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1. How do you stay warm in your scrubs??

   mdwRN replied to mdwRN's topic in General Nursing

   That ankle length quilted coat sounds nice! I have a GoreTex jacket that works great for hips up...but hips down to my ankles I am frozen. Half of us walk the almost 1 mile walk to the hospital but Chicago January winds are unbearable when you have...

2. How do you stay warm in your scrubs??

   mdwRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   It's not even the end of October and I am freezing walking out in the cold from the parking lot to the hospital. We have a shuttle bus but it takes 30 minutes between each pick up because the bus goes to a few lots. How do you all do it?

3. How do you get your Klogs clean?

   mdwRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Help! My shoes are a biohazard! I need to autoclave them they are so bad. Inside and out. How has anyone cleaned their's?

4. CNA position that would be beneficial towards becoming a CRNA?

   mdwRN replied to warzone's topic in CRNA

   I would suggest working as a tech in an ER. You will gain lots of practical skills(Foley's, pt transport, O2 tanks, setting up various trays for LP's, Sutures, Gyne, I & D, asepsis, etc) Some nurses might even let you draw blood, start IV's. Yo...

5. How are we supposed to keep up?!?

   mdwRN replied to kahumai's topic in General Students

   Slow down and take a couple deep breaths. Here is what I did to at least feel I was keeping my head above water: Eat good, pack lunches and snacks for yourself Organize your notes, study material, etc. Have a good planner and keep it handy and jot d...

6. Dallas questions?

   mdwRN replied to mdwRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, the last breakdown of cities was especially helpful. I sent away for a bunch of info and hope to look through all the literature as it comes in. Can I throw in some other cities for a breakdown on.... Watauga Keller Southlake Thanks again i...

7. Dallas questions?

   mdwRN replied to mdwRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the replies! Any ideas on these communities? They look good online but live and in person may be another story. We are looking at Lantana Plano Flower Mound Allen

8. Dallas questions?

   mdwRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   We have to move to Dallas! I have been searching all of the websites and all I have found out is that the Dallas/Ft. Worth area is enormous! Main concerns for us are: 1.) Best school districts/areas-best overall reputations 2.) Which communities have...

9. Newbie Here

   mdwRN replied to Banginplates's topic in General Students

   Welcome to nursing! Nursing is tough, tough work physically and emotionally but it is also rewarding. You are coming into it with life experience and you will be an inspiration to your patients one day I promise you! I did my nursing clinicals at a...

10. Volunteering for future RN?

    mdwRN replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in General Nursing

    I would say try looking into EMT or CNA. Also, most hospitals hire Patient Care Tech's and you don't need to be either EMT or CNA. Then again any certification never hurts. I worked as an ER tech and as a volunteer with Red Cross. Looked great on...

11. Christ Medical Center/Advocate Health

    mdwRN replied to mdwRN's topic in General Nursing

    I thought about LGH for a second but Christ is closer so I'd be more interested in that location but have to admit a little intimidated by such a large system(Advocate) and it's recruiters that is. I am reworking my resume and trying to decide on a ...

12. Christ Medical Center/Advocate Health

    mdwRN replied to mdwRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info and words of caution. I will tread carefully! I am going to take a look at their website and see what positions are currently open.

13. Christ Medical Center/Advocate Health

    mdwRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anybody provide any information about Christ Medical Center such as working conditions, pt ratios(peds), acuity levels of certain peds units, pay scale, union?, recruiters, etc. Any information would be helpful!

14. What are some good nursing schools in San Antonio Texas

    mdwRN replied to neelyt's topic in General Students

    Take a look at UTSA (University of Texas San Antonio)! It's a nice campus. Also there is a community college system too. Good luck!