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  1. Skecher, run small or large?

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks, bekindtokittens. I'll definitely take your advice about the size. I did just compare prices, and right now Amazon have them for $48 + $5 S&H (via Marcus Uniforms), but they're $60 at...

  2. Ok I am trying to keep tabs, all starting this fall say I

    Scooter321 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I work. I'm an IC (independent contractor) whose main job is teaching medical transcription. I work for a distance learning school (a really respectable one), and my hours are entirely flexible....

  3. Ok I am trying to keep tabs, all starting this fall say I

    Scooter321 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Doncha luv that euphemism? "Non-traditional" sounds so much better than "older than dirt." I have you beat and can't quite believe that I will be 52 in August, just before I start NS in September. Oh...

  4. Podcast lectures

    Scooter321 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just wanted to pass along an idea that helps me with my studies, in case it might be useful to anybody who isn't already doing this. I have an iPod (but any MP3 player would do) and went looking on...

  5. Any MWCC students/nearly students/grads here?

    Scooter321 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'll be starting the RN program this fall and can't wait. :yeah:I'd love to hear from anyone who has done/is doing the same program. In particular, what's the first semester like, and is there...

  6. Any MWCC students/nearly students/grads here?

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm in the day program. I just got my "packet" a few days ago and am looking forward to orientation next month. I don't know if there are separate orientations for day and evening, but mine is on June...

  7. Is is it normal to not like nursing?

    Scooter321 replied to intothemoon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is definitely the impression I get from reading these boards over the last year or so--most of the unhappy nurses feel that way because they're not allowed to BE nurses (at least not the kind of...

  8. Is is it normal to not like nursing?

    Scooter321 replied to intothemoon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is scary to read. I realize that people come here to vent, and that's a good thing, but as someone about to start NS it's terribly worrying to read so much negativity. Doesn't anybody enjoy the...

  9. Food during nursing school?

    Scooter321 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Students

    We have access to a microwave at our CC, and my favorite lunch/late evening snack (depending on the class I was taking during prereqs) was a Lean Pocket (ready in two minutes) followed by a FF yoghurt...

  10. Been accepted for Fall 2009? Shout your good news here!

    Scooter321 replied to cpkRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Adding my happy dance to the thread! I've been accepted to the RN program at our local CC and start this fall. Better late than never. Congrats to all--we're on our way!

  11. Ok I am trying to keep tabs, all starting this fall say I

    Scooter321 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :offtopic:Congrats to all! This is so cool--the last 2 posters share a name and a nickname with my daughter. Steph was known as Sparky in high school thanks to a close call with a lightning strike in...

  12. Shaving balloons?

    Scooter321 posted a topic in General Students

    I feel really silly asking this question, but if you don't ask ... I read on another thread about how student nurses practiced their shaving skills by shaving balloons. Is this done in every/most...

  13. Shaving balloons?

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in General Students

    :lol: You guys are cracking me up. I dunno about practicing on hubby--I think he might draw the line at losing his beard for me. Glad to hear using balloons isn't the gold standard. From now on I'll...

  14. Shaving balloons?

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in General Students

    Thanks, That Guy. I'll definitely do that. I wonder if there is an alternative offered. I can't think of what that might be, but I guess I shouldn't stress over it. I'm sure there will be plenty of...

  15. Ok I am trying to keep tabs, all starting this fall say I

    Scooter321 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congrats and welcome! it's so nice to know i'm not the only one here who's older than dirt and just starting the journey. no offense. i think this is great--we can all try to keep each other sane...

  16. Ok I am trying to keep tabs, all starting this fall say I

    Scooter321 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's wonderful, Mi Vida Loca. I have orientation on June 18 but don't know when classes start, probably early September. I'll be attending (actually, continuing to attend) Mt. Wachusset CC in...

  17. Ok I am trying to keep tabs, all starting this fall say I

    Scooter321 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oooh, Oooh--I want to share! I received my "happy" letter yesterday and am totally thrilled to be starting my ADN this fall. Thanks for the

  18. Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    Scooter321 replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    This is probably the most unbearably sad post in this thread.

  19. Who wants to play the waiting game with me?

    Scooter321 replied to macizu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :yeah:Another happy camper here--WooHoo! Got my letter to start the RN day program in the fall. I'm so excited (a bit scared too), and I can't wait for September to come. Good luck to all those still...

  20. Who wants to play the waiting game with me?

    Scooter321 replied to macizu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's MWCC. Good luck to all still

  21. Who wants to play the waiting game with me?

    Scooter321 replied to macizu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't help it--I'm driving myself crazy here. I "accidentally" spoke to the head of admissions today (he picked up the phone when I called about an accounts issue). I've met him a few times recently...

  22. Is the ECONOMY effecting your NURSING SCHOOL?

    Scooter321 replied to Cari001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our acceptance/rejection letters are two weeks late (and still waiting). The head of admissions told me it was because they had had so many more applications than they normally receive. An...

  23. Who wants to play the waiting game with me?

    Scooter321 replied to macizu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations heatherab29, and to anyone else in the thread I missed. Still sweating bullets here, :anbd: waiting to hear from MWCC in Mass. They're late with their letters, apparently because there...

  24. A&P 2 Help

    Scooter321 replied to LeesG's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that if you studied a good medical terminology book you would find it all so much easier. Once you understand prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms (not as bad as it sounds) you will...

  25. how much is a nurse able to do?

    Scooter321 replied to motherofgirls's topic in General Students

    I'm not a nurse yet, but I'd be willing to bet that the "nurses" who take your BP, etc., are not nurses at all. Many doctors' offices and clinics employ MAs (medical assistants) for this. Hopefully...