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I've done a lot of checking on this subject and have tried on a pair of the Dove Nurse Mates shoes at the PHCC bookstore...I thought they were very light weight, but didn't have any confidence they'd provide me enough support. I'm not sure how to analyize the fact that this brand/model is the only one the bookstore keeps in stock? I went online and compared prices to Nurse Mates, Medical Crocs, Dansko, and some others. I found that Shoeline.com is the best for prices, they accept coupon/discount codes, offers free ground shipping, and you don't pay sales tax. The Doves were less money here than PHCC when the 20% off Nurse Mates coupon (min purchase required) was added, and I got free s/h, and no tax. I bought two pairs of Nurse Mates. To be honest, it's because I got the catalog from the bookstore and was able to look at all of them at one sitting. Keep in mind the bookstore can order any style for you from the catalog (at least that's what the cashier said). Anyway, I've since received the two pairs of shoes. I have a wide foot, I'm overweight, and flat-footed. So, I purchased the wide-widths, but when I tried both pairs on, they were too big. They seemed comfortable, moreso than the Dove I tried on. I wore them around the house for a day with a thin sock and they were excellent on the traction, pretty comfortable, and not as ugly as the Dove. I'm going to try wearing them inside with a thicker pair of socks. If you need, I can report back. I also bought a pair of support knee-highs and tights. Wow, those make the difference! When I was just shy of Shoeline.com's min purchase amount to get 20% off of Nurse Mates, I put these in the shopping cart. Best thing I could have done. For the coupons, just Google search Nurse Mates discount/coupon or nurse shoe coupons. Hope this helps and good luck!

Dear J's Mom, After I read this post, I have thought of you often. I can only hope that my words, if even in the smallest of ways, can bring some comfort. I have found, through a loss of my own, that a complete stranger is just as capable of touching a heart when the sincerity is real. It is my true intent to relay my warmest, more sincerest thoughts. I know the loss of a child is the most significant loss there is; the immeasureable pain is thought to have no end and often a mother cannot bear to remember how that pain even started. But, the fact of the matter is, at the end of the day, you are one day closer to your beloved son. May your memories of J carry you through life, and help to sustain you. I will pray for your days to become brighter and those tomorrows to be embraced. Love from an empathizing mother...

I am truly sorry for your loss. I pray your memories of J and your continued connection with his mom can bring comfort to your heart. I too would be blessed to have a nurse like you care for me should that need arise. Thank you for making a difference. Your kind heart makes you vulnerable, but, in my opinion, that makes you a kind person and a wonderful nurse. Thank you for sharing. "'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." - Alfred Lord Tennyson -

Thank you and congratulations on your new RN adventure!

I spoke to three LPN students in the graduating class of 2009 at the West Campus yesterday. They were buying a snack at the bookstore and overheard me talking to the cashier about the Littman's stethoscopes under the counter. When they overheard I was going to the Aug. 09 RN program they started talking to me about their LPN curriculum. They assumed (not sure why) I was in the bridge program. I told them I had gotten into the RN General Track program "cold turkey". All three of them stated their class started out with 36 students and only 18 were graduating! I honestly thought I misunderstood so I asked for clarity. They told me the curriculum was so intense that nearly half hadn't made it through. A few students early on had dropped for other personal reasons early on. All three of them were very friendly and very positive about the wealth of knowledge they had gained, but it was the hardest thing they had ever done (scholastically speaking). One even commented that graduation still isn't a certainty for some because there was one more paper they needed to turn in. I totally acknowledge those stats seem unbelieveable, but I heard it from the "horse's mouth" (so to speak). They were completely sincere, and appeared shocked themselves about their fellow students dropping out.

Nice one!

Impressive response. Here I was thinking of tangible items, when the quintessential one has more value yet ironically no price tag. Thank you for your insight.

I just got accepted into the RN program starting Aug. 09 and I started wondering... What is the ONE thing you current students couldn't do without? Try to think of your day and what item makes it either easier or simply better. I thought a great pair of shoes and perhaps the perfect rolling bookbag would be hot topics of conversation, but what else? Netbooks, software, watches, or a particular reference guide? If possible, please be specific and share YOUR STORY of that ONE thing that has made a difference to you!

Are you asking me a question regarding my last post? If so, what are you confused about?

One more note, I spoke to three LPN students today at the West Campus and they told me out of the 36 students who had been accepted in their class, only 18 were graduating. They stated the reason as the intense curriculum, but that several had dropped early on for other reasons. Although this must have been difficult for those that chose to leave, it is just the news you need to hear to keep your chin up. I hope this helps.

I really am sorry that you're disappointed and I don't blame you one bit; however, I know RR is one of many who will be turning down the LPN candidate position. There is real hope for your future in nursing. It's obvious by the desire you clearly display. Keebnblondie, I can only imagine how hard it is to appreciate what I'm about to say, but please give it some thought. Everything happens for a reason. It will all make sense someday...and for what it's worth, I wish that day comes for you soon...I really, really do. Thank you for your gracious congrats and I will keep my eyes on your future posting of "I got accepted!!!"

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

CONGRATULATIONS RR!!! I got my letter too and, yes, happiness was waiting for me! I'll be seeing you at orientation. Check those mailboxes!!!

That's funny!!!

WOW!!! RR, you get the scoop you little snoop (lol)! Finally I can leave the mailbox alone for a day. Here's to the calm before the storm...let's enjoy it while it last.