AndiePi

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  1. Switching to PDN, need advice from fellow nurses!

    AndiePi posted a topic in Private Duty

    Hey guys! Long story short, I'm a PICU nurse and the hospital I work for is changing my hours and switching me to a general peds floor (Which in itself isn't a problem, but its more the hours that are...

  2. Too many calls at home from boss

    AndiePi replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Ten calls in two hours....that's

  3. Picu nights

    AndiePi replied to Taylor0324's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I just got hired on a PICU as a new grad as well, and its for 12 hour overnight shifts. I've never worked nights before and am curious to see how I adjust. I'm just super excited that I got my dream...

  4. NLN Science, sould I be scared?

    AndiePi replied to maloneycr's topic in General Students

    The NLN study guide has practice questions in it, and they are exactly like the questions that are going to be on the test. Know definitions for terms...like amplitude for example because they'll ask...

  5. Second-Career Students: How did you decide to change careers?

    AndiePi replied to aab86's topic in General Students

    When I started college I had no idea what I wanted. I flip flopped between anthropology, socioiology, and psychology classes because they interested me the most. I ended up transfering to a university...

  6. Sympathy Pains....will they ever go away?

    AndiePi posted a topic in General Students

    I'm going to be starting nursing school in January, and I'm a little nervous. When I did clinicals for CNA I noticed that I had a lot of sympathy pains when I'd see someone who had a sore, or if...

  7. Sympathy Pains....will they ever go away?

    AndiePi replied to AndiePi's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the replies. So I expect it will get easier, but never really go away....which depending on the way you look at it could be a good thing. Ill look at it as a way to understand and empathize...

  8. New RN Student

    AndiePi replied to nursingstudent714's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm starting nursing school this January too! I'm super excited about it. My only question is.....are nursing classes similar to anatomy and physiology classes, cause I did real well in those. I was...

  9. harper community college

    AndiePi replied to loyolagirl's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I applied for spring 2010 start! I just handed in my application, I heard they will start reviewing them on th 18th. I really hope I get in! Advice for previous post, study and do well in the pre...

  10. Grades in nursing school

    AndiePi replied to redvelvet20's topic in General Students

    I think u should always strive for the best. I agree with the previous post as well, its important that u learn as much as possible so that u could be a good

  11. Pre-Nursing students what has been

    AndiePi replied to anon321d's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hands

  12. I see light at the end of the tunnel

    AndiePi replied to rholman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hear you! I am in the last semester of nursing pre-reqs right now. I'll be applying for this coming spring! Good luck to you, and in many ways your journey is just

  13. Does it seem like EVERYONE is trying to be a nurse?

    AndiePi replied to mrs.tt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The stability and security of nursing, I think, draws a lot of people to it. Especially with the recession lately and a lot of people looking to change jobs. People are always shocked when I tell them...

  14. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    AndiePi replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just found out that I passed my exam! :yeah:I'm so happy! Now, to find a job....and make

  15. Anyone here from Harper College in Palatine?

    AndiePi replied to lilbutterfly1's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey everyone! Just wondering for the people who got into Harpers nursing program for fall 09' what kind of NLN scores did you have, and how did you all do in your A&P

  16. Getting ready to take RN NLN....help....

    AndiePi replied to lmarie1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be taking my NLN next month and I'm soooo nervous! I am taking a prep course and studying from the review book. I hope that's enough! Good idea with the flash cards.......I'm all over that

  17. Job Search

    AndiePi posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey everyone! I'm going to be sitting for the state exam August 13 and I'm going to be looking for a job soon in the northwest suburb area of Chicago. I really want to work in a hospital as opposed...

  18. Taking prereqs and applying spring 2010 for fall 2010

    AndiePi replied to AccelCNL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Its great that theres a thread for all of us! It makes me feel like there is a light at the end of this tunnel! All this work and soon I'll know if it paid off. Summer 09 CNA certification class Fall...

  19. Anyone here from Harper College in Palatine?

    AndiePi replied to lilbutterfly1's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I took the CAN class over the summer, I'm willing to sell the book, and the workbook if u want (workbook filled

  20. Is it really difficult to get a job in an ICU?

    AndiePi posted a topic in General Nursing

    What kind of qualities do employers look for when hiring for an ICU? Do they look for experience, or for how well you did in nursing school? I'm just curious the sort of qualifications an ideal...

  21. Is it really difficult to get a job in an ICU?

    AndiePi replied to AndiePi's topic in General Nursing

    That's great advice! thanks! Nurse2b09 looks like u had some experience as an intern in telemetry? I'm thinking I should do something like that to up my chances of getting hired at an ICU after I...

  22. Is it really difficult to get a job in an ICU?

    AndiePi replied to AndiePi's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the feedback guys! I think the ICU is where I want to eventually end up, so all the info u gave me is very helpful. I still have a ways to go, but having a goal will help focus

  23. Is it really difficult to get a job in an ICU?

    AndiePi replied to AndiePi's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for replying....about how many years experience are hospitals looking for? Would they prefer a background in any specific

  24. Harper people, what should I do?

    AndiePi posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I was planning on applying for nursing school for fall 2010, but I was talking with my CAN teacher and she said I should apply for spring 2010. I'll still be completing my physiology class while...

  25. Anyone here from Harper College in Palatine?

    AndiePi replied to lilbutterfly1's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey, I'm hoping for Fall 2010 also. I'm taking the NLN prep course that starts end of july. it lasts like two weeks and goes over everything. You can find it on student portal, class search summer...