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  1. How's the job outlook for new grads?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to SimplisticRnx's topic in Washington Nursing

    I didn't go to school in the NW but just moved up here. Got a job in a residency program after 4 months of applying. I know MultiCare, Franciscan Health System, Harrison Medical Center and UW hire new...

  2. Mechanical Ventilation

    Kitesurfing bum replied to ahm5012's topic in MICU, SICU

    You should check out the podcast by Jeffrey Guy called ICU Rounds. I learned of it from a post on this website. He's got one podcast from 5/13/07 titled Mode of Mechanical Ventilation. Very...

  3. Capnography (ETCO2 Monitoring) Do you monitor extubated patients in the PACU w/ it?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to RNiel's topic in PACU

    http://www.npr.org/2011/08/22/139670971/when-not-to-quit-man-revived-after-96-minutes This is worth reading...The new spokesman for

  4. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are on your own for finding work. I'm about to graduate and there are way more options than I originally thought. Basically any non-profit hospital satisfies the requirement. I'm not worried about...

  5. Pneumonia and PaCO2

    Kitesurfing bum replied to NurseGuy30's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Great to cruise through this thread... thanks for doin all the work, interesting stuff. Glad I didn't have to dig around for this

  6. BSN School Relevant?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Sugamama's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Speaking with no direct experience, I think as long as you get your BSN from an accredited school it doesn't matter what school it is. I would assume admissions would just tick the BSN box then really...

  7. Moving to Mackay, AU

    Kitesurfing bum replied to TmC1999's topic in International Nursing

    Mackay is great I'm jealous! I'll get back there after school's done. Have a go on a kiteboard and check out slade point at sunrise. Good luck with Visa, license, etc... I'll be doing the same process...

  8. Spanish for Healthcare Workers

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It will help your career and will make you even more of a well-rounded individual. I say definitely take it! Either HC or 101, whatever fits your

  9. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ha, they should arrive by Oct. 1st. Test of patience. Hang in

  10. To own a pet or not while in nursing school...

    Kitesurfing bum replied to kroyce's topic in General Students

    Ha, my wife and I got a french bulldog a couple weeks before I started an absn program. He was house trained and everything. He's awesome, get a dog. it will make you take study breaks and chill with...

  11. Canadian Nurses_Boxing Day question...

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Australia and it's currently Boxing Day here. I was just as confused, this is when Australians go shopping (think day after Thanksgiving in the states). NO ONE over here wants to work on...

  12. Ages of male nursing students?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm 25 and starting my absn program in May. I will have to leave working on a boat on the great barrier reef for a classroom in Denver... I hope I'm making the right

  13. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    Kitesurfing bum replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    cool thanks oneone, that's encouraging! Anyone have any idea where they're living? I'm hoping to get an apt close to school so I don't have to waste much time driving around. Have you guys heard much...

  14. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    Kitesurfing bum replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hey guys, webadvisor says I'm "accepted conditionally." I think it's because I'm taking one class this qtr. I had to do my interview on skype from Australia, kinda awkward but I guess it worked!...

  15. Help! Not sure which Microbiology to take!!

    Kitesurfing bum replied to mom2_3boys's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would be very cautious about taking the beginning micro course. When you apply to aBSN programs they may view the class as a "pre" or "intro" microbiology course and not count it as micro. Haven't...

  16. NEED HELP WITH WIFE

    Kitesurfing bum replied to milan18400's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Maybe it can be as easy as swooning her more! Tell her she's hot, take her to dinner, bring her flowers, just sweep her off her feet like you did when you were dating. my wife's always talkin about...

  17. Is Nursing For Me?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to PharmacologyPhan's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had some comforting advice for you, but I don't... I'm pretty much in the exact same boat as you! Business Admin degree in 2006, turned a different route and here I am about to interview for...

  18. So are we all night nurses who are off tonight?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not a night nurse yet... I live in Australia (dinner time on SUN night) and am finishing up my last prereq for aBSN program when not kitesurfing. Interview in 5 days via

  19. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    Kitesurfing bum replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I just applied for the May 2010 absn program. How long did it take to receive your acceptance letter after the application deadline? Did Regis contact you at all from the time you submitted the...