Meredith09

Meredith09

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  1. Stony Brook U ABSN - Summer 2010 Applicants

    Meredith09 replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York Nursing

    No, not alone! I applied to Stony Brook as well. Not sure if it's my top choice or not, but am certainly anxious to know whether I'm in or

  2. Do I need to volunteer in a health care setting to make sure i get in?

    Meredith09 replied to NurseBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Find a way to volunteer. It not only gives you some practical experience in a clinical setting, but it shows the school that you are indeed invested in this career choice. And, BTW, you absolutely...

  3. Hospitals cracking down on who can enter

    Meredith09 replied to kbm318's topic in General Nursing

    At a month away from 18, I sure hope they would exercise some common sense and let him in...otherwise (I totally shouldn't suggest this, but...) FAKE ID TIME?? It's silly to say that someone that...

  4. Should student nurses be required to get the H1N1 vaccine

    Meredith09 replied to Heather Molesworth's topic in General Nursing

    Should not be mandatory,

  5. Where are all the nurses?

    Meredith09 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel for you on the flakey/ mouthy new grads...I haven't even made it to nursing school yet (hopefully this cycle, though), and I would be glad to go to work for you!

  6. Nursing/Patient ratios

    Meredith09 replied to naturallyred's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent question (that I don't know the answer to)...this might be slightly off-topic, but it brings up another issue entirely (in my mind): should a nationwide staffing ratio mandate be included in...

  7. fallen into the trap

    Meredith09 replied to annyoklie's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree. Far as I can see, you did nothing wrong. Find an attorney experienced in these matters and don't give up hope! I imagine you will come out of this just fine. Best of luck to

  8. ROUTES TO CRNA

    Meredith09 replied to ParalyzeDragon's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the question Dancie--I'm planning for a masters in family practice myself, but am also considering a CRNA as well. Let me know if you find anything of interest not posted here

  9. Need Advice on Relocating

    Meredith09 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Both St. Jude and LB are excellent hospitals, however, having just spent the past four years in Memphis, I would suggest you take into account the exceptionally high violent crime rate of the city....

  10. I do not care anymore

    Meredith09 replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    We should celebrate the "weird", lol. I actually think it's perfectly NORMAL and acceptable to not want to deal with any other member of humanity after a few long shifts. Don't be so hard on...

  11. any advice for pre-nursing student

    Meredith09 replied to Lpntxn1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Go RN! Better pay, more opportunities for job

  12. Does anyone here have a baby sitter if you work night shift?

    Meredith09 replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not in the babysitting biz nor do I have children of my own just yet, but as a 22 year old who has had a very successful pet and housesitting business for the past 11 years, I would ask you this:...

  13. Protecting against a vindictive nurse

    Meredith09 replied to LamoreVincera's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain! Last year I was in the ER for sudden, intense unexplained pain in my lower abdomen, and I was immediately treated with the same kind of suspicion that you were. They were pretty...

  14. how do you keep your sexy??

    Meredith09 replied to healthcarefome's topic in General Nursing

    :pumpiron: lol! so is this you?

  15. Resident sexual rights

    Meredith09 replied to moblondielpn's topic in General Nursing

    poor kids....and to the parents:

  16. Health Provisions Slipped into Stimulus Package

    Meredith09 replied to CinnScorpStudent's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "In addition, $400,000,000 shall be available for comparative effectiveness research to be allocated at the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (`Secretary'): Provided, That the...

  17. Health Provisions Slipped into Stimulus Package

    Meredith09 replied to CinnScorpStudent's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Absolutely. This is outrageous, and it makes me even more nervous about entering the nursing profession...which is in itself depressing, because I am soooo looking forward to it in most other...

  18. Anyone applying to Yale GEPN program for Fall 2009?

    Meredith09 replied to LillyB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No interview for me. I'm gonna go curl up in a ball and die now. Good luck to the rest of

  19. Anyone applying to Yale GEPN program for Fall 2009?

    Meredith09 replied to LillyB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    on pins and needles

  20. Anyone applying to Yale GEPN program for Fall 2009?

    Meredith09 replied to LillyB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm hoping for Monday...this wait is

  21. Anyone applying to Yale GEPN program for Fall 2009?

    Meredith09 replied to LillyB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    thanks,

  22. Anyone applying to Yale GEPN program for Fall 2009?

    Meredith09 replied to LillyB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    haha, totally got hit with the senioritis like a month ago, lol. Only one more semester! But boy, do I hope this Yale thing works out! It would save me a few years of living at home finishing...

  23. Anyone applying to Yale GEPN program for Fall 2009?

    Meredith09 replied to LillyB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have no choice but to push through the nerves and finish my senior thesis, and survive final exams...no fun distractions here, besides spending waaay too much time on

  24. Anyone applying to Yale GEPN program for Fall 2009?

    Meredith09 replied to LillyB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    amen! I think i will start carrying my Blackberry to class tomorrow, lol

  25. Anyone applying to Yale GEPN program for Fall 2009?

    Meredith09 replied to LillyB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    lol omg i was just about to post that... yay (and yikes!) we'll know more next