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  1. Question About APA Format and Citation

    Pachinko replied to Pachinko's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I will get EndNote! That is fantastic, I didn't know they had something like that. In terms of content...is using a lot of secondary resources looked down upon? That is, citing an article by way of...

  2. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    Pachinko replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California Nursing

    I'm actually visiting LA right now...and staying on Sepulveda :wink2: This is my third time visiting. Yep, the traffic is awful, there is smog...but the weather is really beautiful, and, I'm...

  3. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    Pachinko replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks, Gomer. We're not really sure of where we'll be living--I'll probably be working at UCLA to start. We have a lot of friends in the valley, Sherman Oaks specifically, and like that area. But...

  4. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    Pachinko replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California Nursing

    A question for Californians--I know the housing prices are outrageous, but will the bubble be bursting anytime soon? My boyfriend and I are moving to LA after I graduate and are hoping (?) to buy a...

  5. U of D Mercy

    Pachinko replied to Sirena922's topic in Michigan Nursing

    U of Michigan. I did forget to mention--there was a tremendous tuition hike (up to 20% at some Michigan schools), so my program was more expensive than originally quoted. I don't know whether U of D...

  6. U of D Mercy

    Pachinko replied to Sirena922's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have a friend at U of D right now (second career). She's loving the program, but it is tough and it is expensive. She's going to spend for tuition alone what I was quoted as tuition, plus books,...

  7. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Pachinko replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Mmmm, one of the unspoken perqs of nursing...free fold

  8. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Pachinko replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    #2 sounds like an urban myth...at least, I hope it

  9. anatomy flash cards...worth buying???

    Pachinko replied to brandyl123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I bought anatomy flashcards and never used them--they were far more detailed than what was required, even down to naming of muscles, to a point where they were more of a distraction than a help. Then...

  10. male nursing student uniforms

    Pachinko replied to AlwazAmbitious's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I went to the scrubs store and found a pair of scrubs with elastic waist, drawstring, button and ZIPPER. This is a big deal for guys. In all seriousness, though...I want to wear the little cape....

  11. Accelerated Programs and Licensing

    Pachinko posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello! I will be earning my BSN through an accelerated nursing program at an accredited university in another state. Just wondering if there are people here who got their California nursing licenses...

  12. male nursing student uniforms

    Pachinko replied to AlwazAmbitious's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I HOPE you're not really kidding, R1. I ordered my pinafore off Amazon today.

  13. Microbiology - Fall 2005

    Pachinko replied to maliat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished my summer semester of micro a couple of weeks ago--loved it! It's so fascinating and (IMO) not as dry as a lot of other science courses, especially if you get a good teacher. It's...

  14. Licensing after accelerated program

    Pachinko replied to sunnyvale94086's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, Michigan's motto is "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look around you" :chuckle But we still have a lot of lakes. Pvt Parts, I was not put on the waiting list but had some friends who...

  15. Licensing after accelerated program

    Pachinko replied to sunnyvale94086's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Sunnyvale--your post is extremely timely for me--I'm entering the U of M accelerated program in the fall and will be moving to California after that. I called the California BON and asked them if...

  16. I Graduate TODAY!!!

    Pachinko replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    (wish they had an emoticon of a popping champagne bottle!) Congrats!!!

  17. Nursing License Revocation

    Pachinko posted a topic in General Nursing

    I frequent a general purpose discussion board where someone posted a message about having his nursing license revoked. I'm going to be entering nursing school this fall and got to wondering, what are...

  18. Do You Have a Bad Back from Nursing?

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

    I'm starting nursing school and am concerned about this, because I already have a bad back. The one thing I've noticed does wonders for my back pain is Pilates. My pain is chronic, I feel it every...

  19. Nursing License Revocation

    Pachinko replied to Pachinko's topic in General Nursing

    Jeez. I know that "drug impairment" is a significant problem for nurses, but that statistic is

  20. sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

    Pachinko replied to okie2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am getting a BSN, but it's mostly due to my being an older student and not having a ton of debt from my first degree. I took a CNA class last year, and several of the nurses with whom I interacted...

  21. I got the call.............

    Pachinko replied to soulsearchin''s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Awesome!

  22. What Term Are They Looking For?

    Pachinko posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was given the following question: "When a disease is transmitted from one person to another through exchange of body fluids, this is called _____________" I would've said "transmission," but that's...

  23. Part-Time Agency Nursing?

    Pachinko posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I'll be looking to pull in some extra money above and beyond what I earn from a permanent, full-time nursing job. I want to get rid of my student loans! Can you work for an agency for 2-3 days a...

  24. Part-Time Agency Nursing?

    Pachinko replied to Pachinko's topic in Agency Nurses

    Definitely worth considering--thanks,

  25. champagne enema

    Pachinko replied to Rhee's topic in General Students

    "Honey, do you want darjeeling or jasmine?" "Make mine