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I earned an 96% ironically in A&P 1 and 2. What helped me the most of actually tutoring my friends in the class and using a portable dry erase board. Does your school have tutoring? I would break the word up into pieces to make sure I had the spelling down, and I used associations to remember a lot of the material. I studied for at least 5 hours almost every day. Our professor was pretty difficult and tricky on the exams. The labs I earned all 100+% because I made a point to utilize the practice lab. We had some extra credit, which also improved our scores. Hopefully you do too. Pay attention to how your teacher tests, and if in doubt, ask questions before you turn in your test. Also, I made a point to ALWAYS circle my first instinctual answer, and if I wasn't sure, I tried to narrow it down. The coloring book also helped, as did dissections. I actually bought a lamb's heart to study for the lab exam. Ended up with the highest score in the class!

Also, I also haven't heard from the hospital yet. It's likely they found someone with more credentials. It's okay though; I'm still in school, which is my #1 priority right now. One day

I've decided after talking with the nursing program coordinator at my school and researching some, that PHB is a better choice. EMT is definitely more different than it is similar, which may confuse me more than help. Needless to say, I'm very excited to start my PHB course in a few weeks! Thank you for your help, and if you have any tips for PHB, I'm all ears!!

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They were full-time nursing staff.

Is anyone else slightly worried about the two patients who're being treated for Ebola in US? The infected American doctor arrived in Atlanta, GA a few days ago from West Africa. I hope he gets the medical care he really needs and deserves! I can't believe he was somehow infected, and I'm a little worried about the medical staff here... I know it's a lot safer here with specialized contamination equipment.

During my first nursing clinical experience in LPN school, my old classmate had a HIV+ pt who deliberately tried to throw bodily secretions on her. It happens, and unfortunately from the effects of the disease. Personally, I wouldn't risk it; but that's because it's an entire unit with + pts.

What do you all think about double gloving? I saw nurses doing that for certain pts and I wonder if it makes a difference or is more dangerous? I'll be working with L&D eventually, so I'm worried about this issue too!

Thank you! Are hospitals no longer cross-training like before? My mother and grandmother worked at hospitals their entire career, and were cross-trained to do various tasks. Is this no longer the case? I was hoping the hospital I applied at offered additional training, but I haven't spoken about the details of the job yet.

Thank you. I plan on going to nurse-midwifery school after I graduate the RN program. It's a competitive field to get into, but I'm very determined. I was in the LPN program for 1 semester, but I dropped out to start the RN program instead since LPN jobs are decreasing (the $ tuition was a major issue too.). The RN program is covered with FAFSA.

Hello, I'm trying to decide on whether I should take EMT-B course for the next 4 months, until nursing school begins in January. The only other class I have is basic pharmacology (1 credit). I've completed all the required prerequisites. I figure I should get advice from nurses who're in the field I plan to work in--Labor & Delivery. I'm a CNA, and I recently applied to a job on the Mother/Baby unit. I know I'll gain knowledge of the nursing field while working as a CNA, but I would like to learn life-saving skills, assesment skills, pt contact skills, etc. (beyond the scope of BLS). I don't plan on working as an EMT-B, other than possibly being hired as an PCT. Or I could stay registered in my Organic Chemistry class (chemistry is a terrible subject for me, so I'm worried about passing!). Do you think this a good idea or not? All advice is appreciated! Thank you!!