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  1. Stable life vs not enough action! Do you ever envy your inpatient counterparts

    meatballexperience replied to newrnltc's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I've been a nurse for almost a year and a half now. I was very fortunate to land a job straight out of nursing school in an ICU at a world renowned medical center. It had an excellent critical care...

  2. Hospital Beep Syndrome

    meatballexperience replied to hypatiafaerie's topic in General Nursing

    That happened to me a lot during my first few months. What was worse was that if one of my kids woke me up during the night, it would take me awhile to come to and realize they didn't need suctioning...

  3. What are "vasoactive drips"?

    meatballexperience replied to Nolander's topic in Critical Care

    I'm pretty sure its just a fancy name for a

  4. Moving to Rochester, MN Feb, 2012!!?

    meatballexperience replied to alyda's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there! I am a new grad who just moved to Rochester in October. I'm 28 and moved my husband and two kids here as well. I'm from Missouri, it's been quite a change, much smaller, but I really like...

  5. Anyone here had any trouble finding a job after graduating from Chamberlain?

    meatballexperience replied to Kuniklo's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa, whoa, whoa. I am a Chamberlain graduate, graduated in August. Was Chamberlain my first choice? No. Do I have regrets of going there? No. I hate to hear people lump us all into a certain group...

  6. Chamberlain college of Nursing - any graduates?

    meatballexperience replied to Rose10's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am a recent Chamberlain graduate. I was happy with the program. It was quite challenging. The pace can be a lot to keep up with. I had some really great instructors, many of which were left...

  7. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    meatballexperience replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took boards today and got the good pop up,

  8. Mayo Clinic Reality

    meatballexperience replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! After about two weeks, I got a call for an interview. Since I live out of town, it will be a phone interview. I really hope I get

  9. Mayo Clinic Reality

    meatballexperience replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    I've been applying at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester because it sounds like such an amazing place to work. I graduate at the end of next month and have submitted a few applications which still say "in...

  10. Chamberlain - Advice?

    meatballexperience replied to JLB89's topic in General Nursing

    let's see....... i felt like i was prepared quite well for my clinical experiences. i had some great instructors and some great nurses to work with. just remember that your learning is ultimately up...

  11. Chamberlain - Advice?

    meatballexperience replied to JLB89's topic in General Nursing

    I am a senior at Chamberlain. I'd be happy to share any info with

  12. Is it impossible to find a job as a PCT? Or is it just me?

    meatballexperience replied to umslalum's topic in General Nursing

    I think you will find that hospitals now want one of three things: 1. previous experience 2. CNA certification 3. having been through a semester of clinical I didn't get a job until I had finished a...

  13. Chamberlain graduates from St Louis work prospects

    meatballexperience replied to lilidra10's topic in General Nursing

    I am a current Chamberlain student. I am currently finishing up my last 4 weeks of Adult Health II and I will graduate in August 2011. My clinicals have been at SLU hospital, and I did fundamentals...

  14. Chamberlain - Advice?

    meatballexperience replied to JLB89's topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, I am an on-site STL BSN student, about 4 weeks out from finishing my Fundamentals class...this is my third semester at Chamberlain. Overall, I have been pleased with my experience. Feel free...

  15. St. Louis area nursing homes

    meatballexperience posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am currently considering looking for a part time job in a SNF. I am in nursing school full time and don't want to commit to a hospital until I get a feel of just how demanding my classes will...

  16. PATH TO CRNA

    meatballexperience replied to BB6500's topic in General Nursing

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  17. cna training in St Louis

    meatballexperience replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for the late response, I never got the email saying people had been replying to this thread. I just happened to check it by chance today. Ok, I am attending the CNA class at St. Charles...

  18. HESI A2 Entrance Test

    meatballexperience replied to sstephens04's topic in General Students

    I bought the study guide and got a 97. Also, search the threads about this, I know it has been discussed before at great length. Good

  19. cna training in St Louis

    meatballexperience replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Nursing

    For those of you still curious about CNA classes, I just started the one at St. Charles Community College and would be happy to share info if anybody wants it. Feel free to send me a

  20. Few ? about Chamberlain

    meatballexperience replied to eager2serv's topic in General Nursing

    What Mrs. Independent said is right on. I am a student there, and believe me I am not happy with the cost. And she is right, there isnt much option for financial aid there outside of the usual student...

  21. Does Forest Park CC offer a CNA course?

    meatballexperience replied to umslalum's topic in General Nursing

    Good point

  22. Does Forest Park CC offer a CNA course?

    meatballexperience replied to umslalum's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, they do, you have to search under Continuing Education in the interactive class schedule, but I believe it's already full. St. Charles Community College also has one that is 12 weeks long and...

  23. So tired of pre-req classes!

    meatballexperience posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing classes are so close I can smell them and getting through these last pre req classes is just so annoying! Currently I am sitting here procrastinating, because for my critical thinking and...

  24. Do having A&P first help with Microbiology?

    meatballexperience replied to guiltysins's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We went into great detail about the immune system in my micro class, and having learned it beforehand in A&P would have helped me because my prof was a bit on the confusing

  25. ? for those who've already taken A&P1

    meatballexperience replied to ccjus123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If it is allowed, I would bring a camera to lab and take pictures of the models you will be tested on, and study from those rather than other pictures. That seemed to help a bunch of students in my...