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  1. CO Burn Nursing jobs?!

    missy--kay replied to aharding's topic in Colorado Nursing

    There is also a burn unit at NCMC in Greeley called Western States Burn Center. Beautiful facility... Here's the link....

  2. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    missy--kay replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi Sand Dollar ~ I am in my 4th semester at AIMS and they have gone to competitive admittance, not waiting list. Also, MAT 103 is part of the first semester course load. Let me know if you have any...

  3. Psych Clinical Worries

    missy--kay replied to izzycatswimRN's topic in General Students

    I was very nervous about psych rotation last semester, but I really enjoyed it! We didn't have one specific patient, but an area. The inpatient clinic I was at had 5 different areas: adult inpatient,...

  4. How many hours of sleep did you get a night when you were in nursing school?

    missy--kay replied to 2bnurseofchrist's topic in General Students

    Of course depending on so many factors, I'll usually get 7-8 hours. I don't pull all nighters but I do go into school super early on test days just to have some quiet time and look over some last...

  5. confused...legal to not feed patients?

    missy--kay replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    My 30 year old sister was dying in Hospice... she went 8 weeks without artificial feedings. Her husband kept trying to feed her, but she would say " My body does not need food anymore", so we as a...

  6. Nursing School Horrors

    missy--kay replied to jrosemoore's topic in General Students

    Really, you'd just drop out and quit over one instructor? When some students wait for YEARS for their name to come up on a waiting list. Every student (including myself) has had their fair share of...

  7. Not quite ready

    missy--kay replied to liladybug526's topic in General Students

    OMG... me, neither!!! I graduate in May and I am SCARED!!! Good luck to us!

  8. Did CNA work help in nursing school?

    missy--kay replied to HighNursingGoals's topic in General Students

    I am in my last semester of the RN program, and REALLY wish that I had CNA experience. Our program required us to get the licence, but not have experience. I really, really wish I had. You can really...

  9. potential student...someday

    missy--kay replied to mmh2's topic in General Students

    I attend a CC and am in my last semester of the RN program, and I did not have to have Chemistry, but I did have to have several math classes. Good

  10. Hospice Nursing

    missy--kay replied to Nurse2919's topic in General Nursing

    I graduate in May and am wanting to go into the Hospice setting. Please keep us posted on how your new job is going. Good

  11. Undecided

    missy--kay replied to Aisha29's topic in General Students

    I did it! There was a summer semester that only consisted of a class that only met 5 times and a clinical portion. The reasons I did it were: -Potentially work and make some money my last year of the...

  12. Graduating (God willing) in June 2010 - Anyone else nervous about finding a job?

    missy--kay replied to EleniRN's topic in General Students

    I'm right there with ya! My graduation date is set for May 7th. I also have a high gpa, and I'm nervous. I'm not about to be picky. I live in CO, and the job market is bleak. If I have to start in LTC...

  13. Where is the caring and advocacy for ME when I really need it????

    missy--kay replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

    ((( hugs))) I lost my sister 4 years ago, and at times I am still numb. I am so sorry for your loss and my heart is breaking for you. I hope somehow you can get on that flight with the meds you need....

  14. 4.00 gpa in nursing school

    missy--kay replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Students

    Amazing...

  15. Is it Possible to pass Exams Just by doing Lots of Practice Questions?

    missy--kay replied to Felicia327's topic in General Students

    I do basically anything I can get my hands on. I read the chapters once through, then again with my highlighter and notes from class. I then do all the review questions and case studies. I also do ati...

  16. How much is school costing you?

    missy--kay replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

    Wow... $100,000.~ That seems insane to me. I have no idea why you would want to pay off a debt for YEARS (if not decades) instead of waiting a few semesters to get in - especially when jobs are...

  17. Thinking about moving to Colorado!

    missy--kay replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm sure Aurora is nothing compared to Miami... but Colorado is not where I want to live and that was the jist to my post. Everyone else in the country thinks Colorado is grand, and that is why it is...

  18. Has anyone taken BIO at CCConline?

    missy--kay replied to tlt0616's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I also took online medterm and online nutrition with this one. This class BY FAR dominated my time. Good

  19. Anatomy & Physiology 1&2, Medical Terminology, Nutrition ONLINE classes

    missy--kay replied to JustMe0925's topic in General Students

    I took medterm and nutrition online. Both are very easy online

  20. How much is school costing you?

    missy--kay replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

    I think it'll be about 10K all said and done for the ADN. Then heading back for BSN right away... so here we go again!

  21. Has anyone taken BIO at CCConline?

    missy--kay replied to tlt0616's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Yes, 216 is Patho. I really liked the format. Our instructor really encouraged participation and some of our grade was based on participation in board conversation and critical thinking situations....

  22. Christmas gift for the bypass patient??

    missy--kay replied to feebebe23's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I just went to cafepress.com and found a shirt that says " I love my triple bypass" and " I survived my triple bypass". I'm sure there are others there. Glad to hear the surgery went okay, and...

  23. Seeking Information

    missy--kay replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi! I finished the LPN program this past summer and am now going into my last RN semester. The 3rd semester for us was Med Surg II, Pharmacology II, and Psych Nursing. The 4th semester will be Med...

  24. Post-op care of Hysterectomy Pt - what is your first priority?

    missy--kay replied to sblivefree's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think that pain would be the first priority. With the other vitals WNL, I would address the

  25. Ideas for a clinical "cheat sheet" ?

    missy--kay replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    That is amazing!! Thank you, thank