SA2009

SA2009

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  1. What do you think of 12 hour shifts?

    SA2009 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think 12-hour shifts are dangerous unless you have an adequate break to relax your mind and body; having said that, I used to work them and also loved when you get more time off in a row. Have you...

  2. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good for you!! ... should've thought about that .. oh well!

  3. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wonderful! It's so

  4. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    What a relief - some friends of mine went to nursing school in another state. Their clinicals started 2 weeks after they started school and they spend the 1st day of clinicals alone ... one of my...

  5. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm so glad to hear that. What was your first day of clinicals

  6. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, the schedule was sent to us. I am with Ms. K. at

  7. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, you can buy used books. The bundles is $650 at the BHC bookstore $120 for Fundamentals. You also can rent the

  8. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you so much, Joseph! I definitely can use that break. BTW, don't buy scrubs yet. They have changed that from before; everyone has to buy them from Majors. Also, Ms. Klocko has already opened...

  9. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm very happy to hear that - thank you

  10. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Try Krogers ... I went to the one on Mockingbird/Greenville and it was somewhere around

  11. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Actually, I went up to the Nursing Dept yesterday mainly to find out about the Fundamentals book. I was told that there is a very slim chance that the fundamentals book is being changed for Spring...

  12. Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    SA2009 replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Amen, that was my first thought when reading

  13. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you for the info! Just put the books on order... Another question regarding scheduling - how did the summer semester look like from schedule? That's probably one of my biggests worries as I...

  14. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Laffitte, which foundations book are we using? Have you already bought all your

  15. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    BTW - I got CPR cert in August at Brookhaven... it said the class will be until 4 PM (on a Sat) but we got out at 11:30. Does anyone know when Success Camp is? Also, if you have registered, the...

  16. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks

  17. Looking for students who are applying to Brookhaven in Fall 2012 to start Spring 2013

    SA2009 replied to galofthetao's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi there, I've been reading along on this post for a while, so I wanted to let y'all know that I was accepted too and am totally thrilled (with knees shaking!). I'm looking forward on meeting...

  18. Confessions Of A Nurse With Poor Interpersonal Skills

    SA2009 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel so grateful to have come across this particular thread, because this will be my greatest challenge as a nurse. For me, the cultural difference will show; I grew up in a more sober environment,...

  19. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    SA2009 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    First of all, you have to work up to $85000 and here education is not free, so first invest. Secondly, I'm pretty certain 45% was not only for healthcare, so how much was actually for healthcare?...

  20. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    SA2009 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't understand how this is a bailout ... again, right now you are paying insurance premiums to for-profit organization and their profit is giantic ... so, in a universal healthcare system or...

  21. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    SA2009 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    cdsga: No cable, need internet to work, don't eat out, seldom watch movies (prefer to read, work 2 jobs, school = no time), don't play games unless it's a board or card game, never had manis or...

  22. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    SA2009 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Currently, I continue to work and still don't have healthcare, and that is true for many people who cannot afford current insurance rates... I'm not talking about the unemployed. People with chronic...

  23. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    SA2009 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So do I, and I don't mind at all if I give up a little of what I have, even in my current position, to ensure that I (which I now don't) and other people in this country can afford to take care of...

  24. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    SA2009 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Great that it work for you. One thing that is missing for many is a solid family, which means supportive relatives and/or friends plus who promote education. Family and immediate social network is...

  25. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    SA2009 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I disagree in regards to paying/hours worked for teachers, at least at the schools where I have worked (public schools and Title I schools). Of course, if you work as instructors on college and...