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    Breaking in to new OR

    walktheline replied to PAORNURSE's topic in Operating Room

    The nice thing about per diem is that if you hate the place, you don't have to resign. You just magically "disappear" from the face of the Earth :) That's
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    Specializing

    walktheline replied to Satori77's topic in Operating Room

    Good question! I would like to know also. Also, do circulator nurses take a class in surgical
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    Teaching Hospitals/Grants to pay for bills

    walktheline replied to LPNDebbie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know about nursing assistants, but a friend of mine that works for the VA and is planning to go to nursing school says that the VA actually has a program for its employees where they will pay...
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    Do you need a Laptop?

    walktheline replied to dfw2lax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Has anybody taken A&P online?

    walktheline replied to sophieblophie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For alot of my classmates, our lab was like a class in and of itself, that is just how involved it was. This is where I think a hybrid class comes in. If you can read on your own, you can do the...
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    Do you need a Laptop?

    walktheline replied to dfw2lax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep, forgot about this one. Labs do get overcrowded and sometimes their systems go down. If they are close to you, you can also go to the public libraries. Also, to save on paying for internet...
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    Leaving current career for N-school

    walktheline replied to TINK808's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely look into ANYTHING in a hospital so that you can take advantage of tuition reimbursement. Even if you start out in the kitchen, you can apply as a student nurse tech after 6 months of...
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    Starting CNA Class

    walktheline replied to It's_Me's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took a 3 week CNA class in July, and will not be able to sit for the certification test until mid-September! And no one wants to touch you here without your certification. We had class from 8 am - 3...
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    Ventilator vs Respirator?

    walktheline replied to walktheline's topic in Pulmonary

    I was watching a soap opera (The Bold and the Beautiful) last week, and the doctor said they had to put Eric on a respirator because he couldn't breath for
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    Has anybody taken A&P online?

    walktheline replied to sophieblophie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also did the Hybrid A&P class. We had lab 3 hrs on Wednesday nights, and tests were on-campus. I loved it! I got a 'B' by a hair, but that was because of me, not the class. You have to be...
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    Leaving current career for N-school

    walktheline replied to TINK808's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep, I remember those Ramen noodles! I think they come in more flavors now! Seriously, I did the same thing that you are contemplating. I left my job in business and am currently living off of my...
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    Do you need a Laptop?

    walktheline replied to dfw2lax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We have beautiful campuses down south, so sometimes I like to study outside under the gazebo or in the campus gardens. Other than that, and going to a coffee house with classmates, they really aren't...
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    A & P.....using index cards..........

    walktheline replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think flash cards are the best self-testing tool you can use. I agree with the poster that said writing out your own will help you more than buying them pre-made. But flashcards take time to make,...
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    Any Central Carolina Tech Students??

    walktheline replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Hi: Did you try to get your date moved up by applying to the Merit
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    Getting a Job Before CNA Certification

    walktheline posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, All: I recently completed my CNA class and cliinicals and I am waiting to take the certification exam. I know that I cannot apply to any nursing homes before certification per DHEC, but...
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    Getting a Job Before CNA Certification

    walktheline replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. At this point, I am just going to wait to take my test and get certified. I applied for the test date of 8/16 and am waiting to hear if I got it. I have some money in the bank,...
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    Any older people in pre-nursing?

    walktheline replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CracklinRose: How did you know you wanted to get into the RT program instead of
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    Shortage of OR Nurses

    walktheline posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi, Everyone: I have 2 questions: 1. I have read many posts that say that there is a shortage of OR nurses. Can anyone tell me why that is? 2. I have been reading that OR/Circulating nurses only...
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    Shortage of OR Nurses

    walktheline replied to walktheline's topic in Operating Room

    All: Thanks for the information. Not to beat a dead horse here, but I have a few more questions: 1. Does the Circ. Nurse ever work as the Scrub Nurse? 2. Does the Circ. Nurse ever get pulled to work...
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    Shortage of OR Nurses

    walktheline replied to walktheline's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you for the information. Is there a separate nurse assisting the surgeon across the table, or is that a Scrub Tech? Is there extreme physical labor in being a circulating nurse?
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    A&P 1 Spring 08

    walktheline replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I made out 75 flash cards based on the study guide that our teacher gave out saying that the study guide contains all of the information that will possibly be on the test. Well, the first 17 questions...
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    Can anyone suggest ideas for volunteering?

    walktheline replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh my goodness!! I am laughing so hard right now because I had to get written references as well, AND I had fill out a 10 page medical questionnaire AND my doctor had to send in a medical...
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    Can anyone suggest ideas for volunteering?

    walktheline replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    WantAccel.BSN: I am so happy to see I am not alone. I think that it is so competitive with people trying to get volunteer positions at hospitals that they are willing to do anything (or nothing) just...
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    Pros and Cons of Hybrid classes ??

    walktheline replied to moosiesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am currently taking A&PI as a hybrid and I love it!! I only have to go to school on Wednesday nights from 6pm - 9pm. My only downfall is the discipline for studying which I am working
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    Do you have a back-up plan if you don't get in?

    walktheline replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 50% realist and 50% idealist, but on this topic, the realist rules!! I am currently on my school's list to start Clinicals in the Fall of 2010. If I cannot move up my start date through our Merit...