Barmherzigkeit

Barmherzigkeit - translated from German means merciful and compassionate. In memory of my sweet mom who I had the honor to care for for 7 years. :)

I'm a 56 year old former Industrial Engineer and Project Manager who was previously accepted into several accelerated 2nd bachelor degree nursing programs in Florida. Having been a full-time caregiver to my mom for 7 years, I wanted to help people wi...

Go for it! I'm 57 and started an accelerated BSN program this summer. Before spending $$ on a private school, do look at state universities and community colleges. I'm at a state university and love it.

You can get a great education at a state university or community college for far less money. I think you are wise for questioning the costs of tuition you are currently paying. Before making a change, can you find out if your local community college ...

Does anyone have advice for what to do after clinical? Lysol shoes, wash uniform, shower and shampoo hair...anything else? I heard not to bring shoes in the house to protect pets, family, etc. What is a recommended routine? Thank you!!!

I had to laugh when I read this because of a story a friend of told me. He was on a cruise with his wife and had too much to drink one night. The next morning, his wife noticed brown stuff shmeared all over the sheets and accused him of pooping himse...

Definartely GO FOR IT! I'm 57 and started a BSN program this summer after being a caregiver for my mom for several years. My cohort has 2 male paramedics making the change to RN. Not only do they brings a wealth of experience to the program, everyone...

LOL about seat belting your purse - great idea!

I'm making a life / career change as well in my 50's, and will be starting an accelerated BSN program in May, but if the schools in my area offered a program like the one you are entering, I'd go for it. Good luck to you in the program of your choice...

Back in my days as a banker, I had a client blow up at me because his account was overdrawn. He was incredulous that his account could be overdrawn because, according to him, "I STILL HAVE PLENTY OF CHECKS IN MY CHECK BOOK". I'm almost positive he ...

So, I am super excited about starting an accelerated BSN in two weeks. But my right heel is killing me. Went for a vigorous walk in soft sand on the beach to work my legs today, and now can't walk on the tile floor without cushy flip-flops. My tri-at...

OP, this is so common and there is nothing "wrong" with you. You just need to learn new study and test taking strategies. Luckily there is lots of good advice here. When I was taking microbiology, the tests (in NCLEX style) seemed really difficult a...

I appreciate all of your comments. Thank you so much for sharing.

Thanks for all the great comments, reassurance, and advice. You guys are the best!!!

Hi Roisin, I'm Lori Stanton. We met at the BLS/CPR class at UNF. Finally got MyCE approved. Paperwork glitch. Whew!! See you in May!!

I just saw this thread. I was accepted into the APL summer 2017 cohort. WOOOO! My name is Lori Stanton. When you print the "last 6 pages" of the nursing handbook, it's actually the LAST 7 pages (50-56), unsigned. Also, be sure to bring pages 8 &...

I'm still only a NIT (Nurse in Training), but have experienced a similar scenario in the world of academic administrative offices. A young MBA in my office was just like the person you are describing, only she wasn't at risk of killing anyone, just i...

LOL! Snarky, but funny. 😜

POI? Negative!

I've been studying for the dosage calculation math we will be doing in nursing school and read about what is considered "unacceptable abbreviations". For example, it says doctors should write out "discontinue" or "discharge" rather than "D/C" because...

Hello everyone, I've always had good personal insight and strong instincts about things in life. I've had no trouble making tough but sound management decisions as an operations officer in banking. Now I've been accepted into an APL program, but tod...

I'm 57 and entering an accelerated 2nd Bac program in May, 2017. You can do it, too. The pre-reqs were tough, but I took mine at a community college. Small classes, great profs, and I loved it. The life experience you have can't be taught in a class...

Thank you, Double-Helix, for the link. Rose_Queen, thank you for the good news about the computerized order entry in your facility. I hope it's like that when I get to clinicals.

OP, I understand how you feel, but try not to take the instructor's criticism personally. They are not directing it at you, but rather at a behavior. Still, respect needs to come from both sides and neither a student or an instructor should be rude. ...

Thanks for understanding, CaliSarah, it helps to know someone else can relate. I'm starting to feel better about this now and am going to continue with the program. Good luck to you as you finish your program and also with your pursuit of an online b...