CourtM092

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  1. Still confused about feeding tubes

    CourtM092 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Okay so this may sound ridiculous, maybe I am over thinking this, anyway for some reason I don't understand the differences between a PEG Tube, G Tube, J Tube and GJ Tube. Like why would a patient...

  2. Still confused about feeding tubes

    CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My instructor used PEG and G Tube loosely. As in as if they were the same thing. So a PEG Tube is meant for long term use and a G Tube is meant for a shorter term use? I think my main question is why...

  3. Out of State Nursing Program

    CourtM092 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have no idea if this is the right category but here it goes. I am from NJ, and I am looking to transfer to my first choice college I wanted to attend all along which is URI (University of Rhode...

  4. Out of State Nursing Program

    CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ohhhh I thought it was like the same exam, but after you passed it you earn a license in that state. Thanks you

  5. Please share your GPAs??

    CourtM092 replied to sixela21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Currently, since I am serious about school (I learned the hard way in the beginning) I have a 3.2 GPA. My first year of college I had like a 2.4 GPA because I didn't take any of my classes seriously...

  6. Which is harder A&P 1 or 2

    CourtM092 replied to StayHumble11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P I & II are both generally difficult classes. Taking I is the core of it, you get thrown so much info and expected to memorize a lot. A&P II is the building block onto I. Hopefully, by...

  7. Adolescents vs. Children

    CourtM092 posted a topic in Pediatric

    I want to go into peds nursing. I feel as if I am able to communicate better with children because of my silliness. I am currently an EMT and I actually get called into work if it is a peds transport...

  8. Adolescents vs. Children

    CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for all of your feedback! All is great information! I like the cartoon scrubs comment! Sounds like it can be very tricky working with adolescents. Moreover, question is: Would you recommend...

  9. Summer Classes

    CourtM092 replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    taking psych, eng comp II and intermediate algebra. Yeah, I know. Not taking A&P in the summer. Each summer semester is 1 month. I wont be able to retain any A&P in a month and pass it with a...

  10. How many are going straight for your BSN?

    CourtM092 replied to HeatherMax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm going for my ADN because I dont have the expenses for a 4 year college right now. However, once I get my ADN and work for a few years, I'll go back to school to get my BSN. I hear some hospitals...

  11. How do you improve your memory?

    CourtM092 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    How I memorize is verbalizing aloud and writing it down as I say it. Works like a charm for

  12. What to do after high school to become a RN/BSN in short amount of time and money?

    CourtM092 replied to shadowshodan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you go to a 2 yr college you will get your associates in nursing. You will take the pre reqs and then try to get accepted in the nursing program you want. Mind you it is very competitive and you...

  13. I was told I should change my major

    CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh the irony lol I hear that's a good school. Thank You! You as

  14. I was told I should change my major

    CourtM092 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay, so I still need to finish my pre reqs to send in my Nursing School App. However, I have a problem: Complex Partial Seizures. They are not fully controlled and I get them every now and then. I...

  15. I was told I should change my major

    CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Awesome!!!! Cograts on being seizure free that long! It's actually a huge accomplishment for us!!! The last one was on Saturday, so I kinda keep getting my license taken away. Sucks, but what can you...

  16. I was told I should change my major

    CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank You!!!!!!!! Grand Mal's are no fun. You feel like you ran a marathon and you body is falling apart afterwards! I feel you! Are you taking anti seizure meds now or no? The reason you couldnt pass...

  17. I was told I should change my major

    CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, I don't want to say ignorance... because that just makes me sound mean. However, there are a lot of people who judge someone from what they see but they dont fully understand what it is. My...

  18. I was told I should change my major

    CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you, that means a

  19. I was told I should change my major

    CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Gotcha, that makes sense. Thanks for the

  20. Community college or university?

    CourtM092 replied to Lukes089's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know that where I am, if you get your associates in nursing, the work at a hospital and you actually strive there, the hospital will invest for you to get you BSN. My aunt told me that's how she got...

  21. I was told I should change my major

    CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is a great idea actually. More positive recommendations the better

  22. I was told I should change my major

    CourtM092 replied to CourtM092's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My neurologist says I am able to anything that any other person would do other than driving for 8 more months. Heck, she could just be saying that to raise my self esteem! Haha. Hypothetically, should...