PedsNurse322

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  1. Thinking of relocating...

    PedsNurse322 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi all... I'm seriously considering a move to AZ when I finish RN school - I am SICK of Michigan winters!!! I recently got a recruitment flyer from the Yuma Regional Med Center, and thought that it...

  2. Working Mom

    PedsNurse322 replied to brandi110's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I worked FT in my first semester, and then had to cut back to PT

  3. Impressions of MCC's orientation today?

    PedsNurse322 replied to MIKelly's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Really? Sheesh... like there aren't enough expenses involved w/uniforms, books, etc etc

  4. Impressions of MCC's orientation today?

    PedsNurse322 replied to MIKelly's topic in Michigan Nursing

    As for PDAs... I got one when I first started the program (in Oct '06), and have yet to use it. It's not

  5. Impressions of MCC's orientation today?

    PedsNurse322 replied to MIKelly's topic in Michigan Nursing

    When you get to 1600s, you'll have to do a physical assessment checkoff w/a partner; you will have to wear shorts/tank top, but that's the extent of being partially undressed. No big deal,

  6. Peds clinical today- just need to rant

    PedsNurse322 replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in General Students

    As a mom of a preemie that got very sick w/RSV at 6mos of age... I am appalled and infuriated at your instructor's behavior. :angryfire I hope she's in deep doo-doo... keep us

  7. Thinking of relocating...

    PedsNurse322 replied to PedsNurse322's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the info! I hear what you're saying about the Sedona area being pricey - I was browsing thru listings at realtor.com and... Extreme heat doesn't sound bad to me today as I look out at...

  8. Rate My Professor

    PedsNurse322 replied to BenevolentOne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    MIKelly - MCC has nursing instructors are listed on ratemyprof - but not all of them, just a few. If you have any ? feel free to pm

  9. Resume help -please!

    PedsNurse322 replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm.... isn't a $10 investment worth getting the job that you

  10. suggestions to docs

    PedsNurse322 replied to creature's topic in General Nursing

    He actually suggested a gin and tonic??? That alone would make me go somewhere

  11. Please Explain......

    PedsNurse322 replied to doggybour's topic in General Nursing

    To put things in perspective, I make $17/hr as a unit secretary in the Detroit area... I'm not sure what new RN grads make... I think it's around

  12. Lung Cancer Stigma

    PedsNurse322 replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    Jayla... you make an excellent point. In fact, I have a friend who's DH was just diagnosed with small cell lung CA - at 40 years of age. Never smoked a day in his life, either. How do I know that?...

  13. Risk for, ect.

    PedsNurse322 replied to Medsport's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was also thinking "Ineffective breathing pattern" but I think that Daytonite's got ya covered

  14. Care map help requested...

    PedsNurse322 replied to princessnik1976's topic in General Students

    oop, didn't see your "fine print"... lol Yeah, I'd go with that.

  15. Care map help requested...

    PedsNurse322 replied to princessnik1976's topic in General Students

    Risk for falls r/t unsteady gait comes to

  16. help!!!

    PedsNurse322 replied to kathgail's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Funny you should ask... my classmates were just talking the other day about how so many of them have started taking antidepressants since starting school. When I get stressed, I just ride my...

  17. How many people haven't received their letter yet from Macomb?

    PedsNurse322 replied to spacedoubt's topic in Michigan Nursing

    My friend got his letter on Sat - he got in (93 on the HESI and a 4.0) Good luck to you that are still waiting! (I know how it is... I was doing the waiting game a year ago myself - I got in, started...

  18. Are You Being Bullied in the Classroom

    PedsNurse322 replied to Jayfa's topic in General Students

    Wow... after reading all of your posts, I'm just sitting here shaking my head. I guess that I'm lucky because everyone in my class is great; (a mix of 20s, 30s, 40s from all walks of life) we all get...

  19. 50 out of 100 Nursing students failed program

    PedsNurse322 replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    We've lost about nine classmates since October. The thing that p*ssed me off was a couple of them really worked hard in this one class (assessment) and didn't pass by less than a POINT. (any less...

  20. How many recommend purchasing a PDA?

    PedsNurse322 replied to jbjints's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have one since I started the program in the fall, and have yet to use

  21. Crybaby nurse a bad nurse?

    PedsNurse322 replied to nforsee's topic in General Students

    If you are a compassionate, caring, feeling person, of course you are going to feel some sadness and be emotional when you lose a patient. The trick is not to let that get in the way of your duties....

  22. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    PedsNurse322 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Crocs for sure! But I'm not allowed to wear my Crocs to school, so I bought Dansko's, and I love them as well. Worth every penny, imho. I had Birks many years ago, and hated them. But every foot...

  23. Just got my Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope..

    PedsNurse322 replied to Scrubz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    btw, I got mine for a really good price at allheart... check ebay,

  24. Which program to apply to (LPN vs RN)?

    PedsNurse322 replied to chikichiki17's topic in General Students

    That's a no-brainer, go for the RN. More money, more job

  25. Just got my Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope..

    PedsNurse322 replied to Scrubz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love mine, so I will second that!!!