    sparky605 replied to sparky605's topic in General Students

    RunBabyRun- For decades I have been seeing a therapist, on and off and have developed some coping skills. I tried deep breathing techniques before testing I think it did help before one of the tests...

  19. Skills Checkoffs and Anxiety

    sparky605 replied to sparky605's topic in General Students

    Thanks futurenurse- There are teachers available during open lab and I did go through the testing with them and did well prior to actual testing- BUT I think I need to do it over and over and over...

  20. It's Not Fair!

    sparky605 posted a topic in General Students

    I hate when people complain about a grade or failing a skills test by saying "it's not fair because..." and then they actually change the grade for them. When I get a grade that I am unhappy with I...

  21. Be honest please, Am I Kray Kray?

    sparky605 replied to cee cee g's topic in General Students

    I agree with SopranoKris- I would dedicate myself 100% to the nursing program, at least for the first semester, until you get into the swing of things. You might be able to do it but I could not have....

  22. I finished nursing school

    sparky605 replied to Camwill's topic in General Students

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! That is

  23. Stupid classmate tricks

    sparky605 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    In my class we have a girl who constantly raises her hand and asks "what if...(insert improbable scenario here)" and next to her sits a girl who will often raise her hand and dispute the information...

  24. CCBC Fall 2014 RN program

    sparky605 replied to Jenn829's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey guys- hang in there- I just finished my first semester at ccbc- I remember being where you are. I saw that status change to "decision made" about 2 days before the seat fee showed up. I was on...

  25. What are you doing summer break?

    sparky605 replied to missmollie's topic in General Students

    swimming, sunbathing, gardening, running, the beach, Disney World:) oh... and