mel421

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1. Advice needed please

   mel421 replied to JillRNColorado's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   No, I'm not on my own yet. My clinical manager is there with me. Although at this point I am trying to use her only as a resource. I find that I learn better by doing instead of watching. I do ask her...

2. Advice needed please

   mel421 replied to JillRNColorado's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I started with FMC a couple of months ago as a new grad and have really enjoyed it thus far. I did have a couple of years of experience on a med-surg floor working while I was in school. I think your...

3. IN Need of a job/ExPerience none out there Dialysis new grad???? Please help

   mel421 replied to Nothing Comes EasyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   What matters is what is in your heart. If you enjoy the dialysis setting, go for it. I have known people that have started out in dialysis right out of school and have ended up retiring from dialysis....

4. Nursing vs?

   mel421 replied to Annieee's topic in Michigan Nursing

   I chose nursing because of the hands on care I can provide. Physicians are seeing so many pts and only have a limited amount of time to spend with each one. I on the other hand, depending on the...

5. What if you have a bachelor's degree in another discipline and are getting a ADN?

   mel421 replied to AZO49008's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   {While taking pre-reqs for nursing, an advisor asked me why I was going for a BSN and not the ADN that they offered. It all came down to the fact that I already held a baccalaureate degree, and could...

6. Anyone take Chem and A&P at the same time?

   mel421 replied to Gabby_101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I don't think many advisors recommend it, but it can be done. Don't worry. For me as I said before time management was key.

7. Anyone take Chem and A&P at the same time?

   mel421 replied to Gabby_101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I took Anatomy and Chemistry at the same time. It sounds like you have been successful in your classes in the past. For me time management and organization were very important. I also looked for...

8. What's worst than getting rejected? I know!

   mel421 replied to DesertRain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Congrats!! Keep your eye on the prize and don't let anyone take you away from it. With your determination I'm sure you can handle anything. Good job!!

9. What if you have a bachelor's degree in another discipline and are getting a ADN?

   mel421 replied to AZO49008's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I also have my bachelors degree in business and have been going over the same debate. My plan is to get my ADN at the local community college, get a job at one of the local hospitals, and then finish...