cori.d replied to nellie_nurse812's topic in Career Support
I had the wrong name, but here is the correct one: Melecia Skeete Academic Advisor University of Phoenix Online/Health Care Division Phone: 1.800.366.9699 Ext 7924
I went to a small and pretty selective nursing school. I started out with 60 and graduated 2 years later with 12. So...yes, it's weed-out time! Good luck
I'm strictly a critical care nurse, but I occasionally (rarely) get floated to step-down/telemetry. I stick by the policies, because even though I know the meds and what side effects to anticipate, I'm busy with 5-6 other patients and don't have the...
My cousin was diagnosed with it four years ago. To be honest, it can be a pretty rough disease. Given his experiences, I would recommend seeing a specialist at a major medical research center ASAP. It's an autoimmune disorder that usually "attacks...
Definitely let her know. Managers like to know that they're hiring someone who's motivated and ambitious...it shows that you will pay attention, and get to know your stuff. Will they be losing an employee in a few years? Yes, but tell them you'll ...
I'm a woman...so I'm a little out of my league here. But I can say that men with trimmed facial hair look very professional and dignified, especially if they're wearing a nice-fitting suit. As long as no smiley faces are shaved into it! :)
Well, I can tell you that changing to ER won't eliminate the water runs, the bedpan changes, or cleaning up vomit. However as a young nurse myself, the general attitude in ER is a lot younger as well. It's much more enjoyable for me to work in the ...
I worked as a bartender in nursing school. It was a lot of fun for me, and ironically great experience. You learn customer service, delegation responsibilities, and conflict resolution. At least that's what I put on my resume! You mostly work wee...
cori.d replied to nellie_nurse812's topic in Career Support
University of Phoenix, all the way. I started attending four months ago, and I'll be completing my third class next week. Each class is 5 weeks long (you only take one class at a time). Getting my BSN through a traditional university would have be...