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    The real pay in nursing....

    cheska_rn replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Teared up reading this. Very touching!
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    WCCCD student needs some opinions/advice! Please :)

    cheska_rn replied to AshleyS27's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am currently in the nursing program at WCCCD. My advice is to DEFINITELY retake A&PII. I know quite a few ppl who have been denied access to the program because they got less than an 'A' in any...
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    Perfect 3/4-sleeve shirts for under scrub tops!

    cheska_rn replied to PeachPie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wow, thanks! Those are really
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    decision, quit after 30yrs & ride Harley for ever (oof which $ able) only 54(rs

    cheska_rn replied to huberusone's topic in General Nursing

    Yes --- go! go!! go!!! My Dad retired at 50 (electrician at GM, my Mom didn't work), and they have been living it up ever since! Everyone said he would get bored be miserable at home, but it has been...
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    New Grad RN, 17 weeks pregnant with upcoming interview

    cheska_rn replied to skschultzRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wouldn't mention it
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    So...do you believe this?

    cheska_rn replied to leonurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In less than 4 mths: My close friend (only 30; cancer), my Gran (79 - fell and broke her hip & had complications afterwards), and two weeks ago, my 20yr old cousin (ATV accident). It has always...
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    Giving injections question....

    cheska_rn replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in school, and we are required to change the needle. I wish I could remember the reasoning behind it, and if I have time, I will look through my notes to see if I wrote down the...
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    Nurse Extern interview-HFHS

    cheska_rn replied to RN2Be-2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congrats! Just out of curiousity -- were you guys that got the externship positions Henry Ford
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    Felt like a complete idiot at work yesterday

    cheska_rn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Our instructor told us a story (that I think will stick w/me for the rest of my life!!!) about a young pt w/a severe asthma attack coming in to the ED. They worked on her for a long time, and no amt...
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    Being late for classes in nursing program....

    cheska_rn replied to Awright162's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In my school, if you are tardy (even once), the DON is notified. I am not sure what she does upon this notification -- my classmates and I are too scared to find out -- so we show up on time.
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    Officially employed!

    cheska_rn replied to Ashley_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!
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    Do nurses still time tape the bag when hanging fluids?

    cheska_rn replied to Selene006's topic in General Nursing

    We are required to time tape our bags during clinicals. I had to ask one of the nurses where the tape was (first day of clinical) and she asked what I needed it for. I told her, and she looked at me...
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    Nursing school: Bizarre practice in learning to bed bath..

    cheska_rn replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Students

    Thankfully two of our mannequins were able to have a water/soap bath, so us students were the bathers and not the bathees.
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    Could employers judge people by their names?

    cheska_rn replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Unfortunately it does happen. Sometimes to a persons benefit, and sometimes not. I have an "unusual" name as you can tell from my uname (yes, I put my real first name -- dumb, I know). Anyways, I...
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    What bag do u bring to school?

    cheska_rn replied to Newbiestudent's topic in General Students

    For lectures with HUGE books I use an old Columbia bookbag that I have had forever. It has tons of pockets, comfy straps, and soooo durable! For classes where it's more of a workbook type deal I have...
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    A funny and warped FACES pain scale

    cheska_rn replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Very funny, and turned out to be very entertaining website.
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    Easy and Fast Meals

    cheska_rn replied to yesitslaura's topic in General Students

    My favorite "easy/fast crock-pot meal" is what we call 'Chicken Goup', or 'Poor Man's Chicken Paprikas'. 2-3 large chicken breasts 1 sm can of cream of chicken soup, plus a half can of water salt (to...
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    DVT and Homan's sign

    cheska_rn replied to HarmonyW's topic in General Nursing

    We were taught it (and even tested on it), but told we were not allowed to use it in clinicals for the reasons listed
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    Because thats really gonna help

    cheska_rn replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Not a nurse yet; in nursing school. I have been in banking since I was 19 (I'm 32), and we have had countless of useless checklists added to our daily grind. I'm pretty sure there is a spot to check...
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    need a name for ICU's softball team

    cheska_rn replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I have nothing to contribute, but dayum you guys are
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    Is it too late for me?

    cheska_rn replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    I have often wondered the same thing. I will be 34 when I graduate (I just started an ADN program). I sometimes feel like I will be "too old", but then again, I would rather be working as a nurse at...
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    Could I enter RN school wth poor high school gpa?

    cheska_rn replied to cyuc0001's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else! I had a 1.7, or something ridiculous like that, in high school, and I am in an RN (ASN) program. Do well w/your prereqs! That is what they will look at! Good
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    Help wayne county community college or henry ford community college????

    cheska_rn replied to Chris2010's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I agree w/getting your BSN!! It took me 2 years of pre-reqs, and now I'm in a two year program. When I'm done, I will have an ASN, in the same amt of time I could have had a BSN! If you can afford it...
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    Daytonite has passed away...

    cheska_rn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and feelings are with her family and friends. What a magnificent person!! She was always willing to help. As a new nursing student, I needed it often, and even while sick she would reply...
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    Are any hospitals hiring grad nurses in metro area?

    cheska_rn replied to Lisa621's topic in Michigan Nursing

    If you don't mind me asking -- what is the starting pay in this area? I don't graduate until Dec 2011, but hope to start my career here in MI, before moving out of state. I'm just wondering if MI pay...