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  1. Help me understand the bicarbonate buffer system

    CuriousMe replied to Pachinko's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    At the heart of it, a buffer system is a dynamic equilibrium, so it's going to constantly be adjusting to stay in it's most stable concentrations or proportions. So, it's not like none of the...

  2. How to not suck at clinical

    CuriousMe replied to ERsn's topic in General Students

    I understood the post to say "fake confidence" not fake knowing a skill. Faking confidence doesn't mean pretending to know something you don't (in fact, a confident person would feel free to ask...

  3. Help me understand the bicarbonate buffer system

    CuriousMe replied to Pachinko's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think part of your confusion is in how acid actually exists in an aqueous (water) solution. The H+'s are chemically happier to be floating around by themselves than they are to be connected to...

  4. How important is GPA while in Nursing school?

    CuriousMe replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree, that stereotype makes me nuts as well. Partially because it's unlikely to happen in my program. Clinicals are 55% of my grade. Some of the clinical grade is a project, but the overwhelming...

  5. How important is GPA while in Nursing school?

    CuriousMe replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I guess that's assuming everyone in nursing school also has kids? The way I look at it is that I gave up a career and comfortable life style to come back to school. Doing that and then not doing the...

  6. How important is GPA while in Nursing school?

    CuriousMe replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So, what alternative way should students be evaluated if not

  7. How important is GPA while in Nursing school?

    CuriousMe replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ...except for the hospitals that look at a new grad's

  8. How important is GPA while in Nursing school?

    CuriousMe replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Depends on the school. My university only offers nursing classes (all pre-reqs and co-reqs need to be done at a partner university), which means that all non-nursing classes are considered transfer...

  9. Is it legal to call yourself "Nurse" when you in fact are not?

    CuriousMe replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in General Nursing

    "Auxrilly nurse" may be a regional term....because I've never heard of it at

  10. How to not suck at clinical

    CuriousMe replied to ERsn's topic in General Students

    You're comparing your insides to their outsides. The key phrase is that they SEEM calm & collected. They're likely as nervous as you......and might even thing that they wish they were as calm...

  11. What the heck is up with nursing school tests??!!

    CuriousMe replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    It sounds like you're talking about two different things. One thing, is that nursing school is difficult sometimes. And in some programs, in some classes.....it's really tough to get good grades....

  12. What the heck is up with nursing school tests??!!

    CuriousMe replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    What aspect don't you think is for you? I ask because there are plenty of aspects of nursing school that are uncomfortable....but that doesn't mean that nursing will be that way. Nursing school is...

  13. Is Nursing Right for Me? (Holistic-Minded)

    CuriousMe replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    It's not the school legally requiring it....it's the clinical site. As we are guests at the clinical site, they can require anything they like. Employment law doesn't apply as we're not employed by...

  14. Graduation Gift

    CuriousMe replied to mrosev14's topic in General Students

    What kind of budget are you looking at for each

  15. Clinical assignment frustration! <rant>

    CuriousMe replied to flyingchange's topic in General Students

    Why let them ruin your day? You still had a great clinical day. I think I'd take the approach of "Gosh, I hate it for you that you didn't have a good experience." and move on. You can't control...

  16. What the heck is up with nursing school tests??!!

    CuriousMe replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    There's no quick way through reading....it's the grunt work of nursing school. It's really about buckling down and doing it. As far as making sure you're being effecient with your reading time, I do...

  17. How to get accepted into nursing school

    CuriousMe replied to twinboys's topic in General Students

    It's evident from looking at my class that my school values folks with diverse life experiences. So, the best advice I can give regarding a nursing school application essay (other than make sure you...

  18. Is Nursing Right for Me? (Holistic-Minded)

    CuriousMe replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    as has been discussed endlessly, schools of nursing may or may not require vaccinations....but often clinical sites do. as we are not employees, employment law doesn't protect us. we are visitors at...

  19. Help! What does this mean?

    CuriousMe replied to ziggysgal,RN's topic in General Students

    I would call the BNE office and ask them to decipher the

  20. Where to begin?? Any advice on how to choose a school and financial aid?

    CuriousMe replied to SarsMuns's topic in General Students

    I would talk to an advisor at your local community college that has a nursing program. From them, you can get an idea of what classes you'll need to apply and what you'll need to do to be a...

  21. Help! What does this mean?

    CuriousMe replied to ziggysgal,RN's topic in General Students

    I wonder if the "NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION PASSED" means you passed the background check? Since jurisprudence deals with matters of the law. So basically, there's nothing in your legal record...

  22. What backpack do you have?

    CuriousMe replied to sunkissedmspriss's topic in General Students

    I use an uphill backpack....(I think it's an Alpine). It's been fantastic. I bought it at the school bookstore when I started my prereqs full time in September '06. I've used it since for full time...

  23. Is Nursing Right for Me? (Holistic-Minded)

    CuriousMe replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    You're right of course, that was the point...winning. It had nothing to do with trying to clarify unsubstantiated statements that were casually thrown around like self-evident facts. I wish you the...

  24. What would you do if you were me?

    CuriousMe replied to Britt7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    so, she was older...over a year old when you went back to work. to the op, i think folks are absolutely correct....it will be a tough couple months for you. but she'll be with her grandparents, who...

  25. What would you do if you were me?

    CuriousMe replied to Britt7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    how long were you away from your child....how old was