chuckz

chuckz BSN, RN

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  1. Stuff for clinicals

    chuckz replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in General Students

    An absolute

  2. Wait Lists for SE Michigan SchoolS

    chuckz replied to hhowell13's topic in General Students

    I can only talk about Madonna and Schoolcraft. Schoolcraft has a pretty good program from what I hear. They have a certain amount of classes that must be taken before you can apply to program. You...

  3. Overwhelmed!!!!!

    chuckz replied to sh1901's topic in General Students

    Here is the key: Take one week at a time. Don't worry about what you have due a month from now, concentrate on the tasks at hand because otherwise you will drive yourself nuts like I

  4. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    chuckz replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    Pay bills and try and save up for CRNA

  5. First day of nursing School *unleashed* post yours

    chuckz replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    Congrats to all the new and returning students. I can only tell you that my first semester was a lot of work, but I am very proud of myself for accomplishing it and you will too. Have fun and enjoy...

  6. Waking up early again for clinicals

    chuckz replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    Just took some melatonin to go to sleep as I have school starting tomorrow. Good luck

  7. How is nursing school different than regular classes like math, history, english etc?

    chuckz replied to bound4nursing's topic in General Nursing

    The critical thinking is right on. It's about applying knowledge, not just acquiring it. The test questions are usually based on scenarios and like the others have said, you have to pick the best...

  8. CRNA certification

    chuckz replied to jprimo's topic in General Students

    From my understanding, CRNA's are not used in Canada. I live in Michigan and our hospital has a couple CRNA's that work here, but still reside in Canada. They commute back and forth

  9. Bag for Books

    chuckz replied to New 2 iceeYouRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have 3 backpacks. I use one for my laptop and the other 2 for my books. I keep them in my truck at all times as I usually study away from home and it makes things a little neater. There is no...

  10. Just Got a Nurse Tech Job in the ICU

    chuckz posted a topic in General Students

    I can't tell you what a shock this is to me. My hospital doesn't have techs in the ICU and never has. I talked to the new director who is a great person and expressed to him my interest in a tech...

  11. What Should I Expect The First Week of Nursing School?

    chuckz replied to QuietRN's topic in General Students

    Just stay organized and ahead on your reading. The difference between nursing school and what you are used to is extreme. It is an enormous amount of information like the others said. Take each day...

  12. nursing program vs. prerequisite courses?

    chuckz replied to JAMIE__0421's topic in General Students

    I really miss the days of pre-reqs. I used to be able to study a little, work, spend time with my son and have a life. We tease each other about it..."Oh, to be able to do math and patho again..."...

  13. Who is studying for finals?!

    chuckz replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Students

    Last week had an Assessment test, ATI, Objective paper, Reflection paper, Physical Exam and final skills validation. Monday was Fundamentals final, Tuesday was Psychosocial communications and in about...

  14. Other Mom's... need advice!

    chuckz replied to crok9014's topic in General Students

    I have a 3 year old and am finishing my first term this next week. I couldn't do it without the support of my wife, a cousin that watches my son while we both work and a supportive mother in law. It...

  15. Are PDA's Really Necessary?

    chuckz replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    I have an ipod touch and it is amazing with Epocrates and Skyscape. I have Taber's, a drug guide, a Clinical Medicine and CC Nursing program that are invaluable to me in school and as a tech in an...

  16. My life revolves around nursing!!

    chuckz replied to slsmithe's topic in General Students

    I feel ya. I'm just finishing up my first term in a BSN program and I feel worse than being in boot camp. To be honest, one teacher has made it harder than it needs to be, but 3 finals next week and...

  17. Blackberry/Palm

    chuckz replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in General Students

    Honestly, not that the iphone has integrated software, it is very functional. Skyscape and epocrates are pretty awesome on

  18. Made Incredibly Easy Books

    chuckz replied to shoebottom's topic in General Students

    You know what is funny about these books? I don't get much out of them. I am a learner that needs a foundation of specifics and detail as opposed to memorizing terms and what something is supposed...

  19. Anyone applying to ASN program at Santa Fe CC in Gainesville, FL?

    chuckz replied to Monty78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did part of my undergrad at UF too. I miss Gainesville and might try and apply to their CRNA program. Good

  20. I took the certification exam today- yikes!

    chuckz replied to blueriley's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratulations on passing. I hope to be where you are at someday. All your hard work paid off. Congrats

  21. PACU Assist

    chuckz replied to chuckz's topic in General Nursing

    Thank for the replies, Happy loser, I do understand my scope of practice, but I am going to take all the free education that I can from the hospital. Just because I am learning something, does not...

  22. PACU Assist

    chuckz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got a great job a month or so ago doing PACU assist. I am starting nursing school in the fall and I don't have any clinicals under my belt yet, so this was a shocker for me. I started out...

  23. Michigan Talk

    chuckz replied to RoadKill's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am waiting for my acceptance from Madonna for the fall semester. I have a spot in schoolcraft this fall, but I don't want my ADN, want BSN. Took Ford Educational buyout to do this. I am very happy...

  24. Fall '07 Grades!! Be Proud!!

    chuckz replied to modelmama07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1st post here. Stats and Prop - A Communication and Culture for Nursing - A Therapeutic Nutrition - A- Pathophysiology - A I am really mad about the nutrition. My teacher was horrible and I am going...