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knob specializes in Neuro.


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  1. License issues.

    So you people that had issues with the fingerprinting stuff, did you just have to send the receipt to them? I'm just paranoid about sending the receipt to them and nothing else. The Springfield office (closest) is a bit of a drive, so I don't reall...
  2. License issues.

    I'm ready to scream. So I graduated from the nursing program in May 2008 (Kaskasia College in Illinois if anyone cares). Awesome. I'll never have to sit through those classes again. I take boards in July 2008. Awesome. Took less than an hour,...
  3. Some questions for school.

    Anyone? It'd be really appreciated. They don't have to be long answers.
  4. I have to write a paper on nurses opinions about, uh.. nursing. So I figured the best thing I could do would be to get a few opinions of a couple questions: What's your opinion of your career compared to your ideas when you initially graduated? com...
  5. the RN's appearance

    Agree with the breath issue. People that are against gum haven't smelled their own breath after a long day! I'd rather stick hot irons in my nostrils.
  6. As a CNA what type of hours and money can I expect

    Oh, and it may be a rarity, or not, but I'm happy with it. In regard to benefits, the hospital I work at has paid time off and all that for anyone who works 24+ hours a week. Insanely cheap health care ($1 - $9 per paycheck) with dental, eyes, etc ...
  7. A little squeamish? Or just normal?

    Definitely. When I first started, I really, really didn't like the idea of cleaning someone up after incontinence. I just ended up in the class by chance -- some friends were taking it, I figured I would. These days, I can deal with ALMOST anything...
  8. As a CNA what type of hours and money can I expect

    This is speaking from my personal experience. Most aide jobs I've seen are typically 8 hour shifts, but there are some 12s available. Maybe it's different else where. A lot of places I've worked though are usually fairly willing to let you work as...
  9. What's your fav general use stethoscope?

    I have a DRG Cardiology stethoscope, and personally, I'm not a fan. The ear pieces, which are gel filled (neat in theory), are prone to breaking open. The diaphragms are fairly expensive (they don't always last very long), and frankly, I can't hear...
  10. Computer charting...love it or hate it?

    As a student in a rural area that has some larger cities (and hospitals) fairly close by, I've gotten a chance to use both during my clinical rotations. Being a computer nerd, perhaps I'm a bit biased, but I greatly prefer computer charting. I can t...
  11. Well, thanks to this post, I just purchased a Littmann Master Cardiology AND registered at the site (didn't know there was such a big nursing forum out there). I'm justifying the purchase with the fact that I'll be graduating in May (holy crap that g...