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  1. Grad gifts for fellow grads....

    I'm thinking I won't be ordering the 'nursing' jog suit that has "N U R S E " written on the
  2. Grad gifts for fellow grads....

    I like the key chain, Pixie. I also like that angel pin in the corner. That would make me think of the friend that gave it to me, all the time. It would feel as though they were with me while I was...
  3. Tuition forgiveness in exchange for contract to work

  4. Schoolcraft college NET test

    Hi, I can't quite recall how much time you receive for the math portion, but it is QUITE generous compared to the # of problems and their range of difficulty. I had lots of time left; I want to say...
  5. My Nclex experience Yesterday

    You wrote a very funny description of your not-so-funny experience. With that attitude, you can't miss. Extra prayers are yours for passing...and Happy Birthday!! :WHCk: :hpbday: :BDCk:
  6. Baker luuuuuuuuurves to keep that little detail
  7. Feeling lost during clinicals

    I have found that most patients are kind, and accomodate you as much as they can. They also are flattered by the attention, and don't really mind all the questions as much as you might think they do....
  8. How would you rate RN school

    What is a passing score at MCC for tests,
  9. How would you rate RN school

    Hospitals usually want nursing students to have two Med-Surg rotations behind them before they hire them into student nurse/extern/tech positions. Having a patient care job is helpful to the new...
  10. Best place to work as an NSG student in MI?

    Lots of girls in 2nd year are servers.....same rationale. Whatever it takes to get through nursing
  11. Best place to work as an NSG student in MI?

    Aren't you finishing up your first year? If you have at least one MedSurg clinical behind you, as well as Fundamentals, you can qualify as a nurse extern at most area hospitals. The pay is at least...
  12. You want brute memorization? Know the signs and symptoms of: hyperkalemia hypokalemia hypocalcemia hypercalcemia hypernatremia hyponatremia the entire endocrine system, esp. abnormalities You will see...
  13. How much are experienced RN's making?

    No wonder you are
  14. Anyone else sick of the snow?

    I don't remember what I did....only what I didn't HAVE to do. The fact that she called early enough so we weren't wide eyed and ready to leave the house was extra fabulous. I'm sure I studied...
  15. Anyone else sick of the snow?

    Hey Diane-RN, not sure where you attend school, but our school DID close one day last year - our clinical instructor called us all about 5:15 am to say the heavy snow closed school, and there was no...
  16. Wild Color Stethoscope?

    Brilliant!
  17. Can you sue your instructor?

  18. Can you sue your instructor?

    It appears as though you're the kind of educator most are griping about. When mocking your students becomes what you convey about your job, it's time to find a new job. Please do the nursing students...
  19. Goals for student externship

    As llg notes, the goals you've listed are realistic. I've found that being an extern allows me to utilize the skills I've learned in nursing school and gives me an opportunity to improve and expand...
  20. The wait is already killing me

    It's nursing school that will finish you off. The wait doesn't even come close! :bbykck: Oh,
  21. Have you ever taken care of a famous pt?

    I'm currently in my pediatric rotation at a downtown children's hospital. During oreintation, our instructor warned us 'not to interact with celebrities/sports figures who may be here to see the...
  22. chances of getting hired...

    It was fun talking to you, too. I would love to get a few HFCC girls together with you WCCCCCCCCD girls and hash everything out about our programs. We should find a mutually convenient time (HA!)...
  23. chances of getting hired...

    Being a CNA is excellent footing for learning the patient care you'll need for nursing. You'll breeze through clinicals being a CNA. It's a very flexible position, too. Additionally, when the nurse...
  24. Best Approach?

    Tonya, the A& P's are not pre-reqs at HFCC, so you could get on the wait list there without them. IS that what you wanted to
  25. Afraid

    If you need the name of an A & P prof who teaches at both WCCCCD and HFCC (credits apply to both) let me know. He is fantastic, not a butt-breaker, and not rude. I know you need micro - maybe he...