mvanz9999 RN

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what shoes do you wear...

mvanz9999 replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

I picked New Balance, because you're right. If they don't like the bits of grey, I've got white nail
Why do you think so many healthcare workers are mean and arrogant?

mvanz9999 replied to mikethern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

i did not miss the point. i was actually just sort of agreeing with ♪♫ in my ♥ above. starts with the president and flows
Why do you think so many healthcare workers are mean and arrogant?

mvanz9999 replied to mikethern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

It's a two way street, though. The President certainly doesn't respect the people,
Why do you think so many healthcare workers are mean and arrogant?

mvanz9999 replied to mikethern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Hm....My personal opinion is that it is because the insurance companies *in general* want "yes people". Much of the trend in healthcare is driven by insurance. Insurance companies want doctors that...
Organic Chem & A&P- too much?

mvanz9999 replied to NursingStudent5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I found A&P 2 to be easier than A&P 1 because you've already covered a lot of the basic stuff. I think you can definitely do
What do you guys during your off-time?

mvanz9999 replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

Hm....what don't I do? The usual, watch movies, go to dinner with friends. I also spend a lot of time volunteering for a camp for children who have (or are survivors of)
what shoes do you wear...

mvanz9999 replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

Right now I'm bouncing between New Balance and Brooks for upcoming clinicals. The only catch is that the must be all white, so I'm limited in models and manufacturers. Any preference over the
what shoes do you wear...

mvanz9999 replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

So....you think the Standing Comfort shoes are really what the website claims? I've been thinking about ordering a pair, but...like you...I don't usually order things that I haven't tried
Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

mvanz9999 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

....and when those same people are 40 (or 38 in my case), they will be forever kicking themselves that they did not do the same thing you are doing. They will have lost 20 years of investment growth....
Body Odour:

mvanz9999 replied to paris2's topic in International Nursing

Trimethylaminuria
Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

mvanz9999 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

This is my take on it. So he tries this, it goes according to plan, and he retires at 30...OR...he tries this, it does not go according to plan and he keeps working. The point being...what has he...
ACNP or FNP???

mvanz9999 replied to Nacki's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

University of Illinois at Chicago. I chose ACNP for many of the reasons the others have posted. Whether that's truly the right choice...only time will tell. I think it is,
Self-centered motorist

mvanz9999 replied to RNontheroad's topic in General Nursing

In Illinois it is a $10,000 fine and up to 14 years in jail. I have decided that people have completely forgotten how to drive. Turn signals have not only become "optional" they are completely...
ACNP or FNP???

mvanz9999 replied to Nacki's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

I'm not 100% sure that question gets answered until it's too late. LOL! I'm ACNP starting January 08. And terrified,
ACNP or FNP???

mvanz9999 replied to Nacki's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

Hey Daisy? Are you going to make that post now? I would be interested in reading your thoughts.
what shoes do you wear...

mvanz9999 replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

I've been trying to find all white NB. They no longer make
Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

mvanz9999 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

I agree with this wholeheartedly. The OP might get lucky and never have any of these things happen, but they cannot be planned for. People do get sick, cars get stolen, you go through divorce....and...
Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

mvanz9999 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

Agreed! I will never be one of those people that needs a stock ticker on my Palm Treo so I can watch it every second of the day. I also like the free money that companies will
Life of the average nurse

mvanz9999 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

We need more lovely posts like
How do you stay in shape & prevent weight gain during the holidays

mvanz9999 replied to Soneshine's topic in Health, Stress Management

Congratulations! Just keep up the work and don't freak out or feel guilty if you gain a pound or
Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

mvanz9999 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

I don't understand what all the backlash is about. Things might very well work out for the OP. She may also find that she cannot stick to the original plan, and therefore has lost nothing. Right?...
Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

mvanz9999 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

I refuse to comment on the plan, but only commend you for thinking of retirement at 21. If only I had been like that. It's rare that one considers retirement at such a young
done some soul searching, any thoughts?

mvanz9999 replied to Cardiac-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

Not that I should butt in, but I think Trauma is saying that she got an MSN in management and leadership (which would allow teaching) and then went back and did a post-masters cert for adult health...
I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

mvanz9999 replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

I have a degree in performing arts and spent the last 12 years as a system
The Circumcision Discussion

mvanz9999 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

Naturally, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It also leaves the owner with some say in the

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