CMColumbus

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1. Anyone who has gone to CSCC?

   CMColumbus replied to CMColumbus's topic in Ohio

   It depends on what instructor you have. Rita, the department head, puts "white pants/navy top" in the syllabus. But our instructors let us have any combination of white or navy. And for shoes, they were flexible also. Most of our class wore all na...

2. Best shoes while on the floor???

   CMColumbus replied to ICURN08's topic in General Nursing

   I love z coils, worth every penny. I have crocs, Asics, Nursemates, and a few other brands. Nothing compares to the comfort of z coils. What one person loves, another person hates. Try out various pairs and see what works best for you. I spend ...

3. CNA Test: Failed one task :(

   CMColumbus replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

   In Ohio, one of the skills is passing water. If you fail one of the tasks, you automatically are retested on the ones you failed on the next test, plus whatever random ones they give you. Good thing is, if you fail your skills and pass the written ...

4. Pay Rates In Ohio For New Grads.

   CMColumbus replied to dark10gable's topic in Ohio

   The going rate around Columbus is $21.86 if you're right out of school.

5. Questions about Ohio

   CMColumbus replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Ohio

   I grew up just north of Pittsburgh. My family still lives there. I moved to Columbus 9 years ago. The first time I visited I fell in love with it. My sister liked it so much that she moved near me a few years ago. I'm from a small town, so this seems...

6. Those who are doing NS with young children

   CMColumbus replied to reidesert's topic in General Students

   I have a 3 yr old son. He is used to going to daycare during the day since he's been in daycare since 6 weeks. I know the staff very well because I worked there for 2 years before he was born up until he was 2 1/2. So I know what goes on there and...

7. How was the NET?

   CMColumbus replied to RN2bemommyof3's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I thought the NET was a piece of cake. I purchased the book, skipped the reading and went straight to the practice tests in the back. I did well on them so I felt ready for the test. I finished with about 10 minutes to spare and ended up scoring 8...

8. My Hands Are A Mess! Which Lotion?

   CMColumbus replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

   I have eczema on my hands. I use Gold Bond unscented lotion when I am working. It comes in a white bottle with a gold colored pump. I use it whenever possible throughout the day and it keeps my eczema from flaring up even with all the hand washing...

9. Is it difficult to move to another state?

   CMColumbus posted a topic in General Nursing

   After I finish school (ADN) and become licensed in Ohio would it be difficult to become licensed as an RN in another state? Don't all or most states require the NCLEX in order to become licensed or is there more to it than that? Can you do what att...

10. How do you compare nursing school to being a nurse?

    CMColumbus replied to SoulShine75's topic in New Nurse

    You pay to go to nursing school. They pay you to be a nurse. :chuckle

11. cover letter salutation

    CMColumbus replied to nursiemellie's topic in New Nurse

    I work in an HR office. I'd suggest: Attn: Nursing Office Name of Company Address Dear Sir or Madam: Please accept the enclosed resume in application to the available at your company. I bring to your company blah, blah, blah... Keep it to 2 or 3 p...

12. Is pay rate really that low??...

    CMColumbus replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Georgia

    I have been doing some research on various websites that contain average RN salary and average cost of living in each state. Although salary wasn't as high, the lower cost of living moved Georgia up the list to be 7th or 9th in Georgia as best sta...

13. Most RN's first borns?

    CMColumbus replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the youngest of 4 and there is no alcohol, drug abuse, or divorce in my family.

14. What brand/type of shoe should I get?

    CMColumbus replied to opal6779's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you all get your shoe inserts? Are the Dr. Scholls inserts that are sold in Wal Mart the same as the $50 inserts I've heard of?

15. Anyone who has gone to CSCC?

    CMColumbus replied to CMColumbus's topic in Ohio

    I will be applying in Jan 2008 when the next application process opens up. I keep seeing people in all blue (the lighter blue), all green, all navy, and all pink/mauve/rose whatever that color is. Are those nursing students also? I assumed you mayb...