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    Cardiology III vs. master cardiology stethoscope

    Carpediem1012 replied to JessRNBSN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have a cardioIII and love it! They say you don't need anything fancy for school, but I want to really learn what is going on and what I am listening to. Also, I have it in black with a rainbow...
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    How to stay motivated ... and sane

    Carpediem1012 replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Students

    Haha! You have just learned how nsg school will go: "stupid prof! This is ridiculous! I can't possibly do this! I'm exhausted! I give up! Who cares. Crap I failed that for sure! Holy cow, I passed!...
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    RN to veterinarian

    Carpediem1012 replied to klone's topic in Nursing Career

    Haha! Going into med would be easier. In vet med, you learn many systems -equine, bovine, porcine, canine, feline, avian. And then there are the exotics! Thinks it's hard to remember meds and dosages,...
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    Dealing with well-meaning but stupid questions?

    Carpediem1012 replied to feelslikefire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    yes. You should
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    Immunization Question??!

    Carpediem1012 replied to sixela21's topic in Georgia Nursing

    That, and you also don't want to get Hep
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    Destroyed by previous experience. Should I try nursing again?

    Carpediem1012 replied to albedo's topic in Nursing Career

    Agreed! Go for it OP. Do your best to focus on the task, not who is watching. I know the feeling, but as others have said- mind over matter. Best of luck to you
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    Nurse Extern opportunity

    Carpediem1012 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a great opportunity! Congrats
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    This made me chuckle..

    Carpediem1012 replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Cute!
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    Need help with this medical abbreviation.

    Carpediem1012 replied to guest08/05/2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You got it
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    ages and schedules

    Carpediem1012 replied to mbtsab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just turned 39. Taking third year of my BSN. I have two children, one with autism. Life is busy
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    CNA/PCT - What's the difference?

    Carpediem1012 replied to Jill2Shay's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    If it (PCA) is the equivalent of Continuing Care Aide here, we can apply after our first year of our BSN program to work as one. Maybe you are already able to work as one
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    Butterflies

    Carpediem1012 replied to FineAgain's topic in General Nursing

    And I was thinking of starting to donate blood!
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    Accepted into program

    Carpediem1012 replied to Bigorange's topic in General Students

    Way to
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    Age

    Carpediem1012 replied to rewob716's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'll be forty when I graduate! It's doable and you are already ahead of the game
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    My New Life as a Transport Nurse

    Carpediem1012 replied to BNE103's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Sounds pretty amazing! The thought has crossed my mind- something to aspire to perhaps. Thank you for sharing your
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    Does Anatomy & Physiology help you in nursing?

    Carpediem1012 replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We are actually requesting that our college add another pathophysiology class to our curriculum. I agree, we don't get enough of it. I find myself researching on my own time to truly understand...
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    Failed my CRNE for the third time

    Carpediem1012 replied to Vano's topic in Canada

    Lol. Ok
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    Failed my CRNE for the third time

    Carpediem1012 replied to Vano's topic in Canada

    Sorry not there yet (third year). Is it three times and you are out or are you looking for a way to pass next time. You made it though school- where do you think you have been going wrong on the
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    need help from a experience nurse

    Carpediem1012 replied to mrs.smurf's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Actually what they are saying is true. Find a nurse to talk to. It will be more rewarding than you think
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    Failed the RN program still want to be an Rn . Help !

    Carpediem1012 replied to student0810's topic in General Students

    May I ask what
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    C = Degrees

    Carpediem1012 replied to NotMyProblem MSN's topic in Excelsior College

    C is not good enough for a nursing degree IMHO. When dealing with people's lives, I want to know that at least I understood almost everything they taught us! Even doing well in school, clinicals can...
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    "The calling."

    Carpediem1012 replied to grrl77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't have a calling. I went into the nursing program when my husband lost his job. I had been a stay at home mom for twelve years. I did have a background in health sciences and at one time, was...
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    Help! For Non-Science Majors...??!

    Carpediem1012 replied to Clodoveo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep. Could be a watered down version. Though my nursing micro was less in depth than my regular first year micro (was a micro major). Talk to an
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    Can Lpns work in the Med surg unit in hospitals?

    Carpediem1012 replied to futurerpn4lfe's topic in Canada

    Lots of LPNS in all areas of our hospitals
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    Does Anatomy & Physiology help you in nursing?

    Carpediem1012 replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A and P is used every day for every thing. It's your best friend. As for pharmacology, it's important to know the classes, the general MOA: ADME etc. But drugs change fast, and if you understand the...