Race Mom ASN, RN

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  1. Race Mom

    For all those waiting on acceptance letters.....

    Race Mom replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am so excited for you!!! Only 4 more days??!!! I feel like a kid again and it's your birthday but I wish it was mine ! Do you mind if I follow your lead and add a ticker? It was great watching...
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    For all those waiting on acceptance letters.....

    Race Mom replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We also have to accept in writting in 10 days from receiving the letter. I'm not sure what they do when the person being called denies the spot. I won't find out either!!!!!! That is...if they ring...
  3. Race Mom

    For all those waiting on acceptance letters.....

    Race Mom replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the reason behind the phone call before the letters are sent, is because they ask you if you are going to take the seat. If you have changed your mind and tell them its ok, they can then add...
  4. Race Mom

    For all those waiting on acceptance letters.....

    Race Mom replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Acceptance phone calls go out about a week before the letters, so, I'll be hanging out by the phone while you guys are hanging out at the mailbox! Funny thing is my dh is a mailman and works out of...
  5. Race Mom

    Application Essays Jitters--feedback anyone?

    Race Mom replied to Peachy720's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OK, here goes my 2 cents (after my usual 2-3 Friday night brewskys). I don't have much to add, but I am very analytical and have found reasons that I am geared to be a nurse. I have always been...
  6. Race Mom

    Questions about BP

    Race Mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am not in NS yet, so I thought I would ask an opinion here about blood pressure. My mom has been diagnosed with high BP. Her face just had a recent breakout and she was complaining it felt like it...
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    Questions about BP

    Race Mom replied to Race Mom's topic in General Nursing

    My mom was d/c'd today. I asked her if they convinced her how important it is to take her meds. She is very convinced! She told me that God came to her this morning and told her that he had to...
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    Questions about BP

    Race Mom replied to Race Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, that makes me teary eyed! That was very sincere and I thank you for that. Sure makes more since than to see her doctor become a nurse :rotfl: !
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    Questions about BP

    Race Mom replied to Race Mom's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand what this says. Not to see her doctor become a nurse??? Sorry, I'm floating between my sons 1st grade homework and this, and I think my brain is confused.
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    Questions about BP

    Race Mom replied to Race Mom's topic in General Nursing

    I will let her know! Thanks!!
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    Questions about BP

    Race Mom replied to Race Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh! Another update! Her angiogram came back fine, no blockage, no stents. She will be dc'd tomorrow or the next day. If there are no blockages, what else could a bad stress test be diagnosing?...
  12. Race Mom

    Who can give pt. meds??

    Race Mom replied to Race Mom's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for the reply! I told her to call the NV BON to find out.
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    Who can give pt. meds??

    Race Mom posted a topic in Home Health

    I have a relative working (just started HH and only been a NA for a few months, not yet certified to be a CNA) with a hospice pt. with dementia. The pt is on two meds (out of a container). Who is...
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    Questions about BP

    Race Mom replied to Race Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Mom had a stress test this morning. Bad news. It didn't go well. They ordered an angiogram for today with the possibility that they may have to put in stints. 2 questions... What do they do in a...
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    Questions about BP

    Race Mom replied to Race Mom's topic in General Nursing

    I bought her a BP machine about 5 years ago (1st diagnosed). I bought a digital with a printout option so she could keep records of BPs throughout the day and be able to give that to her doc. If...
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    Big A&P lab exam and I got a....

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

    Aren't you the one with the major migraine that was contimplating not even going to test and hoping to receive a make-up? If so, I'm glad you felt well enough to tough it out! I bet half the people...
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    last term paper , please help me.

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

    Did a search and came up with these. I don't know if they will help, and one is quite old, but maybe will give you some insight or info. http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/rl_DSL/Publications/04-019.htm...
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    Anyone else apply to CCSN?

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

    The mailman didn't deliver. I got both of your PM's on the 29th (thank you for all the info!). Nothing else is showing up.
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    I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    Race Mom replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You could make a button to put next to it that said "Your bill helps pay for this button" And viola!!! The patients will be furious you have to wear it
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    Stomach bug help, please

    Race Mom replied to AggieNurse2B's topic in Pediatric

    That happened to my son when he was about that age. He woke me up by throwing up all over me in bed. I called the pediatrician after I gave him a drink of water and he threw up immediately. He said...
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    A&P Test was a terrible nightmare

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

    I don't know if chem helps. They cover some basic chem/biology stuff in chapter 2 (most books) but my prof (and many others) skip the whole chapter. My best advice to you is to ask others who they...
  22. Race Mom

    Microbiology - Fall 2005

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

    Yeah! I got 98/100 on the lecture test and 10/10 in lab! I guess my lab question I thought I missed, could have been interpreted as a curved rod, vibrio as well!!!!! So far... Lecture Quiz 1...
  23. Race Mom

    AAAHHHHH!!!!! How does anyone pass A&P I ???

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

    Those tapes are hillarious!!!!! It's nice to have a comedy tape about A&P. It helps you retain it and not drift off daydreaming.
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    Bad, Bad Day

    Race Mom replied to Kristen_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The best part about your shift is that it ended. Don't ever forget that!!! The next time you walk by that "Doctor's Lounge" LAUGH!!! They have to stay, they don't get to go home! (Not bagging on...
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    Microbiology - Fall 2005

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

    I had my 1st 50 question lecture test today. (100 pts) I circle the ones I knew I got right, no question, and I only had 5 that got me. Luckily, one of them I was able to get right later in the...