socishan

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1. Anyone able to use a nursing degree and another degree?

   socishan replied to ncriverrat's topic in General Nursing

   Also, what about international nursing for the Peace Corps or something like Docs without Borders? Depending on where you went, you may get more outdoor time and perhaps the Peace Corps might be able to use any knowledge of environmental management t...

2. First semester studies?

   socishan replied to socishan's topic in General Students

   Wow, thanks for all the great responses. I've got tons of info to get me started now! (Which could be a good thing or a bad thing haha.) Time to get down to business... I've already prepared my family for the fact that I'll be studying and gone a l...

3. First semester studies?

   socishan replied to socishan's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the help. Is there any particular "brand" of the Nclex review book that was more helpful to you? I know several companies put them out. When I was taking A and P over the summer, I found the Kaplan version of A and P review to be pretty go...

4. First semester studies?

   socishan posted a topic in General Students

   Hi all - I am about to start a 2-year RN associate's program in January and was wondering if anyone has any advice for me on what I might be able to start studying now (ahead of time) to help get me started for my first semester. I do have my CNA cer...

5. A & P II in the Summer 07

   socishan replied to PiperLPN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks- tough but very much worth it. If you can and haven't already, I would say to start memorizing the bones/skeleton and the muscles BEFORE you start the class because the memorization for those 2 systems was the most time-intensive for me. I got...

6. A & P II in the Summer 07

   socishan replied to PiperLPN's topic in General Nursing

   I took my A&P class in the summer. It was a condensed A&P class-- that is, instead of taking 2 semesters of A&P, at my school, they cram both semesters into one class/one semester and give you more credit hours for it. So, I ended up taki...

7. Pharmaceutical Sales?

   socishan replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

   This is true: my friend went to Hawaii, Puerto Vallarta, and took an Alaskan Cruise all within her last 2 years of selling or so, just for being a top seller in her company. I also believe that this does NOT include any trips that could be given to t...

8. Pharmaceutical Sales?

   socishan replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

   I guess that would be your decision to make. :wink2: I can't say if I'd recommend doing this or not since I've personally never worked in this field before. I know my friend enjoyed her job a lot, but she was VERY sales-minded, very outgoing, and ve...

9. Pharmaceutical Sales?

   socishan replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, in my area Pharm Sales Reps are known to make good money. I have a friend that started doing this after she finished college up until just a few months ago when she had her first baby. I am not sure how helpful it would be to have a nursing back...

10. LTC big dogs at the top

    socishan replied to groovetta's topic in Geriatric

    Tell me about it!! The LTC facility that I work for is also owned by one of the corporate "big dogs" and it's just appalling. I just went to a staff meeting the other day where all the directors got up and talked to us about Company X's philosophy an...

11. Would becoming bilingual be useful in nursing?

    socishan replied to one2one's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely- it is VERY helpful. I'm sure it's helpful when conversing with Spanish-speaking patients, but what's neat is that I've ALSO found it to be helpful when working with Spanish-speaking co-workers, too. I'm certainly not fluent, but I do know...

12. Anybody buy their own private insurance?

    socishan replied to 777RNThatsMe's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry it took a couple of days to get back to you... I was out of town. I use Illinois Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

13. Anybody buy their own private insurance?

    socishan replied to 777RNThatsMe's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I buy my own health insurance. It's somewhat expensive, but it's the best option for me right now as a nursing student who only works part time while I'm in school. I get decent coverage for a bit less than $150 per month, but I'm not sure if th...

14. What's YOUR favorite specialty area?

    socishan replied to socishan's topic in General Nursing

    Great stories, everyone. Thanks for sharing. FYI, Indynurse, congrats on finding your niche- nothing wrong at all with "non-clinical" nursing. It's a good thing that a nurse is in your role and not someone else- you can obviously lend insight that o...

15. What's YOUR favorite specialty area?

    socishan posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all - was wondering if you could share some more stories, I love hearing about everyone's experiences and talent on this site. What's your favorite specialty area in nursing? Do you work in this area now- if so, how'd you end up there? What do YO...