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1. Older guys like me, how did you get started?

   hobbes replied to theatomicjeff's topic in Men

   I also was a programmer for 12+ years before I decided on changing careers at the age of 35. I saw the writing on the wall as programming positions were being shipped overseas and increasing instability in the tech sector made the future very uncerta...

2. Applying to Emory University?

   hobbes replied to NYC44's topic in Georgia

   I work on the cardiovascular stepdown unit. I worked on this floor during my senior practicum in nursing school so was familiar with most of the people and the work flow. I didn't attend one of the residency programs per se but just went directly int...

3. Applying to Emory University?

   hobbes replied to NYC44's topic in Georgia

   I just graduated from nursing school in December and currently work at Emory University Hospital. One of the reasons I chose Emory is that they pay for 80% of your school after you work for them for six months so you may want to consider working for ...

4. Nursing Student Blog

   hobbes replied to hobbes's topic in General Students

   The link to the site was removed. If anyone want it please PM me and I will give it to you.

5. Nursing Student Blog

   hobbes replied to hobbes's topic in General Students

   Please reread my original post. This is not MY blog but one of a friend. I just posted here because I thought others would find it as entertaining as I did.

6. Nursing Student Blog

   hobbes posted a topic in General Students

   I'm about to graduate from an accelerated nursing program in about 3 weeks. One of my peers, who like me turned to nursing as a second career, has decided to document some of the experiences of our class. They are very humorous.

7. I'm sorry, but some nursing diagnoses are just ridiculous!

   hobbes replied to klone's topic in General Students

   Just for the hell of it I actually used Disturbed Energy Field in one of my care plans this semester. I figured that I was not going to go through nursing school without having used that one just once because there was no way I'd ever use it again. A...

8. Nurses and smoking......

   hobbes replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

   Okay, I'm missing something...what does passing your boards have to do with your decision to quit smoking?

9. motorcycle accidents

   hobbes replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

   If you've never ridden a motorcycle, it's very difficult to explain the pure joy and excitement one gets when riding. In 1999 I bought a motorcycle (Kawasaki ZRX1100) when I was in my early thirtys because I had always wanted one. When I got it home ...

10. Emory SON in GA

    hobbes replied to blee1's topic in General Students

    Emory does have a solid reputation for it's nursing school. I live in Atlanta and attend Georgia State University nursing school. I've heard that Emory prepares their students for post-graduate work and many go on to pursue masters and doctorates. I ...

11. Does anyone else do the ERI's?

    hobbes replied to LindseyLou2222's topic in General Students

    We also must take the ERI test at the end of each semester. If we don't take the exam, we don't get credit for the course. However, the ERI score doesn't count at all against our grades. I think it's just a way for the school to make sure we are lear...

12. Oncology clinicals

    hobbes replied to Timora's topic in Oncology

    Hang in there newgrad2005. I am also a first semester nursing student that will graduate December 2005 and my first clinical is on an oncology floor where I will be for the remainder of the semester. I originally had mixed feelings about starting cli...

13. Healthcare crisis: Will I find a job after graduation?

    hobbes replied to longtimecoming's topic in General Students

    I'm sure that what you are experiencing is a local phenomena. Here in Atlanta, there still is stiff demand for nurses.

14. PSA: Never buy your books ahead of time!

    hobbes replied to klone's topic in General Students

    I've always bought my books ahead of time on half.com or Amazon so I could get a head start reading. I often buy previous editions or Instructor editions. Since I'm paying for my education out of pocket, I refuse to pay top dollar of new edition book...

15. Ok, anyone want a copies of my "commonly used drugs" cards & studysheet thingee?

    hobbes replied to mitchsmom's topic in General Students

    I just tried to download one of the files posted under "Files" and got an "Access Denied" error. Anybody else experience this problem. Any help would be appreciated.