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    CRNA -> MD ?

    smk1 replied to user69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i do realize this, however i have seen a few posts where it seemed like people were thinking they would go RN-CRNA-MDA as a "planned track", mush in the same way some do CNA-LPN-RN-BSN etc... I was...
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    Was I justified in writing up Nursing Assistant?

    smk1 replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    to an extent i see what you are saying and agree, however i would have to take issue with the fact that the CNA LIED to the other nurses and told them you said something that you didn't. How long has...
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    New Student and all the pre rec's.....

    smk1 replied to bon jovi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ditto to this A&P is a 200 level course which means that you "usually" have to have a 100 level bio with lab course as an intro. Chem also has an intor course that many must take (however this is...
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    CRNA -> MD ?

    smk1 replied to user69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    pick medicine or nursing from the beginning or you will end up with an extra 100k of student loans and around 15-20 years of your life gone. CRNA schooling= 7-8 yrs BSN 4yrs, at least 1 yr ICU...
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    Chemistry.... I have no clue

    smk1 replied to mdbarker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    is this an intro to chem type of class? My advice is to get a tutor early on, because everything in Chem builds upon previously learned ideas and formulas, and if you don't get the basics down you...
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    Aspiring career as an RN Need Advice

    smk1 replied to bb0115's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    as far as electives in highschool, i guess a more advanced chemistry and biology if it is offered would help. Really though if you are planning on going straight to a 4 year university or private...
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    1 month in and students already quitting

    smk1 replied to luvmypatients's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    our a&p started out with about 135 and by 3rd quarter we were down to 62, and i know at least 10 people didn't make it through that quarter. It can be rough. I just finished Micro and we lost...
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    Ex-school nurse gets $50,000 in settlement with SAD 27

    smk1 replied to sbic56's topic in School

    i do have an issue with this as well, but because it sounded like that wasn't what the parents or school board were in an uproar about, i supported this nurses position. Hopefully some clear cut...
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    Charting- again

    smk1 replied to amber1142's topic in Ob/Gyn

    really REALLY time to close this
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    Charting- again

    smk1 replied to amber1142's topic in Ob/Gyn

    voting on a close of this thread. perhaps the op can try this discussion after a cooldown period. For the record, I thought smilingblueeyes was trying to be very helpful. A simple thanks, but i'd...
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    Simple Spanish Phrases?

    smk1 replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    1) cuantos anos tienes? 2) como se llama? 3) como se siente? 4)Tiene dolor ( i think?) 5) soy su enfermera. 6)donde esta su duele? ( i think?) 7) necessita la medicina por el dolor? 9)puedo...
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    Ex-school nurse gets $50,000 in settlement with SAD 27

    smk1 replied to sbic56's topic in School

    not going to get into who was right or wrong, i made my opinon known on the original thread, however I am happy with the settlement and the fact that the nurse has another
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    Marraige falling apart!! Trying to finish school and have a new son!

    smk1 replied to JenMarie82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i don't have any advice accept to not give up your future financial security by giving up on school for a man who isn't sure he loves you anymore. You have way more stress than anyone should have to...
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    AHHHHHHHH! first day of A&P

    smk1 replied to browsing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    and that is exactly what you have to remember! IT'S NOT FOREVER! now you need to get organized and start highlighting and making flash cards that you can take with you any and everywhere....
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    Minimum wage for nurses!

    smk1 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    not a nurse yet, but as a student, I can definitely tell you that i would not be spending 4 years, and around 12-15k to get an associates degree (not to mention my bachelors work), to be paid minimum...
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    I Quit

    smk1 replied to nelcoy4's topic in Nursing Career

    are their any LPN programs in your area? with a BSN you could probably teach. you may be able to be a clinical instuctor for an ADN program as well. Also you could start your own CNA training and...
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    Drunk on the job?? Need advice bad!!

    smk1 replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    i agree. He should demand an blood alcohol test immediately. Better yet he should leave this job before someone decides to make problems with the State Board. He is being set up and he needs to get...
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    Been on the job four months and got pregnant

    smk1 replied to er426's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i don't have any nursing or medical advice as i'm not a nurse yet, however i have been in the "morning" sickness boat (lasted all day for me too). What i found that helps is to eat a couple of plaing...
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    I don't know if nursing is for me anymore...

    smk1 replied to Heymickey's topic in General Nursing

    i didn't know it was possilbe to have a job that was 12 hours per day 7 days per week. are you picking up overtime or something? Wow no wonder you are tired. Not only physically but you must be...
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    Move to WA or stay in CA?

    smk1 replied to kaiteeb61's topic in Washington Nursing

    just thought i would put a word in for portland, OR. It is similar in weather, feel and culture to Seattle (about 2.5 hours south) and it's cheaper. Has some big city qualities but also plenty of...
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    RN who wouldn't be CNA

    smk1 replied to cjog's topic in Nursing Career

    well my perspective as a recently certified (but non-working) CNA, is that it may be somewhat beneficial, however should in no way be required as it now is at the nursing schools in my area. (one...
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    should I take A&P 1 or micro first?

    smk1 replied to Irene joy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i think a&p helps with micro, but it isn't a necessity. Micro is less work inmho than A&P, so if fall is a busier time for you than micro is the way to go. However if you need to have both...
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    CNA course

    smk1 replied to MrsStock10's topic in General Nursing

    watch with a second hand and it wouldn't hurt to buy a stethescope and sphygmomanometer (bp cuff) for practice at home. scrubs in a fabric that BREATHES! trust me i was sweating like a horse in the...
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    Should BSNs be paid more?

    smk1 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    ADN is 3 yrs out where i am because you need 1 full year of prereqs and then the 2 yr RN program. You can't take them as coreqs. they bill it as a 2 yr program, but that is only taking into account...
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    Solution to ADN vs BSN--Revamp Nursing Education?

    smk1 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    sorry i'm in micro right now so the lingo is kind of in my head! EID= emerging (or reappearing) infectious