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  1. Broward College May 2016

    beautyandbrains posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello everyone! Just starting this thread for all applicants for Broward College' LPN to RN Bridge Program. Didn't see any other threads open for this. Please post how far you are in completing your...

  2. What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    beautyandbrains replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Parent of a 13 year old vegetative state female asked that we shave her lady parts because they're too

  3. What happened to the "Emergency" in "Emergency Room?"

    beautyandbrains replied to Emergency.RN's topic in Emergency

    Thank you. This is what I was trying to explain. Everyone's situation is different. We all have our reasons for going to the

  4. What happened to the "Emergency" in "Emergency Room?"

    beautyandbrains replied to Emergency.RN's topic in Emergency

    To answer your question, yes I have worked in the ER before at a Pediatric Hospital. So we did have a lot of parents bringing their kids in for "minor" issues. Ear aches, temps, you name it. And I had...

  5. What are your personal standards when a patient "refuses care"

    beautyandbrains replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Document, document & document. If they are refusing medically necessary treatment repetitively, you have to notify the

  6. What happened to the "Emergency" in "Emergency Room?"

    beautyandbrains replied to Emergency.RN's topic in Emergency

    Everyone's situation is different. People want treatment then and there. And if there's a high ER copayment, of course you can expect people to be demanding. My old PCP office wouldn't be able to give...

  7. Broward College May 2016 RN program

    beautyandbrains replied to wannabeny's topic in School, College Programs

    Omg you scared me for a second! So you were too late for January, makes sense they've already had the orientation. ** Keeping fingers crossed for May

  8. Tattoos in Nursing School

    beautyandbrains replied to BBboy's topic in General Students

    I have one on the back of my neck that I got 8 years ago. I'm prepared to cover it with a 4x4 bordered gauze dressing for school. Oh

  9. Broward College May 2016 RN program

    beautyandbrains replied to wannabeny's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey everyone! I'm putting in my application on Dec 17 after grades go in. But I'm applying for the Bridge program which also starts in

  10. Is chemistry important to become a nurse?

    beautyandbrains replied to strawberryluv's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I understand your frustrations because I am currently taking Chemistry and it's taken a toll on me. Literally I've spent so many hours on campus with tutors and just doing the problems over and over...

  11. Dreading Micro!

    beautyandbrains posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is it really as bad as everyone makes it out to be? I work full time and have managed these grades so far Anatomy 1 A, Lab A Anatomy 2 A, Lab B Chemistry (Currently taking, I have a B in lab and...

  12. Dreading Micro!

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

    Referring to most of the people I've spoken to at my school about the course in general. Just getting an idea of what I'm getting myself into. I'm sure I will do well, as I always exceed even my own...

  13. Dreading Micro!

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

    Thank you for all the feedback! It's the last class I need as a prerequisite for the ADN

  14. Dreading Micro!

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

    Wow lucky you! I really dislike Chem and forcing myself to understand

  15. How would you divide these pre-requisites up?

    beautyandbrains replied to MrMurdoch's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chem is a pre-req before you're allowed to take Micro. If you can handle Anatomy and Chemistry in 1 semester, then Micro in

  16. Leaving LPN to accept RN seat?

    beautyandbrains replied to iAngel_G's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I would definitely consider going right into the RN program. It'll save you time and

  17. "JUST" an Lpn

    beautyandbrains replied to Newnurse19882010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I understand your frustrations. I've been an LPN for 3 years now. I work at a Pediatric LTC vent unit. Most of the RN's come to me when they need to figure out how to do something. I get paid...

  18. BSN vs ADN salary as new grad

    beautyandbrains replied to bethanphetamine's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would imagine that you should be paid for having more education as an RN,

  19. Chemistry :(

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

    Thank you! I'm an LPN I know how to calculate mg to g and ml and such for medications. All other conversions I have to try to

  20. Chemistry :(

    beautyandbrains posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Any tips on how do to well with Chemistry? I have a terrible teacher who expects all of his students to do a lot of independent study... What's the best way to figure out how to set up the...

  21. Remedieal Math

    beautyandbrains replied to JamesPickett's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took the Liberal Arts route... I hate College

  22. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    beautyandbrains replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $22 Pediatric Long Term Care Facility (Step Down ICU) vents, gtubes, cardiac patients

  23. What nursing task do you loathe???

    beautyandbrains replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Managing colostomy

  24. Has anyone worked with Peds LTC? advice please :)

    beautyandbrains replied to Fireflynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work with ventilator dependent kids at a nursing home. Right out of nursing school I was hired there and have been there for the past two years. It is intimidating at first because unfortunately...

  25. Nervous about starting school while living with my parents.

    beautyandbrains replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Students

    At least you don't have to work through the program. If you must, find a quiet place to study. Go to Barnes and nobles or Starbucks. You'll need the quiet time away from distractions to focus. Good...