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  1. advise on best way to study for TEAS

    ORNurseCOS replied to wrmotroni's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Ouch, no biology or chemistry? No Anatomy or physiology? I suppose it can be done but you really have a lot of ground to cover. My advice would be to look at the topics covered in the ATI manual and...

  2. Loss of motivation for school

    ORNurseCOS replied to roseynurse345's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello, this is a tough thing. Where I am from the hospital are now requiring every nurse to get a BSN or they won't be able to work in the hospital. Im not sure if this is a state thing or the group...

  3. About to start my online Stats course. Any advice?

    ORNurseCOS replied to NoTurningBack's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Khan Academy - this will give you a great overview of the

  4. Opinion: Do bad TEAS scores = Bad nursing students?

    ORNurseCOS replied to NoTurningBack's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Hello. My opinion is this. The TEAS must be a good indicator of success of how you will do ACADEMICALLY in nursing school or the boards of the schools wouldn't waste time with it. The test seems to...

  5. UTMB Summer 2015 - anyone?

    ORNurseCOS replied to mgrenwic's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello, I interviewed Nov 10th and I didn't hear until Dec 15th. I can't comment on your second question. Best of

  6. Alcohol in beauty proucts??

    ORNurseCOS replied to lonestarRN1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I believe your fine, all the things you listed contain Ethel Alcohol or "drinking alcohol" the hair product does not. Congrats on the

  7. Guest What? I graduated!!!!! 12/19/14

    ORNurseCOS replied to Success4all's topic in General Students

    Congrats, I remember the day I graduated from University (Finance) it was such a relief. That relief won't stay long though with that NCLEX! Ha. Enjoy it while you can! Enjoy your

  8. Laptop/Tablet

    ORNurseCOS replied to Krzysztof's topic in General Students

    Hello, I have the Macbook Pro 15 inch model; entry level. You also get a student discount by merely telling them you are a student, best buy usually will match this as well. I don't have any...

  9. Why can't hospitals do better?

    ORNurseCOS replied to ORNurseCOS's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you for all the responses minus one, one is just pure monkey

  10. 80% of nurses stressed out

    ORNurseCOS replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Ha - you know why these people are stressed out? FOX NEWS Fear-mongering on a daily

  11. High School Student

    ORNurseCOS replied to monicaveney's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello - you have restored my faith in the younger generation, your parents should get a medal. Serious kudos to you for making this declaration and setting out to pursue this at such a young age. I...

  12. Laptop/Tablet

    ORNurseCOS replied to Krzysztof's topic in General Students

    Im personally a mac guy and won't use anything else - jumping b/w your laptop and a tablet is seamless since it all automatically transfers. Best thing on my mac is the HDMI out. When I get home I...

  13. Do I even have a chance at nursing?

    ORNurseCOS replied to funsizedprenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your grades are fine, question is what did you get on the teas? If the teas grades match your other grades you won't have any problems. Chin up, those are good #'s don't be so hard on yourself! For...

  14. How do you console or give encouragement to someone that is very sick?

    ORNurseCOS replied to nurse3131's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    In my opinion you don't need or should not provide encouragement - in this situation this is not what she needs or wants. Practice compassionate listening and offer yourself to her to listen deeply -...

  15. UTMB Summer 2015 - anyone?

    ORNurseCOS replied to mgrenwic's topic in School, College Programs

    They got rid of the accelerated

  16. Think Positive! You all will make AWESOME Nurses!!

    ORNurseCOS replied to JNcCole15's topic in General Students

    God, this is such a welcome post on this site. I am absolutely disgusted by the amount of bitterness and negativity that is spewed out here. I congratulate you on your success! All the nah sayers...

  17. UTA acceptance doubts

    ORNurseCOS replied to forever88's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Hello, Are you talking about the University of Texas Arlington? UTMB - has branches in Houston and Galveston and have 15 month on site program with clinical in both

  18. I'm freaking out! Help!

    ORNurseCOS replied to RNWHO's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello, I wouldn't be making a post about this as I'm sure they could find it quite easy. If I were you, (sounds like your guilty) I would contact an attorney asap...license is one thing, taking drugs...

  19. Intro to Chem and Anatomy &Physiology in the same semester?

    ORNurseCOS replied to mikaylad9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I forgot, save yourself some study time by watching the videos for both A&P and Chem on Khan Academy. They are extremely helpful and I found when I watched them 1st then read I retained and...

  20. Why can't hospitals do better?

    ORNurseCOS replied to ORNurseCOS's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks for the replies. Any comments on the book "God's Hotel". I haven't picked it up but have heard some very negative things about the book, even accusations of lies

  21. Intro to Chem and Anatomy &Physiology in the same semester?

    ORNurseCOS replied to mikaylad9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello. I did the exact same thing quite some time ago, then I did AP2 with Micro (brutal) It all comes down to your life/schedule. It was brutal, but I am single and was not working so I had a full...

  22. Crocs

    ORNurseCOS replied to Krzysztof's topic in Men in Nursing

    Some of the better ones that I have seen. I just read my student guide and it states we can't have sling back shoes which I believe refers to this style. Could be wrong on that. I found these...

  23. What is the politically correct term for "nurse"?

    ORNurseCOS replied to DanielCA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ha - this is funny. Go with Murse. In all honesty I am a guy's guy, but I find it lame that you are uncomfortable with the title Nurse. From this statement I already know your age and what generation...

  24. Atheism in nursing

    ORNurseCOS replied to pugmom79's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am an agnostic and personally I feel that my job is to take care of the patient to the best of my ability. Why not "pray" with them? If you don't believe in prayer then it has no power over you. In...

  25. Nursing Student Ethical Dilemna

    ORNurseCOS replied to cbs701's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Strange to say the least but I feel a reaction to something like this is based in what power you give the act of baptism. For me personally, I don't believe it, so IMO she just poured water over them...