Sheepwithagun

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  1. Surgery Center...REALLY want this job

    Sheepwithagun replied to achiocRN's topic in Operating Room

    The only (yes, only) question I was asked for an OR position at a large teaching university is why I wanted to work in the OR. I didn't get the job, but the nurse manager liked me so much she highly...

  2. B.S.N. vs. Biology? Which one is more challenging?

    Sheepwithagun replied to bree*'s topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with a BS in Biology May 2009 and a BSN December 2010. The coursework for the biology degree was much harder. I feel like I spent more time trying to understand how/why things work in my...

  3. Interview and offered shadowing question

    Sheepwithagun replied to biblepoet's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nicki, I too had to shadow as a 2nd interview. The nurse manager who interviewed me the first time was not present, she set up one of the other nurse leaders (not sure of her official title) to help...

  4. Dansko shoes

    Sheepwithagun replied to snowangel3's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my Danskos! I have two pairs of the Professional style for casual wear and I have pair of the Caitlin to wear in clinical. The Caitlin style fits way different - has a bit more squish to it. I...

  5. Ideas for community nursing clinicals

    Sheepwithagun replied to sparklegirl_007's topic in General Students

    For my community clinical we worked with a local Head Start program that serves the children of migrant farm workers. We taught the kids about certain health/safety topics like dental care and fire...

  6. New Nursing Student - can I do this?

    Sheepwithagun replied to DGDreamGirl's topic in General Students

    You simply can't do all the assigned reading in nursing school. Talk to students who are ahead of you (course/time wise) to see which classes you really need to read for and which you can get away...

  7. Why hospitals continue use incentive spirometry

    Sheepwithagun replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, there have been studies comparing IS to other more "invasive" therapies such as IPPB, CPAP, and BiPAP. Specific to your question, Matte, et al. compared the effects of IS, BiPAP, and CPAP in...

  8. Why hospitals continue use incentive spirometry

    Sheepwithagun replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I actually did my research paper last semester on whether or not IS is effective in preventing atelectasis. In the end we concluded that IS isn't as effective as people say/think it is, but further...

  9. Can't decide what route to take to RN

    Sheepwithagun replied to crazytmogirl's topic in General Students

    If it were me, I'd avoid going the LPN route. Around here hospitals seem to be moving away from hiring LPNs. Yes, they're still hiring them, but it may be harder to find a job. There's all kind of...

  10. MUSC Accelerated BSN

    Sheepwithagun replied to Annaiya's topic in General Nursing

    I got a big ol' envelope when I was accepted (for Fall '09). :) I know how you feel about the envelopes! My SO is applied to grad schools and now whenever I check the mail I freak out when there...

  11. Fast Meal Ideas

    Sheepwithagun replied to Rachelsoon2bRN's topic in General Students

    There's a blog called crockpot 365 made by a lady who used her crockpot every day for a year. She posts the different recipes she tries and then reviews them. What about investing one Saturday into...

  12. What can I do for healthcare employment while I wait for nursing school?

    Sheepwithagun replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

    Soooo..how do you feel about dogs and cats? I worked as a vet tech (well, vet assistant really) for years before starting nursing school. Teching was my only medical experience when applying to...

  13. Freshmen year gone bad

    Sheepwithagun replied to velocity2325's topic in General Students

    It's gonna take some work, but you should be able to pull up your GPA. I know a fair number of my classmates completed their prerequisites for our program (accel. BSN) at our local community college....

  14. scared of nursing

    Sheepwithagun replied to girlgirl4's topic in General Students

    Have you ever thought about becoming a

  15. MUSC Accelerated BSN

    Sheepwithagun replied to Annaiya's topic in General Nursing

    It's sort of a long story and I don't want to hash it out over the internet if it's no longer an issue. I can send you message if you'd like.

  16. First Clinical This Week...Any Advice?

    Sheepwithagun replied to Deeda-Lynn's topic in General Students

    Breathe!! We had our first clinical like two weeks into nursing school. It was a total deer in the headlights experience. They're only going to have you do things you know how to do. If they ask you...

  17. Where is there no wait to go to school?

    Sheepwithagun replied to lucasdudley's topic in General Students

    I have a girl in my class who moved here (Charleston, SC) from CA because of the crazy wait lists out there. If you like the east coast, MUSC doesn't have a wait list.

  18. Chicken pox titer?!

    Sheepwithagun replied to Hausfrau's topic in General Students

    Have you checked with your school to see who they recommend? My school gave me a referral to LabCorp and I went there and had the blood pulled. The results come back in a few

  19. MUSC Accelerated BSN

    Sheepwithagun replied to Annaiya's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, guys when MUSC gives you the list of stuff you need to order (uniforms, skill lab bags, etc.) let me know if they have you ordering your skills lab bag from Grace Training

  20. MUSC Accelerated BSN

    Sheepwithagun replied to Annaiya's topic in General Nursing

    Those of you who are one the wait list, don't lose hope! One of my classmates got accepted like 2 weeks before classes started. (And congrats, CareBear! I'm doin' the happy dance for

  21. A Link To Some Facts on the H1N1 Vaccine Controversy

    Sheepwithagun replied to Scrub Monkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks for the info, indigogirl. I saw the we had purchased Novartis' adjuvant (MF59 I believe) but wasn't sure why or if it was included in their H1N1

  22. MUSC Accelerated BSN

    Sheepwithagun replied to Annaiya's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently a first semester student. We have lectures Monday 7:30-1 and Tuesday 9-4. (Lectures for different classes and they do give you lunch break.) Clinical is either Wednesday, Thursday, or...

  23. Should I keep my A&P textbooks for nursing school?

    Sheepwithagun replied to bellefemme's topic in General Students

    I have a different book, but I've used my physiology book one or two time since starting school (I'm in my first semester). It's nice to have another resource if your patho/whatever book isn't making...

  24. Pre-nursing student in need of some job experience!

    Sheepwithagun replied to malloryc79's topic in General Nursing

    The only medical experience I had before starting nursing school (competitive BSN program) was working at a vet clinic as a vet tech/assistant. In some states you don't have to have any sort of...

  25. MUSC ACCEL NURSING PROGRAM: How did you get in?

    Sheepwithagun replied to Carebear28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My essay (for fall '09 - accepted!) was 477 words. It was a little over a page long when double spaced. If you have any questions about the essay (or anything else) email someone at the College of...