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I've had my own problem with HR. I ended up taking my resume to the DON and was hired on the spot. So I'd say it was worth a try. Good luck to you.

The Lasix will get rid of the fluid and thus lower the pressure.

I live in Alabama when I am not in school in Florida. Graduation is in May and it would be convenient to take the NCLEX here in Florida. Does it matter that I will be practicing in Alabama? Are the two in any way connected?

Nursing student here. In our last clinical rotation (psych), the instructors had us write a journal each week and include an entry on how we "took care of ourselves" each week. I was curious what you do for yourselves "in the real world" to keep yourself sane?

I think that was a typo. I think she meant "Chart" not "Chat"

I'm looking for input on a topic for a class project with an emphasis on avocacy. Suggestions?

Thanks Kelly. I'll do that.

I'm just looking for some input on a topic for a presentation we are giving at school with emphasis on advocacy. Any suggestions?

Clueless nursing student here. :uhoh21: Our group in class is to do a presentation on the prevention of pressure ulcers. I know patients should be turned/repositioned but that's where my knowledge ends. Anything creative that I may be able to share? Thanks in advance.

Yeah. They told me to lay off the caffeine and just drink water. I work in a hot kitchen so I drink alot of fluid. Mainly tea and water.

I have been accepted into a Nursing program and have taken two drug tests. Both have come back "outside the parameters". Too dilute to read. I don't understand why this is happening. But yesterday they told me I didn't even have to stay for orientation. They will have to convene the board about me. I'm crushed. I pleaded with them to allow me to do a blood test. "We'll see." Can you give me some reason this test could be doing this?

I have been accepted into a Nursing program and have taken two drug tests. Both have come back "outside the parameters". Too dilute to read. I don't understand why this is happening. But yesterday they told me I didn't even have to stay for orientation. They will have to convene the board about me. I'm crushed. I pleaded with them to allow me to do a blood test. "We'll see." Can you give me some reason this test could be doing this?

DATE RECIEVED: May 26 PROGRAM: BSN SCHOOL: University of West Florida STATE: Florida WHEN: Fall semester

You will find that the youngins will seek you out because of your commitment. I actually had a 20something groan at me at registration..."Ohhh, you old people...you be comin' to class "all focused", makin' A's, throwin' the curve off...". That still makes me smile. Because it's true. We have all that crap that comes in our 20's (or in my case 30's) out of the way. School is now a priority. We can excell. Yeah us! Good luck to you. I'm in Micro now. It's consuming. It's fascinating. I'm having to WORK for my A. But it's do-able. Hang in There. Older is GOOD.

Not Miami-Dade. Univ. West Florida. The anticipation is utter hell isn't it?

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for this thread. I haven't even read on... My daughter wants this for her high school graduation present:uhoh3: and I'm anxious to hear what all have to say.

bless you for this...i start micro this week. i feel like i'll be looking to these sites for help. i'm taking chemistry as well. i'm not sure if that is good or bad. anyway, thanks again.

You will be SOOO surprised. It was 8 years between A&P I and A&P II for me and I got incredible "flashbacks". :rotfl:

My program accepts 40 (up from 36) applicants out of around 300. It is based primarily on GPA but there are points earned for things like volunteer work, etc. Talk to the head of the Nursing program you are interested in. They should be more than happy to lead you toward "extra credit" I suspect. It's ALL competitive, and just it should be. Striviving for excellence is a good thing when it comes to choosing people to take care of people. Good Luck to You.

You CAN do this. There will be nerves , there will be tears , but this is what you WANT! Make it a priority and there will be success! :)

By ALL means take advantage of any extra credit you can get! I learned this lesson when I was in a BIO class. I'd compared grades with a fellow classmate, I had a B, she a C. But in the end because she had taken advantage of everything "extra" offered she walked out with an A. :balloons: I'll never make that mistake again.

I've got good news and I've got bad news....The good news is that I'm about to finish my pre reqs and apply to Nursing School. I'm 42 and have been planning this for forever. It's been going really well. I've managed to stay on the President's List so I thought that GPA part of the application process would go okay. Then I got the bad news... A routine blood test showed that I am positive for Hepatitis C. I'm not sure what this means as far as my career goals. If I would put others at risk it would really go against what being a nurse is all about. And if I wouldn't be putting anyone at risk can I even pass the physical required to start nursing school? I can't even begin to think of anything else I would rather do with my life. I could really use some feedback from knowledgeable sources.