mukhorty

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1. True or False Advice

   mukhorty posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   At a recent visit with my chiropractor, I mentioned I've started the pre-reqs for nursing school. Her advice to me was to not worry about how much I retain, just *get the grade* because my real...

2. RN or CNA, considering my kids

   mukhorty posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Good morning! I have a question I'd like to run by this community. The short version is, I'd like the summers off for the next five years while my kids are still young, but want to begin to pursue...

3. others doubting your decision

   mukhorty replied to mukhorty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Thanks all, for your replies, you gave a needed boost! Also, per some suggestions, I think I'll call the hospital nearby and see about shadowing a nurse. Thanks so much!

4. others doubting your decision

   mukhorty replied to mukhorty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I think you hit the nail on the head. In the end they can't really know how much I want to, only I know. Thank

5. others doubting your decision

   mukhorty posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hello all, I've got a bit of a side topic for you. I've been hoping and planning to begin nursing school for well over a year and it's looking like I can this coming fall. I also have two very close...

6. Pros & Cons?

   mukhorty replied to Starphoenix's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I don't remember how I found it, but this is an interesting blog by a nurse practitioner, may be a help ---> http://newfnp.blogspot.com/ -

7. anxious nurse?

   mukhorty replied to mukhorty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I've opted not to take meds, but this reply helps - I can just be sure to remain in therapy my whole career!:chuckle (Or go when needed :) )

8. anxious nurse?

   mukhorty posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hi all. I'm hoping to start my pre-reqs next year, but there's one question that's been nagging me a bit. I confess, after years of myself and other family members getting diagnoses, that were later...

9. Friends sick of listening, so I'll blab here :)

   mukhorty replied to mukhorty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Suburbs of Philly,

10. Friends sick of listening, so I'll blab here :)

    mukhorty replied to mukhorty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Talk about a good kick in the butt! You're right, and thanks for pointing this out. I actually talked with my husband last night and let him know I am sick of waiting, and am signing up for a summer...

11. Friends sick of listening, so I'll blab here :)

    mukhorty posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It will be another year before I can begin any classes, but I've been exploring my options for months now, wanting to be informed so I can have a game plan when my time comes. I'm noticing that as...

12. Great Grandma Tattoos "Do Not Resucitate" on her chest

    mukhorty replied to candicane's topic in General Nursing

    I know a hospice nurse who's been thinking of doing that for years! She was planning on making it much more bold though. I like how this woman did it. Food for thought, for

13. Personality Test for Specialty

    mukhorty replied to Travellpro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1 general surgery 42 2 plastic surgery 40 3 ophthalmology 40 4 med oncology 40 5 hematology 40 6 dermatology 40 7 anesthesiology 40 8 radiation oncology 40 9 colon & rectal surgery 39 10...

14. Philly area, associates or bachelors preferred?

    mukhorty posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hello all, I discovered tonight that this topic has pretty much been beaten to the ground, sorry to bring it up again! But in reading old threads it seems one of the best reasons to go for your...

15. BSN or RN

    mukhorty replied to ibmaryann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kris, I agree with you that it in the end the truly important part is passing the boards and the actual practice of nursing, but it's still a valid question when trying to figure out what sort of...