Ioreth BSN, RN

Oncology (Prior: Ortho-Neuro, Metabolic Surgery)

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    Helpful Items to Purchase for Nursing School

    Ioreth replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Students

    My favorite item is my White Coat clipboard Nursing Edition. It folds in half, so it is HIPAA compliant. My current clinical instructor does not allow us to carry anything in our hands while we are on...
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    How long should prereqs take?

    Ioreth replied to taurnxkd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, that does seem like a fairly typical progression for an ASN. The problem is the perception that an associate's degree in nursing is similar to an associates degree in other studies. An associates...
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    I am guilty of oversharing

    Ioreth replied to Ioreth's topic in General Students

    I think I want to control oversharing for both myself as well as for other people. I also much prefer openness. Personally, I love having deep conversations. I don't like tiptoeing around touchy...
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    I am guilty of oversharing

    Ioreth replied to Ioreth's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry you have this trial of life too, but I am comforted to know that I'm not the only one. I overshare in two ways. The first is like what you struggle with: anything that pops into my head...
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    What do you eat for breakfast?

    Ioreth posted a topic in General Students

    I hate breakfast. More to the point, I hate mornings and the last thing I want to do is cook something. Unfortunately, eating little to no breakfast is incompatible with nursing school. Too often, I...
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    The elephant in the room: Sleep

    Ioreth posted a topic in General Students

    Things I am learning in nursing school: sleep is important. When I am rested, I am (a little bit) more confident, capable, and able to think critically. I'm able to shrug off social missteps, and I...
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    The elephant in the room: Sleep

    Ioreth replied to Ioreth's topic in General Students

    I'm so bad about using my phone late at night, but I do know better. Thank you very much for the reminder! I use my phone as a backup alarm clock, but there's no reason to use it before bed. Now that...
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    Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

    Ioreth replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    During nursing school first semester clinicals, we were all assigned to long-term care centers. There was a pleasantly confused gentleman that would always tell me that I looked like an angel because...
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    Losing a friend due to nursing school

    Ioreth posted a topic in General Students

    As I near the end of my first semester of the nursing program, I am coming to an uncomfortable realization that I am losing a friend. I'm posting here mostly to share my experience, and while I...
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    Losing a friend due to nursing school

    Ioreth replied to Ioreth's topic in General Students

    I completely neglected to respond here, but now I can provide an update. Thank you so much, not.done.yet and blackboxwarning. I value your wisdom and suggestions. Over the break, we got together spoke...
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    How to put on TED hose over foot with toe deformities?

    Ioreth posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNAs, I need your expertise! I am a first year nursing student and I'm in the midst of my first round of clinicals in a long term care facility. I was assisting a resident this morning put on TED...
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    Can I earn a Bachelor's in Biology at the same time as I earn an Associate's in Nursing

    Ioreth replied to mhite226's topic in General Nursing

    I would strongly recommend against this. I have a prior bachelor's degree and when I went back for nursing I was disqualified from financial aid. I can still get loans but I cannot get grants or...
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    Pikes Peak Community College?

    Ioreth replied to bella25's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know of any other nursing programs in this area that would do evening only classes, but you might want to look into Pueblo Community College or Colorado State University in Pueblo. Many people...
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    Need an entire nursing refresher...

    Ioreth replied to lindseyp2012's topic in General Nursing

    One of my friends who is a Med Surg floor manager recently told me that 6 months after starting my first nursing job I will realize that I know nothing and wonder what I have done with all that money...
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    Pikes Peak Community College?

    Ioreth replied to bella25's topic in General Nursing

    Pikes Peak Community College is for the most part daytime only. Lectures and labs are generally between 8 AM and 4 PM Monday through Friday. Clinicals start halfway through the first semester and...
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    Is bedside nursing still a lifelong career option?

    Ioreth replied to NicStrRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nursing student, but I do want to be at the bedside until I retire. The only thing that might take me away from the bedside might be an injury that prohibits me from the physical work of...
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    Summer 2017 Chat

    Ioreth replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just had to brag a bit. I got into the nursing program at Pike's Peak Community College! I start this fall 2017. I'm so
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    Summer 2017 Chat

    Ioreth replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm here to vent. I'm done with almost all of the prereqs I can take before the nursing program, including a few that are considered part of the program but may be taken prior to acceptance. The only...
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    Can I get into a traditional BSN program if I already have a BA?

    Ioreth replied to Robyn122's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One of my friends did just that. There's no reason why you can't too. I also have a BA and I'm going back for a BSN. I took any missing prereqs at a community college and I (hope to) start an ASN...
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    Pre Enrollment Drug Screen

    Ioreth replied to MrGregFocker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As long as you have valid and current prescriptions, then you should be fine. I know several people with chronic pain or anxiety disorders who are competent nurses. Congrats on the acceptance into the...
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    Book Club

    Ioreth posted a topic in General Students

    Like many other pre-nursing students, right now I am waiting. I have completed all the necessary prerequisites for the programs to which I am applying. I have taken the entrance exams. I have...
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    How old is everyone?

    Ioreth replied to PrereqTaker89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 35 and I hope to be entering nursing school in Fall 2017 (already applied and I'll know if I got in by July). I'll be doing an ASN program at a community college while dual enrolled in a RN-BSN...
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    Submit a School Review and Qualify to Win $100!

    Ioreth replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I'd like to be able to review these two: Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Beth El School of Nursing Other nursing schools in Colorado: Adams...
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    Anxiety

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

    I'm pretty certain this isn't generalized anxiety. It isn't interfering with my studies or keeping me from moving forward in my nursing prerequisites. I don't get anxious about other aspects of my...
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    Anxiety

    Ioreth posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a very good student. I have managed to get As in classes that had a failing class average. I tend to test fairly well with a minimum of test anxiety. I'm actually enjoying my classes and what I am...