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1. Nursing Student Shoes for Talls?

   ThirdGen replied to ThirdGen's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I ordered the Birkenstock Linz Super Grip, but when they arrived in the mail, the toe box was very wide, and they didn't fit me very well. But, I tried on a pair of Brooks Addiction Walkers in a nearby town, and ...

2. Nursing Student Shoes for Talls?

   ThirdGen replied to ThirdGen's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Ok - so it looks like the Birkenstock Alpro G500 SGs are discontinued. BUT I just ordered the new generation shoe: the Birkenstock Linz Super Grip in white leather. They have the cork footbed, arch support and add very little height. These were super...

3. What reality show do you follow?

   ThirdGen replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   If these qualify: "Untold Stories of the ER" and "Dr. G: Medical Examiner".

4. Nursing Student Shoes for Talls?

   ThirdGen replied to ThirdGen's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Thanks, veggienursenyc. I'm trying for the second pair you mentioned, but 6pm is out of my size (of course!). I just sent an email directly to Birkenstock USA, and hope to hear back soon. I'm wondering if the huge price differences found online means...

5. Nursing Student Shoes for Talls?

   ThirdGen replied to ThirdGen's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Thanks, Visionary 123 and OneDuckyRN! I'll have a look at Brooks Addiction and Visionary 123, I'm super curious about what shoes you're talking about. :)

6. Nursing Student Shoes for Talls?

   ThirdGen replied to ThirdGen's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hi jax4224, If I find a great shoe first, I'll let you know. It is frustrating to find shoes that fit properly, right? I just ordered Barco scrubs, btw, with a large top and large tall bottoms. I've got about a 34" inseam and wear about a size 12 wom...

7. Nursing Student Shoes for Talls?

   ThirdGen posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hi all, I'm female, about 6'1" barefoot, and want to find the lowest platform/heel nursing student shoes possible. I also have a high arch and do need support. Can anyone recommend a specific (white) shoe? To make things worse, I wear an 11 or 11 1/2...

8. What is a Calling to be a nurse?

   ThirdGen replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in General Students

   I always thought that people used the term "a calling" to refer to believing that God steered them toward the profession.

9. Starting a family during nursing school or after?

   ThirdGen replied to God'sLittleNurse2b's topic in General Students

   I think that deep down, we can *usually* ballpark our own limitations and abilities. I married a wonderful man with his own son and was a supportive, active stepmom in that very troubled child's life for many years. We eventually decided that having ...

10. worried about dissection

    ThirdGen replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Also, I wanted to say how very fortunate I was to have the privilege to dissect/learn from human cadavers. The learning experience was absolutely invaluable, and I am very thankful. Good luck with your studies. :)

11. worried about dissection

    ThirdGen replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi veggienursenyc, I, too, was worried about this when I was just starting Human Anatomy, except our cadavers were human, and there were three of them. What I did was ask the professor if a lab assistant could go with me into the cadaver lab, just to...

12. My heart is beating so hard

    ThirdGen replied to Dreaminofneedles's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thinking good thoughts for you! Take deep breaths and treat yourself well.

13. Other SSU pre-licensure BSN applicants?

    ThirdGen replied to ThirdGen's topic in Illinois

    Thanks very much, meib92 and caligirl7! I look forward to (hopefully) being classmates with both of you. And caligirl, I understand the appeal of Chico, and get that things are up in the air right now. I lived in Chico for many years, went to high s...

14. Other SSU pre-licensure BSN applicants?

    ThirdGen replied to ThirdGen's topic in Illinois

    Hi Caligirl7, Yes, but I just found out yesterday, so it's *very* fresh news! I would be attending today's orientation, but I volunteer for hospice and always visit my newest patient on Friday afternoons. (I feel like he really needs those visits.) A...

15. I'm so old!

    ThirdGen replied to Laraine's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I think you're awesome! I'm applying to nursing schools at 40, and my next door neighbor got her RN at age 50+. We've got some perspective and life experience with some age on us. Good luck to you! :)