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  1. A True to Nursing Movie

    moonischasingme1 replied to skinc1's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be pretty humorous if they did do a TV show or movie that actually portrays how the floors run in a hospital. Non-medical people would probably find it somewhat boring and ask,...

  2. NS school preceptorship--ICU?

    moonischasingme1 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi everyone, I figured I would ask the opinion of experienced ICU nurses. I am able to pick where I do my preceptorship last semester because I got a high score on my HESI. My dilemma is whether or...

  3. NS school preceptorship--ICU?

    moonischasingme1 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Well, I don't know if anyone will read this, but I decided on CSICU. I am excited, but also nervous that I will look dumb or the nurses will have too high expectations of me. Any tips? I don't want...

  4. NS school preceptorship--ICU?

    moonischasingme1 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks! Did you start in ICU after

  5. Funny things that pts say

    moonischasingme1 replied to jRN4now's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was in the PACU the other day for clinicals and as this older man was waking up, he asked the nurse, "Will I still be able to play the piano??" The nurse replied, "Well, did you know how to play...

  6. Opinions on St. Joe's Women's in Tampa

    moonischasingme1 replied to nursen_99's topic in Florida Nursing

    I work at St. Joe's MAIN HOSPITAL as a PCT. I think it is an awesome place to work (although I cannot speak for the women's part). Just make sure to brush up on your Spanish if you do accept the...

  7. Unrealistic steriotypes of medicine on TV

    moonischasingme1 replied to chnc1024's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is so hilarious that my entire life I have seen more times than I can count on tv/movies doctors/nurses shocking a flat line, only to now learn in nursing school that this is completely...

  8. USF College of Nursing

    moonischasingme1 replied to MLH821's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey, I'm a 3rd semester CON student. I got in for Fall of '06 and my GPA was a 3.701 (hey, that point 01 is important1), so I think if you have all of your pre-reqs done, then you should be good. GOOD...

  9. What does it mean to be a nurse

    moonischasingme1 replied to maggymae's topic in General Nursing

    being a nurse means... you will never be bored. you will always be frustrated. you will be surrounded by challenges. so much to do and so little time. you will carry immense responsibility and very...

  10. Bump behind child's ear???

    moonischasingme1 replied to Karencita1228's topic in General Nursing

    Is the bump directly behind her ear and it does it kind of feel like cartilage? I ask because I have a similar bump behind mine and it has been there my whole life. I remember my mom brought me to the...

  11. Heads up: NBC nightly news tonight

    moonischasingme1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to let everyone know that NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams is doing a story about nurses

  12. Heads up: NBC nightly news tonight

    moonischasingme1 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, it was pretty pointless. Why didn't they actually talk to the nurses, instead of just filming them in

  13. Heads up: NBC nightly news tonight

    moonischasingme1 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, no new information, but still good to see it being

  14. Pharmacology book

    moonischasingme1 replied to xng's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pharmacology for Nursing Care by Richard A. Lehne (publisher is Saunders/elsevier)---trust me on this one!! This book is very well written with a bit of humor thrown in with short chapters, but also...

  15. Paper: reproductive issues

    moonischasingme1 replied to MB37's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yeah, I'm in the other section of this class and I'm trying to find an end of life issue. I wouldn't worry about what her opinion is too much. Although she can be a...well, I won't say it...I still...

  16. Recommendations for Medical Spanish books?

    moonischasingme1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I'm a nursing student working as a patient care tech. Today I had 8-9 patients and 4 of them spoke Spanish! Ah! I took two years in high school and two semesters in college, but...

  17. Clinical Sites in Tampa

    moonischasingme1 replied to MB37's topic in Florida Nursing

    I ranked my top 4 in this order: TGH UCH VMS MPM I got my 4th choice, which totally sucked at the time because MPM is 45 minutes!! However, I have really enjoyed my clinical time there and I would...

  18. Oprah talked about nurses today

    moonischasingme1 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Figures, the one time I miss

  19. Get Your Bp Down!

    moonischasingme1 replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Can you post a link for this new information? Thank

  20. Is FL nursing really all that bad?

    moonischasingme1 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have applied everywhere--morton plant (where I do my clinicals--you'd think they would want me??), TGH, St. Joes as mentioned, UCH, Moffitt...I don't get why I never get a call. I am more than...

  21. Is FL nursing really all that bad?

    moonischasingme1 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am just wondering how long it took for St. Joe's to contact you once you filled out an online application (if you did)? The reason I ask--I applied for a PCT position for nursing students, but I...

  22. John Winter

    moonischasingme1 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    This is a bit off topic, but for those who live in the Tampa area--I am so upset by the sudden death (suicide) of newschannel 8 NBC meteorologist John Winter. I'm only 22 and I've been watching him...

  23. John Winter

    moonischasingme1 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, I am very sad by this news. As I said, I feel like I have grown up with John. It is honestly like losing a family member. To me, the news people become more than just local celebrities, they...

  24. Best pathophysiology book????

    moonischasingme1 replied to Carla25's topic in General Students

    I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Pathophysiology-Sue-E-Huether/dp/0323023681/sr=8-1/qid=1169922331/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-6103473-1856127?ie=UTF8&s=books It is pretty

  25. Who is studying for finals?!

    moonischasingme1 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Students

    It is Sunday, 1:00pm and I think my head is going to