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    Recently accepted, worried about drug testing

    HarleyGrandma replied to Noelle3237's topic in General Students

    I hear ya! This is more fallout from the prescription drug wars, many BONs have decided to "just say no" to *any* opiates in new NCLEX applicants. If they do allow them to test, they are forcing...
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    Recently accepted, worried about drug testing

    HarleyGrandma replied to Noelle3237's topic in General Students

    It may be private right now, but going forward you may not be allowed to get the ATT after graduation. Be sure to check with your state BON, you can ask without giving your name. I'm not passing any...
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    Do you guys do all of your reading assignments?

    HarleyGrandma replied to mininurse24's topic in General Students

    We use our lab group of nine people as our study group too. We made a secret facebook page and share tips, remind about assignments, ask questions, etc. to provide each other instant support. Then...
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    First week of nursing school... is it for me?

    HarleyGrandma replied to knursing's topic in General Students

    You need to seek help, now. Everything else is secondary to your safety. First rule of nursing, patient safety. Please take care of yourself, nursing school will still be there once you have found...
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    I need nursing school advice!!

    HarleyGrandma replied to Bettyloublu14's topic in General Students

    There are some great books out there for this. One is "Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning, and Clinincal Judgement - A Practical Approach" I bought it online for about
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    ER deaths

    HarleyGrandma replied to ToriAneal's topic in Emergency

    *Obviously this is a serious topic, but to provide a lighter story involving family/friends... A month before my wedding (30 years ago!) I was involved in a bad wreck, got hit from behind by a big...
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    Probation finished; Unencumbered RN in OR; HI licensure denied

    HarleyGrandma replied to paidmydues's topic in Nurses Recovery

    PaidMyDues I know you said you wouldn't be back for awhile but I wanted to tell you I'm pulling for you. I love reading how clear you are about who you are, what you want, and what you will and will...
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    Books

    HarleyGrandma replied to Aprilc31982's topic in General Students

    I bought new the major books, the ones I would be using for the next two years. The minor ones I got used and saved money. I talked to students that were a semester or two ahead of me and asked what...
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    FirstLab

    HarleyGrandma replied to GreenFeather's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't know the specifics of any of the labs but I have learned some general rules from reading the posts here. Rule number 1 is you have to check/ask/preapprove anything having to do with your...
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    Germanna Community College - Fall 2016 Class

    HarleyGrandma posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Deadline for applications was April 1, 2016 The Nursing office stated they would make their decision in 2-6 weeks?! Hoping to find other students to share this journey with me. Good luck to everyone...
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    What do you think? My mother is told she is a drug addict by her primary care physician

    HarleyGrandma replied to lhome's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that your family is being denied help and compassion. In the rush to prevent drug abuse too many in medicine have forgotten that some patients *need* certain meds if they are to achieve...
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    Germanna Community College - Fall 2016 Class

    HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in School, College Programs

    Germanna is pretty competitive, they get a lot of applicants but only accept around 70 a semester (fall & spring). I had a 4.0 and got an overall score of 90* on my TEAS. The nursing advisors...
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    Return to Chaos

    HarleyGrandma replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had been wondering about you, so happy to see you are going to fight to keep your license! Congrats on the baby, and good luck with the "raising 4 kids",
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    Hoping for Georgetown

    HarleyGrandma replied to kalynn91's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I've lived in the DC metro area my entire life, I hope you get into the program! Georgetown is a wonderful school/hospital/community; diverse population and colorful cultural pockets. With all the...
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    Question to Catholic nurses

    HarleyGrandma replied to KatieMI's topic in General Nursing

    I have tears running down my face from laughing so hard...I'm picturing "Holy Ghost Knockoffs" at Dollar General! I grew up in a hard core devout Irish Catholic house, my mom would have knocked ya...
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    Germanna Community College - Fall 2016 Class

    HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in School, College Programs

    Our schedules have been put in by the nursing department, but you can't access them through Blackboard yet. Go into SIS and click on class schedule, Fall 2016 and it will pop up that
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    What is the drug of choice in your area?

    HarleyGrandma replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Here in Virginia we're seeing a lot of heroin laced with fentanyl, and it is killing a bunch of people. My husband is law enforcement, the newest drug they are dealing with is "gravel" - meth...
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    I finally quit smoking!

    HarleyGrandma posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I always told myself I would go back to college, and I would quit smoking, "one day, when I'm older"...well it took a bit longer than I expected but I finally did both! Returned to school in January...
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    I finally quit smoking!

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

    **** ONE YEAR **** SMOKE FREE Got accepted into the community college nursing program, start in August! I'm loving being
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    Nursing Textbooks

    HarleyGrandma replied to hennezzy's topic in General Students

    I'm in the same boat, just had our orientation for starting the program in August. For me, I've found that the additional price is worth it for the eBook versions, also any of the study guides. I...
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    Germanna Community College - Fall 2016 Class

    HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in School, College Programs

    Had orientation today, seven hours long! It was really informative and involved team building activities and introductions to most instructors, bookstore manager, financial aid, etc. I was...
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    Detox in Jail?

    HarleyGrandma replied to Glycerine82's topic in Correctional

    ((hugs)) I've been down this road with loved ones before, now would be a good time to practice your boundaries. The little baby you love is still there, but she is in the deadly grip of a potentially...
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    Second Career Nurse Roll Call

    HarleyGrandma replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I started out to become a nurse 32 years ago, got sidetracked. I fell in love, got married, got knocked up (3x), got in debt Babysitter and bartender when the kids were young, then a corporate...
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    Germanna Community College - Fall 2016 Class

    HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in School, College Programs

    Got a packet in the mail, orientation is on May 17th, hope to see some of you
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    Germanna Community College - Fall 2016 Class

    HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in School, College Programs

    I got an email just now, I got in!!! GOOD