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Ok everyone - need your help. I invested in a pair of Dankso's a few months ago in hopes of finding relief for my aching feet at the end of a shift. I must admit, at the end of a 12 hour day, my feet are now feeling pretty darn good in comparison to the NB's that I used to wear. HOWEVER, I find these Dansko's to be like wearing cement blocks on my feet. Now it's my LEGS that are killing me as I lug these things around!! I'm a very short/petite woman, so I'm guessing that my body may not like carrying around all of that extra weight on my feet. My legs are THROBBING at the end of a day, even with good support hose on. Soooo.....I'm back to the drawing board. Do you know of any closed back clog type shoes that are as easy on your feet as Danskos, but do not weigh a ton? I've heard that the Birkis can be good, and maybe that Klog brand? I need help!! TIA!

I believe dehydration and hypovolemia are basically the same thing. Can someone correct me if I'm wrong?

Hi everyone. I'm new to the nursing world, and am preparing for my first round of clinicals. I have a lot of back problems (problem since birth), so I'm in the market for a GOOD pair of shoes that will get me through those long shifts. I'm willing to spend a decent amount of money on them since I know it will make all of the difference in the world, but I can't seem to find anything too comfortable. I've tried on Danskos, but they're just way too heavy for my back. I really need something light. (or maybe they do have lighter lines other than their Professionals?) I've also tried the sneaker route: New Balances, and Reeboks, but I haven't been blown away buy anything there either. Does anyone have any other suggestions of good shoes to try on? I'm getting desperate! They have to be white, and have to have a back (ie no open back clogs), but those are my only restrictions. Thanks for your help!!

Hi CNS48 - I have a quick question! You mentioned that WSSU and ECU have accelerated nursing programs. I can't see to find any information on either school's website regarding this - they only mention the tradional paths. Do you know where I can find any info on this? I already have a BS in another area, so I'm very interested in taking the accelerated route. I'm also looking into the Duke and UNC programs. Thanks!

I'd like to brush up on my medical terminology before I start nursing school this fall (the last class I took on this was 8+ years ago). Any useful websites that you're aware of? Thanks in advance!

Can anyone else provide any info about working at Duke?

Good luck with everything! With all of the college credits that you already have, I'd also check out NC Central. I know someone who had the same type of story as you in terms of previous college credits, and she's now there working on her BSN. I don't believe they have a waiting list. I know someone else who was also able to go back and apply previous college credits to a BSN at Barton College (might not be too bad of a drive if you're on the far eastern side of Raleigh). She LOVES Barton. Those 2 schools might not have the lengthy wait lists like a lot of the CCs around here. Good luck - and I'm sure you did great on the last exam for Watts!

Hmmm....that's really interesting! I have heard the same thing about Duke not paying well. I do know, however, that UNC offers AWESOME shift differentials (for example, $18/an hour on top of your hourly rate for a weekend night shift). I have a friend there (a recent new grad) that works as many weekend nights as she can get her hands on to help put her husband through law school. She's making out quite well over there. I was hoping Duke offered the same type of thing in terms of differentials since I wouldn't mind working those lousy hours for a few years before we start a family. All things to ponder...! Are you planning on attending Watts? Is there a waitlist there?

Yes, that's how I understood it too. While I'd love to work there for all 3 years to fully recover my tuition, at least there is a way out. I just wish I was hearing good things about working there instead of negative. Thanks for your help-good luck to you!!

I am applying to the Duke University accelerated BSN program. I'm really excited about the prospect of going there, but the tuition costs are quite high. However, Duke Hospitals allows grads of the ABSN program to sign a contract in which they'll pay all of your tuition back if you agree to work there for 3 years (ie they'll pay you back 1/3 of your tuition at the end of each year, minus taxes). It *sounds* like a good deal, but I've read some somewhat negative things about working there here on the boards, and I'm afraid of singing on the dotted line just to be really unhappy there for 3 years. There are a lot of hospitals here in the area (Raleigh-Durham, NC), and it seems like a lot of people always suggest at working one of the other ones over Duke. So, can anyone give me any more details on working at Duke? I know that their pay for new grads is at about $18. What are the shift differentials like for working evenings/weekends, etc.. What are the working conditions like? I know that there were unionization attempts several years ago. Has anything changed since then? ANYTHING that you know would be a great help!!! I just want to know what I'd be getting myself into if I do infact go to Duke and accept their tuition reimbursement program. Thank you in advance for your help!!!!

I know that this may not be the right forum to post on, but I figured I'd try anyway since it gets the most visibility! Here it goes... I am applying to the Duke University accelerated BSN program. I'm really excited about the prospect of going there, but the tuition costs are quite high. However, Duke Hospitals allows grads of the ABSN program to sign a contract in which they'll pay all of your tuition back if you agree to work there for 3 years (ie they'll pay you back 1/3 of your tuition at the end of each year, minus taxes). It *sounds* like a good deal, but I've read some somewhat negative things about working there here on the boards, and I'm afraid of singing on the dotted line just to be really unhappy there for 3 years. There are a lot of hospitals here in the area (Raleigh-Durham, NC), and it seems like a lot of people always suggest at working one of the other ones over Duke. So, can anyone give me any more details on working at Duke? I know that their pay for new grads is at about $18. What are the shift differentials like for working evenings/weekends, etc.. What are the working conditions like? I know that there were unionization attempts several years ago. Has anything changed since then? ANYTHING that you know would be a great help!!! I just want to know what I'd be getting myself into if I do infact go to Duke and accept their tuition reimbursement program. Thank you in advance for your help!!!!