Shuggypie

Shuggypie ASN, BSN, RN

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  1. Business Comp (summer)

    Shuggypie replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Ohio University

    We are going to get through this...:hug: As far as the length, I couldn't find anything specific. I think that example was way over the

  2. Business Comp (summer)

    Shuggypie replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Ohio University

    I totally agree as I sit here still trying to figure out a topic for the planning document and to top it off I was thinking it was a 5 week class. Boy was my bubble burst...5 more weeks to

  3. Possible new student - any input would be appreciated

    Shuggypie replied to JennRN65's topic in Ohio University

    I applied last year in August, my transcripts were reviewed, and I was told I could start in October. I refused to start though until my DAR report was completed, which wasn't until February. I...

  4. Working nightshifts

    Shuggypie replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I've been working nights for 2 years now, and love it. I go to bed by 0930 and sleep until 1730. If I have appointments or have to do grocery shopping on my days off, I schedule them early, I'm...

  5. Business Comp (summer)

    Shuggypie replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Ohio University

    I've been working on the extra credit, cause I know I'm going to need it. Can you believe 500-1000 words for an answer to a discussion board question. A page to a page and a half for the reading...

  6. Business Comp (summer)

    Shuggypie replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Ohio University

    Okay its only been 7 days, but I'm not liking Prof F's Business Comm class. I found the book "Difficult Conversations" wordy to say the least, and only 1 day to do the discussion board questions. It's...

  7. Business Comp (summer)

    Shuggypie replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Ohio University

    Don't know, but my advisor is aware because I had to have her help in completing registration for both summer and fall. Now if I could just start reading "Difficult

  8. Business Comp (summer)

    Shuggypie replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Ohio University

    I also took that first adverb/adjective quiz. I didn't do that well on it either! This is my first class so I'm excited, nervous, scared, and worried. It seems like a lot of work due in a short period...

  9. White scrubs- Keeping them WHITE!!

    Shuggypie replied to CruzanNurseRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear white uniforms also. I have always used Tide w/Bleach. Never ever use chlorine bleach unless the scrubs are 100% cotton, most are not. If possible hang dry outside, there's something about the...

  10. interview dress code....

    Shuggypie replied to LevitateMe's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, maybe I was just lucky! but the last interview I had, I wore clean and pressed white scrub pants with a nice white scrub top, and I got the job. They weren't the thin, white, cheap, unisex pants,...

  11. Another shoes thread-- narrow feet

    Shuggypie replied to anon456's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I also have narrow feet, and have found www.shoebuy.com the best site for narrow shoes. I have worn standing comfort shoes www.standingcomfort.com which are actually made by Drew that fit comfortably...

  12. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    Shuggypie replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Thanks for all the info. If semesters are 16 weeks, then maybe you would be able to take 3 5wk courses a semester or more, and get done sooner? Just

  13. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    Shuggypie replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I've been researching OU's program and have some questions, but I can't find the answer . Does anyone know how long it would take to finish the program in terms of years and months, if you only need...

  14. Casual Reading

    Shuggypie replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    Both of these books are older but good reads: Nurse: The true story of Mary Benjamin RN by Peggy Anderson Nurses by Michael Brown,

  15. License dates original or renewal

    Shuggypie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know I should know the answer to this question but I'm confused. I was completing a job application and the question was "date license issued-date license expires". Are they asking for the original...

  16. License dates original or renewal

    Shuggypie replied to Shuggypie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the responses. I graduate in 2010 and just renewed, so I was somewhat

  17. Spouse transferred to Houston

    Shuggypie posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    My DH has been to transferred to Houston, I only have 4 months experience as an RN on a pulmonary stepdown unit. Due to financial reasons, I don't think I'm going to be able to stay here in Ohio for 8...

  18. Spouse transferred to Houston

    Shuggypie replied to Shuggypie's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank You so much for the words of encouragement, I have applied to Triumph, and a few other places, can't exactly remember where now. I just spent a week in Houston on vacation (if thats what you...

  19. Spouse transferred to Houston

    Shuggypie replied to Shuggypie's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the information, I'm really trying to hang in here and get some more experience under my belt, but trying to maintain 2 households is getting really

  20. Nurse mates watch size

    Shuggypie replied to Autumn_Owl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You can always replace the band if it isn't long enough. Watch bands aren't that

  21. Cuyahoga Community College/CCF

    Shuggypie posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Is there anyone out there who has gone through either Tri-C's nursing program, or the new Cleveland Clinic 4 semester nursing program? Would like to get some comments on either/both programs before...

  22. shirts under scrubs

    Shuggypie replied to O81Meg's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I buy long sleeve Hanes t-shirts from this Hanes outlet store. I usually get item H5580, and stock up when they are on sale. They are lightweight and continue to look good even after washing. They...

  23. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    Shuggypie replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP: I feel the same way! I am a new grad just started on a pulmonary stepdown unit in Jan. I had 6 pts last night, 1 was a xfer from ICU right at shift change who's family started calling right...

  24. New grad program that requires CURRENT LICENSE

    Shuggypie replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    Look at the date the program will start, if you plan to have your license by then, apply! Many new grad programs take applications many months in advance and if you wait to apply until license in hand...

  25. Help , Cleveland Clinic

    Shuggypie replied to ada1975's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi Ada1975, Congrats! on your phone interview. Don't worry that it didn't take 30 minutes, I had 2 phone interviews with 2 different nurse recruiters and neither took 30 minutes. Next you'll either...