shangrila

shangrila specializes in Telemetry, ICU, Med/Surg.

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1. starting wage for RN??

   shangrila replied to brandye1's topic in Ohio

   I was a new grad two years ago, in the Cleveland area, and started at $23.25, not including shift diff.

2. Stress? How does 28 years later ...and FINALLY sitting for the NCLEX sound?

   shangrila replied to OldButCuteBSNStudent's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats! Way to stick with it!

3. Akron anyone?

   shangrila replied to shangrila's topic in Ohio

   I did apply for several positions at Summa and was really excited about the possibility of working there however, I had not received a call so therefore, I chose Medina. I had heard through the grapevine that Summa takes the University of Akron stude...

4. Stress? How does 28 years later ...and FINALLY sitting for the NCLEX sound?

   shangrila replied to OldButCuteBSNStudent's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations! I'm also a "non traditional" or as one of my instructors stated, a "seasoned" student. After 25 plus years in accounting, I went back to school and graduated on December 12th. Congratulations and much success to you. Lets hear it for...

5. A Tribute to My Mom

   shangrila replied to kurisuchine08's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you and I completely agree...my Mom, our Moms are always with us. She was the most gentle and loving person and she taught me so much in the too short of time we had together. As I took my journey through school, not one day went by that I didn...

6. A Tribute to My Mom

   shangrila replied to kurisuchine08's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for an incredibly touching post. I lost my Mom several years ago...five days before Christmas...her very favorite holiday. Needless to say, this time of year is very cathartic. But when thinking of my Mom, especially this time of year, it r...

7. Akron anyone?

   shangrila replied to shangrila's topic in Ohio

   Thanks for all of your input as it assisted me in my decision. I ended up accepting a position at Medina General. I had done a stint as a student nurse extern this past summer and really enjoyed it. Thanks again!

8. Where did you go to nursing school?

   shangrila replied to Noney's topic in Ohio

   I just survived Lorain County Community College and was pinned on December 12th! *exhale*

9. New Grad and NCLEX prep

   shangrila posted a topic in NCLEX

   I've just survived nursing school AND the holidays so needless to say, December has been quite a month! Anyway, I've not been notified of an NCLEX test date so while I'm whiling away my time waiting and job searching, what else can I do to prepare fo...

10. Akron anyone?

    shangrila replied to shangrila's topic in Ohio

    Thanks LookUp2Sky and mrreah for your advice and input. Its so hard to believe, after this two year journey, that I'm finally at this point! shangrila

11. Where do you go for study RN program in Akron/Canton/Cleveland?

    shangrila replied to wiwii25's topic in Ohio

    I just recently relocated to the Akron area but I am commuting my last semester to finish at Lorain County Community College. I've heard that Cuyahoga Community College and the University of Akron have great programs also. Best of luck! shangrila

12. Akron anyone?

    shangrila posted a topic in Ohio

    I'll be graduating in December and I've recently moved to the Akron area. I did a stint as an extern at Medina General and loved it however, I don't know anything about Akron General or Akron City/Summa. Some have mentioned that I should go back to M...

13. Critical Care Nurses/Students--please help!

    shangrila replied to Maggie09's topic in Student Assist

    I'm in my senior year also doing my critical care rotation. The book we are using is: "Priorities in Critical Care Nursing" 5th Ed. by Urden, Stacy and Lough, published in 2008. ISBN #978-0-323-05259-7. Great text book and allows acsess to online inf...

14. Dimensional Analysis Math Problems Website For Nursing Math

    shangrila replied to onduty23's topic in General Students

    Thanks Daytonite for the helpful links. I'm in my second year and they've just introduced dimensional analysis. One more semester after this and they decide to throw us this "curveball!" I've done just fine with my trusted and true ratio and proporti...

15. Scared To Start Nursing School

    shangrila replied to Mustang Sally's topic in Student Assist

    Like many have said, it's normal to be worried about the unknown but do not fret! The first two weeks will be overwhelming: Lots of info coming at you at a rapid pace but trust me, it will all make sense and the pace won't be as insane. My best advic...