Brikkz

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1. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

   Brikkz replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

   This isn't by my SO/DH but this is from a relative. This person said they are going to school to be a nurse but they said i nthe same breath "But I am not going to wipe any butts or mess with...

2. Akron Ohio hopeful future student

   Brikkz replied to Brikkz's topic in Ohio Nursing

   I decided to take the TEAS on the 18th.

3. Akron Ohio hopeful future student

   Brikkz replied to Brikkz's topic in Ohio Nursing

   i change my mind. i got a lot of bad news about akron institute from some people already in the health care world. this lpn who went to akron school of practical nursing told me akron institute is a...

4. No Nicotine!

   Brikkz replied to Brikkz's topic in General Students

   Wow I never thought of the lozenges or the patches people need. I wonder if there would be a way to tell an employer you know just be up front and honest and say "I don't smoke but I am an ex smoker...

5. question about students dressed in medical uniform in my class

   Brikkz replied to 411nurseguy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   In our school dress code is scrubs whether you are in the dental assisting program, medical billing and coding, medical assisting, or nursing program you HAVE to wear scrubs every single day even when...

6. Why don't employers start lowering wages for nurses?

   Brikkz replied to hcer4507's topic in General Nursing

   subscribing. This could get interesting. I just don't see why someone would want to go to college and pay 200 for the NCLEX and almost as much for the license to end up broker than a high school

7. No Nicotine!

   Brikkz replied to Brikkz's topic in General Students

   I don't know what to say. Its such a tough job market in the nursing field I guess they are trying to say "If you really want this you won't smoke" I honestly don't know what its

8. Dismissed from my program less than a week before finals!!! Please Help!

   Brikkz replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Students

   Congratulations glad you got back in. That school sounds jacked up especially with the competitive student she sounds

9. I've decided to blog about my experiences in nursing school from start to finish.

   Brikkz replied to lllchillylll's topic in General Students

   I read some of the quotes from the Yoder blog and I have to say it was very humorless and quite offensive if you ask me. OP: If you start a blog pm me a link I'll be interested in reading a...

10. No Nicotine!

    Brikkz replied to Brikkz's topic in General Students

    I am sorry haven't been back. I have been busy as a bee studying for a test. Anyway I know I don't need to worry about it yet it won't be until 2011 when I graduate but my problem is the instructor...

11. No Nicotine!

    Brikkz replied to Brikkz's topic in General Students

    I actually talked to an ER nurse at a hospital while my niece was getting checked out after having a cop physically assault her (she was unarmed) and she said the same thing "You can't be a smoker if...

12. No Nicotine!

    Brikkz posted a topic in General Students

    I start school next Wednesday and at orientation we were told that before you get hired at many of the hospitals you get your hair cut and checked for drugs including nicotine because they wont hire...

13. Dismissed from my program less than a week before finals!!! Please Help!

    Brikkz replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Students

    Thats kinda why I wish I could have started school near by dad in Mississippi because ice storms wouldn't be a worry for me. Unfortunately for that whole thing I live in Ohio and its already cold. I...

14. I've been THAT patient/visitor

    Brikkz replied to Brikkz's topic in General Nursing

    Then don't reply. I failed to see the point in your reply.......... Also if you look BACK at the pet peeves thread you'd know what I was referring

15. I've been THAT patient/visitor

    Brikkz replied to Brikkz's topic in General Nursing

    Akron police are known for being