snowy_owl

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1. On-line classes

   snowy_owl replied to ErikaD360's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I took the non-science stuff online and felt I actually did better because the required discussions kept me engaged and those are courses you need to keep me engaged.... Give it a try and good luck to you!

2. I Hope You people are never my nurses.

   snowy_owl replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in General Nursing

   I want a Baymax.

3. How did you study for A&P?

   snowy_owl replied to Neywel120's topic in General Students

   My Aussie is currently hearing all about the nervous system. He may be bored but it is helpful to me. I love all the advice here..so much I never thought of but will be putting into practice.

4. Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

   snowy_owl replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

   As a patient I would just want competent care regardless of your weight.

5. Is 32 to late to go to a nursing program ?(ADN)

   snowy_owl replied to Samyong's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Nope, 36 here and will be 39 when I finish. I was upset 14 years ago when I wanted to do this but couldn't for various reasons. Now I look back and I am so glad to be doing it now as I have changed so much and my work ethic has also improved with age...

6. Excluded from clinical group

   snowy_owl replied to Bisquet's topic in General Students

   This happens to me too. I have a hard time fitting in because I am introverted while it seems like others become best friends in the first few minutes of class. When people finally get to know me, they usually always state they didn't realize I was s...

7. A recommended book

   snowy_owl replied to ARDS's topic in Burn

   I have had read that book and it is phenomenal! I found the history quite fascinating and the night club story...oh my! Please post the other book...I need a good read right now.

8. Would you take a $5 paycut for Dream job

   snowy_owl replied to loveofrn's topic in Job Hunt

   I would happily take a pay cut for my dream job. If I am going to spend over 2,000 hours a year working, I am going to do what makes me happy.

9. Do I have a chance?

   snowy_owl replied to Embrisi's topic in Pre-Nursing

   At my college they had a sheet with all the requirements and points assigned along with extra points for things such as GPA, working CNA or LPN, etc. They were also willing to tell me the average score of those admitted and how many apply vs how man...

10. Rochester, NY New Grad

    snowy_owl replied to nikidesu's topic in New York

    I know it has been a couple months since you asked but I wanted to try to offer you some info. While I can't speak much about the hospitals because I have not worked in them, I have lived in the area and Rochester is an amazing city to live in. It's...

11. Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    snowy_owl replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Relations

    Your corporate compliance officer should have an anonymous reporting system. Plus coming from a "patient" it should make them sit up and pay attention.

12. Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    snowy_owl replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Relations

    I have been here. Unfortunately something bad ended up happening to before I spoke up because I kept making excuses. Went to HR. It was kept completely confidential and he was fired. After he was gone all these other stories started coming out from ...

13. Will I be looked down upon?

    snowy_owl replied to GaJenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would say follow your own advice and be an RN for awhile. It took a lot of work to get there and there is so much to learn this first year. Soak up all you can, get your bearings, and then in a year sit back and see where you are at and if you stil...

14. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    snowy_owl replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    What an amazing journey! I am so, so happy for you and you are such an inspiration to me. OP, I hope you also follow your heart and I truly wish you the best!

15. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    snowy_owl replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    How about volunteering for medical mission work? With your dental assisting background I am sure there are ample opportunities.