WDWpixieRN

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  1. Barnes!

    WDWpixieRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in General Nursing

    I know one of our instructors mentioned recently that the big sign-ons were for experienced nurses (and perhaps more rural areas) and that as new grads we shouldn't be expecting a big one....but we're...

  2. Honest question needs honest anwser..

    WDWpixieRN replied to Kandigrl2001's topic in General Nursing

    We did urine tests before 1st semester, and I haven't heard about any follow up testing...but for those of us who don't have issues with illegal drug use, they can test away.... Not so crazy about...

  3. Help! I can't change my age!

    WDWpixieRN replied to sassy nurse lady's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, I'll trade ages with you if you can figure that out!! I'm 50 (will be 51 in December) and just completing my first semester of an ADN program...I found out a few weeks ago that there's at least...

  4. Hodgepodge of credits

    WDWpixieRN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I attended 4 different community colleges, one university, and 2 vocational schools (they always ask for these transcripts because of student aid or something -- which I don't even get these...

  5. Question about clinicals??

    WDWpixieRN replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We didn't get to choose anything for our first semester...I understand we get to make a request for the second semester between 3 hospitals, but nothing will be guaranteed....other than that, you get...

  6. Dirty Needle Stick....

    WDWpixieRN replied to TsavarenaRN's topic in General Students

    Interesting about not aspirating....we participated in a flu clinic a few weeks and were instructed to aspirate on each of our clients....hmmmmm....so your instructor apparently is not the only one...

  7. Fresno...Fresno...Fresno

    WDWpixieRN replied to m_chatelaine's topic in California Nursing

    My dad (early 70's) and step-mom moved up there about 9 years ago for her job....they seem to enjoy the area a great deal....I am sure that they are considered "north" as many mentioned as their...

  8. Welcome to the Missouri State Forum!

    WDWpixieRN replied to suebird3's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, me, too....because I was reading a post in the CA forum where it made mention of how much they had going on there while the rest of the states were dead...and that it had something to do with...

  9. Ageism in Nursing School..

    WDWpixieRN replied to MQ Edna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We are near the end of our first semester, and the students that have dropped or doing the worst tend to be the younger ones....I think a certain amount of maturity is a real asset in this...

  10. Wild Color Stethoscope?

    WDWpixieRN replied to tofutti's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We ordered some through a vendor through school (Littman's) and you should have seen the variety of colors that we each opened when they were delivered!! Funny thing is, once they're wrapped around...

  11. What would you do???

    WDWpixieRN replied to phoenix72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm also 50 and in my first semester...I'd say to try not to kill yourself either way...burnout, stress, etc., catches up with you soon enough without worrying about the commute, weather, etc. I have...

  12. colostomy care

    WDWpixieRN replied to Medsport's topic in General Students

    This was an interesting comment, as my last clinical pt had lung cancer that's probably returned and was in pretty bad shape....when I went to bathe him, I noticed his hair was kind of messy so I went...

  13. Welcome to the Missouri State Forum!

    WDWpixieRN replied to suebird3's topic in General Nursing

    ozarks: I used to work in downtown Riverside at Imperial Savings, and lived in Ontario....my best friend still lives near Tyler Mall and I will be going to visit her in January (winter break -...

  14. Welcome to the Missouri State Forum!

    WDWpixieRN replied to suebird3's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome fellow Southern Californian!! Although I live on the opposite side of the state, I think KC is a terrific place to live!! I wish you well in your school endeavors! Come visit St. Louis...

  15. Help....

    WDWpixieRN replied to godsend213's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    semisweet makes a wonderful observation here....I am 50 (will be 51 in December) and just finishing my first semester of an ADN program....I'd love to be 21 and worried about a program taking me 4...

  16. Bummed out.Anybody receive their letter from Pasadena City College? I'm an alternate.

    WDWpixieRN replied to tm093726's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Looking forward to hearing if you get in....oh, and if you figure out that not going broke thing, let me know....I could use advice on that!!

  17. Got My Letter but with an unexpected option....

    WDWpixieRN replied to MedSurgRNiowa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck with your decision....if I understand correctly, you still have the option of starting now or delaying until June. Coming from the perspective of a newly empty-nester, your child will be...

  18. Anyone have tips/mnemonics to remember s/s?

    WDWpixieRN replied to dex77's topic in General Students

    More please!! These are

  19. What's the Best Nursing Drug Handbook?

    WDWpixieRN replied to gemini_star's topic in General Students

    We were also advised to buy Davis....so far, I like it fine...but I don't have a

  20. Sanford Brown College of St. Peters, MO LPN to ADN RN

    WDWpixieRN replied to lapriajanae1's topic in General Nursing

    Just happened to think -- have you checked the St. Louis Community College programs for admission? I believe I spoke to someone this semester who mentioned she had transferred in as an LVN/LPN from...

  21. Sanford Brown College of St. Peters, MO LPN to ADN RN

    WDWpixieRN replied to lapriajanae1's topic in General Nursing

    priaj1980: this has been discussed several times that i know of in this forum, but i can't find the threads right off the bat....there area a number of concerns about going to sanford brown: *cost...

  22. Crime in St. Louis?

    WDWpixieRN replied to peezers's topic in General Nursing

    The only problem for this poster is that West St. Louis County might involve more driving than they are interested in. My suggestion would be something in the Central West End or Loop areas where the...

  23. Do you really drop a letter grade?

    WDWpixieRN replied to tanner523's topic in General Students

    Keeping in mind as per another thread from a week or so ago, not all community college classes are a joke...also, there have been varying takes on working as a CNA, ranging from it's difficult to...

  24. St. Louis Community College

    WDWpixieRN replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    I needed to have a life outside of school, and also possibly work while in school, so I chose the 2-year community college program (and yes, it will take you 2 years as pointed out above). I had...

  25. Bummed out.Anybody receive their letter from Pasadena City College? I'm an alternate.

    WDWpixieRN replied to tm093726's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, make sure you go to that orientation, as we had folks who were sure they were at least 2 semesters from being admitted who have now almost completed their first semester with me!! They were...