MSJ2007

MSJ2007

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  1. MidMichigan Hospital Midland?

    MSJ2007 replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    While I can't tell you how the work environment is, my Mom suffered a CVA a couple of years ago and was hospitalized there. We had no complaints about the care, and the nurses seemed to be available...

  2. Anyone use the Littman 3000 electronic stethoscope?

    MSJ2007 replied to RN808's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Littman 3000 and love it. I have some hearing loss, so I need the amplification. The post above that says it doesn't hang well around the neck is not true for me. I wear mine around my...

  3. Nursing with a Hearing Loss

    MSJ2007 replied to Dempather's topic in Nursing Career

    I am deaf in one ear (born that way) and have struggled at times to hear what's being said. I cannot locate where sounds are coming from, and people who talk softly are very difficult to hear. Point...

  4. Comparing Wages in the OR setting

    MSJ2007 replied to dmclung's topic in Operating Room

    I'm not too concerned about the variations in pay across the country. I'd just like to know if RNs in the OR make less to start that do RNs who start out on a Med Surg floor or ICU. Does anyone have...

  5. Grand Rapids nurses?

    MSJ2007 replied to Bonny619's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I moved from Grand Rapids a year ago with my dh for his new job. I miss the area and our family and friends are there, but we're enjoying Cincinnati too. Grand Rapids gets a fair amount of snow,...

  6. Mount Saint Joseph Cincy MN direct-entry students?

    MSJ2007 replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Sure hope someone sees this soon! Thanks for your work setting up the chat room, Lyz. Great

  7. Accelerated BSN or MSN, which is smarter?

    MSJ2007 replied to Mintaka's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd say go straight for the MSN. Here in Cincinnati, Xavier University has an accelerated direct entry nursing MSN that is completed in 5 semesters. I'm assuming the MSN program you are referring to...

  8. Gardasil: has your daughter had this vaccine?

    MSJ2007 replied to Morgan314's topic in General Nursing

    i'm right there with you ruby vee. i contracted hpv when i was 18...one of the first things i did as an "adult." when i was 29, i had cervical displasia, cin ii, and iii. it scared me! i had been...

  9. Do you enjoy TV surgical/medical shows?

    MSJ2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will be starting the nursing program in May, and I wonder if other students or nurses can tell me if they enjoy watching medical and surgical shows or not? I love watching them all! Will I grow to...

  10. Do you enjoy TV surgical/medical shows?

    MSJ2007 replied to MSJ2007's topic in General Nursing

    Great Link!

  11. Do you enjoy TV surgical/medical shows?

    MSJ2007 replied to MSJ2007's topic in General Nursing

    So the Discovery channel-type shows are fairly realistic? I was wondering if the "real life" shows were in fact close to accurate. In particular, are the surgery scenes shortened so much that they no...

  12. Finanial Aid, Marital Status

    MSJ2007 replied to mvanz9999's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just received my Financial Aid Award letter from my college. I am enrolled in an MN program (similar to a 2nd degree BSN), and I'm shocked that I am eligible for subsidized loans. My husband makes...

  13. CLEP exams

    MSJ2007 replied to SoontobeAdrienneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I took the Sociology CLEP last year. I bought a study guide/book with CD. The book contained 3 practice tests. The book contained about 80 pages of reading. I read the book twice, and studied with...

  14. Where are all the Direct Entry students???

    MSJ2007 replied to Kensington's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Fundamentals of Nursing -- Potter and Perry 6th edition ISBN: 0323031587 ISBN-13: 9780323031585 Title: Nursing Skills Online for Fundamentals of Nursing (User Guide, Access Code and Textbook Package)...

  15. Where are all the Direct Entry students???

    MSJ2007 replied to Kensington's topic in Post Graduate Students

    DoveNoir, Just curious where you got the list. A previous student? I contacted MSJ directly and was able to get the to commit to one book that we will need to purchase.

  16. 2nd BS...Tuition Reimbursment? Loans?

    MSJ2007 replied to gudiarani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the clarification,

  17. 2nd BS...Tuition Reimbursment? Loans?

    MSJ2007 replied to gudiarani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    chaundrah, Yes, I think you're correct, but I would certainly check each of their websites to be sure. Sometimes I get bogged down in the terminology of "accelerated" and "direct-entry". But yes,...

  18. 2nd BS...Tuition Reimbursment? Loans?

    MSJ2007 replied to gudiarani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, you are correct that the program I will attend is not an MSN. In Cincinnati, there were two programs to choose from; an MN at Mount St. Joseph and and MSN at Xavier University. I am 40 years...

  19. Ok..WHO has taken API and APII

    MSJ2007 replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A & P I, II, and III last summer. It was a lot of work, but I was glad to get it finished so quickly. Basically, it was a chapter per day, and class 4 times per week. What helped me the...

  20. 2nd BS...Tuition Reimbursment? Loans?

    MSJ2007 replied to gudiarani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you may have misunderstood me. I'm starting the MN program at Mount St. Joseph in May. I currently have a BS in Management. The MN program includes the RN for non-nursing degree holders....

  21. 2nd BS...Tuition Reimbursment? Loans?

    MSJ2007 replied to gudiarani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're considering going on to an MSN and already have a Bachelors degree, maybe you should skip the BSN and go immediately to an MSN or MN. I know that here in Cincinnati there are a couple of...

  22. Question for Students

    MSJ2007 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    What, are you kidding? Maybe you should consider working for free! As a woman pursuing a career in a female-dominated field, why shouldn't we be paid for our education, training and efforts? If my...

  23. Ways to lower cholesterol

    MSJ2007 replied to daisygurl's topic in General Nursing

    My doc just put me on Fish Oil and Niacin for my cholesterol. He wanted to try that first for 3 to 6 months to see if it helped. If anyone has tried this or knows someone who has, please let me know...

  24. A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    MSJ2007 replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes, obviously I want self satisfaction and a wider range of job opportunities. But let's be real, how much is satisfaction worth? Is it worth $20,000, because that's the difference in cost between...

  25. A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    MSJ2007 replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    First, let me say that I am new to the nursing arena and probably a little naive. I will start my MN second degree program in May. I chose this program mostly because of availability and speed. I...