BertG77

BertG77

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  1. Making friends during nursing school / losing friends?

    BertG77 replied to Cheripk's topic in General Students

    I had a very different background before embarking on this path. I lost touch with many of my "old" friends along the way as they had all done "the college thing" right after high school. I didn't...

  2. e-books or textbooks?

    BertG77 replied to Danilu14's topic in General Students

    I had pdf files of all my books, so, not on an account. I was often able able to access my books when others who had their texts on an "account" could not because the internet was down. With pdf's I...

  3. Best men's watch for male nurses

    BertG77 replied to binggrad's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I got a pebble and it's awesome. I was tired of having cheap watches break all the

  4. e-books or textbooks?

    BertG77 replied to Danilu14's topic in General Students

    People will tell you that they prefer one or the other. I used to say that I preferred actual books but this last semester I went with all e books and learned to deal with it. At first I spent a lot...

  5. Do you believe that socioeconomics and educations are biggest factors?

    BertG77 replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    I am going to point out that the OP's initial post implied a willingness to learn what other people thought, and a somewhat open mind, which is a good thing. But I'd also like to point out that I...

  6. Dealing with Anxiety

    BertG77 replied to LizzieRickard's topic in General Students

    I've been on zoloft for the last 2 years and it, combined with cognitive behavioral therapy and meditation have helped to reign in the non stop barrage of thoughts that accompany anxiety. Also, the...

  7. CSU Stanislaus Spring '15 applicants?!

    BertG77 replied to princesama's topic in School, College Programs

    Yeah I commute to Turlock, at the beginning of the week, stay in town during class days and return home at the end of the week. It's not bad at all. The stress level wasn't horrible but it did feel...

  8. CSU Stanislaus Spring '15 applicants?!

    BertG77 replied to princesama's topic in School, College Programs

    Yeah, it said that on our class schedule as well and none of us knew what to make of it either. But you'll see that the class itself (lecture) is held on Mondays, but the time will be different...

  9. CSU Stanislaus Spring '15 applicants?!

    BertG77 replied to princesama's topic in School, College Programs

    Sure! 2820 is Fundamentals, which for me has been the class that has mattered the most this semester. In it we learned the skills that were the most fun, such as giving injections, inserting a...

  10. CSU Stanislaus Spring '15 applicants?!

    BertG77 replied to princesama's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey everyone, I'm currently a first semester student at CSU Stan and wanted to say hello congratulations! Please feel free to ask me any questions about first semester and I'll do my best to answer...

  11. Any older students?

    BertG77 replied to Dodie_A's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dodie, I began the application process at 36 and I agree with the comments here about planning and figuring out your learning style. Also, I would say try and be as open as possible to change and...

  12. need help - no enthusiasm to finish nursing school

    BertG77 replied to karlsbad's topic in General Students

    I spent years in careers where I had the feeling you describe and as a 37 year old first semester BSN student, all I can say is, listen to that little voice that questions what you're doing! In my...

  13. Where is everyone from in the world?

    BertG77 replied to Kiwiguy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm from Texas originally but have lived in San Francisco for the last 14 years. Currently live in Oakland, CA and my BSN program is in the central

  14. Post semester blues

    BertG77 replied to BertG77's topic in General Students

    Wow, that's crazy that you lost so many! Was this in a BSN program? I keep hearing that 2nd semester is the

  15. Post semester blues

    BertG77 replied to BertG77's topic in General Students

    That's how I felt this weekend! It also doesn't help that I was at the house of a family of doctors, one of which is my younger cousin, and that I've always been the black sheep of the family. So, the...

  16. Attachment to patient and vice versa

    BertG77 replied to BertG77's topic in Private Duty

    It definitely makes sense, they way you put it, and thank you for your insight. It makes me realize how "green" I am but also grateful to have learned this

  17. Post semester blues

    BertG77 replied to BertG77's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all the reassurance that I'm not alone in feeling this

  18. Post semester blues

    BertG77 replied to BertG77's topic in General Students

    First semester courses were fundamentals of nursing, nursing research, and last was health

  19. Attachment to patient and vice versa

    BertG77 replied to BertG77's topic in Private Duty

    I neglected to share particulars about this client but due to his condition (which is steadily worsening), he is completely dependent on his caretakers, and has been for decades. Because of this I can...

  20. Attachment to patient and vice versa

    BertG77 replied to BertG77's topic in Private Duty

    I do think I understand. It's good to hear consistent responses. It makes me think about it and begin to understand where others are coming from

  21. Attachment to patient and vice versa

    BertG77 replied to BertG77's topic in Private Duty

    Just out of curiosity, who are you referring to when you say, "they will look for reasons to have problems" ? Are you referring to patients? If so, is this a generalization/attitude that I should...

  22. 80% of nurses stressed out

    BertG77 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Why did this post appear in my

  23. Age

    BertG77 replied to rewob716's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm going to be 39 when I graduate from my BSN program. I spent my 20's as a musician and a chef, and what I learned from those experiences is that no one is going to hand you a job, and that I...

  24. HRSA 2014-2015 Nurse Corps Scholarship

    BertG77 replied to catri2007's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm in California, and posted on this thread that I received the

  25. HRSA 2014-2015 Nurse Corps Scholarship

    BertG77 replied to catri2007's topic in School, College Programs

    I am in Northern California and I received a written reassurance that all my forms (W4, and proof of enrollment) are in order, the process is underway, and I should receive a confirmation email in a...