J9G2008

J9G2008

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  1. Work or network...final year of nursing school?

    J9G2008 replied to TessaMae's topic in General Students

    I'm not a grad, but I am having the same dilemma. One thing to remember: I just got a call for a job interview at a hospital, but had to be available for two 40-hour weeks of orientation starting in...

  2. Is 3rd Semester of ADN Nursing Program that Bad?

    J9G2008 replied to Rylee2008's topic in General Students

    I don't listen to anybody's garbage. I have enough of my own to worry

  3. Depression and License

    J9G2008 replied to LoveIsPatient's topic in General Students

    I too suffer with depression, and I can't tell you what a huge difference nutrition has made. I read "The UltraMind Solution" by Dr. Mark Hyman, and it has helped me get my serotonin back where it...

  4. What is the hardest clinical you've had?

    J9G2008 replied to MWest2011's topic in General Students

    Hated, hated, hated Psych! I felt drained for weeks

  5. HFCC - Nsg 120/126

    J9G2008 replied to rn2b2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yeah, what she said. I think I used the nutrition a tiny bit, but that's in your Berman

  6. Study groups?I dont know how

    J9G2008 replied to mom35's topic in General Students

    Hate study groups, but definitely like having a pal to work with in the practice

  7. HFCC - Nsg 120/126

    J9G2008 replied to rn2b2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Well, I'm kind of cheap, so I never bought (and therefore could not use) the "optional" books. We read maybe one chapter out of nutrition. Which specific book are you curious

  8. HFCC RN Classes

    J9G2008 replied to rn2b2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yep, a bit of notice would be great, but it's something we don't get. You will usually find out right about the same time (maybe a week before) the class starts. I have the Tues/Wed all day-schedule,...

  9. HFCC RN Classes

    J9G2008 replied to rn2b2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yeah, I think it's late October if I remember correctly. After your checkoffs for BP, assessment, bed baths, blah, blah,

  10. HFCC RN Classes

    J9G2008 replied to rn2b2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    And in the first part of the first semester, there is extra time required to prepare for checkoffs, online quizzes, etc, for the Practice Skills Lab. Those are done before you get to go to clinicals....

  11. Would You Accept Swine Flu Vaccine?

    J9G2008 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am not getting it, but I know that lots of people will. I am not a huge proponent of vaccines beyond the basic childhood variety (and, of course, the ones I have to get for healthcare work). I also...

  12. Who else is having fun with school supplies?

    J9G2008 replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    OP: love that you're a grammar purist! "school supplies with which I get to play!" :nuke: Even as a kid, I LOVED going into stationery stores. Now, as an adult, scrapbooking supplies and, yes, school...

  13. Help or Hurt nursing.....

    J9G2008 replied to GomerPyle's topic in General Nursing

    I think that healthcare obviously needs reform. I hesitate, however, at the speed with which President Obama wishes to reform it. August? Seriously? I couldn't even get through a job application...

  14. Question About Nursing

    J9G2008 replied to BuckeyeGuy's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely not wait a year; skills grow rusty with disuse. Re: infection...If it is a big concern for you, maybe your wife can take some precautions: vitamins for her own immune system,...

  15. I'm in serious need of some sound advice

    J9G2008 replied to nurse_clown's topic in General Nursing

    The quinine (tonic water) is a really big help for leg cramps...my MIL swears it's the only thing that helps. I wonder if you could just plan to spend a little extra time with her to talk? I know...

  16. How much tougher is it being a CRNA vs. an RN?

    J9G2008 replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    As far as schooling goes, friends of mine who are both CRNAs said that it wasn't that bad...it put a finer point on the knowledge they already had, but wasn't really hard new material. As for the...

  17. "Tell me somethin' good"-How to secure a mindset

    J9G2008 replied to mom35's topic in General Students

    I have never been spoken to unprofessionally by an instructor. The only time I've seen them get irritated is when they've explained something, and the student wasn't listening, and re-asked the...

  18. Am I being too sensitive?

    J9G2008 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    My son had a g-tube and a trach, and I thought the ad was hilarious once I figured out what it was (it was on a billboard and we were going

  19. Least Expensive ABSN in SE Michigan?

    J9G2008 replied to 777RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't know about the accelerated option specifically, but a friend who is a CRNA looked at UofD and Wayne State, and said Wayne State was much much

  20. Opinion about adding a class?

    J9G2008 replied to asc5's topic in General Students

    If I were you, I would wait to take the A&P til the fall after you graduate with your LPN. I found anatomy to be very brain-consuming, plus all the stuff for NS, I think you'll end up

  21. Clinical procedures

    J9G2008 replied to mklee's topic in General Students

    I bought "Kozier & Erb's Techniques in Clinical Nursing" ISBN #= 0131142291 for about $4 on Amazon. I don't think it's the most recent edition, but packing wounds doesn't change every two years,...

  22. How many of you have a spouse also in the medical field?

    J9G2008 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    So funny you should post this! My hubby recently was laid off, but has been in a midlife crisis as to what he should be when he grows up. We are having this discussion right now. He is looking at...

  23. vent, need some advice, Michigan Nursing

    J9G2008 replied to bella4490's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Oh, I have been able to judge a bad nurse as a non-professional. Just because they have a degree does not make them infallible. Such as the home-care nurse who asked me how long my son could have his...

  24. need help with exams please!

    J9G2008 replied to srleslie's topic in General Students

    I hesitate to post after Daytonite, because her answers are always so awesome, but here goes: I always mark up my test when I'm taking it. Underline what they are actually asking for, and make sure if...

  25. Why do people try to discourage you? :(

    J9G2008 replied to drinkmoresoup's topic in General Students

    I took A&P on Saturdays (when hubby was home), some classes I took at night (hubby would leave work a little early to cover) and some I took online. My kids hardly noticed that I was even gone....