Circejane

Circejane

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  1. RN wants to move abroad

    Circejane replied to babydeern's topic in Nursing Career

    To address your question about getting a non-nursing job there, it's going to be very difficult, for several reasons. Not speaking Italian fluently is huge. If you're already fluent in Spanish or...

  2. RN wants to move abroad

    Circejane replied to babydeern's topic in Nursing Career

    I lived for four years in Bologna, Italy (was married to a native Italian). My advice to anyone in love with Italy is to visit often, but don't live there. Living there is a completely different...

  3. Night Shift vs. Day Shift Names

    Circejane replied to RNdiva505's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I call us cave dwellers, since we never see the sun.

  4. Best schools for RN-->BSN-->NP

    Circejane replied to KarriRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    YMMV, but I would be wary of University of Phoenix. A friend of mine who works for a (non-medical) staffing agency told me that her agency no longer accepts Phoenix grads. Other people have attended...

  5. Best schools for RN-->BSN-->NP

    Circejane replied to KarriRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    University of Michigan - Flint has a good RN to BSN program, all online, and then a BSN to DNP bridge program. Their cost is quite reasonable (I've been doing research). I'm a MI resident, not sure...

  6. Leaving!!!

    Circejane replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Doughnuts, bagels, veggie tray, whatever...it's a nice gesture that everyone can enjoy, and totally appropriate. Always a good idea to leave on as high a note as possible, you never know when...

  7. Scrubs - what do you wear?

    Circejane replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was a vet tech for years before becoming a nurse, and worked as a CNA while in nursing school. I always wore colorful pants and bright print tops, and people loved them. When I became an RN, I...

  8. Need a new stethoscope...suggestions?

    Circejane replied to mslove's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I really wanted a Littmann Cardiology III when I got a new scope, but it was out of my price range. I went with an Adscope clone of the Cardiology III for about $70, and it works beautifully. The...

  9. Which temp is more accurate Oral vs Tympanic??

    Circejane replied to SonorityGenius's topic in General Nursing

    Oral. Tympanic is hit and miss. I once had a 104 temp (had mycoplasma pneumonia) which the tympanic read as 99. I've seen similar inaccuracies in practice many times. IMHO, tympanic is only good...

  10. Another shoes thread-- narrow feet

    Circejane replied to anon456's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Clogs like Danskos and Sanitas are SUPPOSED to slide up and down on your heel as you walk. It takes a little getting used to, but that's how they work. Sanitas are not only narrower than Danskos, but...

  11. Clogs for Men

    Circejane replied to duque121's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you like Keen shoes, they make a freaking awesome professional clog. They have men's and women's versions. Look for the PTC clog. I have flat feet and plantar fasciitis, I pop in a pair of...

  12. Suggestions for nursing CD-ROMs

    Circejane replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I was JUST coming on here to ask the same question. I've been looking for a case-study type of critical thinking book for lvl 2 Med/Surg, one that tests your replies in a variety of formats on a CD,...

  13. Colleges drop RN_BSN programs

    Circejane replied to camjones's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I heard the same thing, and the reason cited (by someone in administration at another college) was

  14. Bumper stickers you'd like to see...

    Circejane replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Nursing Humor

    I just put one on my car that says: "This car has better coverage than I do. Pass health care reform

  15. Danskos and Bad ankles

    Circejane replied to ChinUp's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have weak and hyperflexible ankles and flat feet. I find that I can't safely wear anything that is a clog--the chance of rolling my ankle (and hitting the floor spectacularly) goes way up when the...

  16. A&P I is not going well

    Circejane replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is also a TREMENDOUS amount of reading in nursing school, much of which is NOT covered in class. You are responsible for learning an incredible amount of information, and there is absolutely no...

  17. Nurse lied on me, now i may lose my license....scared...

    Circejane replied to Nursechristi22's topic in General Nursing

    Am I the only one who thinks that the OP should meet with her DON and tell her what is going on? At the same time she can confirm with the DON that the issue of the liquid medication is cleared up....

  18. OB Help!

    Circejane replied to jvnCSUFSN's topic in General Students

    Yes, she's G3. You always count a current

  19. ?thoughts?

    Circejane replied to morte's topic in General Nursing

    I am speechless. This is truly awful. I hope that her death is not in vain, that something good comes from her story. Thank you for posting

  20. Tdap Question?

    Circejane replied to j_audrey's topic in General Nursing

    I had the TDaP several years ago, and had the same reaction as the OP. It's the only vaccine I've had a problem with, and I've had 'em all! The swollen glands will go away soon, if you have an...

  21. Help on STD Question

    Circejane replied to guest337992's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would go with D as well, for all the reasons that you listed above. Good critical thinking on your part!

  22. where do i start

    Circejane replied to Amberlynnandbaby06's topic in General Students

    I'd recommend starting with CNA, if you need a short program. If nursing is still your calling after working as a CNA, apply for a part-time LPN or ADN program through a local community college....

  23. Under Viral Attack

    Circejane replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks for posting all of this, it's incredibly

  24. H1N1 in Austin and HCWs ill

    Circejane replied to HonestRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hoo,

  25. A&P I is not going well

    Circejane replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Time for a letter to the dean. Meanwhile, I second what others have recommended. THere are some great free lectures on iTunes U, and i recommend picking up a used copy of "Anatomy and Physiology...