RedVaz

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  1. Where are all you SC nurses?

    RedVaz posted a topic in General Nursing

    You never here much from nurses in SC. Are there not that many on this board or have I just missed you all? It would be nice to hear about experiences here in SC. Perhaps we should introduce...

  2. Where are all you SC nurses?

    RedVaz replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

    I worke on 6E Cardiac stepdown and 4E CHF. My manager was great about working around my class and clinical schedules. You need to speak to the nurse recruiter, Deborah Wilson. You can apply online....

  3. Where are all you SC nurses?

    RedVaz replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

    I am also in Charelston, just graduated from MUSC. I'm working at Roper, started right before my last semester as a nurse extern. I thought the NE experience was great. You only have to work 4 hours...

  4. Where are all you SC nurses?

    RedVaz replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome!!! Where do you plan to go to

  5. What do instructors think of PDA's in clinical?

    RedVaz replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Could you post your list of programs and websites?

  6. how do i get into nursing research

    RedVaz replied to ebeRN's topic in Research

    I am very interested in research and only recently learned about this position. I will graduate next month and work on a cardiac floor as a GN. (I noticed a postion posted that only requires one year...

  7. how do i get into nursing research

    RedVaz replied to ebeRN's topic in Research

    Where can I find information about the 9 month program?

  8. New RN in the SC area

    RedVaz replied to pennyb's topic in General Nursing

    There is a South Carolina section in the disussions. You may find some help there. I am in Charleston, so I'm not much help. Have you tried Palmetto Health? http://www.palmettohealth.com Good

  9. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    RedVaz replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps the working guy in the middle would be better off with more affordable insurance? Perhaps if the government had an interest in keeping healthcare costs down (preventive care) with government...

  10. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    RedVaz replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    Quote from Dazzle 256 "Most of the time our ER looks like a Drs office...runny noses....tummy aches they've had for 3 mos. We do have clinics that do take care of the people without insurance but...

  11. Is your place of employment offering you the flu vaccine?

    RedVaz replied to RN~in~CT's topic in General Nursing

    A large South Carolina University coach had the entire basketball team get the flu shot. (Read healthy 18-23 year old males with no RF).He stated that he wanted his team to stay healthy so they would...

  12. Where are all you SC nurses?

    RedVaz replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

    Jeanie, My advise (without knowing all your details) would be to get whichever degree you can get the quickest. If that happens to be BSN, great! If that happens to be ADN, great! Do you plan to go...

  13. before clinical breakfast ideas?

    RedVaz replied to kimhaw's topic in General Students

    To scramble eggs in micro: Spray* bowl w/nonstick (low-fat) spray, put eggs in bowl, scramble w/fork. Micro (depending on microwave) 30 sec or so, scramble w/ fork, put back in for 30 sec. Increase...

  14. before clinical breakfast ideas?

    RedVaz replied to kimhaw's topic in General Students

    Everyone has given good suggestions. My problem has always been timing. When you get up as close to last minute as possible, stomach doesn't know it's awake yet. I scramble eggs in the microwave, put...

  15. Is your place of employment offering you the flu vaccine?

    RedVaz replied to RN~in~CT's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest hospital in our area doesn't have the flu vaccine. They ordered from the company with the problem. A lot of the area MD offices did the same. My 6 year old and I both have asthma and...

  16. TV show "Scrubs"

    RedVaz replied to Lalage's topic in General Nursing

    Hilarious! I have heard people complain about how nurses are protrayed in this show, but I think MDs would have the same complaint; they are not real. I think that's the point! It's a comedy-great...

  17. What to do when U know others are cheating...(in classes)

    RedVaz replied to KBnursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    ...Amen!!!

  18. I'm In!!!

    RedVaz replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATS! That is the all time best letter to read in the

  19. What to do when U know others are cheating...(in classes)

    RedVaz replied to KBnursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    The policy is the same with our honor code. Basically, if you know someone is cheating and don't report it, then you are also guilty by association. Obviously knowing and not doing something about it...

  20. Where are all you SC nurses?

    RedVaz replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

    Brandon, If you are already on the waiting list at Florence I would not recommend switching to TTC. The waiting list is 2-3 years after you have completed your prereqs and formally applied to the...

  21. Got bad news

    RedVaz replied to Future_RN's topic in General Nursing

    High school does not determine the rest of your life. I know it seems like the most important thing right now, but it's not. I DROPPED OUT of highschool and got my GED 2 years later. I then waited...

  22. Where are all you SC nurses?

    RedVaz replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

    JimD, I am in my first semester (in Charleston) and I'm becoming interested in Peds. I'm hoping that next semester I can get a job as an extern. Any advice? What is a nurse manager looking for?...

  23. Where are all you SC nurses?

    RedVaz replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

    In Charleston we have an ADN program at Trident Technical College http://www.ttc.edu. There are many hospitals here, so getting a job at a hospital while going to school should be pretty easy. I just...

  24. PDA with digital voice recorder

    RedVaz replied to JenW's topic in General Nursing

    I am shopping for a PDA. Our CON strongly recommended buying one and suggested the Tungsten C. The C seems to perform well, but I figure that if I am going to spend that much, I might as well be...

  25. Where are all you SC nurses?

    RedVaz replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

    Getting away from 501 makes it all worth while. Get this-there are alternate routes in Charleston!!!! Can you believe it?!! Also, unlike Myrtle Beach, everything isn't always about what the tourists...