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  1. Just graduated two weeks ago?

    Feathers replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Students

    Congrats on graduating!! I'm only going into my 2nd semester, so I can only imagine how exhausted you are. I would take small steps. Try answering a few questions during morning coffee & then...

  2. How do you get through the end of semester lazies?

    Feathers replied to ScrappinSpidey's topic in General Students

    I just finished my first semester & felt like I was getting anxious for break. When I'd feel lazy, I'd tell myself that I didn't work hard for nothing & get to it, do my best, etc. I felt like...

  3. I am graduating with a 4.0 (older students/parents, listen up!)

    Feathers replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in General Students

    :ancong!: What an amazing accomplishment! :bowingpur You have every right to brag! Best of luck in the

  4. Graduating...

    Feathers replied to Nurse 2009's topic in General Students

    :ancong!: Makes me so happy to read posts like this, it's motivating. Best of luck in the

  5. Digital voice recorders

    Feathers replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Students

    I use the Olympus VN-2100PC, and I love it. I bought it last year & paid $30.00 from Amazon & I recommended it to a classmate, but the price shot up to $80.00... I just checked it now &...

  6. Exceptional clinical teacer...gift?

    Feathers replied to lazy_prodigy's topic in General Students

    It's been stated that we shouldn't give gifts either. One of my instructors already said that they are paid well, and we should save our money & treat ourselves to something. We did give our CI a...

  7. What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    Feathers replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    I plan on going to Washington DC (never been, really want to visit). I also plan on doing something very special for the hubby... just for being so supportive, he's my rock. :heartbeat & then save...

  8. Help: Taking out stains on uniform?

    Feathers replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    I came across this tip online years ago & have used it ever since. Rinse in cold water first, and take an old toothbrush & SHAMPOO...& scrub in all directions. Up, down, circles... you'll...

  9. is she RN???

    Feathers replied to laura06baby's topic in General Students

    I'm in my 30's & I'm not ashamed to say that I am a tech or nursing student. When I left my customer service job 2 years ago to get this ball rolling, I had people (supervisors & managers) ask...

  10. Student Nurse or Nursing Student

    Feathers replied to realkreativ's topic in General Students

    We use Nursing Students... & we sign "our initials, school initialsNS" OR first initial & last name, school initialsNS. I did catch myself one time introduce myself as a Student Nurse... &...

  11. chicago area phlebotomy for LPN

    Feathers replied to platinum_garb's topic in Illinois Nursing

    HI, I went through a program at Wright College in Chicago, it wasn't accelerated though. It was 6 months long, but I'm pretty darn good at it. I took the class so I'd be able to get a job as a PCT (in...

  12. Daytonite: Provides expert advice to students and those considering nursing career

    Feathers replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Thank you very much for taking the time to help out so many of us! I have used quite a few of the references that you've provided, & many more are bookmarked for future use.

  13. My RN venture ended today.

    Feathers replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

    Awesome news! Best of luck to

  14. tap dancing electrocardiogram

    Feathers replied to Learn2Nurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Those are both great! Thanks for

  15. Am I the only one??

    Feathers replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

    I am enjoying many aspects of NS. It can get rough at times, and I know it will only get tougher, but I am doing my best. I try & tune out the people that vent, especially the ones that constantly...

  16. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Feathers replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    As a tech I've learned to never inject myself w/baby or mineral oil in order to have soft supple skin. ETA: This landed our pt a month long stay on our

  17. My mom just passed away....

    Feathers replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.

  18. Stool sample for Micro class?????

    Feathers replied to RXtech's topic in General Students

    You have got to be kidding me. lol! Sorry to laugh, I am just a bit shocked at the specific poop request, not to mention that you were even asked to provide it in the first place. Ehh... *maybe* (big...

  19. Stool sample for Micro class?????

    Feathers replied to RXtech's topic in General Students

    I also had to provide a urine sample, we found out when we got to lab. It was strange walking in the hallway w/the filled cup covered w/papertowel in front of other students (who were wondering WTH we...

  20. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    Feathers replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    This one made me laugh out loud as they all did so far (only a few pages in)... I just finished my first week, every night I go through the ritual of setting 3 clocks: 2 alarms & my cell phone....

  21. Stethoscope for CNA class?

    Feathers replied to abigrace's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I didn't buy a good one (Litmann Cardio III) until I was accepted into the RN program. I work at a hospital, and we usually use the dynamap (unless it's a funky BP, then I always do a manual &...

  22. What is your stress relief during nursing school?

    Feathers replied to mzjennx's topic in General Students

    Thanks all for the good ideas for this fall, have heard how stressful it all is. I plan to do the calandar idea. I feed (& garden for) the birds in the yard, hard to be stressed w/all the little...

  23. CNA+Phlebotomy Certificate=??????

    Feathers replied to mochabean's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, this has been discussed in other threads as well. You can search to find some old responses that may also help. I'm also a PCT that draws blood. I was worried about finding a job at first, but the...

  24. A GOOD CNA Rocks!!

    Feathers replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for that. Even though I will be a student soon, I will def NOT forget where I came from. I give 110% & I have integrity... I do what's right, even when no one is watching. My med/surg...

  25. I was slapped by a doctor!

    Feathers replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry this happened to you. I'd be furious (actually, I AM-for you), I think my hubby would go ballistic on his orifice. I would make damn sure that this went on a permanent POLICE file that...