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  1. Second Career: How do I begin?

    bflogrl replied to imp0526's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Do you have all the prereqs that you need? YOu could at least get a start by getting those out of the

  2. Dansko shoes

    bflogrl replied to Aimfred's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Dansko outlet (this can be accessed through the main Dansko page) has bargains but I don't very often see the white shoes. I wear the Professionals -- I've got them in many colors. This is the only...

  3. Anyone else's bookstore doing this???

    bflogrl replied to LMRN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    school bookstores can be so hateful and greedy. i've been buying my books from barnes and noble.com. if you are a nsna member you get an additional small discount but the real savings has been...

  4. Aspiring Nurses: Why not Med School??

    bflogrl replied to muurman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I fully agree with you and this and the fact that nursing is all about caring for the person, not diagnosing and manage a pathology, is what draws me. Nurisng is an amazingly diverse field and one so...

  5. NYU vs. Marymount Accelerated Nursing Program

    bflogrl replied to westeastcoastnurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi. I just started Marymount this semester in the 2d degree program. I've been living in Arlington for a good while so I will fill you in: The main campus sits on far edge of Arlington in a...

  6. Second thoughts? Medicine calling me!

    bflogrl replied to FuturoEnfermera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi. I was once in a similar position and after a huge mistake (going to PA school for a semester) and recovering from that, I am happily doing what I was meant to do and that is be a nurse. I'm not...

  7. men and women in same hospital room??

    bflogrl replied to brooke0428's topic in General Students

    Hi. I volunteer in an inpatient hospice facility and we have 4-bed rooms where we routinely have men and women in the same room -- it does not seem to be a

  8. Pre-nursing student... What's your job??

    bflogrl replied to peacelovestar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi. For medical I volunteer in a hospice, often working alongside the CNA's bathing and toileting patients. Yes, cleaning poop and vomit is not pleasant but it's not a happy experience for the...

  9. Marymount University- Accelerated BSN- Fall 2007!!

    bflogrl replied to westeastcoastnurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi. I'm in my first semester of Marymount's accelerated BSN program, going part-time. So far I am very happy with the program and my professors. Let me know if you have any

  10. Where did my antibodies go?

    bflogrl replied to MarsBar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know!! Where DO those little buggers go?? I had the HepB series of three and no antibodies developed so they had to give me a 4th injection. Polio? Yeahh, I had all those shots as a child (no...

  11. Body Worlds?

    bflogrl replied to BrwnEyedGirl9402's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    DesertRain -- I fully agree with you, who are we to like or dislike other people's art. Art is an expression, art is not necessarily meant to please. Does it matter whether or not the viewer...

  12. Body Worlds?

    bflogrl replied to BrwnEyedGirl9402's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi. I hate to be the lone stick-in-the-mud but I was actually appalled by the Body Worlds exhibit (I saw it in St. Paul MN last summer). First off, I am not at all put off by death or bodies in...

  13. As a Nurse, what gives you the willies?

    bflogrl replied to shippoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm starting school in January but have been volunteering in a hospice for about 4 years. The only thing so far that really makes me gag is suctioning -- I am just about gagging trying to write this...

  14. What to look for in a nursing school program

    bflogrl replied to mydee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have the option of "choice" (i.e., live in an area like a do where there's a plethora of programs) I think you also need to consider what fits your needs and personality. I'm starting my 2nd...

  15. Need online A&PII class and Microbiology class please help

    bflogrl replied to mzjferrd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to Indiana University and I know that they now offer a lot online. Also, The community college near me offers what they call 'hybrid' courses where you can do the lecture stuff on your own but...

  16. Paying for Nursing school and private loans, 2ND BS

    bflogrl replied to billlee2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi All. I'm starting my 2d degree program in January and will be doing it part-time because of the cost and the need to maintain my federal job for the health insurance (I have two chronic conditions...

  17. Any word yet?? Are you accepted?

    bflogrl replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi. I had everything in by the end of October and got my acceptance about two weeks later. It's nice not to have to worry about that

  18. Any word yet?? Are you accepted?

    bflogrl replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    [color=rgb(75, 0, 130)]i'm in! just got my acceptance stuff from marymount.

  19. Any word yet?? Are you accepted?

    bflogrl replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I got a waiver, the little postcard just came in the mail. I have a BS and my grade point is high enough. Whew, one less thing to worry

  20. Any word yet?? Are you accepted?

    bflogrl replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I just applied to Marymount for January 2007 (2d degree BSN); no word yet other than the affirmation that they received my application. I hate the

  21. My height is 4 ft. & 9 inches. Am I qualified for BSN Course?

    bflogrl replied to Nono&Belle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm just under 5 feet and volunteer in a hospice. The one thing I've learned the hard way is to not reach across beds to do things -- I've pulled my back one too many times trying to do something in...

  22. Myers-Briggs Type

    bflogrl replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I am a pre-nurse, just applying but I volunteer in a hospice doing a lot of hands on patient care. Anyway, I am an ENFP with a strong "P." Now what can the creativity of the "P" bring to...

  23. Rude students

    bflogrl replied to UnderpaidNurse's topic in General Students

    Do all nursing students realize that we are dealing with real people, with real emotions that are trapped there and just looking for help and compassion? Thank you Eka69 for this comment. While...

  24. Help, new nurse, suffering from Heel Pain.

    bflogrl replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    What "solved" my PF was dansko clogs. Just the right combination of stiffness with a bit if flex. You can can them at a discount at

  25. Immunizations...

    bflogrl replied to Nyna's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's an issue in the U.S. but polio is on the increase worldwide. My doctor did a titer on me last year and found that I had no antibodies so I got a shot for it. I agree with the...