Mysister

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  1. Help/advice about Algebra

    Mysister replied to ladybugj's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I found that many, if not all, algebra concepts have been broken down and explained in easy to understand detail and example by someone in the world who has posted it on the internet. Google any...

  2. Waiting Lists for MD Nursing Program

    Mysister replied to LadyKLibra's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Why didn't you like the research

  3. Anyone have an A in Chem...?

    Mysister replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've got an A so far. It's my last science pre-req, and so far it's by far the easiest, compared to A&P 1 and 2, and microbiology. I actually kind of like

  4. Are your fellow classmates really serious about nursing?

    Mysister replied to jaysma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with person who said to sit up front. Also, at all costs, avoid slackers when it comes to labs and lab partners. If you know who the serious ones are, do everything you can to partner with...

  5. Who else is starting Nursing School in January?

    Mysister replied to Nathalie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Somewhat to my surprised, I got accepted. I'm very nervous about, though. I have a lot of questions with no one to ask. The orientation date is "to be

  6. Anyone else waiting for admissions decision?

    Mysister replied to nikkif's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The application deadline was 9/1 for Spring '06, but I got mine in early. Anyway, got the letter last week University of Maryland BSN program. I'm a little overwhelmed

  7. Waiting Lists for MD Nursing Program

    Mysister replied to LadyKLibra's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi, I just got accepted into UMAB for Spring '06. They have a new program for people who already have a BS in any field - it's an accelerated program (I think 18 months, but not sure) that gets you...

  8. Am I too old?

    Mysister posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am finishing my prereqs and currently applying for a BSN program for a Spring '06 start. I am 49 years old. What are your thoughts? Thank

  9. Nurse who appeared on Dr. Phil suspended

    Mysister replied to imenid37's topic in General Nursing

    I can't say how the nurse who beat her husband came to be on the show, but in my sister's case, she didn't really start out with that intent. She contacted the show with some questions about her...

  10. Nurse who appeared on Dr. Phil suspended

    Mysister replied to imenid37's topic in General Nursing

    There are no secrets once you've gone on TV. Maybe that's a good thing in these

  11. Nurse who appeared on Dr. Phil suspended

    Mysister replied to imenid37's topic in General Nursing

  12. Nurse who appeared on Dr. Phil suspended

    Mysister replied to imenid37's topic in General Nursing

    My sister was the nurse that appeared in the primetime special "Escaping Addiction". I would not call her low class. The reason she appeared on the show is kind of a long story, but I will say the...

  13. Medical question on ingrown toenail

    Mysister replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Boy do I know how you feel. Did you happen to see the Dr. Phil special "Escaping Addiction" with the addicted nurse? That's my sister. (that's where my screen name came from - I was browsing the...

  14. Am I too old?

    Mysister replied to Mysister's topic in Nursing Career

    She was dx'd at age 7. She does pretty well managing it considering she IS a teenager. She's on an insulin pump. One reason I decided to go back to school is that I needed to get my own life so...

  15. Am I too old?

    Mysister replied to Mysister's topic in Nursing Career

    :chuckle Now you're starting to get the picture! Also, she has Type 1 Diabetes. Just increases the challenge

  16. Am I too old?

    Mysister replied to Mysister's topic in Nursing Career

    :chuckle We have learned a thing or two haven't we? Try telling that to my 14 year

  17. Prereq question - Biology not on list for accelerated program??

    Mysister replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My first prereq when returning to school was A&P I. I had not had biology for 15 years. I have now taken A&P I, II, and microbiology. I would recommend taking micro first. I managed A's in...

  18. Am I too old?

    Mysister replied to Mysister's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks, I guess I have too much time on my hands right now so I am worrying. I finished the spring semester about 2 weeks ago (A&P II and Statistics) and don't start summer for another week....

  19. Am I too old?

    Mysister replied to Mysister's topic in Nursing Career

    I am willing to do whatever it takes. I had heard that many hospitals try to use only part-time in order to avoid paying benefits. That would be OK with me because I don't HAVE to work full time....

  20. Am I too old?

    Mysister replied to Mysister's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for your thoughtful reply. It is the physical stress that worries me the most. I am doing all that I can to prepare for this before I even get into the BSN program. I hope I'm being...

  21. Am I too old?

    Mysister replied to Mysister's topic in Nursing Career

    Will I face discrimination from other

  22. new girl has many questions!

    Mysister replied to geniebea's topic in Maryland Nursing

    What do you think was wrong with that essay? I ask because I just submitted my app to UMAB traditional BSN for Spring '06 - doing my prereqs at Howard CC - have a 4.0 in all courses. I'm sure my...

  23. What to do when the IV bag runs dry?

    Mysister replied to mstigerlily's topic in Patient Medications

    As a patient several years ago I had an IV run dry. I was very sick: septic with staph, etc after a C-section. I also had pelvic thrombo phlebitis but it had not been dx'd yet. Well, my veins were...

  24. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    Mysister replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    And.. I also hate rattling chip bags during tests. And people with a runny nose during tests constantly sniffing. (I bring tissue and pass it to the sniffer, hint,

  25. ??nursing blog

    Mysister replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    Blog is short for web-log. It's an online