RileyPuggle

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1. Medical Volunteer @ a Marathon

   RileyPuggle replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

   CountyRat - I contacted my local MRC to join about two weeks ago. I know some people who belong and love it. I'm still waiting to hear but I think my local MRC is not very active

2. Medical Volunteer @ a Marathon

   RileyPuggle replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

   I've been a volunteer for the NYC Marathon for over 20 years. I work the elite finish line. There are medical tents set up there. When the runner's come through the chutes, medical personnel are there to access them and, if necessary, take them to...

3. how can i volunteer at a hospital?

   RileyPuggle replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

   I volunteered at the hospital near me and it was very interesting. The hospitals usually have the information right on their website. The volunteer coordinator was actually really nice and thankful for all the volunteers. There were no time requi...

4. Lots of FREE medical, etc. books on Kindle today!!

   RileyPuggle replied to RileyPuggle's topic in General Students

   I love the Cleveland Clinic books too. If you started getting the e-mails from that site, you will notice that it is usually one-two books. That's why when I saw all the medical books I had to post...usually I just lurk here.

5. Lots of FREE medical, etc. books on Kindle today!!

   RileyPuggle replied to RileyPuggle's topic in General Students

   I joined the site about three weeks ago and they don't send any other e-mails besides the free listings once a day. I was skeptical at first, but a lot of people on the Amazon discussion group recommended it. I'm always looking for free books!

6. Lots of FREE medical, etc. books on Kindle today!!

   RileyPuggle replied to RileyPuggle's topic in General Students

   I'm not sure if you can download it to a flash since I'm not sure whether it's actually stored on your computer or stored with Amazon. I know you can download the Kindle app on your phone and on your computer so you can read it anywhere. Maybe some...

7. Lots of FREE medical, etc. books on Kindle today!!

   RileyPuggle replied to RileyPuggle's topic in General Students

   I'm sorry you can't get the books in Canada. I didn't realize that they were only available in the US. I would still keep an eye out on that site since they might have some books that will become available to you. It's the best site I have found f...

8. Lots of FREE medical, etc. books on Kindle today!!

   RileyPuggle posted a topic in General Students

   I subscribe to a newsletter that sends me a listing of free books on Kindle each morning. Usually there are 2 or 3 novels. Today there are about 30 nursing, medical, test books. You have to act quick before they change the price. I just downloaded 7 ...

9. Pre - Nursing/Hospital Jobs

   RileyPuggle posted a topic in General Nursing

   I volunteered as a patient transporter two years ago at a local hospital and ever since then I have wanted to become a nurse. I've started some of the pre-reqs, but I'd like to actually work (or volunteer again) at a hospital first to make sure it i...

10. Anyone Waiting To Hear Back From Middlesex County College?

    RileyPuggle replied to RN2B25's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Wow. Congratulations!!!! I bet you were happily surprised. I noticed on their website that no one has registered yet for the first nursing class so I was hoping there were openings. I'll keep you posted if my daughter gets in. Best of luck!!

11. Anyone Waiting To Hear Back From Middlesex County College?

    RileyPuggle replied to RN2B25's topic in Pre-Nursing

    My daughter was put on the waiting list and she had to fill out a form that said that she wanted to remain on the waiting list but if she didn't get in, she wants to pick another major. I called the school and they said the waiting list was very sho...