AmyLiz

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  1. Why, would any RN oppose requiring a BSN for all future nurses?

    AmyLiz replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    lizz has a point. I'm pursuing an ADN because it is the best educational option in my area. The BSN program is not highly regarded at all among hospitals and doctors in our area - the ADN program is...

  2. Recent college grad B.S.- Psych, needs advice.

    AmyLiz replied to B.S.Psych's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Been there, done that, got the degree. I graduated in 94 with a BA in psych & my gpa was under 3.0 too (I forget what it was exactly, but I think somewhere around 2.4-2.6...I can't remember). I...

  3. PBS to Air Alzheimer's Special

    AmyLiz replied to Megan-Cho's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Awesome! Thanks for the info! My grandfather is in the early stages of Alzheimer's & I would love for my mom to watch these programs. She probably won't (she's the queen of denial), but at...

  4. diploma and ADN nursing be out?

    AmyLiz replied to Lovlya's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I think that's been rumoured for eons...but what with the shortage of nursing instructors, etc....I doubt it will happen any time

  5. CLEVELAND or COLUMBUS? Help!

    AmyLiz replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    I like 'em both for different reasons. I really like Cleveland, but I'm not sure if I could handle the winters up there. Columbus doesn't get the lake effect snow like Cleveland does. Columbus has...

  6. new to Ohio

    AmyLiz replied to NurseFoxy's topic in Ohio Nursing

    It's not "Bad", but it's different. You should just concentrate on yourself & your baby for right now...I would. Take care of yourself & relax. No need for getting stressed out over a...

  7. new to Ohio

    AmyLiz replied to NurseFoxy's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'd wait & take it next term. You'll be up to your eyeballs in baby pretty soon. Don't rush it. School will still be there after you

  8. new to Ohio

    AmyLiz replied to NurseFoxy's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Welcome to Ohio! I'm from Dayton too. Agree with the above posters. Good Samaritan, Miami Valley, Kettering and Children's are all great hospitals. I hear that the VA medical center isn't bad...

  9. The Death Knell of Nursing?!

    AmyLiz replied to Joe Hill's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't sweat it too much. There are much more pressing issues in nursing to worry about at the

  10. belmont tech?

    AmyLiz replied to nursecompassion's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm going to Sinclair Community College in Dayton & we have a waiting list. Around 6 quarters long at the moment. I'm waiting myself. But I've got classes I can take in the meantime, so it's...

  11. Are you a member of the NSNA?

    AmyLiz replied to nursepearl's topic in General Students

    I plan on joining once I officially am accepted into the program and start the nursing

  12. Schooling Help

    AmyLiz replied to OldNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya. I used to work in aviation too & then the airline shut down in 2001. Just as I had gone back to working for them. Gee, thanks guys. So, it sounds like we're in the same boat! I took...

  13. Happy New Year!!!

    AmyLiz replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Happy New

  14. Where's a pretty place to live?

    AmyLiz replied to Dixen81's topic in General Nursing

    Born and raised in Ohio, myself. Lived in California for a few years & moved back here. It's beautiful in several areas, has all 4 seasons and friendly folk. The midwest is a good place to...

  15. Seen It All

    AmyLiz replied to hbscott's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yep...I agree whole-heartedly with you Steph. I can't stomach that

  16. or tech

    AmyLiz replied to carz's topic in Operating Room

    We do use surgical techs in the US. I'm a nursing student & at our school, they offer a 2-year degree in surgical technology. I don't know too much about it, but I have seen job postings for...

  17. Littmann Stethescopes

    AmyLiz replied to Medic2005's topic in General Nursing

    My step-mother gave me a Master Classic II that was given to her by a drug rep a few years ago. She never used it & it's like new. I really love it. :) Someday though, I dream of having a...

  18. Nursing Schools

    AmyLiz replied to RN-BamaStudent's topic in General Students

    Sinclair Community College in Dayton,

  19. Does anyone else take Vitamin C?

    AmyLiz replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. I take it along with a multivitamin & it helps. So far, no flu (knock on wood) and that's after being exposed to it by my husband and my

  20. I got the call!!

    AmyLiz replied to JaHazle's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Congratulations! I'm sure you'll do fine. It's a lot of work, but it'll be worth it.

  21. Question About RN to BSN Programs

    AmyLiz replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I take it that you've tried Capital University? I know they have an RN-BSN program, but not sure about the credit

  22. I-270 Shootings

    AmyLiz replied to Noney's topic in Ohio Nursing

    South of I-70, but I don't know what specific stretch it

  23. I-270 Shootings

    AmyLiz replied to Noney's topic in Ohio Nursing

    My brother's girlfriend drives 270 all the time to get to work, but she's on the eastern part of it...I think the shootings are on the southern part of 270, aren't they? Anyway, yes, it's very...

  24. Tiny cracks/cuts on my fingers! Dry Hands! Too much handwashing ! OOooww! Help !

    AmyLiz replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    Best/fastest way to heal & moisturize dry hands in my experience has been to slather on a lot of good lotion (especially with Vitamin E in it) at night & wear a pair of socks on your hands...

  25. Creative Nurses

    AmyLiz replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing