CandyGyrl

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  1. Qualities of CRNA - sorry so long

    CandyGyrl replied to richwv's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No its not that, it takes a little while to get responses on this board. Be patient. I too, am looking forward to the replies as this is something Im interested in knowing. Try posting this same...

  2. Jobs for New Grads in Michigan

    CandyGyrl replied to meher's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I won't say what hospital, but as far as having a better chance... my sentiments exactly. I didn't even work for them, and was unable to land a job as an extern... so I had to take a job as a NA...

  3. Is the Nursing Shortage Declining?

    CandyGyrl posted a topic in General Students

    I've been reading a few recent articles on the nursing shortage and how the economy has temporarily answered the call of the nursing shortage in many areas, due to an influx of schools pumping out new...

  4. Jobs for New Grads in Michigan

    CandyGyrl replied to meher's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I just brought up a similar topic in the General Nusing student discussion boards-- thats where I like to hang out these days. And yes there is almost sort of a halt in the hiring of nurses in local...

  5. Is the Nursing Shortage Declining?

    CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in General Students

    Scary is not the word for it. I was told my my unit manager that all of their postings for RN's are bombarded with applicants. 4200 applicants for less than 50 openings. This is all because it's a...

  6. Bitter taste in my mouth... (venting)

    CandyGyrl posted a topic in General Students

    It was this exact time last I started my nursing program, bright eyed and bushy tailed ready to take the world by storm well I have exactly 71 days left until I am officially complete. I am in an...

  7. Bitter taste in my mouth... (venting)

    CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in General Students

    Daytonite, I know I am just starting out, and NO these experiences have not been in just one facility, but when you think about it, experiences help to shape your thoughts, and ideas by replacing pre...

  8. Anbody Else Gain a Ton of Weight in Nursing School?

    CandyGyrl posted a topic in General Students

    I swear, since I have been in school, I've gained an undisclosed amount of weight and it's soooo depressing! So of course I started back up at the gym in January ready for action. I started back to...

  9. Anbody Else Gain a Ton of Weight in Nursing School?

    CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in General Students

    Now that things are slowing down 2 semesters left to go... I am switching gears and focusing on weight loss instead of the dreaded days left to go.... so far 10 lbs down 50 left to

  10. Bitter taste in my mouth... (venting)

    CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your stories and words of encouragement I'm glad to know that # 1 I'm not alone and #2 I'm not just being a big baby or even pessimistic. I just couldn't shake the negative feelings that...

  11. Professional Conduct

    CandyGyrl replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in General Students

    Thats really bold. You know every time someone asks a question like "what do you think about this, or does anybody have an example for that" it seems like everyone is soooo quick to jump down the...

  12. Do nurses from big name schools get paid more?

    CandyGyrl replied to sawana's topic in General Students

    Nope... My mom graduated from a "big name university" and 15 years later she still owes them money. LOL! But she made no more money than someone who went to an $8000 CC. Doesn't matter as a new...

  13. Student Nurse Associate at Harper Hospital

    CandyGyrl replied to SnowStar4's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I applied for a position there several weeks ago as well as several other DMC hospitals... I didn't receive a call though. I'm thinking I may need to update my resume. Good luck to

  14. Do you know someone who has a criminal history and became a nurse?

    CandyGyrl replied to nurseO9's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This really refers to felonies. You absolutely cannot work in health care if you have a felony. Period. Even when I began nursing school, they performed background checks, criminal history etc and...

  15. Applying for jobs online with Henry Ford

    CandyGyrl replied to John20's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I applied for 10-11 positions with HFH and I received a callback for 1 (which is where I am working currently), all of the others stated "pursuing other candidates" it's just the luck of the draw,...

  16. Any African American CRNA's around?

    CandyGyrl posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm just curious to know if there are any African American CRNA's or SRNA's currently that can give me a little insight on your experiences either in school or in the workplace? Not to bring race...

  17. Any African American CRNA's around?

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

    1 year later to the date... I just came back to check on this thread... all the comments were great and well appreciated. I'm just going to work hard and hopefully my grades and character will speak...

  18. Biggest mistake you've made in clinical

    CandyGyrl replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

    In my very first clinical rotation (fundamentals), I was soooo stoked about having a good day without having to be reminded of anything and being totally prepared, I brought my instructor the MAR so...

  19. Question for HFCC peeps

    CandyGyrl replied to Veruka's topic in Michigan Nursing

    If I were you I'd hold off on the patho until I obtained moe info about the requirements of universities you may be considering in the future because some universities, I (know Oakland for sure) Will...

  20. Seems like only yesterday...

    CandyGyrl posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Actually April 2008, That I joined allnurses.com, excited about my exciting new ventures into nursing school. It was here I was often times criticized for being condescending, arrogant, and overall...

  21. Seems like only yesterday...

    CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Only 12 days until we walk... I'm lovin

  22. Does anyone know which hospitals are good to work in as a new grad?

    CandyGyrl replied to anemanic's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I plan on working at Henry Ford Hospital due to my obligatory committment, but I'm really glad I had a chance to see that it is actually an awesome system to work for. They are an excellent teaching...

  23. Seems like only yesterday...

    CandyGyrl replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    1. Don't worry, its normal to be nervous and excited. 2. Pace yourself and don't overwhelm yourself with non-relevant matters. When I first started I wanted to know who, what, when, where, why, how,...

  24. Henry Ford Health System Accel program cancelled

    CandyGyrl replied to HFCC29's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes, they're looking into reasons why... because they would obviously like to resurrect it in the future with the kinks worked out. I'm not sure if it had to do with the fact that it's a faster pace...

  25. Henry Ford Health System Accel program cancelled

    CandyGyrl replied to HFCC29's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Updates... found out that the cancellation of the HFHS accelerated program was not only attributed to budget cuts... they would've held onto the program if it were not for the unusually high failure...