NurseGirl525 ASN, RN

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    Can I do It???

    NurseGirl525 replied to Mkdukes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking A&P II, micro, math, english comp, and some other college note taking class I have to take. I am doing fine in all of those. Next semester I'm taking psych, sociology, math, and...
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    Where are you going to school?

    NurseGirl525 replied to ant2cory's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I go to Ivy Tech in the state of Indiana and will be applying for the program for Fall
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    Please listen!!!

    NurseGirl525 replied to snowwhite2002's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    10:28 pm by LadyFree28 You will learn how to interpret rhythm strips and WHAT to do when you are in your senior nursing classes...I learned about EKG in A & P II as well...but...
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    Nursing School Bag - Vera Bradley

    NurseGirl525 replied to musaafirah's topic in General Students

    What do you mean people don't take us seriously because someone wants a Vera Bradley bag? That's crazy. There is nothing wrong with being fashionable while wearing scrubs or looking cute at school....
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    Not learning A&P

    NurseGirl525 replied to amberdawn85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in 102 right now with 201 in the spring. I don't know if I could ever do these classes online because I feel like I wouldn't retain anything. I know some people do very well with online classes...
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    Age of a late bloomer

    NurseGirl525 replied to lilbrice25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 37 and finishing my prereqs. I don't think you are ever too old to pursue your
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    I feel truly sorry for new grads

    NurseGirl525 replied to Concerto_in_C's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Guess I really don't get the point of this post. You want to discourage people from becoming nurses? The average age of a nurse right now is 46. Within the next few years, there will be many nurses...
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    Could Single Dad Get in...

    NurseGirl525 replied to newsingleDad's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Jeff. I live in Indiana. I know there is a brand new Ivy Tech in Richmond. Are you sure it does not have the nursing program? I live just north of Anderson and ours does and has a brand new...
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    Are Prerequisites Flexible?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Casha9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school you have to complete all of the prereqs before entering the program. Most people complete the coreqs also before entering. They give you a choice on prereqs but you have to do the right...
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    LPN or RN for nursing home

    NurseGirl525 replied to snowwhite2002's topic in LPN to RN

    Depends on what you want to do in nursing. LPNs basically work in nursing homes and doctors offices anymore. Very few are being employed in a hospital setting. LPNs also have more interaction with...
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    Advice for dealing with addicts?

    NurseGirl525 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    I had to walk away from this yesterday and come back so I could write this appropriately. I have fibromyalgia that is very severe. Years ago I had a doctor put me on Fentanyl. I had no idea what is...
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    Scope of Practice Concern

    NurseGirl525 replied to Chopel's topic in General Nursing

    My son does judo and we have nurses that volunteer at our tournaments. We had a guy shatter his humerus at our last competition a few weeks ago. The nurse stabilized his arm and we called paramedics...
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    Please listen!!!

    NurseGirl525 replied to snowwhite2002's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is what makes me a little upset. It is assumed somehow that if you aren't a CNA first, you are afraid to get your hands dirty or you somehow think you are better than other people. The fact...
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    Have you ever had an AP class where everyone is failing?

    NurseGirl525 replied to diana10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First of all, I think taking A&P in the summer is a mistake. You are trying to cram 16 weeks worth of work into 8 and that is hard. Also does your school offer tutors? Ours does and I know it...
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    1 year old RN seeking advise for obtaining a job.

    NurseGirl525 replied to SENSUALBLISSINFL's topic in Nursing Career

    I have done lots of hiring in my day. Not nursing hiring, but hiring in many other fields. Here is what I have come to learn. People's age did not matter to me. When I was hiring I wanted someone...
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    How to overcome anxiety/stress at the hospital you volunteer for

    NurseGirl525 replied to sesiliachan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I guess I have been a patient myself a lot so that stuff doesn't bother me. Maybe you could find somewhere else to volunteer at just to get your feet wet. At the hospital where I volunteered a few...
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    Please listen!!!

    NurseGirl525 replied to snowwhite2002's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not trying to downplay the role of a CNA at all or say that they don't get exposed to the yucky stuff early. But as far as BP and that stuff I did that in junior high and high school when I was...
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    What does it take for a nursing program to be nationally accredited?

    NurseGirl525 replied to beeskipper1023's topic in General Students

    Is it a for profit school? The reason why I ask is because I know of a friend who is in the process of getting her LPN at one of those schools and the are not RN accredited. The problem is even...
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    Tips from an A&P Tutor

    NurseGirl525 replied to nekozuki's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What I do is make my flash cards and talk it to myself while I am pacing in my living room. lol Sounds silly, but it works for me. I do it for A&P II and Micro. I also make my flash cards the...
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    What type of nursing do you want to specialize in?

    NurseGirl525 replied to bluesky94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would like to work either in an Emergency Dept., pediatric oncology at the children's hospital, or ICU. I will go wherever I can get a job but those are my dream
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    Please listen!!!

    NurseGirl525 replied to snowwhite2002's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't need to be a CNA. I worked and went to school before and it is very difficult. This time around I am just focusing on school. As a single mom to a 7 year old I have enough on my plate right...
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    30+ club! Lets do this together.

    NurseGirl525 replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 37, currently get divorced and have one child. I started back to school in August to finish my prereqs and will hopefully be accepted for Fall 2014. It's been a rough road but am glad to be on...
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    hours per day

    NurseGirl525 replied to schoolforever's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I study a lot. I was in class this morning until 10 got home at 11:30 and studied til 4. I have to get all of my studying in before my son gets home so we can spend as much quality time as possible...
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    prereqs

    NurseGirl525 replied to schoolforever's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I also have a different lecture professor and lab professor. I really like it that way though. Mine is a 4 hour class so it breaks it up for me. Next semester I have Physiology 201 and our...
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    Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    NurseGirl525 replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    I guess just looking at this from a strictly business standpoint, yeah your patients end up paying for those meds. I know I am just a pre-nursing student but having worked in business for many years...