Icooka4u

Icooka4u

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  1. Disturbing things that I heard Dr.s say in the Labor room

    Icooka4u replied to mamagui's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am unable to close my

  2. How to get an A in medical terminology course? (Merced College)

    Icooka4u replied to forevermn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love ratemyprofessors. My SOC 101 Professor is the one who introduced me to it and asked me to rate her. She was a total

  3. Lab Coat

    Icooka4u replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would try to network with other students in your class and do a group purchase for a discount. Usually if your purchasing 10 of the same item, you qualify for a group

  4. Two Recording Lectures tips to use with Cell phone and Smartpen

    Icooka4u replied to PrnAdnST's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Read in the comment section of a Youtube review on Live Scribe's Echo Pen, that their special paper is standardized (printing) size. The commenter said she would print her class lecture/Power Point...

  5. Two Recording Lectures tips to use with Cell phone and Smartpen

    Icooka4u replied to PrnAdnST's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    I'm familar with the Smart Pen, but the only one I ever see is by Live Scribe their Echo Pen. However they have tons of bad reviews from people that have had them for 2yrs. People are saying they...

  6. In need of study tips that won't fail!

    Icooka4u replied to littlesunfl0wer's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Greaseboard. Never knew they were called that. Great ideal. Love this

  7. New nursing student in desperate need for a study plan

    Icooka4u replied to Amber20194's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Reminds me of Picpneumonics on Youtube, I think I learned about that trick in PSY 101 when we got to memory, & how our mind stores & processes

  8. New nursing student in desperate need for a study plan

    Icooka4u replied to Amber20194's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    While completing my A.S. Liberal Arts Degree, a student guidance assistant introduced me to this great course called College Orientation Seminar” (every college usually has this type of course...

  9. Can someone help me?

    Icooka4u replied to giopim65's topic in School, College Programs

    Email me ([email protected]) your name & number putting "allnurses student help" in the subject line, and I will help you if it's not too

  10. 2017 Name your BIO Textbooks? Like/Dislike?

    Icooka4u posted a topic in General Students

    2017 Name your BIO Textbooks? Like/Dislike? What is the Title-Edition/Author/Publisher of your Science (biology) books? Do you like your book? Yes/No why? I (LPN) recently went to the college...

  11. Which program do you think is a better choice, LPN Bridge to BSN or BSN?

    Icooka4u replied to Icooka4u's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm worried about the current Magnet Status (which all of the hospitals in my area have or are working on) BSN Nurses by 2025, that I will have a difficult time finding a job in the hospitals as an...

  12. Traveling Nurses/Locum Tenens using House Sitting Agencies?

    Icooka4u posted a topic in Travel

    Has any Traveling RN or Advanced Nurse (locum tenens) ever used a house sitting agency? Or have you house sat for someone (stranger) while on traveling

  13. What do you usually do as an LVN in a dialysis setting.

    Icooka4u replied to NurseEnvision's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've gleaned while pouring over related threads that Davita and Fresenius are the two top employers in Hemodialysis. One of them if not both have locations nationwide. As for myself, I just applied...

  14. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    Icooka4u replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    WOW! You've gotten some great advice already. Upper management and an outside source would've heard the following buzz words: bullied, working in a hostile environment, & defamation of character....

  15. How hard is it to get into the Children's National Nurse Residency Program?

    Icooka4u replied to pearlbubbles's topic in Nursing Career

    I learn something new everytime I read a post on

  16. Clinical Skills on Resume

    Icooka4u replied to smr21's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would suggest going to the website's career - nursing job section of the place where you worked. Try to find a job posting for that unit. If you find one, look at the qualifications, skills, ect...

  17. Explaining past work history. And references connected to those cases.

    Icooka4u posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How should I explain/disclose my reasons for leaving my Home Care cases, in the best light? All jobs before that were in facilities, and or through a Nursing Agency. Ready to return to work after...

  18. White Scrubs and That "Time of the Month".

    Icooka4u replied to Shookclays's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Speaking from personal experience and having friends that also have fibroid issues, we will always be at risk for accidents, unless we're running to the bathroom for personal hygiene every 35-45mins....

  19. Moving into New Nursing Field - Won't Pay Me for My Expertise

    Icooka4u replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Wow, I'm actually surprised. I worked in LTC for 6yrs. 99% of the floor nurses HATED wound care. Some of them signed off on completing their patients wound care in the treatment books, but really just...

  20. On Call SANE 24/7

    Icooka4u replied to whealer's topic in Forensic

    4yrs later... What additional education/training was required after you got your RN

  21. White Scrubs and That "Time of the Month".

    Icooka4u replied to Shookclays's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Women accept a lot with no negotiation or push back. With the field of nursing being female dominated, a majority request for a dark colored bottom should be granted. Many women have heavy...

  22. Dealing with nosey nurses

    Icooka4u replied to Aviationurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    What DixieRedHead said. If that doesn't work and they continue to persist here's what I said when put in that position: I am a very private person. I keep my personal business to myself. I signed a...

  23. Private Duty Nursing vs. Agency Nursing

    Icooka4u replied to AreaNurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    It depends on your location. I am an LPN In Upstate NY, and a Medicaid Provider Independent Contractor - Private Duty Nurse. If you learn the process, you can set up or "open" new cases, or you can...

  24. Would you work for a hospital as an Independent Contractor?

    Icooka4u replied to btoddrn's topic in Agency Nurses

    YES! And everything btoddrn said. I am a Medicaid Independent Contractor-Private Duty Nurse in Home Health Care. One of the most appealing things is that I know I'm not being underpaid, going to work...

  25. Medical Staffing Network

    Icooka4u replied to AlmondB10's topic in Agency Nurses

    I'm an LPN in Upstate NY, and worked for them from 1999-2001 w/ 7-8yrs diverse nursing exp. I made $20-$22.50hr no benefits (per diem for the higher rate). Can't remember if there was shift/weekend...