snoozie64

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1. Student Nurse Wanting More Information on Clinic Nursing

   snoozie64 replied to Soliloquy's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   I'm an RN and started in a busy (read hectic and stressful!) urology clinic that performed many invasive procedures. We did trans-rectal ultrasound biopsies of the prostate, cystoscopy, vasectomies,...

2. Advice

   snoozie64 replied to clinicRn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Pie in the sky, but maybe you should ask if the manager would provide you a good recommendation for another position within the same facility? One that works with your life balance better? I mean, a...

3. Typical Day

   snoozie64 replied to NurseFeelGood2005's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Wow, sounds like fun, really! I am starting a new job in a hospital-based urology clinic and it seems very challenging to comprehend all the admin, assist with procedures, and patient teaching that...

4. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

   snoozie64 replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   I can already tell you all will fit right in.... My cohort was wonderfully diverse (we had a PhD going for her BSN!!!) with 13 men and we were similar in our ability to completely dissect and stress...

5. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

   snoozie64 replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Thanks so much for the holla!! It was a great ceremony and I'm so glad to be done..... but now I have to study for NCLEX and get my resume together and apply for all those "non-existent" new grad...

6. What does an experienced RN look for in a new grad?

   snoozie64 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hey there! I am getting ready to finish my schooling but not my learning. I've been on this forum for some time now; from pre-nursing, to student and finally, to graduate! I've read many a vent,...

7. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

   snoozie64 replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Well, you know, the job market here is not that great! There are so many new grads and few positions for us. Hopefully things will be better in the Spring. I know financial aid was a huge deal for me...

8. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

   snoozie64 replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Hey Duke ABSN hopefuls, GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL! It is an awesome program and worth all the agony of waiting to hear whether you've been accepted! I'm finishing on the 12th of December and it has been...

9. Should I go or not? Opinons please...

   snoozie64 replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in General Students

   Hey, About time slipping by.... I'm 44 and finishing an accelerated BSN program at Duke in Durham, NC. I already had whole 'nother career; successful, enjoyable, and totally NOT in health care! Go...

10. Rather work with men or women?

    snoozie64 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    You are brave to post this comment so I thank you for opening the door.... What you are talking about here is known as sexual politics and it fosters competition based on attractiveness and not...

11. Rather work with men or women?

    snoozie64 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    Having successfully navigated a 21-year military career where I was often the only female electronics technician in the division I can confidently report that I enjoy working with both men and women....

12. What anatomy book are you using for Spring 2007?

    snoozie64 replied to marlonspoon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks nursing-gyyyrl, I am going to the college bookstore today to see what the book actually looks like. Seems to me for $266 it should come with a tutor - My classes don't start until after the...

13. What anatomy book are you using for Spring 2007?

    snoozie64 replied to marlonspoon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My A&P course is also using the newest Saladin book. I have not purchased it yet, it's $266 and I have been unable to find it elsewhere. I got an excellent deal on my chemistry books and the two...

14. Just starting and I need HELP pleaseeee !

    snoozie64 replied to tdaddysbug's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all, The UW-O program is the one I am preparing for in May 08. I have six pre-reqs and a CNA certification to complete prior to beginning the program. I am going to apply in Sep 07 for this...

15. CNA and prereqs at the same time?

    snoozie64 replied to dukester's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mom to four and survived a layoff? You don't give yourself enough credit! Obviously you're much tougher than you think! Take what you're comfortable with and don't be afraid to test the waters. I...