MaineEMT2RN

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1. What makes a shoe a "nurse's shoe"?

   MaineEMT2RN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Students

   I wear Black Dansko's for everyday. I've had the same pair for three years now (still look great!) and can definitely tell you that they last and are very, very comfortable. Worth the money because I don't have to replace them. At clinical I wear a...

2. MRSA legislation in Maine

   MaineEMT2RN replied to Mammy1111's topic in Maine

   Absolutely - but I can honestly tell you that as an EMT in the field I was totally unaware of the risk of cross contamination OR of the value in preventing it. It just isn't part of the culture. Not once in all of my EMS training was I educated abo...

3. MRSA legislation in Maine

   MaineEMT2RN replied to Mammy1111's topic in Maine

   Reading this thread reminded me that in my EMS training, the only discussion of infection control is in protecting yourself. I never had any training, or even awareness of my role until I began working in the hospital. In the field, the linens are ...

4. MMC CNA course...

   MaineEMT2RN replied to mgsp14's topic in Maine

   It was a very short time - a little less than a week. It wasn't any longer than that because I started working on the floor 1 week after graduation.

5. MMC CNA course...

   MaineEMT2RN replied to mgsp14's topic in Maine

   You definitely want to get those early homework assignments done. Seriously, you will be so glad that you tackled it ahead of time. The first few weeks have the most homework - it really lightens up a lot after that. You won't need scrubs until y...

6. Anyone taking an EMT too?

   MaineEMT2RN replied to Mariposa88's topic in General Students

   I was an EMT-B for a year before starting nursing school. It definitely gave me an advantage in terms of experience, but also gave me a nice income. Per diem EMS work can fit in nicely with an ever changing school schedule. Also, some hospitals lo...

7. Should I take Chem, API, and Micro in same semester?

   MaineEMT2RN replied to stormyfeathers's topic in General Students

   Dear Lord! Micro and chemistry at the same time? My worst nightmare! However, I know people who have done it and done well (and actually enjoyed it!), but I could never be one of them. I took micro last summer. It was the only class I took and i...

8. MMC CNA course...

   MaineEMT2RN replied to mgsp14's topic in Maine

   I was in the group that began last March. Great program! I agree with the previous poster - the instructor is amazing! There is homework (workbook assignments to go along with the textbook chapters) that is time consuming, but not difficult. I wo...

9. this reference - is it done correctly?

   MaineEMT2RN replied to Amy2005's topic in General Students

   There's also http://www.noodletools.com. Many colleges have a subscription for their students, so no cost to you to use if your school participates. Check with your school library to find out. Noodlebib is easy to use and offers many options. Also...

10. Best Organizational Tip For Surviving Nursing School

    MaineEMT2RN replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Students

    Regarding school organization, BeautifulDisaster does what I do. Have a system to manage all the paperwork (binders, dividers) and use it religiously EVERY day. Do your school work in one spot in your home so your things aren't likely to be spread ...

11. Clinic Bag?

    MaineEMT2RN replied to sh1901's topic in General Students

    I got this bag from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EDPT54 It's a toolbag, which means that it's very durable, has tons of little pockets in side and out, and has a wide opening at the top so that I can see everything in there. I always...

12. PDA Recommendations

    MaineEMT2RN replied to WndrWmn's topic in General Nursing

    Palm TX with a memory card ! A great tool I use every day!

13. What is your wish for Christmas ?

    MaineEMT2RN replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    YEAH!!! You must be a great leader -- Congratulations! God Bless you and keep you and those who depend on you safe. From our FF family to yours :-)

14. Books... AHHHHHHH!

    MaineEMT2RN replied to crok9014's topic in General Students

    We spent a fortune on 1st semester books as well, but I just got my books for second semester and the grand total was just over $200. Many of the books we got first semester are books that we'll use throughout, so there were only a few specialty boo...

15. Brand Of Palm

    MaineEMT2RN replied to cuppycake21's topic in General Students

    TX with Skyscape's Nursing Constellation Plus. Worth every single penny. I use it every day at school, at clinical's, at work. I also use SuperMemo software - it's a great flashcard type of program. And I recommend getting the hard case. Trust me...