Grumpygs

Grumpygs MSN, RN

CMSRN, Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau 2019

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  1. CNA turned me off

    Grumpygs replied to dipsett08's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm starting RN school in August , and I also took a CNA course just to see if I could stomach the 'dirty work' as the OP put it. All of my instructors, of which almost all are MSN, NP or above...

  2. How can an adult leave a child in a hot car?

    Grumpygs replied to Patrick57's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - stupid, lazy, tragic... I just can't imagine doing something so stupid and then having to live with the consequences - just for the sake of convenience or because they don't want to either...

  3. Pre-Req Classes

    Grumpygs replied to lmekuria's topic in General Nursing

    I would say because GPA is so important in getting into so many of the nursing programs that you may want to consider taking these classes separately and concentrating on getting a good grade. Of...

  4. The Great "Nursing Show" Discussion

    Grumpygs replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I love the idea! I often watch the 'doctor' shows and wonder why they don't offer a GOOD show that focuses on nursing and nurses. The Discovery Health channel always has 'as told by the doctor's...

  5. am I to old to start?

    Grumpygs replied to mrs_truesdell's topic in General Nursing

    Check out your local community college. Most have online course outlines or information that you can look up pre-requisites and may also provide some information on the costs. I'm jumping on the...

  6. So-Cal Folks, pls. help me decide which school

    Grumpygs replied to vivasmom's topic in California Nursing

    Vivasmom, I sent you a PM as well, but then I thought that I should look up your post to reply to that. I'm assuming that you are applying to the Pasadena Accelerated RN program? It looks from their...

  7. students applying at LBCC for spring 08

    Grumpygs replied to strawberryheartRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know what the lowest Gpa that they accepted was. I can only assume it was slightly higher (or more) than

  8. students applying at LBCC for spring 08

    Grumpygs replied to strawberryheartRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    to Vivasmom, Can I ask if you were accepted to the Spring 08 term? And if so, what was your science gpa? I'm just curious. I had all B's in my science classes (no repeats or withdrawls) and I am...

  9. Anyone get a letter from LBCC for Spring 08 start?

    Grumpygs replied to Grumpygs's topic in California Nursing

    Salsaking - yep, they are saying the grant is 'running out' so the hospital didn't take the additional 30 people. Good luck in

  10. Anyone get a letter from LBCC for Spring 08 start?

    Grumpygs posted a topic in California Nursing

    Just curious, I'm waiting to hear from LBCC for the Spring 08 RN program. I'm so anxious. I heard a 'rumor' that letters were going out the 3rd week of September. Good luck

  11. Anyone get a letter from LBCC for Spring 08 start?

    Grumpygs replied to Grumpygs's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you ManyRN2B. It is discouraging, but I am going to try

  12. Anyone get a letter from LBCC for Spring 08 start?

    Grumpygs replied to Grumpygs's topic in California Nursing

    A friend of mine did get an invite, but they are only accepting 64 people for the spring semester and I guess I didn't make it in. I'm very disappointed, I had a 3.0 science gpa and my overall gpa is...

  13. For all of us who are sweating bullets waiting on acceptance/rejection letters...

    Grumpygs replied to phoenixfire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I'm waiting on my invite into LBCC RN program. A friend of mine got her letter Saturday so I'm hoping that mine is in the mail today. They usually take 65 out of 200 - 300 as well. They had...

  14. students applying at LBCC for spring 08

    Grumpygs replied to strawberryheartRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sammygrl, Are you taking math 110 or math 110a and 110b? It may be easier if you take them separate instead of trying to take it all in one semester. Just a thought. I don't have a lot of time away...

  15. students applying at LBCC for spring 08

    Grumpygs replied to strawberryheartRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Strawberry - where did you get your information? I'm just curious, and waiting as well. I heard a 'rumor' that letters weren't going out until this week (3rd week of September). Thanks for any...

  16. Overtime...What's fair?

    Grumpygs replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to check into your State law for overtime rules, may be different from the Federal Labor

  17. Student Loans for people over 35

    Grumpygs replied to 2btxnurse1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    j9nurse2b, You may also want to check with your school. The schools often have job/career fairs where employers (hospitals in the area may attend especially for the nursing students) will be...

  18. Long Beach City College Nursing Program

    Grumpygs replied to S-Rank's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Stestime, Yes, I do work in the area - but my company is BIG on offshoring all our work which is one of the reasons that I am pursuing a second career. Since you are just starting your pre-reqs,...

  19. Long Beach City College Nursing Program

    Grumpygs replied to S-Rank's topic in California Nursing

    I'll be taking Pharmacology, medical term, adult development and stress on elder caregivers along with water aerobics this fall. I finished all my pre-reqs and applied for the RN program at the end...

  20. Has anyone here wore a dress as a uniform?

    Grumpygs replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta throw in my 2 cents - the place that we had to order our school uniforms for clincial from offered 'custom' made uniform tops and bottoms. You had to provide a ton of measurements, and it was...

  21. Student Loans for people over 35

    Grumpygs replied to 2btxnurse1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can fill out a FAFSA anytime - I believe even retroactively for the school year - it covers both Fall and Spring or whatever the 'school year' encompasses. The early deadline is the best for...

  22. ?? for long-haired female nurses/student! How do you wear your hair at the hospital?

    Grumpygs replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on starting nursing school! :balloons: The policy at my school is that it has to be up, controlled and not touch the uniform or be visible (to you) if you bend forward at the waist - which...

  23. Long Beach City College Nursing Program

    Grumpygs replied to S-Rank's topic in California Nursing

    Sammygrll, You will want to attend an information session that the nursing department at LBCC holds on various days of the month. You should be able to get most of your questions answered at these...

  24. Bathing critically ill patients?

    Grumpygs replied to DOHALT07's topic in General Nursing

    When I did my CNA clinical training, we did full bed baths and showers if the patients were able to be moved to the showers. But I was amazed at the lack of mouth/oral care that the residents...

  25. Need counseling on a life decision

    Grumpygs replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if this was mentioned in any other post, but I'm assuming he's you 'ex' for a reason... How is your relationship with him now? What 'other' consequences of moving in with him would you need...