HeartsOpenWide RN

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    male pregnancy,A&P

    HeartsOpenWide replied to missmatched's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    that does seem a little unprofessional...but if what they are teaching you about the core material is correct then you should be ok.....but, are you supose to google that too??? At my school there was...
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    What classes to take

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am training through Child Birth International. http://www.childbirthinternational.com/ I have one more birth and then I am certified. I also took a Beginning Midwifery course with a LM that I am...
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    Nursing school friends = regular friends?

    HeartsOpenWide posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are any of you still friends with your nursing school friends? I am going to dinner tonight with my friend who is in nursing school with me. We started carpooling in the middle of the first semester...
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    A&p 1 Study Tips?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to cafemocha33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took these classes separately. For the physio I just had to go to as many study groups and I could and write out processes over and over until I got them (and draw pictures). For anatomy, get flash...
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    How long b/w starting pre-reqs and applying to NS?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to GaMBA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is how it went for me: fall: physio, and some transfer classes (1 semester) spring:life span development (psych), microbiology, chem (2 semester) fall: anatomy, stats, and some transfer classes...
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    Vital Signs and the Nursing Asst

    HeartsOpenWide replied to mcpkin's topic in General Nursing

    They usually only have one aid for an entire floor. They recently fired all LVNs. Its not uncommon to see RNs do bedbaths and make beds since there is no one else to do it. Thanks to
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    nursing school and marriage

    HeartsOpenWide replied to e_zapanta's topic in General Nursing

    I am 27 and I have been married over 7 years. I have been in nursing school for 2 years now. Taking the pre-reqs was a good warm up for my husband. I remember when I was still working full time and...
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    "REAL" nursing

    HeartsOpenWide replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I totally realize what she was doing was wrong. We talked about that and some other things (I.E. nurse explained to me that she was giving her resident Lasix at night because if she gave it during the...
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    I Want To Become An Ob/gyn Np! Help!

    HeartsOpenWide replied to e_zapanta's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry, but a MIDwife is not the equivalent of an OB...an OB practices with a medical model while the midwife practices with a midwifery model....they are not call MEDwifes for a reason...although...
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    I hate direct admits

    HeartsOpenWide replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry this happens to you. In the office I worked at we would fax the info to the ER asap, and if the patient had low b/p or something serious we would take them over in a wheelchair ourselves (our...
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    What is a CNA or CRNA?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to mNm85's topic in Nursing Career

    oops yeah that was a typo...I ment
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    Are 2 year nurses getting phased out?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to mack7580's topic in General Nursing

    :deadhorse:No offense to the OP...but I am soooo tired about hearing the rumors of
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    Pharmacology Help

    HeartsOpenWide replied to rbaez4's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I got an A- in pharm, this is what I did: study, study, study, and then I studied studied studied...... -Make yourself familiar with the concept of flash cards -Know the pigeon holes of the drugs...
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    ADN(RN) to BSN [or] Straight to BSN

    HeartsOpenWide replied to f308sa9fds's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It will take you longer to get your ASN and then bridge to get your BSN. However, you would have your RN license and could work while getting your BSN going the ASN and bridge route. At my school the...
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    Does this concern anyone else?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    :eek: Who the H-E- double hockey sticks made that woman DON??? I had to do a research paper for a nursing class on MRSA and VRSA ...She is soooooooooooo wrong! I would be extremely worried working...
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    Ugh, just moved to Sacramento area, had no idea how bad it was...

    HeartsOpenWide replied to fireshifter's topic in California Nursing

    Hey, I also go to school there! I graduate NEXT
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    What is a CNA or CRNA?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to mNm85's topic in Nursing Career

    A CNA is a Certified Nurses Aid, you can get training on-sight or take a one semester class. A CRNA is a certified registered nurse anesthesiologist, one needs their masters for this. An LVN is a...
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    Question about the TEAS (nervous)

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Delaina's topic in General Nursing

    the version I took was on paper so yes you could look
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    Question about the TEAS (nervous)

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Delaina's topic in General Nursing

    Get the watch, you will have to have one for nursing school anyways. My school looked at science more, since that is the bulk of your pre-reqs. If your school is competitive then every point counts....
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    Ma vs CNA

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Lost in Nebraska's topic in General Nursing

    what I ment was if you are almost done go ahead and wrap it up, but if you just started, quit and get your CNA...most nursing homes will training you to take the exam and pay you while you train! You...
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    Ma vs CNA

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Lost in Nebraska's topic in General Nursing

    I am a CMA. I became a CMA because I wanted to see if I truly wanted to go into health care (said I wanted to since I was a kid) and my Bosses wife at the time was a MA and it sounded like a fun job....
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    Question about the TEAS (nervous)

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Delaina's topic in General Nursing

    Just bring a pencil, they do not allow paper (you have to write in the margines). Leaving a question blank is the same as getting it wrong, so at least make a good guess. You will find that the time...
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    Anyone take an online chemistry class?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to RN007's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have to have two semesters period? or just organic and inorganic? I took one online that is organic, inorganic and biochem:
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    Is an MSN easier to get into than a BSN in CA

    HeartsOpenWide replied to calbears05's topic in General Nursing

    UCSF is very competitive to get into; I am not sure if it would be any easier for her to get in or not (than a BSN). I am guessing your wife already has a BS/BA in another area...she would have to...
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    When people say they are nurses but not...

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Jacobero's topic in General Nursing

    I always say, "Hi, I am X, I am going to be your student nurse for the day/evening" I think it takes the thrill out of it when you actually become an RN and can say 'I am a nurse' if you said it when...