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  1. Lane Community College 2017

    Bonnieparker22 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Anyone else out there apply to LCC's 2017 RN program? I applied with 54.94 points. I had two B's in Writing 121 and 122 and they were only 3 credits each (I took them a long time ago!) so...

  2. Advice for memory care caregiver

    Bonnieparker22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    On Monday morning I start my first healthcare job as a caregiver at a memory care facility. I am currently a prenursing student and I wanted to get some work experience so I know if I can handle...

  3. Calling patients by "pet" names.

    Bonnieparker22 replied to dbabz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I find it condescending and offensive. I absolutely hate being called "Hun", it really sets my teeth on edge. I am a grown woman and I have a name. In a professional setting I am not your Hun. The...

  4. What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

    Bonnieparker22 replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to roll change a woman with dementia who slept with no underwear or depends on. She had a bm in bed and it was very messy, and as soon as I peeled back the covers she took a finger and...

  5. I got in!!!!

    Bonnieparker22 replied to CreativeUsername's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! I just my acceptance letter tonight to my local community college for the RN program. I am SO

  6. Lane Community College 2017

    Bonnieparker22 replied to Bonnieparker22's topic in School, College Programs

    Honestly - I am so nervous. I felt like my interview could have gone better but I think I did ok. I did great on one question and then I was too nervous for the second one so I think I could have...

  7. Lane Community College 2017

    Bonnieparker22 replied to Bonnieparker22's topic in School, College Programs

    I have no clue! I suppose we will have to wait for the letters that go out on April 13 to see if there are any more details. I suspect there will be some sort of an essay portion, but who

  8. Lane Community College 2017

    Bonnieparker22 replied to Bonnieparker22's topic in School, College Programs

    I got an interview! What a relief! Do you know what the interview is

  9. We are human too

    Bonnieparker22 replied to IdrilRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my facility it is in the service plan to tuck one lady in and tell her you love her and give her a kiss on her forehead. It is how she likes to be put to bed, it makes her feel comfortable and...

  10. Night shift exhaustion

    Bonnieparker22 replied to Emmasmom03's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the same boat. Yesterday I slept from 9am until 4 pm, then I got up and went back to sleep from 11pm until 7 am. I am sitting here now ready to fall back asleep. I feel like my life is passing...

  11. A&P study suggestions

    Bonnieparker22 replied to msheather413's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What material are you on? What worked for me was a study group. We would go through the chapters and the study guides and quiz each other. I think quizzing yourself is a really good way to see what...

  12. Should I be a nurse? Fears, bodily fluids etc

    Bonnieparker22 replied to sarahamelia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was really scared before I took my caregiving job about how I was going to feel about bodily fluids. It wasn't a problem for me at all! My advise is don't think about it too much. Get in there,...

  13. Fun hobbies or interests?

    Bonnieparker22 replied to happy_life's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Oh yeah oh and I forgot to mention I used to volunteer at a therapeutic riding facility! If you enjoy working with people in the special needs community and horses then you will love

  14. Fun hobbies or interests?

    Bonnieparker22 replied to happy_life's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Happy life- it sounds like we are the same person!! All I do lately is work, school, hang out at home with my boyfriend and dogs, sleep, and eat. I go through phases of hobbies. I love to craft so...

  15. Advice for memory care caregiver

    Bonnieparker22 replied to Bonnieparker22's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone is interested-I started my job and I absolutely love it. I am still in training but I've been doing a lot of the basics; showers, toileting, changing clothes, cleaning, and feeding. Some of...

  16. Advice for memory care caregiver

    Bonnieparker22 replied to Bonnieparker22's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the advice. This disease breaks my heart and I hope to be a compassionate caregiver and to help them end their journey with as much dignity as

  17. Need Advice

    Bonnieparker22 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone! I am posting this in hopes that different people can give me some advice on what to do. Maybe if there is someone else out there that is torn between two different paths? I am torn...

  18. Need Advice

    Bonnieparker22 replied to Bonnieparker22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you for the advice, everyone! I have a lot to consider. I really like the idea of a career counselor who can help me sort all of this out. I believe my school has a career counseling department...

  19. Finally starting prereqs, Winter 2014

    Bonnieparker22 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, it has been a long journey for me! I've already been at my local community college for a few years, taking classes part time to pursue a Biology degree. Last year I got the idea that I wanted to...

  20. Finally starting prereqs, Winter 2014

    Bonnieparker22 replied to Bonnieparker22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you all for your replies! Wow, congratulations to all of you who are gearing up to go to nursing school! Way to go! I can't wait until I am there too but I am sure that time will just fly

  21. Tips for Chemistry

    Bonnieparker22 replied to s2bLuluRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would highly recommend reviewing dimensional analysis. It is a necessary part of chemistry, and some people struggle with

  22. Study Habits/Tips

    Bonnieparker22 replied to TLynn89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For me, it is important that I schedule a set amount of time to study everyday and do homework. Because I am taking four classes, that means that I work for 4 hours every day outside of class. I like...

  23. why so many negatives about nursing?

    Bonnieparker22 replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wanted to chime in with my two cents. I am not a nurse yet (pre-nursing student) but it is a path I am pursuing because in all of the jobs I have had to-date (retail, animal shelters, food etc) I...

  24. Quitting Nursing School

    Bonnieparker22 replied to Hargrove86's topic in General Students

    I can relate to the OP. I have spent the last 4 years working with animals in a fast paced, very stressful setting, but have recently decided to start taking pre-reqs to apply to my local CC ADN...

  25. Help for a struggling science student

    Bonnieparker22 replied to sarade's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a pre nursing student but I have done well in all of my science classes so far. What worked for me was getting together in small study groups (one or two other people) and reviewing together....