MAKimsey

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1. Brian Short News

   MAKimsey replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   May all be embraced in love and prayers during this most sad and difficult time.

2. Can a Muslim wear a headscarf and long dress while working as a nurse?

   MAKimsey replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Dear Future Nurse, Like you, I follow a tradition of wearing a head-covering with similar rules of modesty. You will find that things are not as difficult as you imagine. Make an appointment with the Director of the Nursing Program to discuss the u...

3. Racial Refusals In Nursing

   MAKimsey replied to TheCommuter's topic in Relations

   "Of course racism is an issue but so is religious prejudice. I had a patient deliberately lie on me because he was willing to put my reputation in harm rather than be honest about his issues with me being a Muslim woman. He said I was rude to him for...

4. CSN Nursing Program

   MAKimsey replied to boothejoo's topic in Nevada

   Hi, I am applying for CSN RN Spring/Fall 2015 depending on when pre-requisites done. From what I have learned, the Spring 2014 RN programs took students with 27 of 34 points and began Alternate/Wait-List at 26 points. This varies from year to year ...

5. Change of Major (Stressed - Needing Advice)

   MAKimsey replied to Cg37387n's topic in Pre-Nursing

   My sympathies regarding the attack you survived. With regard to nursing - follow your heart. As a child I wanted to be a nurse. Many years and a doctoral degree later, I am finally pursuing a nursing career. Trust me, at your age is easier than a...

6. Oh! My feet! What are the best shoes to wear at work??

   MAKimsey replied to Yellibee's topic in General Students

   Propet is worth trying. They have arch support and are comfortable, also sell a white leather that is machine washable. It may cost you $70-80, but well worth it. Really, the shoe is individual to you and your feet. Nursemates that I originally p...

7. CSN RN Spring 2014

   MAKimsey replied to Minigia06's topic in Nevada

   Hi, I am also Spring 2015 RN hopeful. Earned my college degree in 1991 and many of my credits were not given equivalent credit for required courses. There is a Course Substitution-Waiver Form that you can use to apply to get your credits recognized...

8. I am psyching myself out... someone smack some sense into me

   MAKimsey replied to madelynsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Congratulations on your decision to return to school! The first time I went back to school, it was after an 8 year break between high school and college. Like you, I was scared out of my mind. On thing that helped me was a program called "Where t...

9. My nursing school story

   MAKimsey replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

   Thank you for sharing your story and for your years of service. As a child, I told everyone I was going to be a nurse, and now, after detours of life, I am finally on my own journey of nursing education. Thank you also for the reminder that no one ...