Alexsys

Alexsys

CCRN, TNCC SRNA

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  1. Best Underwear to wear under scrubs??

    Alexsys replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    I like the Hanes her way bikini cut. They feel good, they cover your bottom, and they are definitely not "granny

  2. "Just" a 2-year degree

    Alexsys replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    Its not that they are not prevalent where she lives, it's a limited access program and there are more applications than seats available. That is pretty much everywhere. That goes for ADN and BSN...

  3. How many Pt do you take care of?

    Alexsys replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    I was in cardiac, but I now work on MICU and loving it. I sometimes wish that I could do OB. I love babies, but for some reason, I am weak in that

  4. "Just" a 2-year degree

    Alexsys replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I am a ADN now and will have my BSN in April.:balloons: :mortarboard: :balloons: Afterward, I DO plan to go farther, but that is MY choice. I dont think anyone thinks that getting a higher education...

  5. Concorde College Tuition

    Alexsys replied to thorster's topic in General Nursing

    Concorde is considered a private learning instiution.That is why they charge so much. One of my friends went through their LPN program and paid almost $20,000.00 Their tuition is not negotiable. Good...

  6. What Three Words....

    Alexsys replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    You go

  7. "Just" a 2-year degree

    Alexsys replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I said that I (ME) dont have to get up in the wee hours of the morning for my BSN like I did in my ASN program (O515). Maybe your BSN program differs from mine. I am in a bridge RN-BSN program and I...

  8. Is Nursing School Hard?

    Alexsys replied to BecomeNurse06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didnt say it was fine and I dont think that anyone here is saying that either. We were just pointing out the harder part of nursing school. For me it was getting up extremely early for clinicals...

  9. Anybody ever take A&P 1&2 TOGETHER?

    Alexsys replied to SpiceChick01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you could do it, go for it. When I took pre reqs, I could not take A&P 1 and 2 together. We had to pass A&P 1 before we could sign for the second

  10. Is Nursing School Hard?

    Alexsys replied to BecomeNurse06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Amen to that! The only thing I hated about nursing school was having to get up for clinicals!. Other than that, it was not so

  11. "Just" a 2-year degree

    Alexsys replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I know! I will have my BSN in April, but the ASN was much more difficult to get through! I dont like hearing that "just a two year" crap. Nursing school to me was more like boot camp! The ones that...

  12. How does someone get over...

    Alexsys posted a topic in Pediatric

    When I went to nursing school and did peds rotations, I found myself getting attached to the children.I love children. (Dont have any of my own yet) This does not happen with adult patients. How does...

  13. Why are others nurses rude to agency nurses?

    Alexsys replied to doodles's topic in Agency Nurses

    I work for a very good company (Mayo Clinic) as my regular job and when I have time off from school,(Working on my BSN) I pick up agency work. I have had some good exeprience with staff, but...

  14. So how much do you owe?

    Alexsys replied to Butterfly3001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There was a workforce education development comapny that paid all of my school expenses including books, supplies,uniforms ,and additional learning tools. So I didnt need to take out a

  15. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    Alexsys replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Although I am just finishing with my BSN, I was thinking of relocating to MN. I work for Mayo Clinic and was thinking of attending their School of Health Sciences. The University of MN has a good...

  16. Tiny Rant...

    Alexsys posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work for an agency on top of my regular job (which is a reputable company). I was working in a small hospital in the next town over and decided to break in the designated break room. So a staff...

  17. Pre-made Medication Cards?

    Alexsys replied to mainestudent's topic in General Students

    I like the Mosby ones the best. They contain the same information that the others have and also a CD (which is printable)

  18. I'm happy to report...........

    Alexsys replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome! Good for you! I will keep my fingers crossed for you. Post back and let us know how the first day

  19. Tiny Rant...

    Alexsys replied to Alexsys's topic in General Nursing

    I knew I was wrong right after it happened. I was just on the verge of using language that I have not used since I was 17. Thankfully, I was able to control that part. I was so mad after that, it...

  20. Nurse having personal relationship with patient

    Alexsys replied to wheelofadeal's topic in General Nursing

    I didnt think that was allowed. Isnt that a conflict of interests when that line is

  21. BSN's vs. Community college

    Alexsys replied to cottoncandyclouds's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The sole reason I am currently pursuing a RN-BSN crossover is because I need it to get my masters (Which is required for what I wish to do) not the pay or status. I dont think there is a big...

  22. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    Alexsys replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Every time my teacher heard that, the next exam would be harder! Then whenever we would ask the teacher a question and she would answer for the teacher and call the rest of us dumb, yet she was the...

  23. So, why do you want to be a CRNA?

    Alexsys replied to RNNJ's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My thoughts exactly!

  24. A&p Ii

    Alexsys replied to newmom27's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This may sound a bit corny, but what worled for a lot of people in addition to the other suggestions here would be to make you get a seat in the FRONT of the class as well

  25. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    Alexsys replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I personally never had a problem with LPN's, When I went to nursing school,(ASN) I carpooled with three of LPN's that were going for their RN's. They would quiz me before an exam and breifly schooled...