birdie007

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1. Colorectal nursing

   birdie007 replied to birdie007's topic in Gastroenterology

   So I did it & made the jump !!! The office is 6 providers - big change from ortho trauma! I thought I'd be much more "grossed" out But it's not bad & the docs are awesome! I'd be interested to hear other perspectives on The field ....

2. Colorectal nursing

   birdie007 replied to birdie007's topic in Gastroenterology

   No, this is the other end literally - a colorectal Surgeons ( actually a group of 4 ) office -the handle Colon/anal cancers, diverticulitis , resections, Bandings,etc...

3. Colorectal nursing

   birdie007 posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   Hello all I am currently a ortho neuro trauma RN looking To make a switch - one possible opportunity that Has come up is in outpatient colorectal . For those of You in the field - how do you like it? I appreciate any input!!!

4. New RN having hard time finding job!

   birdie007 replied to ilove's topic in Career Support

   hey there- I am also in CT and not sure where this magical " one year of experience required" is suppose to come from for us "newbees"!!!! Seriously, next time you hear of a nursing shortage, send them my resume!! Good luck to you ~ as I keep tellin...

5. Staying motivated

   birdie007 replied to future_looks_good's topic in General Students

   right with you ... only I have 3 semesters left ( including this one ) I know I should be excited about this new career but I am just tired and freaked!!! Maybe it's just a right of passage ~:grn: good luck, do you know what area you want to work in...

6. No JOB- Spare time=LOSE WEIGHT!

   birdie007 replied to k.morris's topic in New Nurse

   I find eating out the hardest time of all...My hubby is a buffalo chicken , chocolate sundae with extra everything type and never gains an ounce!!! :angryfire So planning ahead is crucial! And kudos to you for sticking to your plan!!! I started trac...

7. No JOB- Spare time=LOSE WEIGHT!

   birdie007 replied to k.morris's topic in New Nurse

   oh please, can I join your weight loss group too ? I am also a student battling the buldge ( I have gained 30+ pounds since the birth of my daughter in 05 and starting school in 07 ) and reading that some of you are having trouble finding a job makes...

8. Msn vs. Bsn

   birdie007 replied to fortone's topic in ADN/BSN

   do you think its possible to go from a B.A. RN to an MSN?

9. Msn vs. Bsn

   birdie007 replied to fortone's topic in ADN/BSN

   Thank you for the advice...here is where I get confused, my advisor says don't do another Bachelors' get an RN, then go onto a Master's// which for me, would be faster and cheaper. I am finishing ( with a little luck ) my pre req's this semester and ...

10. Msn vs. Bsn

    birdie007 replied to fortone's topic in ADN/BSN

    Just wondering, for those of you out there with a B.A. in let's say something like, psychology, does it makes more sense to get a second bachelor's or get an RN and then go onto a Master's? I have heard alot of conflicting opinions and would be inter...

11. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    birdie007 replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing

    anytime...my lab partner and I love your notes and use them to supplement our own at every study group!! We always say "lets see what polka-dot thinks about that!":chuckle we especially love some of the nuemonics you came up with for chap.7.............

12. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    birdie007 replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I hope you know what a gem you are! any plans to pursue a career in nursing education?? you'd be terrific!!

13. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    birdie007 replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing

    for all you "older students " out there...anyone have to take out loans to pay for school?? my hubby is kind of freaking out with all the expenses , now that i am no longer "working" full time.

14. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    birdie007 replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing

    you know , I never thought about setting the alarm clock 30 mins earlier..but i bet that would make for a happier husband:loveya:

15. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    birdie007 replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing

    you really are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yeah:thanks again!