RedChair ADN, RN

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About RedChair

RedChair is a ADN, RN and specializes in Med-Surg, ICU.


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    Peri-Op 101 Panel Interview

    I have a panel interview this week for a peri-op 101 program. There will be 4 surgical dept managers holding the interviews. Two years ago, as a new grad, I interviewed and did not receive an offer. It was actually a blessing in disguise as the exper...
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    soon to be nurse need advice

    Buy your books from an online store. Do a Google search with the ISBN number and look for the best price. I have gotten previous edition books for $8 instead of paying >$150 for the most current one. Look at your school's bulletin board or online ...
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    As Nurse Lay Dying, Offering Herself as Instruction in Caring

    That is awesome. She left a true legacy and found a way to live on.
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    Does your class have a facebook page?

    Thanks Everyone for the replies! Sounds like we will be working on it soon. Happy New Year! Everyone be safe : )
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    I start nursing school in a week!

    I agree, Get organized! Stay organized (thats the hard part for me!) Keep track of assignments due. I keep a calendar with everything written down, including my reading assignments. Take things one sentence, concept, chapter at a time! Break it down ...
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    Does your class have a facebook page?

    Actually meant to put this in the General Student Nurse section! Oh well...
  7. Does your class have a facebook page? A few of us were discussing the possibility of starting one, but I thought I would get some outside input. I know there is the risk of someone sharing too much information. Do you think the ease of contacting eve...
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    Calhoun Community College ??

    I am currently in the nursing program and we had orientation one week and registration the next. For the first semester they have to do your registration, after that it is up to you! Congratulations and Good Luck!
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    A vet tech as a nurse ?

    Hi, I am a former Veterinary Assistant (on the job training) of 10 years. I am currently in nursing school and I can say that my exposure to medications/terminology has helped quite a bit so far. I never claimed to be a 'nurse' in the vet world alth...
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    First nursing school tests, how did you do?

    I am taking two classes -Health Assesment - got an 86 and Pharmacology- got a 96! Next tests are in a couple weeks!
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    active vs passive immunity

    There should be a chart or explaination in your text book. However here is my explaination. This chart is borrowed from wikipedia by the way Active immunity requires something to initiate the response and is produced from the persons own immune syst...
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    Is this realistic?

    I think your plan sounds very doable. Good for you for paying off your debt! I would put back as much as possible in the next year, just in case something comes up. I know that my costs during the summer before nursing school started where a bit more...
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    1 week to go....

    I start on the 23rd! One more week. The summer seems to have flown by, yet it seemed next week would never come. I think we all have the same butterflys going on right now! Its nice to not be the only one. Next week we are sure to have a ton of posts...
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    Oh, the Q is silent...

    Love this one. When patients ask me about it I will try to say it for them....but usually end up with "The scope that goes down your throat" . Oh and by the way its: Esophagoduodenoscopy (I had to check.) Relysh
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    book...where to find cheaper books

    I went with Amazon. Most purchases qualify for free shipping and get to you faster then they estimate. I saved a ton of money, they came to me and all my books are brand spanking new (meaning they have codes and extras included) Good luck to you! Re...