suzi_h

We all have our reasons for going to nursing school and I just read a thread about the 'weeding out' process. I wonder if those who quit in Fundamentals are just not as committed. We all know how much time and effort is required and how tough it is. ...

I totally agree, especially about the restructuring. What could possibly cost $4800 a month? And you stay home! Wow, that's alot of cash to put out! I don't mean to offend, I myself am a stay-at-home mom/ full time student. I just can't imagine...any...

A stethoscope and BP cuff, I got mine for like $15 at the bookstore. It worked out fine for me. And a pen light and a calculator! All were necessities in Fundamentals!

I finished in May also. We learned basic skills, wound dressings, moving patients, vitals, med admin, things like that. We had a lot of group work, All of our lab time was spent working in groups. And then in clinicals we were allowed to help each ot...

I just wanted to say thanks to those of you who answered. As a student, I am most definately curious about how much I'll be making when I finally have my liscense. If for nothing else, just so that I can see about how long and hard I'll have to work ...

I can see where your question is coming from but, I think you're asking the wrong questions. If you are so against the war that you won't be able to serve overseas b/c you don't believe in it, you shouldn't be joining the military. How are you going ...

I just finished the detailed tour. What a pain in the @ss!!! It took me about 2 and a half hours to do a 45 minute tour. This should be optional but, for me, it's not. :angryfire Oh well, I don't have a choice and I am not failing nursing school b/c...

I have never done this or seen it done, however, when my son was 17 days old. He had a lumbar puncture, and then again 3 days later to confirm whether or not he had herpes, which he did not. But they hit blood vessels when they finally got fluid so, ...

Well, I have made it 2 and almost 1/2 weeks in my first semester of Nursing school. I suppose I can look at it as only 13 1/2 to go. I am feeling so overwhelmed. I am doing fine, I passed my first test and passed my med calc test on the first try but...

We're waiting for our books right now. It's looking like it'll be about one assignment a week. Maybe we can help each other out with this. I'll let you know when I get the book how I feel about it. Suzi

I feel your pain, every now and then I just need to cry. This week especially and I just couldn't get it out. I have decided from here on out, I have a set study time at night. I have to get everything done between 8:30 and 11:00. Venting is always h...

Check out the website, www.textbookofbacteriology.com It was very helpful when I took micro. Good luck. Suzi

I always thought the setpoint was more of a tool for loosing weight. It kind of lets you know when it's going to get tough. So, I don't think the setpoint thing has anything to do with obesity. If Americans sit on their rear-ends all day and night an...

Well, 2 days down and countless to go! I have to say I have thoroughly enjoyed my first 2 days of class. We're just doing dosage calc's right now, but I still feel like it's my first step forward. :) I am trying to memorize the apothecary system righ...

Here's a bit of useless info...In Germany and from what I understand, European countries in general, the doc's scoff when a woman wants privacy to undress. They don't give gowns, just sheets. I never got to experience this but, all my prego friends c...

Hey everybody! I have been reading the posts on here about PDA's and I am thinking it would be a graet tool to have. Except for their price tag. Are they a neccessity to have. Or are good old fashioned books still the "norm"? If you've bought one al...

Ahhhh... I delivered all of mine natural and after each one, I gave a huge sigh, asked for food, and apologized for being such a whine a$$. The nurses always laughed and thanked me for making it a good time, EVERY time. Now I know why. Suzi

This may seem like an out there idea BUTTTT, I am going to through it at ya anyways. Would you consider staying behind and finishing up and then going over there to meet him or stay back and do an LPN/LVN program. Even if you can't get employed b/c y...

The Air Force did away with the "boot strap" program back in 2001 or 2002. I think they do still have a program that allows you to seperate with a promise to commit so many years after you complete school. I believe the program is called Palace Chase...

Hi there, I am a military wife/nursing student. I have been looking online for jobs in Germany, Japan, England and Italy for after I graduate and get some experience. We were stationed at Ramstein from Aug 02 to Aug 05. From what I can tell, it is be...

I think childbirth, pregnancy,and child raising beliefs are about as strong as religion. Unfortunately, a lot of people in this world just don't know one way or the other and always feel the need to push their views. I also think some people have a t...

When I took it, it was alot of physiology of the digestive system. It was more like A&P II then learning the food groups and vitamins. It did require studying and it helped that I had taken both A&P's. It was harder then I thought it would be...

See, that's what I was thinking. How hard could it be to look in the book. I think I am going to wait b/c I enjoy flipping through my Taber's. I always go back and look at stuff I flipped pass. However, it would probably much easier to carry a PDA th...

Hey Woogy! It's scary how much alike our lives sound! I have been reading like a maniac. I read the first 9 chapters of my dosage calc's book, everyone has made such a fuss over the dosage calc test that you have to pass that I am not taking any chan...

I moved b/c my husband is military, not b/c of school. I started classes immediately, like within 2 weeks of arriving. It worked out great. It allowed me to be around other people and not dwell so much on being by myself. I just finished Micro and so...