missninaRN

missninaRN

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  1. How long did you breastfeed?

    missninaRN replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in General Nursing

    #1-12 months. This was 21 years ago, and I withstood a lot of people suggesting I just bottlefeed because it was easier and would help the baby sleep better. I'm proud of myself for sticking with it...

  2. Report Card Time!!!!! What did yall get?

    missninaRN replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just checked the school's website again-I got a 4.0 in Sociology too! One semester of pre-reqs done, one two

  3. Report Card Time!!!!! What did yall get?

    missninaRN replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got a 4.0 in both Psychology and Biology. Still waiting for my Sociology teacher to post grades on the school

  4. DH dying-need prayers

    missninaRN replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Just saw this and am adding myself to the list of those who are praying for your

  5. I don't think I understand pain management.

    missninaRN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    While recovering from abdominal surgery (I had peritonitis) , I asked for pain meds and then waited over an hour before it was delivered. The reason? My nurse needed a cigarettte. That is exactly what...

  6. 333 lb. Nurse?? Help, please.

    missninaRN replied to grad2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is an excellent strategy, Casi. For the OP, I agree with the advice to see a medical professional if you choose to lose some weight. Do it safely, because you are worth taking care of. Be extra...

  7. help please i need answers :-)

    missninaRN replied to confusedone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on the school you attend and the program. ADN degrees generally take two years, BSN takes more, but any program can be taken over a longer period by getting all of the pre- and...

  8. Tap dance, tap dance, but now what am I?

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

    Just gotta say I love the avatar,

  9. What is a "good" grade for you?

    missninaRN replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it's enough to get into the nursing school of your choosing, then it's good

  10. Ok, whats the secret 4.0 students???

    missninaRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wish my instructors felt that way. In two of the classes I took this semester we were often tested on material never mentioned in class. I finally caught on after the first month and started...

  11. Sick to my stomach

    missninaRN replied to RosesrReder's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can totally identify with how you feel, Jess. It hit me at about 2:30 this afternoon while I was still running errands that I had not begun to study yet today and I have two finals tomorrow a.m. My...

  12. Ok, whats the secret 4.0 students???

    missninaRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I do the same bedtime routine, Devi. I love how my brain works on things while I sleep. Sometimes when I wake up in the night to roll over, lists of things I am memorizing will be running through my...

  13. Ok, whats the secret 4.0 students???

    missninaRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The school I hope to attend considers GPA and ACT scores only. The higher they both are, the better. The application does not ask for much in the way of personal info. Just name, address, phone #,...

  14. Has anyone else taken Clep a test?

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

    I CLEP'd out of English Comp. I had taken English 25 years ago, but the credits didn't transfer because the school was not accredited. The exam was fairly easy for me. I did a little review, but...

  15. Yippedee I ace'd the muscle lab test

    missninaRN replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where does one find a lil'

  16. Age when you had your first child?

    missninaRN replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    #1 when I was 21 #2 when I was 24 I think people who wait longer to start their families have a better chance at being capable parents. I do know of young moms and dads who are wonderful, patient,...

  17. Patient Death - Have you ever....???

    missninaRN replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    My sister and I both have this sense, though she has more if it than I do. Sometimes I sense that something will happen to someone I know, whether through a dream or an awareness of them when I wake...

  18. Need Advice

    missninaRN replied to Frenchie73's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are many excellent nurses working in the USA who are foreign born. As far as age, I just started going to college to work on my prerequisites and I am 43. If this is your dream, then you should...

  19. Struggling with a math problem

    missninaRN replied to missninaRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks so much for all the replies and help. I think I understand the problem now, but am even more relieved to hear that the NET isn't that bad. I got a 24 on the math section of the ACT and felt...

  20. Struggling with a math problem

    missninaRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been looking at the online practise sources for the NET, and am absolutely stumped by one particular type of math problem. Here's an example: "Sally can paint a house in 4 hours. Bob can paint...

  21. Struggling with a math problem

    missninaRN replied to missninaRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Stpauligirl, I also thought you would just average the two numbers, but the correct answer (according to the NET practise site) is 2 hours and 24 minutes. Any more ideas? Edited to add- The numbers...

  22. Houston -we have a problem...HELP!!! Krebs cycle, metabolic pathways, glycolysis....

    missninaRN replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't have any new advice for you, but just felt so bad to hear that you are having a rough time. I am so sorry that you are suffering right

  23. Anyone with held old transcripts?

    missninaRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why don't you call the school you are interested in and ask? Do it anonymously and find out whether or not they require all of your transcripts or just the ones you want to use, and what the...

  24. Anyone with held old transcripts?

    missninaRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I seem to remember that signing my name on my college application implied that I had listed all schools I had attended and had been honest in answering all of the questions. I would think that the...

  25. This probably sounds geeky but...

    missninaRN replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I walk past the nursing graduates' pictures every time I go to my psychology class, and I feel the same way. Can't wait to get in. (Hope and pray I get