theantichick

theantichick

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  1. Becoming a nurse at 40?

    theantichick replied to corinda's topic in General Students

    I'm 41 and starting my 3rd semester in an ASN program. I know I won't be able to do floor/ER (my passion is ER) nursing for 20 years or anything like that, but I have a long term goal of becoming a...

  2. What are you carrying all your books in?

    theantichick replied to bri2012's topic in General Students

    I have a rolling backpack from eBags that I LOVELOVELOVE. It has a vertical pocket, padded, in the back for a laptop that's COMPLETELY separate from the other pockets, as well as little "strip"...

  3. we cannot have acrylic fingernails

    theantichick replied to jh56031's topic in General Students

    This make me laugh and snort my Frappuccino.

  4. Streamlining care plan writing

    theantichick replied to SNSWTR's topic in General Students

    My school's care plan is about 5-10 pages of forms that they set out. I'm a computer geek, so I duplicate the formats of the tables & such and type up all my care plans. Sections: 1) General info...

  5. Calling all pen aficionados...please report here

    theantichick replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Students

    I am also an office supply junkie. :) My faves right now are the click-y Sharpie pens. LOVE how they write. BUT, ruined a scrub top from forgetting to un-click before clipping it to the V-neck...

  6. What are good shoes, socks, and a watch for a nursing student?

    theantichick replied to J-Swish's topic in General Students

    I also wear a pin watch on my scrub top... I hate trying to clean watch bands. Took me a while to find the best spot on my scrubs for it so I can see it without messing with it, but it stays clean...

  7. What color is your uniform?

    theantichick replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

    Teal pants and white tops with school patch, optional lab jacket with patch that's white. Jacket needed if going to the hospital the day before in civvies. The white top is killing me. I've already...

  8. Smartphone VS. PDA for NS

    theantichick replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    I chose to go with a 3rd generation iPod Touch so I wouldn't be carrying anything with a camera, so no appearance of HIPAA violation. I got the Unbound NursingCentral app which is great. Only...

  9. how hard really is School and Work ?

    theantichick replied to prettypiedra's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Everyone's experience is different. I'm a computer geek working 40 hrs and doing an ASN program (in my 2nd semester now). I'm doing fine... A's and B's. It's nowhere near easy, but I'm managing. I...

  10. How many people here HAVE NOT become CNA certified before applying to Nursing school?

    theantichick replied to kagi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have never had a CNA, got into my ASN program without it, it's not considered for entry to my program. However, I was a Paramedic years ago, and think it's helped considerably to have had patient...

  11. anyone leave high paying 1st career?

    theantichick replied to onedayitllbeme's topic in General Nursing

    One more note, if you want to find a way to merge what you currently do with the medical profession, look into Medical Informatics. It's an option I'll be considering at the point I'm choosing my...

  12. anyone leave high paying 1st career?

    theantichick replied to onedayitllbeme's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 42 and just finished my first semester of an ASN program. I am currently a Data Warehouse Analyst, and will see my pay cut by about 30-40% when I start working as a nurse. I *love* the medical...

  13. Areas of nursing

    theantichick replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Students

    Fun post! Faves: 1) ER 2) ER 3) ER Seriously, I'd probably enjoy any critical care area, but I'm an ex Paramedic, and REALLY want to work ER. Least Faves: 1) Peds - I don't deal well with kids in...

  14. Honest opinions needed

    theantichick replied to CareRx's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is entering high school and has a high math/science aptitude. She's been invited to an engineering program while in high school. She at one time talked about becoming a nurse, because...

  15. In need of encouragement.

    theantichick replied to Sunny Lioness's topic in General Nursing

    I'm only through my first semester of school, but had a fantastic skills instructor who almost every class shared something she messed up when she was still a new grad. It was good to know that a...

  16. Taking a pay cut to enter into Nursing

    theantichick replied to dragn2623's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not there yet, as I just started RN school for an ASN. I'm in computers (data warehousing) right now, never got a degree, just work exp got me where I am. When I graduate and go to work as an...

  17. Has anyone ever put down your career choice?

    theantichick replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

    My sister is probably the biggest nay-sayer in my life. She's convinced that RNs are the lowest rung in the medical ladder and that I shouldn't be throwing away my life like that. In general, my...

  18. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    Does anyone know if it's ok to put the patches on our uniforms with velcro? The dress code says "permanently affixed" so a literal interpretation would say no, but the patches will fade with repeated...

  19. Out of shape, how can I prep for clinicals??

    theantichick posted a topic in General Students

    Ok, I'm WAAAAYYY out of shape, starting RN school in January, and am worried about my physical condition. I have been working a desk job for 15+ years now, and have a hard time standing in long lines...

  20. working while doing full time nursing classes

    theantichick replied to golosa82's topic in General Students

    Thanks. My employer is letting me work my schedule around my classes, so I think I have the flexibility I need to

  21. working while doing full time nursing classes

    theantichick replied to golosa82's topic in General Students

    Only if someone will loan me 40k a year. I have no husband for things like rent, car payment, utilities, etc. I have a teenager,

  22. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    how bizarre about the FB. All nurses won't let me post the link here... I'm finding the group searching for 'Tarrant County' or 'Tarrant County Nursing' but if you message me on FB, I can send the...

  23. Tarrant County College Applicants for Spring 2011

    theantichick replied to brandonmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    Loly, I found that the science portion was poorly represented in the study book. Since I got in, I haven't had to drill down to the specifics of areas to study, but my general impression was that I...

  24. Out of shape, how can I prep for clinicals??

    theantichick replied to theantichick's topic in General Students

    Good point. My diet is atrocious but getting better with

  25. Out of shape, how can I prep for clinicals??

    theantichick replied to theantichick's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all the great replies. I got a good pair of shoes... new balance, and am breaking them in before school starts. I am having to cancel my gym membership for money's sake, but am on Weight...