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1. The FIT Nurse

   pco8 replied to NN, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Staying fit and healthy is definitely important. I do try to keep up. Whether it's eating healthy foods or taking the 5 flights of stairs instead of the elevator. Take a dance class twice a week. I...

2. Nurse who survived Ebola is suing the hospital

   pco8 replied to anon456's topic in Disaster Preparation

   If she does get compensated, I hope it's only for the amount of her medical bills/furnishing her apartment and future medical expenses (I read somewhere that her medical expenses from THR/NIH were...

3. TCU Accelerated BSN Program May 2015

   pco8 replied to adsettles's topic in Texas Nursing

   I found out I got in on Feb. 16, the BEST Valentines gift ever! I live in Dallas uptown-downtown area, so it will definitely be quite a commute! Anyone else live in the area? I am very excited,...

4. Microbiology

   pco8 replied to pco8's topic in General Students

   Did anyone use this book to study? Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple: Mark Gladwin, William Trattler: 9781935660033: Amazon.com: Books I feel that this book is more helpful to med...

5. Are you in it for the money?

   pco8 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   If I were in it for the money, I'd go to law school. Nurses make a nice a living, CRNA is better but neither is worth going in to purely for financial. What I really like about nursing is the 3 day...

6. MSNA vs CRNA vs DNPA

   pco8 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Aside from the differences in the titles, I'm assuming that the function will still be the same regardless of the degree title? I understand that by 2025 AANA wants us all to have DNPA instead of...

7. Microbiology

   pco8 replied to pco8's topic in General Students

   So today in Micro lab, I learned about simple, acid-fast and gram stains. It all went over my head and it didn't help that I didn't pick up on it right away like the rest of my lab group. I was...

8. Microbiology

   pco8 replied to pco8's topic in General Students

   Thanks!! I've been studying and reviewing a little bit every day so I'm hoping that will help me. I really want to get an A in this class! Cross your

9. Has anyone had the first exam yet? EEEEK!

   pco8 replied to KimmyKat45's topic in General Students

   Mine is in 2 weeks! Microbiology!! I've been reviewing and going over notes each

10. Microbiology

    pco8 replied to pco8's topic in General Students

    My first test is Feb 12 - so far we're learning the History of Micro, Chemistry of Micro and the Tools of the lab. There's so much info, my plan is to read & review at least 2 hours per day just...

11. Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    pco8 replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    Slow & steady wins the

12. Microbiology

    pco8 replied to pco8's topic in General Students

    Thanks you guys!!! My class started today and my lab starts on the 28th. My professor seems to be pretty cool and I'm excited. She mentioned that there's usually 12% - 18% of her students that get A's...

13. What kind of nurse do you want to be?

    pco8 replied to MeekaNichole's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ICU nurse... Cardiac or Neuro ICU then hopefully the

14. Microbiology

    pco8 replied to pco8's topic in General Students

    Thanks you guys!!! I just printed the syllabus for my Micro Lab & Lecture and it doesn't look as scary as I'm anticipating. I'm gunning for an A. I'm taking this class along with College Algebra...

15. Microbiology

    pco8 posted a topic in General Students

    Any tips on how to handle this class? I heard it's suppose to be very difficult and I'm taking 2 other classes this semester. I'm a little nervous about this class but excited about my new career path...