shangrila

shangrila specializes in Telemetry, ICU, Med/Surg.

Latest Activity

1. starting wage for RN??

   shangrila replied to brandye1's topic in Ohio Nursing

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

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

   shangrila replied to OldButCuteBSNStudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congrats! Way to stick with

3. Akron anyone?

   shangrila replied to shangrila's topic in Ohio Nursing

   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...

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

   shangrila replied to OldButCuteBSNStudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   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....

5. Akron anyone?

   shangrila replied to shangrila's topic in Ohio Nursing

   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....

6. New Grad and NCLEX prep

   shangrila posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   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...

7. Akron anyone?

   shangrila replied to shangrila's topic in Ohio Nursing

   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!

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

   shangrila replied to wiwii25's topic in Ohio Nursing

   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...

9. Akron anyone?

   shangrila posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

   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...

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

    shangrila replied to Maggie09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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...

11. 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...

12. Scared To Start Nursing School

    shangrila replied to Mustang Sally's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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...