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  1. 3rd semester is about to start; and I am PETRIFIED!

    cincin1 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, sorry in advance for whining. I keep hearing from students how hard 3rd semester(med-surg)will be. Even though I have gotten through 1st and 2nd semester with decent grades, I feel that my...

  2. About to start OB and Med/Surg I...any advice????

    cincin1 replied to ShortStackRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just some random things I can think of about med-surg: Stay safe-remember bedrails, lowering the bed, turning your patient, hygiene. When you get busy it is easy to forget the most basic things....

  3. nursing dx okay?

    cincin1 posted a topic in General Students

    Disturbed body image rt abnomal opening in neck AEB presence of trach tube. I keep wanting to swap the rt and the AEB!

  4. Making Friends in Nursing School

    cincin1 replied to anewday's topic in General Students

    I am 15 years older than most people in my class. I have made a couple of real close buddies, one my age and one a lot younger. And, I like to hang out and talk to many of the others...I like to...

  5. skin exposure to HIV positive blood ;(

    cincin1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was doing an art project in a mental health setting with a non violent, but somewhat restless patient today. She had a one-on-one CNA attending who was helping out. I was told in advance of HIV...

  6. skin exposure to HIV positive blood ;(

    cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in General Nursing

    Pogo, if you read my initial post, I stated that I know that chance of my infection from said exposure is miniscule. I also stated that I have insurance, albeit not the best. Pogo, have you checked...

  7. skin exposure to HIV positive blood ;(

    cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in General Nursing

    Suzanne I called occupational health at the clinical site and they are handling this at their office(tests, follow ups). INTERESTING-I was told by two students on unit of patient's HIV status; on the...

  8. skin exposure to HIV positive blood ;(

    cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your reply and good wishes. Our school does not require us to have health insurance but I do have insurance thru NSNA. It just really doesnt cover even half of the costs of things like...

  9. What does PNA Stand for?

    cincin1 posted a topic in General Students

    Patient in my unit has COPD and 40-year 4 pack a day history. I came across the medical abbreviation, PNA on his chart. Can someone please explain what PNA stands

  10. Lab test "EST GLU" what is it?

    cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in General Students

    Thanks anyway; my teacher and I were stumped and I guess if I run across it again we will either call the lab or ask unit secty(that was a good idea,wish I would have thought of it) We also had a...

  11. Lab test "EST GLU" what is it?

    cincin1 posted a topic in General Students

    Can't find in my lab manual or on internet- I know it must be some kind of glucose test but cant find the "est" part... does anyone know the normal ranges and a short description of what it is...

  12. Help with a patient's assessment

    cincin1 replied to am0r803's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Any foods that could do this? From what I remember carrots can effect color but if patient is on hospital diet I am pretty sure he/she wouldn't be getting tons of carrots at once... haha guess I am...

  13. So many no's; finally a YES! I'm IN!!!!

    cincin1 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yippeee !!! I get to start nursing school this fall! I've been trying to get in for 3 years-on two waiting lists for two years in California. I've been turned down at two other schools because its...

  14. Waiting for acceptance/rejection tonight!!!

    cincin1 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all, I have been trying for sooooo long to get into nursing school. I know you all can relate! I keep checking my email-but I really probably don't have a chance of getting into Sacramento...

  15. So many no's; finally a YES! I'm IN!!!!

    cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you so much everybody!! I wish you all the best. I can't believe it (LOL) but I just got another acceptance letter today (I had two apps out). I am SO NOT used to this; it's almost unreal!...

  16. Southeaster OK CC nursing programs

    cincin1 posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hello, I have been trying for about 3 years to get into nursing schools here in Calif. I have been rejected to one school, named as alternate twice, and am on two waiting lists that will probably not...

  17. Waiting for acceptance/rejection tonight!!!

    cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you 2BRN-its actually my 3rd rejection-at least I have more places I can apply to-or just wait until my number comes up on the "first come first served" schools that I am already accepted to....

  18. Waiting for acceptance/rejection tonight!!!

    cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, its not gonna happen for me again. I'm so bummed. I'd cry but I am actually getting used to the rejection. 279 applicants. 70 will be accepted. My alternated number is 120. Thanks...

  19. Waiting for acceptance/rejection tonight!!!

    cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you so much everyone! Can you believe it is 9:30 pm. and no word yet. Is that good or bad? hummmm. If I don't get an answer by 6 pm tomorrow I am supposed to call. Boy they better not do...

  20. Waiting for acceptance/rejection tonight!!!

    cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck and my prayers are with you too! I am a re-entry student too. I remember when I was not serious about school, way back when. Boy has that came back to haunt me. Well, don't let it stop...

  21. Waiting for acceptance/rejection tonight!!!

    cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This school goes on a point system, some points given for GPA of last 30 units and prereqs (mine is about 3.4) and a TEAS test score(my score 89/97 percentile) about 15 points extra are awarded for...

  22. Hoping to become a nurse

    cincin1 replied to maddiesmommy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can do

  23. Sacramento state application questions...

    cincin1 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, has anyone else applied here? Selection is by points; the main way to get points is by TEAS score and GPA; along with some other criteria to gain a few extra. Okay, the school posted prior...

  24. application questions

    cincin1 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The school I am applying for awards extra preference for those having backround disadvantages. I have been trying to work on this part of my app. for a week! I always feel like I am "whining" when...

  25. application questions

    cincin1 replied to cincin1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You know, that is a great tip. Thanks for taking the time to give me your