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1. PM Shift?????????

   KES posted a topic in General Nursing

   I recently got hired onto a full-time PM shift. I have heard a couple people say they do not like PM shift. Could some people tell why they LIKE PM shift? Some positive feedback may help. Thanks a lot!

2. Telemetry for New Grad?

   KES posted a topic in Cardiac

   Hi everyone- I was wondering what you think of a new grad starting off in telemetry? Would it be good experience? Thanks a lot!!!!

3. PICU externship

   KES posted a topic in PICU

   I have an interview for an externship in a couple of weeks for the PICU. I am really excited but I am nervous about the interview. What types of questions do you think they would ask a student nurse for an externship? If you have any ideas I would...

4. Nervous About Pediatric Rotation!

   KES posted a topic in General Students

   I start my pediatric clinical rotation next week and I am very nervous. I am used to an entire semester of working with adults. Any suggestions on how to interact with sick kids? Any assessment tips? Most of all, how do you deal with the parents?...

5. Difference bet 2 yr and 4yr school

   KES replied to Butterflybee's topic in General Students

   It is not correct to say that there is NO dofference between a 2 year and a 4year program. Usually people who take a 2 year program want to belive there is no difference. In the area where I live there is a HUGE pay difference between a 2 year and 4...

6. Pediatric Clinical Rotations

   KES posted a topic in General Students

   I recently finished up an entire semester of adult med/surg clinicals. I start my pediatric rotation in a few weeks. I know it will be much different than taking care of adults. Could anyone tell me what to expect? What was your pediatric rotatio...

7. Stress Scale

   KES posted a topic in NICU

   On a scale from 1-10, how would you rate your stress level on an average day in the NICU (with 10 being the highest stress possible)?

8. Love the NICU, but a little overwhelmed!

   KES posted a topic in NICU

   I shadowed a nurse in the NICU today and I loved it! I have been interested in it for a long time now but now I know I really do love it. I think the work the NICU nurses do is wonderful! Just one question: Did all of you feel overwhelmed at firs...

9. Part-Time in the NICU?

   KES posted a topic in NICU

   I was just curious...are there part-time positions available in the NICU, or usually just full-time? If there are part-time positions, what would a typical schedule be like? Thanks!

10. Younger Nurses: Do you find people dont take you seriously? (semi-rant)

    KES replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel. I am only a nursing student right now, but I get it all the time during clinical. I am 21 years old, and I have had several patients aske me "are you 17?" It doesn't bother me too much now as a student, but I hope I don't keep...

11. Graduated!!!

    KES replied to LeashRN's topic in General Students

    Congrats! Good luck with the NCLEX, it sounds like you will do great!

12. Anyone from Chicago, IL?

    KES replied to olanurse2be's topic in General Students

    It's a good idea to get your pre-reqs. done at Harper. We have a TON of transfers. Yes, it is important to take the semester at Elmhurst just before you enter the program. The reason is because the semester before the actual program you take NRS 2...

13. Anyone from Chicago, IL?

    KES replied to olanurse2be's topic in General Students

    For commuters it is about $18,000 (I'm a commuter)...About $21,000 if you live on campus. But most people, including myself, get financial aid which helps a lot. Plus the school gives scholarships. It is expensive though. I'm glad I could help. ...

14. Anyone from Chicago, IL?

    KES replied to olanurse2be's topic in General Students

    I do not think there is a waiting list at the moment. I did take all of my pre-reqs. at Elmhurst College. That takes the entire first two years, then the next two years are the nursing program. 4 year total so you graduate with a bachelors. Once y...

15. Anyone from Chicago, IL?

    KES replied to olanurse2be's topic in General Students

    To get into the nursing program at Elmhurst College you have to have finished all the required prerequisites and have at least a 2.75 grade point average. Once you are in the program you have to maintain at least a 2.75 grade point average, get an a...