mzmckim

mzmckim

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About mzmckim

Changing careers...Shooting for RN BSN by 2004!

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  1. Depressing News

    Lynda, Was that cap for Lord Fairfax? WOW I just sent my application out today...Are you still going to apply? That is good information to know...I am in No. VA as well...I have been accepted to NVCC program, but the travel to Springfield in the f...
  2. someone talk me out of this

    Claire, I have been there done that! I broke free at 26, yeah I persevered for a long while. But the other posters have given great suggestions all of which I had done, like paying rent and such! I was not easy and it was definitely a lesson lea...
  3. Pissed Off!!!

    Well said, MollyMo... Judy
  4. Pissed Off!!!

    I agree with 2amigos, kill her with kindness. It has nothing to do with age as I have had people bite my head of that were older than me. Just make sure you keep your attitudes in check - as you will get farther by coming across "older" than you ar...
  5. Dealing with nursing staff (RPN's)

    Thanks, Heather! Judy
  6. Dealing with nursing staff (RPN's)

    You guys seem so cool! I hope when I get into clinicals that I have instructors/nurses like yous guys - and not someone that leaves me out there to flounder!!! Judy
  7. Bed Wetting

    Julie, My daughter is 10 y/o and she just now stopped wetting the bed. She has been doing it since she was little. I just bought her good nites. I have been told by dr's that there is a hormone that some children stop making until close to puberty...
  8. Something helpful

    Thanks so much for the responses! Judy PS: Froggy, I love your quote! Where are you in VA? PM me...
  9. Something helpful

    Froggy, What model Palm Pilot do you have? I was thinking about buying one, but there are so many choices!!! Thanks, Judy
  10. First day of school

    Thanks, Karen! I would say the same about you! I started my Chemistry class....oh, it can only get better:crying2: ...just moving a little too slow for me!!! But it has potential! ( I am going to stay positive!) Glad to hear everyone is making o...
  11. Going to Nursing school next year!

    Nikkie, First of all welcome to the boards! I am a nursing student as well. I have a BS in Business Adminstration and am currently working on my ADN. I was going to go for my BS, but it will take alot longer. So I am going to finish my ADN get my...
  12. I need ideas regarding uniforms

    Suzanne, Not sure what area you are in but when I was pregnant Target had some really nice, comfy Khaki pants...give it a try! Best of Luck to you and your precious little one!!! Judy
  13. Bean, Check out AllHeart.com...they have really good Littman stethoscopes for not too expensive! Best of Luck to ya! Judy
  14. ? for 2nd career nursing students.....

    I started to have cold feet, but then I decided to look forward and not backward. It is a scary transition, but after 11 years in my current career - I, like Carleigh, am burnt out and have to make a change! My family and friends are very supportiv...
  15. pass rates for nclex at your school?

    Our local community college that I am attending had a 97% last year for the ADN program. Another local University had an 87% last year. So I choose the ADN program over the BSN...that will come later, PLUS hopefully I can work for a hospital that w...