http://nursingschool.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Nursing School Chronicles en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:16:34 GMT 2009-12-28T21:16:34Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926064&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace There is no denying that paying for college can be expensive. However, not following your career goals can be even more expensive. If you earn a bachelor’s degree, you can expect that your lifetime . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:10:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926064&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Nursing RN, BSN - 2009-12-01T22:10:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688924&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace SOoOo.... Quick Recap:  In a moment of cerebral flatulence....I believed I could try and run a 1/2 Marathon for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training.  Not only do I have to . . . Fri, 22 May 2009 06:29:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688924&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2009-05-22T06:29:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637672&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace   And we knew......but we didn't know.   You hear the warnings.     'Nurses eat their young'.     'You are only idealistic because . . . Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:10:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637672&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2009-03-26T08:10:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977269881&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Life After Sixty A poem dedicated to people over sixty. To motivate, uplift, and to prove that life doesn't stop at 60. Where have you been What have you done Have you set an example . . . Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:16:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977269881&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace wayne p. 2008-02-27T18:16:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977570959&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Where does God fit into our modern healthcare system? Most hospitals have Bibles in the bed side drawer and a chapel somewher in the hospital. Chaplains are on call 24 hours a day to talk, counsel, and . . . Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:33:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977570959&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace wayne p. 2009-01-22T03:33:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977546652&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Let me encourage all of you to go out and visit your local nursing homes. There are so many people there who just need someone to talk to. Many of them have been left there to die all alone. Abandoned . . . Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:22:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977546652&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace wayne p. 2008-12-28T04:22:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977546427&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Thank God for poverty, death, pain, sickness, disease, confusion, and depression. Where would I be without them? Have you ever noticed how God seems to slip your mind when you are up and running. Isn't . . . Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:39:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977546427&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace wayne p. 2008-12-27T21:39:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977268495&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Why do people lie, cheat, steal, mame, and murder? What is the root cause of all their chaos? Why is there so much hate and anger in the world? Why do so many totally disregard the laws of the land? Some . . . Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:02:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977268495&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace wayne p. 2008-02-26T07:02:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977505041&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace I'm hoping some of you fine Gather folks can help me here. I have fallen into the bad habit of eating out way too much when I'm working. I work 10-hour days, and it's a long commute, so I . . . Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:41:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977505041&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Jodie B. 2008-11-12T21:41:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977449732&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace  I'm Angela currently in my sophmore year of A.S. Nursing Degree quest, and hit the ground running starting this third semester.Today was an overwhelming day at clinical, time management was a . . . Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:51:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977449732&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Angela Melloni 2008-09-15T19:51:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977400524&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace It has been some time since I last posted..... But I swear I have a good excuse! I have been working like crazy getting all trained to go on the floor.  They have been cramming my poor . . . Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:26:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977400524&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2008-07-18T00:26:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381321&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace That letter was sent at 2AM. I opened up a copy of a magazine for OR nurses.  I opened the AJN (American Journal of Nursing).  One spoke of equipment and positioning.  The other had . . . Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:36:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381321&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2008-06-24T15:36:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381304&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace God sent Elvis to talk to me.  Well....not me personally.....but the me in the crowd.  It felt intensely personal. He had told us that some years ago....he was diagnosed with parathyroid . . . Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:18:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381304&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2008-06-24T15:18:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381285&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace So I find myself in a place where I had wanted and desired to be...... But extremely unhappy. So what does one do when they are unhappy....? They go to Elvis. Ok...well...not really....but . . . Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:58:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381285&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2008-06-24T14:58:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381268&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace So the offer came....the offer went and 5 mins later I was like.....WHAT HAVE I DONE. My friends in the OR called back again...they blew up my phone.  They said:  IT'S NOT TOO LATE! . . . Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:35:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381268&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2008-06-24T14:35:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977380061&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Everything finally feels like it is truly coming together.... It is kind of strange when you graduate nursing school.  First you are pinned, and it truly is a triumphant moment.  School . . . Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:54:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977380061&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2008-06-24T12:54:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977361174&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace ACCOMPLISHED!!!!!! wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot!!!! Thank you God, gather-y friends!!! I am almost at a total loss for words.....a very rare occasion. . . . Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:52:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977361174&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2008-06-04T14:52:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977358493&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace I know I have been MIA lately and for that I am sorry....I hope you will find it in your heart to excuse me.  But while you are there....if I may trouble you some.... My NCLEX (the boards I have . . . Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:25:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977358493&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2008-06-01T00:25:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977336503&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Have you ever wondered who ever thought this would be a good idea? I often look at things and think, man that was a stupid idea. Although they might be very creative, I still think... this has got to . . . Thu, 01 May 2008 19:20:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977336503&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Barbara N. 2008-05-01T19:20:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977335639&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace I noticed that there is not a flag here for goofy smiles.......there should be.....just sayin'  (These pics are not the most attractive ones I have ever taken) ok....small prayer.....Gather . . . Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:08:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977335639&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2008-04-30T17:08:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977335478&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace It has only been two weeks since pinning......and this sounds crazy......but I started to miss the excitement of nursing school.  (yeah, I need my head examined) I reflected on it and thought.....the . . . Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:14:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977335478&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2008-04-30T13:14:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977334722&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace I know you are probably saying.....La B.....  What the heck??? The ATT is the Authorization To Test for the NCLEX.   I am excited and scared all at the same time.   . . . Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:44:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977334722&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2008-04-29T14:44:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977333379&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace I'm new to the site so bear with me as I RTFM. In my A.S. RN program in CT, I'm feeling like my clinical instructors,course leaders and some fellow students are trying to break me. . . . Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:55:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977333379&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Jen L. 2008-04-27T20:55:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977332952&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace If you were to make a time capsule, what you you put in it? I made one of these as a kid and thinking like a child I put childish things inside. Now that I am an adult I have often wondered what I would . . . Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:34:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977332952&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Barbara N. 2008-04-27T01:34:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977332611&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Well now that I have finished nursing school in December and passed my nursing boards in February what do I do with all this time on my hands? So, I am writing at to you all at the request on my dear friend . . . Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:43:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977332611&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Shorty DooWop 2008-04-26T14:43:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977332598&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Now that you are all done with nursing school, what do you do with all that spare time? Relax. I took two weeks off before I began studying for the NCLEX. I believe it helped me and the same for my old . . . Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:08:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977332598&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Shorty DooWop 2008-04-26T14:08:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977332424&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace I woke up last week to find that a bird had nested in a flowerpot on my porch. Less than a week before I had placed my houseplants out on the porch for some sun. I noticed that one of the pots had misteriously . . . Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:24:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977332424&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Barbara N. 2008-04-26T02:24:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977329429&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace I have to share with you all that the following story won't even seem possible or probable.....but it is all true.  I will have to post it in parts due to time constraints caused by life......siiiiigh... . . . Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:02:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977329429&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2008-04-22T14:02:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327947&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace We did it!  We made it!  And I have soooo many tales to tell. As of Thursday....I became a RNA.  What is a RNA? It is a registered nurse applicant.  What that means is: 1. I . . . Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:30:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327947&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2008-04-20T16:30:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977325404&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace Just got all my grades for my Dimensions of Nursing.......my last class    I got a B   So did Barbara N   So we can consider Nursing School....... MISSION  . . . Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:08:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977325404&grpId=3659174697241457&nav=Groupspace La Bellota 2008-04-17T00:08:17Z