DanaS

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1. stinking of cigarette smoke

   DanaS replied to sisterfaye's topic in General Nursing

   I am a nursing student and a longtime, heavily addicted smoker. However, I wear the patch on school days and on my clinical days because I do not want to be the student standing out in front of the school smoking - or god forbid at my clinical site ...

2. 1st Clinical - Loved it!!

   DanaS posted a topic in General Students

   I had my first clinical today. Was soooooo very worried about it. Had to wake up at 3:00 a.m. - 50 minute drive - no medical experience whatsoever, etc., etc.:stone But, I absolutely loved it! Changed several dirty diapers, showered, dressed, he...

3. How was your first week/day at school?

   DanaS replied to suzi_h's topic in General Students

   Outside of two extremely rude and disrespectful "instructors," I enjoy nursing school so far (only into the 2nd week). I have been lucky enough to not be one of those verbally insulted or attacked by these two women - but witnessing their behavior a...

4. Any Nurses Out There With Rapsheets?

   DanaS replied to badabinggirl's topic in General Nursing

   oops. I posted twice - so I'll just delete this one....I think it's time for bed...

5. Any Nurses Out There With Rapsheets?

   DanaS replied to badabinggirl's topic in General Nursing

   I have two Domestic Violence Assault cases that were DISMISSED Long story short - I am involved in a relationship with an abusive man and on a couple of the violent occassions when I called the police - my boyfriend convinced them that I should be ar...

6. Anything new on DSON?

   DanaS replied to chrissy91322's topic in Colorado

   Picking up clincial schedule next week! Program starts January 3rd - just finishing pre-req courses at DSON and so far really enjoying it. :)

7. DSON Orientation Day Coming Soon!

   DanaS posted a topic in Colorado

   Hi all! Just checking in with all the fellow DSON students-to-be! Orientation coming up on Sept. 26th - looking forward to meeting all of you. Ordered the books for the couple pre-req classes I'm taking in October. So excited/nervous/anxoius! To...

8. Immunization Requirements - Help!

   DanaS replied to DanaS's topic in Colorado

   It's been a while since I have logged in here. Thanks for all of your suggestions on how I might find my shot records! Unfortunately, I called the "records office" of the high school I attended (only attended up to 10th grade - went the GED route)...

9. Nurses who smoke - I'm a smoker

   DanaS posted a topic in General Nursing

   I will start nursing school this fall. I am a smoker (smoked for the last 15 years). I have tried to quit several times - just cannot seem to do it. I've seen nursing staff at hospitals around town taking "smoke breaks." Even though I am a smoker...

10. Immunization Requirements - Help!

    DanaS posted a topic in Colorado

    Does anyone have any ideas on how one could get ahold of their immunization records? I am 31. I attended public school here in Colorado (Kindergarten on up). Obviously, you can't attend public schools without having all of your shots! My pediatr...

11. Denver School of Nursing

    DanaS replied to adventuregirl's topic in Colorado

    Hello, Infullbloom. I was just wondering if you could shed light on your specific concerns re the school. (Obviously, without breaching the TOS - maybe we could private message) I mean, you went to the school. You graduated the LPN course. You t...

12. NET/EXAM study guides

    DanaS replied to kkind4's topic in General Students

    Hello. I too stressed over the NET exam. Was most intimidated by the math (algebra) than anything else. I bought the NLN Review Guide for LPN Pre-Entrance Exam (which covers most all the pre-nursing entrance exams, including the NET). Although th...

13. Denver School of Nursing

    DanaS replied to adventuregirl's topic in Colorado

    Yes, that is the book. I think I spoke too soon about it being so scary looking. I have read it - front to back - and you're right. Its not at all that bad. I am taking my course at the American Heart Assoc. as well (Yale and Wadsworth approximat...

14. Clarification on Denver School of Nursing

    DanaS replied to tlackey's topic in Colorado

    Thanks for your input. I have interviewed with several schools here in Denver. Everybody has their opinions about one school vs another. I have to say, however, I went with my gut feeling and weighed many other factors when I decided to register ...

15. Denver School of Nursing

    DanaS replied to adventuregirl's topic in Colorado

    Hello again! thought you disappeared there for a minute! So glad things are working out for you and that you will be at DSON!! I can't wait til October. I'm already buying books and stuff (I know I'm probably buying the wrong ones but I just can'...