Race Mom ASN, RN

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  1. Race Mom

    Nail biting & nursing- bad match!

    Race Mom replied to mishmisha's topic in General Students

    Thrashej...I think we're onto something! I quit the same way you did! Although this time I went without the bitter tasting polish. I had it just in case! I had bitten my nail since I came out of...
  2. Race Mom

    New traveler. Las Vegas?

    Race Mom replied to rnjoy's topic in Travel

    If your talking about Vegas, it's Summerlin. It's the name of a community (nice one too) and they have a hospital. From what I hear, it's one of the more expensive ones too. I'm still a NS, but...
  3. Race Mom

    Jury Duty during nursing school

    Race Mom replied to capribry's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Nevada, they have changed the rules. You can no longer call to get out of jury duty. You have to show up and ask the judge to dismiss you. They did let me reschedule for selection on a...
  4. Race Mom

    I need some Assistance!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Race Mom replied to zwoman80's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Smoking reduces the amount of functional hemoglobin in blood, thus decreasing tissue oxygenation (poor wound healing). Smoking may increase platelet aggregation and cause hypercoagulaility. Smoking...
  5. Race Mom

    What to do about someone squishing your dreams.

    Race Mom replied to Mr. Beef's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The best thing about this decision is that it is YOURS. This is your life and you can chose whatever career you want! I know that a lot of the stress in nursing comes from the nursing shortage, so...
  6. Race Mom

    Position paper

    Race Mom replied to aquarose28's topic in General Students

    I had an ethical paper to write. It didn't have to be "legal" issues. I did mine on nurses .vs nursing students. It was a journal article titled "Speak out or shut up". The journal article...
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    Abandoning babies at Hospitals LEGAL?!?!

    Race Mom replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yet, another newborn found 2 days ago in a dumpster behind a casino here in Las Vegas. It is legal here to leave the baby at a hospital, fire station, etc. I haven't read the story on the dear baby,...
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    Has anyone gotten into nursing school without taking pre-reqs/pre-nursing first?

    Race Mom replied to manofbess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't even imaging getting through nursing school without the knowledge I received from A&P and Micro! My friend took micro during our 1st semester, and did fine, but it was just that much more...
  9. Race Mom

    ATTENTION: Prenursing students who did well on the NLN exam

    Race Mom replied to LAROSILIERE7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I scored a 124. I used the study guide by MacDonald. Excellent book--uses old test questions. My advice is to keep track of time. I ran out of time on the 1st section and had to quickly mark "C"...
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    New Grad wages

    Race Mom replied to frixion's topic in General Nursing

    I don't live in Idaho (yet) but I have looked at the websites of some of the hospitals in Boise. They have the wage listed for the positions open and it seems that the RN positions start between...
  11. Race Mom

    How many don't make it out?

    Race Mom replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Students

    Like SoulShine, I'm only done with 1st semester. We started with 95 and only 69 are moving into 2nd semester! Wow! 27 people! It's scary. I had a wonderful experience in school and feel extremely...
  12. Race Mom

    Funny grad speech

    Race Mom replied to Gigan's topic in General Students

    You might be able to find some good material from this thread... https://allnurses.com/forums/f50/you-might-nursing-student-if-157728.html?highlight=student You could talk about all the times that...
  13. Race Mom

    Are there any 2nd semester nursing students from CCSN here?

    Race Mom replied to 1pinkrose's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Well, you are at St. Rose also! With Rhodes. I heard she is a hard grader, but excellent! You are also going to be thrilled with your mental clinical, you should have Lysyk. I will PM you the...
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    Are there any 2nd semester nursing students from CCSN here?

    Race Mom replied to 1pinkrose's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hey, I noticed you just joined and are finishing up 1st semester. Me too! I'm in the 11am class. Having a hard time studying... I heard med/surg is more exciting. More to do. I'm in section 809....
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    Still Broke!

    Race Mom replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The drawback to credit card counseling (consolidation) is that it goes on your credit report. If you are looking to get a mortgage, it hurts you as bad as a bankruptcy, sometimes worse...they want...
  16. Race Mom

    Nutrition question

    Race Mom replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's been years since my nutrition class, but here's what I have in my notes from then... Basal metabolic rate (BMR) calculation: BMR is the amount of energy (Calories) our body requires to maintain...
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    Good vibes and prayers for Fun2Care!

    Race Mom posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been watching your ticker (yes, once again) and I want to send out my prayers for your acceptance! Good vibes comin' your way! :bowingpur :bowingpur
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    Assessment writing

    Race Mom replied to Gottago's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Send me a PM with your email address and I will send you what I have. I can't figure out how to link it on here (word document).
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    Ever Had Second Thoughts?

    Race Mom replied to Rine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While nursing isn't for everyone, you know deep down if it is for you. And anything worth having is all that sweeter when you have to work to get it. Sometimes I'll be studying for a test, or doing...
  20. Race Mom

    Citing PDA sources in APA?

    Race Mom replied to Jennifer CA's topic in General Students

    Definately do it the way your instructor said it would be proper for her grading, but here is how I reference it. This is a reference from my Drug Guide... Deglin, J. H., & Vallerand, A. H....
  21. Race Mom

    What can I expect?

    Race Mom replied to Carla25's topic in General Students

    Most important... do NOT get behind. You should make a calendar like the onle on the computer, and carry it with you everywhere. I have mine in the clear cover of the 3 ring-binder (like most of...
  22. Race Mom

    Help w/ APA format question

    Race Mom replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have searched my APA book top to bottom (terrible book) and couldn't find anything to back me up, but I've always known that you only reference it once, but the page number needs to be in your...
  23. Race Mom

    Rheumatoid arthritis help please

    Race Mom replied to crb613's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try this one too. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000431.htm Good
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    Wish Me Luck Thread

    Race Mom replied to capribry's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    sorry it took me so long to chime in (i fell asleep for 3 days while reading my pharmacology book:lol2: ) congrats!!!!!!!!
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    Has anyone else lost hair?

    Race Mom replied to lizzybeth's topic in General Students

    I've been losing hair since I had my first baby. I haven't noticed it in the mirror, I still have thick hair, but I could make a wig out of the hair in my brush I use (and I clean the hair off it at...