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  1. Confused about the "nursing shortage"

    MHaffer posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am currently enrolled in an accelerated BSN program, and my class was told by a professor during orientation that every one of us would have jobs lined up before we even graduated. She also said...

  2. Thinking about future

    MHaffer replied to VERYNEW's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have had the same concerns, and would love to hear from some CRNAs or SRNAs who know enough to answer your question. From all that I have heard, CRNAs are supposed to be increasing in demand over...

  3. Anyone else accepted @ Case Western in Cleveland

    MHaffer replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Do you mind me asking what your stats were that got you into Case? And how was the interview? Case is my #1 pick for a CRNA program, I grew up in Cleveland and have dreamed of going to Case for...

  4. The Best Books for Nursing Students

    MHaffer posted a topic in General Students

    I am going to the book store tomorrow and was thinking about getting some books to supplement my textbooks for nursing school. I don't have specific problems in any areas, but I would definitely like...

  5. You know you're in nursing school when....

    MHaffer replied to Valasca's topic in General Students

    You know you're in nursing school when a Saturday night with your significant other consists of practicing assessment skills

  6. Barking up the wrong tree?

    MHaffer replied to 4amcoffee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am SOOOO GLAD to hear you say this! Before I started nursing school, I can't tell you how many nurses and nursing students tried to scare me about it and tell me it's the hardest thing and NOBODY...

  7. Where do you want to work once you're done

    MHaffer replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    ICU: I think I will prefer having one or two very acute patients better than lots of not-so-acute patients. #1: Neuro ICU, #2: CVICU, #3: SICU. I would also like OR... But like most have mentioned,...

  8. Dogs and Nurses

    MHaffer replied to Jayhawk4Life's topic in General Nursing

    Having your parents around to help you is HUGE! :) That's how I did it when my dog was a puppy, and I couldn't have done it without them. It's nice before an exam to let the dog sleep with my mom so...

  9. Dogs and Nurses

    MHaffer replied to Jayhawk4Life's topic in General Nursing

    Doggie daycare is fantastic! Before my puppy's surgery, she used to go to doggie daycare once or twice a week. She LOVES it! The dogs have such a blast, and the place I take my dog has constant...

  10. Dogs and Nurses

    MHaffer replied to Jayhawk4Life's topic in General Nursing

    My dog is my beeeeeeest friend :heartbeat!!! She actually just had surgery last week for luxating patella, so she's getting lots of special attention during her recovery. That's a little warning for...

  11. Need your advice, im in nursing school now...

    MHaffer replied to Shopperella's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think it all depends on where you feel your weaknesses are. Have you had any experience with stats, even in high school? I think it would help you to have some stats knowledge, and if you don't...

  12. Barking up the wrong tree?

    MHaffer replied to 4amcoffee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am not a CRNA or even an SRNA (yet) but it has been my dream to become one long before nursing school, since when I worked as a surgical assistant for an oral surgeon and I got to see the work that...

  13. Passing out in the OR

    MHaffer replied to Carrie_MTC's topic in General Students

    That happened to me once, too, totally out of the blue. I did not think the surgery I was watching was gross and I wasn't hungry, but all of a sudden I got really hot and everything went black!...

  14. Confused about the "nursing shortage"

    MHaffer replied to MHaffer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So you're saying, there IS a nursing shortage, but hospitals can't afford to hire the nurses they need? I'm assuming this is because of the current state of the economy. I am wondering if this is...

  15. Would you "Facebook Friend" a Professor?

    MHaffer posted a topic in General Students

    I have recently noticed that some of my classmates have added professors as their friend on facebook. Now, I do really like my professors, but I can't decide if this is a GOOD idea or not... I don't...

  16. Seems like I'll never get into Nursing School

    MHaffer replied to LuckYNurSe28's topic in General Students

    You should contact the admissions department at schools that have wait-listed you or turned you down, and ask them what you could improve. They may tell you that it isn't your GPA at all that is...

  17. New confused nurse

    MHaffer replied to TinkerNurse's topic in General Students

    While I can't give you first-hand advice since I am still a student, I can tell you this much from what I have heard from professors, friends/family who are nurses, and from allnurses.com: what you...

  18. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    MHaffer replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    Oh, sorry, I forgot about this: If you are lecturing us on appearance, maybe you should clean yourself up too. Just a quick combing of the hair and checking to see if the clothes you are wearing...

  19. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    MHaffer replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    I would say to my instructors: 1. Don't listen to the whiners in the class. Your tests are good, they are challenging, and you have to study a lot to get a good grade. I wish you would just tell the...

  20. Confidence Level Down the Crapper!

    MHaffer replied to Mustang Sally's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think you should let one day change your thoughts about being a trauma nurse. If you really want to work in an ER, then go for it ! I know lots of hospitals will hire new grads in ERs....

  21. Anyone Sweat while in the OR like me?

    MHaffer replied to VCUBen's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Botox = not worth it. It is very expensive (DOUBTFUL insurance will cover it), very painful (one injection covers a dime size area...it takes MANY injections), and is only temporary . You would be...

  22. Mom of two small children applying to Accelerated BSN/MSN program

    MHaffer replied to marulaida's topic in General Students

    I am in an accelerated BSN program and although I do not have kids (although my darling but very needy dog makes me feel like I do sometimes, haha) there are quite a few people in my program with...

  23. Cheaters in my med/surg class

    MHaffer replied to brandy1215's topic in General Students

    Shame on them!!! But that is really a tough decision on your part. On one hand, you don't want to be pegged as the class rat, but on the other, the rest of the class is working very hard and these...

  24. I received my first " C" ever in nursing school !

    MHaffer replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry you got a C I know how frustrating it can be when you do your best and it's not as good as you were expecting/hoping. I do want to commend you on taking it like a champ, though, because I...

  25. HyperHidrosis

    MHaffer replied to 70204's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I, too, am affected by palmar hyperhidrosis. Mine is pretty severe, and I have tried every treatment other than botox and ETS surgery. Drysol makes a little dent in the wetness but really doesn't...