schnookimz

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1. Anyone Reading/Read "The Nurses"??

   schnookimz replied to Riawahine's topic in General Nursing

   I enjoyed it. I like her other books too so I was excited to see this one!

2. Nursing School

   schnookimz replied to Devonte94's topic in Illinois

   There aren't any hospitals in Chicago with an RN program. That went out of style a while ago. For cheaper options, consider a public university.

3. WGU MSN Nursing Education

   schnookimz replied to sixty3dayswithSarah's topic in Western Governors

   You might get more responses asking in the Facebook group. I've seen lots of people post about moving into new roles after graduation.

4. lost my first CNA job because of age

   schnookimz replied to YoungMaleCNA's topic in Job Hunt

   You could try volunteering if you're up for it. I'm pretty sure you have to be 18 to be employed as a cna everywhere. Good luck. You seem very motivated!

5. Actual discussion between scrub and surgeon

   schnookimz replied to CIRQL8's topic in Operating Room

   Surgeon: YOU AREN'T TALKING TO ME. WHY AREN'T YOU TALKING TO ME? Two minutes later.... Surgeon: I like complete silence in here. The OR is not the place for talking.

6. Feedback desired orienting new nurse

   schnookimz replied to Rnwithwings68's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe she's just the type of person who needs a plan so she can start thinking about what she will say. Try telling her at the very beginning of the shift that she will give report on patient X at the end of the shift. Tell her the things she should ...

7. CNA-next steps?

   schnookimz replied to Smileycna1216's topic in General Nursing

   Is there any room for growth as an MLT?

8. A less stressfull career choice

   schnookimz replied to jherd's topic in New Nurse

   Agreeing with everyone else. Those are like the most basic of basic rules and you'll find them everywhere. I bet in three months, none of that bothers you at all. Did you come from a field that was salaried? Maybe that makes these rules seem more c...

9. Has anyone accepted a residency while attending WGU online?

   schnookimz replied to LilstrideRN's topic in Western Governors

   Wgu has very active Facebook message boards. Check those out. I have never seen anyone say that they were working as a CNA while completing the program. I mean why would you want to work for less money when you could make RN pay?

10. Abortions performed in APU?

    schnookimz replied to JMB612's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow? Even total abdominal hysterectomies and tumor debulkings and the like? That must take a lot of load off of your main OR!

11. Do you get taken seriously as a Chamberlain College Grad ?

    schnookimz replied to kaylajoii22's topic in Chamberlain College

    In this area, it's extremely competitive to get into nursing school. Some of the community colleges have waiting lists that are years long. Chamberlain has fairly easy acceptance standards and several enrollment dates throughout the year. Also, ADN n...

12. Abortions performed in APU?

    schnookimz replied to JMB612's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My facility also does not perform elective abortions. But necessary abortions are performed in the OR.

13. Has anyone accepted a residency while attending WGU online?

    schnookimz replied to LilstrideRN's topic in Western Governors

    You need to be employed as an RN to do the WGU program. I was a new grad and easily worked forty plus hours weekly as an RN and completed the wgu program with no issues. I start the masters program next week!

14. Do you get taken seriously as a Chamberlain College Grad ?

    schnookimz replied to kaylajoii22's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm in Chicago. Here chamberlain is an excellent school that produces very prepared nurses.

15. Which Drug Book for a Nursing Student would you recommend?

    schnookimz replied to Samm06's topic in General Students

    Mosbys is what I prefer. But frankly I would skip book and get micromedex app for the phone.