Shasta312

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1. Rush GEM Winter 2012

   Shasta312 replied to als224's topic in Illinois

   How did the interview go? What do you think your chances are? Good Luck.

2. The 'look' that people give you...

   Shasta312 replied to theatredork's topic in Burn

   I am interested in the Burn Unit from a medical perspective. I am fascinated by Blood, Needles and Wounds. However, I do not know if I have what it takes. I begin nursing school in January 2013 and hold my CNA and would like to gain exposure to it...

3. My Guide To Making The Grade And Maintaining Your Sanity

   Shasta312 replied to Tree525's topic in Student Assist

   @gcat626RN - Mmmm. Maybe a teaching career in your future? There is a such a dearth of good nursing instructors. You can begin by being the nurse educator for your floor!

4. $$$ How are you paid? PICC RNs & IV RNs

   Shasta312 replied to IVTeam's topic in Infusion

   NURSES can place PICC lines? I thought it was only done in Interventional Radiology by docs or PAs. I am a student and am only familiar with their placement because my mother had one inserted. However, she was at a large academic medical center. Thi...

5. I have the Stink Gag

   Shasta312 replied to uRN4it's topic in General Students

   Never expected to hear about Vet Tech experience! The dog stories are hilarious and reminds me of my beagle and yes, the anal glands. AND the time she ate her own poo and projectile vomited all over the bed. Comforter went into the dumpster. Dog ...

6. Rush GEM Winter 2012

   Shasta312 replied to als224's topic in Illinois

   @CDunning GREAT info! Thanks and nothing but success to you!

7. Rush GEM Winter 2012

   Shasta312 replied to als224's topic in Illinois

   @CDunning, Thank you your honest reply. I was not a focused undergrad either, but then is any 18-year-old? Did you take the GRE? I am taking it in November and am dreading it more than Organic Chemistry. I suspect you'll make a spectacular nurse...

8. Rush GEM Winter 2012

   Shasta312 replied to als224's topic in Illinois

   CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE ACCEPTED! I am sure you are all over the moon, as you should be. I am finishing pre-preqs and plan to apply in February. Could I trouble you to share your background, any advice and insight? Cheers to You!

9. A little "pick me up" for students and new grads

   Shasta312 replied to MICUBSNRN's topic in New Nurse

   SUPERB post. Much of this site provides a release valve for burned out and over-worked nurses, which seems to serve them but leaves prospective nurses discouraged and questioning. @MICUBSN - This was a clear, concrete post based on real-life person...