Autostraddle Scrubbed up Straddlers (Nurses)

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Cass posted an update in the group Scrubbed up Straddlers (Nurses) 1 year, 7 months ago

Hey all! Starting an RN nursing program in January….. very excited! Did you know they make white leather converse? BELIEVE IT.

Dominique posted an update in the group Scrubbed up Straddlers (Nurses): 1 year, 7 months ago

Hello hello! I’m in the beginning stages to being a nurse, second semester of prereqs at my com college. I’m currently working in the garden department of Home Depot, and it is very physically demanding. I come home too tired to study; after nine hours in a place where I don’t really think, I have no motivation to do anything but eat and sleep.…[Read more]

N replied 1 year, 7 months ago

the closest thing i can think of would be to volunteer on a floor that you’re interested in. as for studying, maybe you could bring some flashcards to work on a keychain or try to get a study group going. it can be tough to self-motivate when you’re already super busy and tired. sometimes you need other people to help you along. good luck…[Read more]
Janelle replied 1 year, 6 months ago

what about working at a skilled nursing or assisted living facility? i currently have a bachelors (that is not in nursing, i’m in the process of applying to schools to get a second degree BSN), and to get experience/to get a job i’ve been working as a care aide at an assisted living facility. it’s definitely an entry level position (you just…[Read more]

Dominique joined the group Scrubbed up Straddlers (Nurses) 1 year, 7 months ago

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lilyv posted an update in the group Scrubbed up Straddlers (Nurses): 1 year, 11 months ago

quick question. if a patient is due for a blood test and they have to fast for at least 12h are they allowed to take multivitamins or any sort of vitamins beforehand? does it affect the results if they do/don’t?

N replied 1 year, 10 months ago

I’m pretty sure fasting include vitamins

Jenna91345 posted an update in the group Scrubbed up Straddlers (Nurses): 2 years ago

Currently a nursing student and also tutoring other students in Anatomy and Physiology

N replied 1 year, 12 months ago

Hi Jenna welcome to the group. I kind of miss anatomy lol Many an hour spent at the library studying
- Jenna91345 replied 1 year, 12 months ago
  
  I can relate to that! I much prefer tutoring other students for it though. It actually clicks and makes more sense the second time around!

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lilyv posted an update in the group Scrubbed up Straddlers (Nurses): 2 years ago

will start nursing school in the fall.

N replied 2 years ago

awesome welcome! and thanks for joining. feel free to ask questions or share any concerns.
- lilyv replied 2 years ago
  
  will d0, i’m sure i’ll need help somewhere along the way!

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Vida ("vee-duh") posted an update in the group Scrubbed up Straddlers (Nurses): 2 years ago

btw… BEST group name ever! hahaha

Vida ("vee-duh") joined the group Scrubbed up Straddlers (Nurses) 2 years ago

Vida (“vee-duh”) posted an update in the group Scrubbed up Straddlers (Nurses): 2 years ago

Almost a nurse!!!!

N replied 2 years ago

heyhey thats awesome! welcome what kind of nursing?
- Vida ("vee-dah") replied 2 years ago
  
  I’m halfway done with my BSN =)
  … i eventually wanna become a CRNA but I hate school so much I don’t know if i”ll have the motivation once I graduate and start working =/ otherwise, i’m leaning towards critical care…
  how about you???
  - N replied 2 years ago
    
    that’s awesome i’m a rehab nurse currently. YOU CAN DO IT !