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  1. Navarro College ADN Fall 2015

    crc2015 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello just wanted to start a thread for anyone applying to navarro college adn program for

  2. Nurse in a bar... Should you help?

    crc2015 posted a topic in General Students

    Okay... Looking for everyone's input! So in class today we are talking about legal and ethical obligations of an RN. We were discussing how as an RN you are legally obligated to stop and help if you...

  3. That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    crc2015 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Cold and Clammy... Need some Candy. Hot and Dry.... Sugars

  4. List the most frivolous complaints you've received

    crc2015 replied to gardenpartyy's topic in Private Duty

    My story may differ, but I had a patient that said I tried to kill her. I work in a dialysis clinic and if a patient does not get heparin to keep the bloodline system from clotting during treatment,...

  5. Which stethecope is best?

    crc2015 replied to RNurse2414's topic in Pediatric

    I use a Littman Cardiology II, it was worth every penny

  6. How can I get experience in Dialysis Nursing?

    crc2015 replied to allen80's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've worked In dialysis for 5+ years now and honesty I'd say about 90% of the people that get hired (nurses and techs) have NO dialysis experience. Just apply to all of them, I'm sure you'll get a...

  7. what path do I take? LPN and bridge, straight to RN?

    crc2015 replied to lsthomas7's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would do the RN program and just get it over with! If your concerned about financial issues, take out student loans to help pay your bills. You'll be making enough money after you graduate to be...

  8. Got hit on by a patient and it wasn't a granny.

    crc2015 replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've been getting "hit on" since I entered this profession! It was really awkward at first, but now i just kind of own it and reply the same way you did with "thanks" lol I think as a guy in a...

  9. Do I even have a chance?

    crc2015 replied to clf96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a 3.6 GPA but BARELY passed the TEAS test prior to entering nursing school! I was really worried I wasn't going to get in, but I did, and now I'm literally at the top of my class academically....

  10. Nurse in a bar... Should you help?

    crc2015 replied to crc2015's topic in General Students

    Thank you for everyone's input so far! It is definitely a borderline situation to where most people would automatically jump in and help despite being under the influence and having possible...

  11. Nurse in a bar... Should you help?

    crc2015 replied to crc2015's topic in General Students

    My instructor said that the states are Louisiana, Vermont, and Minnesota. I just did some research on the topic and from what I found is that physicians are legally required to aid help in these...

  12. Any recommendations for arch pain?

    crc2015 replied to Ankh's topic in General Nursing

    I finally went to the podiatrist and he made me some custom orthotics! Insurance paid for every penny, however if I would have had to pay the $400 in cash it would have been worth every dollar! I have...

  13. Did not get into school.. Next steps

    crc2015 replied to steffimiesha's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm at PCT at a dialysis clinic. Have been for 5 years now. I just started the RN program this fall. And while it would have been nice to go ahead and get started in the program, I feel that working...

  14. Where is everyone from in the world?

    crc2015 replied to Kiwiguy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    TEXAS!

  15. will being a patient care tech look good resume for when i start nursing school

    crc2015 replied to xyoshira's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on the school. I'm a PCT and also just started nursing school. Admission to our nursing program is off of a point based system. You get points for your GPA, points for your grades in...

  16. be or not to be a nurse?!?

    crc2015 replied to sahra85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have always worked and went to school. I really had no other choice. And to be honest, it's really not all that bad. I just manage my time wisely, when I was taking my pre-reqs I was able to work...

  17. Just Nursing courses?

    crc2015 replied to SteelGrey's topic in General Students

    My school only starts the ADN Program every fall. After I finished my required pre-reqs (A&P1&2, Micro....) I went ahead and did all of my core classes(english,psych,nutrition,algebra...) I'm...

  18. Advice on TEAS V Exam???

    crc2015 replied to anicole285's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Just noticed this was an older thread. I need to start reading the dates before I

  19. Advice on TEAS V Exam???

    crc2015 replied to anicole285's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I didn't study at all. I thought the test was going to be a breeze, boy was I wrong! Lol I made above the national average... But barely! I would definitely study or just review one of the study...

  20. Starting Nursing School!!

    crc2015 replied to jmonge's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I just started the RN Program this fall. My first suggestion is not to focus too much on preparing prior to school starting, just enjoy the time you have before your program starts. Secondly,...

  21. Low energy/sadness during free time/breaks?

    crc2015 replied to chris21sn's topic in General Students

    I know exactly how you feel! I seriously don't know what I'll do when I graduate college. I feel complete when I know I have deadlines and due dates for homework. I thrive under pressure and stress...

  22. High arch shoes

    crc2015 replied to Nursenora4's topic in General Nursing

    I have really high arches and let me tell you I've searched everywhere for the "perfect" shoe and have yet to find it. My feet used to hurt so bad I finally made an appointment to the foot doctor and...

  23. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    crc2015 replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    Hi, I'm in my first semester of nursing school and like you, I was told that nursing school was REALLY hard! By any means, it's not EASY but it's not near as hard as what people made it out to be. I...

  24. Navarro College ADN Fall 2015

    crc2015 replied to crc2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    It's hard to believe that after all this time. Tomorrow is finally the

  25. Navarro College ADN Fall 2015

    crc2015 replied to crc2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    I got an email from Lisa Lindsey saying that on the first day we can wear whatever. I'm just gonna wear regular clothes. I kinda have a feeling that they're gonna tell us we have to wear scrubs...