melissasmom

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1. Casuals: Experiences and # of hours you work

   melissasmom replied to Dove87's topic in General Nursing

   I've been working as PRN for a little over a year. I generally work 36 hours a week and for the most part could work lots more. We can sign up for shifts ahead of time which is what I usually do. Some just call in to see if they are needed that day...

2. Going back for my BSN--and I'm pumped!

   melissasmom replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I know just how you feel. I finished my ADN May 2008 and thought I would never go back. Just got my acceptance letter this morning for BSN program and can't wait for the fall to start.

3. HFCC clincical instructors??????

   melissasmom replied to RN2B73's topic in Michigan

   Not sure who they are. I think I know who CL is. Send me a private message with the names and I will let you know if I know anything about them. I graduated from HFCC in May 08

4. ERI PreRN Review

   melissasmom replied to shape0fmyheart's topic in New Nurse

   Oooops!?!? Just noticed this thread started in 2005.

5. ERI PreRN Review

   melissasmom replied to shape0fmyheart's topic in New Nurse

   The book was good. But the 4 day course was not worth it at all. It was mandatory at my school but it was a complete waste of time. If your sick stay home.

6. HFCC: Cost of books for nursing school (m)

   melissasmom replied to mybrowneyedgirl's topic in Michigan

   Don't make the mistake that I did and buy all of the books- required and optional. You an always add to you books later on. With all of the assigned reading its next to impossible to read any of the optional. The one optional book that I recommend...

7. U.S. Nursing Salary CHANGES?!

   melissasmom replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

   ] Hot Stud- I do have to agree with parts of quote #2 -you should be able to ask questions and not get blasted for it. If its info your asking for please please ask away. However, look at yourquote #1 your entire post is loaded with hearsay. Ask...

8. U.S. Nursing Salary CHANGES?!

   melissasmom replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

9. U.S. Nursing Salary CHANGES?!

   melissasmom replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Where in the world did you get the idea that wages would drop $10 per hour??? Senator Clintons plan aims to lower costs, improve the quality of healthcare, and most importantly make sure that everyone is insured. Her plan is a seven point plan that ...

10. HFCC CPR help...other schools may know too

    melissasmom replied to oguesswhat's topic in Michigan

    Also try some of the fire departments in your area. I had a friend in the same situation and she got hers with the local fire department. Good luck

11. Subjective VS Objective data

    melissasmom replied to midcom's topic in General Students

    The easiest way for me to remember is Subjective= pt stated (symptoms) Objective=Observed (by yourself, labs, during assessment,etc)

12. Selfish family?Student Mothers please read!

    melissasmom replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

    So the kids have to pitch in to help mom achieve her dream. They grumble and complain because they have to do some extra chores around the house. So what- that's what parenting is- teaching your kids to be responsible adults who know how to take car...

13. Physical Assessment Demo TODAY!!!!

    melissasmom replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Students

    Good luck to you. I know how you feel mine is next week and I'm already super nervous. :)

14. Complaints Already!!

    melissasmom replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    Hhhmmmmm! I see from another post that your going to be at HFCC- me too. I wonder if your talking about the same person I noticed. I will avoid her like the plaque. Just amazes me. Myself- I'm just grateful to finally be in they can deal all the ...

15. has anybody sold books with eCampus?

    melissasmom replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Students

    I "sold" a bunch of books to ecampus in on January 3rd. I'm still waiting for payment. :angryfire If you've never had a problem with them good for you but I would never take a chance with this rip off company again. I have sent numerous emails and...