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  1. Colorectal nursing

    birdie007 posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Hello all I am currently a ortho neuro trauma RN looking To make a switch - one possible opportunity that Has come up is in outpatient colorectal . For those of You in the field - how do you like...

  2. Colorectal nursing

    birdie007 replied to birdie007's topic in Gastroenterology

    So I did it & made the jump !!! The office is 6 providers - big change from ortho trauma! I thought I'd be much more "grossed" out But it's not bad & the docs are awesome! I'd be interested to...

  3. Colorectal nursing

    birdie007 replied to birdie007's topic in Gastroenterology

    No, this is the other end literally - a colorectal Surgeons ( actually a group of 4 ) office -the handle Colon/anal cancers, diverticulitis , resections,

  4. New RN having hard time finding job!

    birdie007 replied to ilove's topic in Nursing Career

    hey there- I am also in CT and not sure where this magical " one year of experience required" is suppose to come from for us "newbees"!!!! Seriously, next time you hear of a nursing shortage, send...

  5. Staying motivated

    birdie007 replied to future_looks_good's topic in General Students

    right with you ... only I have 3 semesters left ( including this one ) I know I should be excited about this new career but I am just tired and freaked!!! Maybe it's just a right of passage ~:grn:...

  6. No JOB- Spare time=LOSE WEIGHT!

    birdie007 replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I find eating out the hardest time of all...My hubby is a buffalo chicken , chocolate sundae with extra everything type and never gains an ounce!!! :angryfire So planning ahead is crucial! And kudos...

  7. No JOB- Spare time=LOSE WEIGHT!

    birdie007 replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    oh please, can I join your weight loss group too ? I am also a student battling the buldge ( I have gained 30+ pounds since the birth of my daughter in 05 and starting school in 07 ) and reading that...

  8. Msn vs. Bsn

    birdie007 replied to fortone's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    do you think its possible to go from a B.A. RN to an

  9. Msn vs. Bsn

    birdie007 replied to fortone's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you for the advice...here is where I get confused, my advisor says don't do another Bachelors' get an RN, then go onto a Master's// which for me, would be faster and cheaper. I am finishing (...

  10. Msn vs. Bsn

    birdie007 replied to fortone's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Just wondering, for those of you out there with a B.A. in let's say something like, psychology, does it makes more sense to get a second bachelor's or get an RN and then go onto a Master's? I have...

  11. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    birdie007 replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    anytime...my lab partner and I love your notes and use them to supplement our own at every study group!! We always say "lets see what polka-dot thinks about that!":chuckle we especially love some of...

  12. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    birdie007 replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hope you know what a gem you are! any plans to pursue a career in nursing education?? you'd be

  13. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    birdie007 replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    for all you "older students " out there...anyone have to take out loans to pay for school?? my hubby is kind of freaking out with all the expenses , now that i am no longer "working" full

  14. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    birdie007 replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you know , I never thought about setting the alarm clock 30 mins earlier..but i bet that would make for a happier

  15. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    birdie007 replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you really are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yeah:thanks

  16. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    birdie007 replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Isn't it great when you finally get to the point in your life where you actually do know what you want to be when you grow up??:wink2: I am in my last semester of pre req's after getting my BA in...

  17. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

    birdie007 replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    these notes are the BEST!!!!really helps to clarify the LOADS of information ( not always clearly ) given in lecture... THANK YOU! THANK

  18. scared to death

    birdie007 replied to NewPICURN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    good for you ! you have nothing to lose from trying....I am "older" and still get intimated ! Hold your head up high and be proud of who you are and what you are doing. You have every right to be...

  19. scared to death

    birdie007 replied to NewPICURN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in a very similiar boat...last semester of pre req's and finished the CNA program in May. i was able to get in at a hospital on med/surg , so it is worth a try....Only I am completely over...

  20. Questions RE the TEAS test

    birdie007 replied to ericap's topic in General Nursing

    Let me know how it goes...I am taking the test in October and have been studying the manual too....those are good

  21. Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

    birdie007 replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

    what a great reply! as a newbee myself on med/surg all I have seen my first week is poop and colostomy bags, not to mention my first post morteum on day 5!! OY VEY! but there is nothing more...