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1. What is your sleep routine the night before a night-shift?

   healthlink replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

   during the summer when my kids are off. I sleep normal and take a nap from 2-5 before working 700p-730A. During the school year I get them up and ready and take a nap from 11-2. It just depends if I can nap. Usually not a problem.

2. Meperidine vs Morphine for Pain, Acute pancreatitis

   healthlink replied to JP Salting's topic in Med-Surg

   On my unit we use hydromorphone. We see many acute pancreatitis!

3. IV Flagyl

   healthlink replied to NurseRackett's topic in Med-Surg

   ours is kept in the pyxis

4. who is applying to the christ college of nursing for fall 2010

   healthlink replied to grechi2009's topic in Ohio

   Hello, I just graduated from Christ and for the most part have all great things to say, except no jobs at christ. Hopefully u guys will find a different economy when u graduate. If you have any questions PM me I would be happy to answer your question...

5. Christ or Good Sam?

   healthlink replied to healthlink's topic in Ohio

   No the tuition benefit ended with my graduating class (class of 2010). Those who took it owe the hospital 3 years of service or 20,000. However not everyone will get jobs, there are no guarantees and the last graduating class had great difficulties g...

6. What to do in the summer to prepare for 2nd level of nursing!!!

   healthlink replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

   I am also a student nurse entering the last year. Our college makes us do 360 nclex questions in increments of 60 with a pass rate of 80% to keep us engaged. We don't get books until first of August. Then I'll start reading. This will be my last summ...

7. Where did you go to nursing school?

   healthlink replied to Noney's topic in Ohio

   I just completed my first year at The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences. One left to go

8. CPR Certification for Christ

   healthlink replied to nursegirl513's topic in Ohio

   If you live near Butler County, try Butler Tech on Hamilton-Middletown Road. That's where I took it. Try somewhere that teached American Heart this program is good for 2 years. Red Cross is only good for 1 year. Glad your coming to Christ. I'll be a ...

9. Question about nursing school

   healthlink replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

   One question-The school I'm attending also uses cats. Does the cat have fur? Or is it skinned? Just curious.

10. Does anyone have experience with AP or CLEP exams?

    healthlink replied to calibound08's topic in General Students

    I CLEP'd Sociology and Psych. I just got a book off of EBay and studied for about a week and took the tests. The transfer credit was just a passing standing- no grade. The CLEP test plus the book cost about $100.00. My nursing school charges around $...

11. Good Sam

    healthlink replied to futurenurse7's topic in Ohio

    No, they do not at this time. However they do accept financial aid where as Christ is unable to accept this year. Maybe in 2009. However I do not qualify for financial aid as I already have a previous bachelor degree. Which stinks in one aspect. I gr...

12. Good Sam

    healthlink replied to futurenurse7's topic in Ohio

    Well I think that they are great. I have been accepted to Good Sam and Christ for the fall and haven't made a committment to one or the other as of yet. My first choice was Good Sam, however they are much more expensive and I know that it will take ...

13. Christ College of Nursing

    healthlink replied to Twigge's topic in Ohio

    That English placement was soo hard. I hate that type of work. My third passage was about 1 1/2 pages. I turned it in today and that was a load off my back. I also hand delivered my scholarship packet. Did you apply for any of the scholarships or did...

14. Any legimate grants out there for nursing school costs

    healthlink replied to corgimomRN2b's topic in General Students

    I am also in the same boat as you. Check out the website fastweb.com, There you can select scholarships that pertain to your individual situation. I have applied for a couple. I'm sure I probably will not be considered, but it is worth a chance. My ...

15. Christ College of Nursing

    healthlink replied to Twigge's topic in Ohio

    Is anyone started on the English Placement test for Christ yet? I started it and have passage 1 and 2 complete. The argumentative essay looks to be a bear! Just thought I'd ask if anyone else has started.