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  1. Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    dbabz replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed much "judginess" on this thread. I think it's helpful not to think of obesity and its causes as a chronic condition that may have many different sources. Yes, some people may just be...

  2. Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    dbabz replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    I know this was sarcasm, but I believe our society has become so fat-phobic that any of these things might be viewed as more acceptable than being overweight.

  3. 50 years old : I want to be a nurse

    dbabz replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    For what it's worth, I'm 51 and starting a BSN program on Tuesday. My only living child is 14 and starting high school and I'm coming from SAH-dome. Prior to that, I was in the Securities Industry...

  4. Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    dbabz replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. In the post, I was referring to the party described in the original post that was given by the procuring organization as a reward for the six donated organs in a month, not the harvesting...

  5. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    dbabz replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Blame

  6. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    dbabz replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. My grade school education taught me it was incorrect. Sounds worse than

  7. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    dbabz replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I once had to describe a "care-o-meter" and explain that if you could care less, that means you do care. Blank stare. Guess I should have drawn the

  8. Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    dbabz replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, I have personal experience with organ donation from the donor's side. My beautiful, precious 5-year-old son passed away six years ago in a drowning accident. We have nothing but good things...

  9. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    dbabz replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    "Literally." You're not literally up to your a** in paperwork unless you've just been through some kind of disaster. Also, the below-mentioned anxious vs. eager. When someone is anxious, they are...

  10. Are open courseware certificates helpful in getting hired?

    dbabz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting a BSN program in the Fall and currently taking a free online course on Antimicrobial Resistance from University of Denmark via Coursera. For $50.00, I can apply for a downloadable...

  11. Are open courseware certificates helpful in getting hired?

    dbabz replied to dbabz's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! These are the viewpoints in which I'm

  12. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    dbabz replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting nursing school in the Fall and the only thing I'm interested in spending money on when I'm done is travel...which I know is ironic since I won't have the time to

  13. Is there a way to speed up Hep B series?

    dbabz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, I was admitted to nursing school at the beginning of May and the deadline for all of the "admin" (drug test, CPR certification, immunizations, etc) is 7/15. I have just learned that I am...

  14. Is there a way to speed up Hep B series?

    dbabz replied to dbabz's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! Just checked and they are willing to accept the series in progress as long as I have the

  15. Just passed TEAS with 95%

    dbabz posted a topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I want to share with all of you a few observations. First, I paid the $115.00 for the ATI TEAS test prep package. That is quite high compared to other test prep packages and the program itself...

  16. TEAS V test Friday! Is it hard to get a 'proficient' score?

    dbabz replied to EricaAnn1211's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Doesn't matter one iota what was your score. 70% or 90%...a pass is a pass.

  17. Teas V - Science Section!

    dbabz replied to Barbs_B's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Do you have all of your science pre-reqs done? If not, you may want to wait and take the exam after you've completed the courses. If you have completed them, try reviewing the main concepts in...

  18. Just passed TEAS with 95%

    dbabz replied to dbabz's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I was fairly confident that I would pass. My desired program requires a 68 and I was getting in the low 80s on the practice exams. Math, Reading and Language Usage sections are tests of basic skill....

  19. working nurses that started late in life

    dbabz replied to momt5's topic in General Nursing

    The exact words I wanted to hear. Thank you so much for your input. You experienced nurses can't know how valuable your points of view are to those of us just entering the

  20. working nurses that started late in life

    dbabz replied to momt5's topic in General Nursing

    This is topic is timely for me as I am 51 years old and hoping to start a BSN program this Fall. I have 12 marathons under my belt, the most recent in October of 2014 and I'm also an avid...

  21. Didn't get into backup direct-to-Master's Program, now what?

    dbabz posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, Wondering if anyone has advice on this matter? I am an older student finishing pre-reqs for direct-to-master's programs here in Chicago. I have been rejected by all schools in spite of a 3.8...

  22. Didn't get into backup direct-to-Master's Program, now what?

    dbabz replied to dbabz's topic in General Students

    Thanks! All input is much appreciated. To clarify, do you believe the BSN route to be better than both RN to BSN to MSN and the direct-entry

  23. Comparing Resurrection, Chamberlain and North Park in Chicago. Would appreciate input

    dbabz posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hello all, I am an older student finishing pre-reqs at City Colleges in Chicago. I had planned to attend a direct-to-master's program, but was rejected by both my dream school and backup. I'm now...

  24. To all who have applied to DePaul MENP

    dbabz posted a topic in School, College Programs

    I received a letter a few days ago from DePaul stating that they (regretfully) could not offer me admission. I called the admissions office to inquire about a waiting list or appeals process. I must...

  25. Didn't get into backup direct-to-Master's Program, now what?

    dbabz replied to dbabz's topic in General Students

    That option is completely off the table for me at this point. There are only three programs in the area and two have already rejected me. The question now is whether to pursue second Bachelor's or...