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    teaching phlebotomy class

    cheska_rn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    What about a local community college bookstore that teaches a phlebotomy class? They should have a book there, and it's not like you have to be a student to purchase the book. We had a really great...
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    What type of drug tests do nursing schools do?

    cheska_rn replied to jillebean's topic in General Students

    I had a 10 panel blood
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    Do you call IN or OUT sick?

    cheska_rn replied to firefox828's topic in General Nursing

    To me, it's either 'called out', or 'called off' which means they are not going to be at work. If they 'call in', what did they 'call in' for? Are they going to be late? Were they just checking there...
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    Ideas for a clinical "cheat sheet" ?

    cheska_rn replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    This is AMAZING!!! Thank you very, very much. I start nursing school in January, and this will definitely come in handy!
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    Ideas for a clinical "cheat sheet" ?

    cheska_rn replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    I love this
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    Ideas for a clinical "cheat sheet" ?

    cheska_rn replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    Great point -- our school does not require CNA certification as a pre-req
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    Help me to prepare for OR interview

    cheska_rn replied to kocheli's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck on your interview!!
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    Now I've been the patient

    cheska_rn replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your precious baby! So sorry you had to go through that. I had a terrible L & D experience, and a lot of it has to do w/why I want to be a nurse. I won't go into too many...
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    WCCCD 2010 syllabus?

    cheska_rn replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan Nursing

    PM'd
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    WCCCD 2010 syllabus?

    cheska_rn replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I can do that! Smart thinking Carlie, although by the time I post this, you'll probably have your 15 already since you are up to 14 as I type!
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    WCCCD 2010 syllabus?

    cheska_rn replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Go over to the 'Introductions' thread, welcome 7 separate newbies, and you'll have easily fulfilled your '15-post-requirement-to-PM-ppl'. LOL! I wish there was an easier way to get it to you, but I...
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    WCCCD 2010 syllabus?

    cheska_rn replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan Nursing

    LOL! How dare I demote you. You are a well-deserved 4th semester
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    WCCCD 2010 syllabus?

    cheska_rn replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey everyone... I asked a girl I know (who is in her 3rd semester) how strict they were being w/shoes, and she said she wears all white K-Swiss. She had the same prof I will have for Med Surg I, so I...
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    A jaded nurse who cried last night and was renewed as a nurse

    cheska_rn replied to Zookeeper3's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for sharing. Very, very beautiful!
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    What can I do for healthcare employment while I wait for nursing school?

    cheska_rn replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean! I start the nursing program in January, and had hoped to work as a CNA during the program. I called local nursing homes to see if any of them trained, and they said they don't...
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    WCCCD 2010 syllabus?

    cheska_rn replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Ohkay, so I am pretty sure I have all the right books. LOL! I went home and checked last night, and I do indeed have the thicker Med Surg 'clinical decision-making study guide'. Not sure what I was...
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    WCCCD 2010 syllabus?

    cheska_rn replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Umm.. yeah, if they gave me the wrong books in their error, then you better believe they will exchange it for the right one! LOL! I think I'm just paranoid they are wrong. I noticed on your FB that...
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    WCCCD 2010 syllabus?

    cheska_rn replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Good to know!
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    WCCCD 2010 syllabus?

    cheska_rn replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'd love the material! I will PM you my email
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    WCCCD 2010 syllabus?

    cheska_rn replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Oh, and @ Cayles1102 -- I kept my Nutrition book only because I could not sell it back (I took it in 2007, and they went to a new book the following semester). So much of the information that is in...
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    WCCCD 2010 syllabus?

    cheska_rn replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey everyone! I went and got my books at Western yesterday as well, and ended up with a total of 8. I hope they are the right ones. LOL! It sucks because you can't really match up the ISBN number...
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    Toxic coworker - is it just me?

    cheska_rn replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    Oooh... I like this one! You have already gotten some wonderful advice, so I will chime in with a "Good Luck!!!".
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    Best Mattress for Heavy Soon-2-B Nurse?

    cheska_rn replied to fortunato's topic in General Nursing

    We have a Sleep Number bed and it is AWESOME!!! My fiance is 300+lbs, and I am, well... not telling... (lol), but it works perfectly for both of us. He sleeps with his side very firm (75-85), and I'm...
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    Pinning Day

    cheska_rn replied to becca001's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!! I cannot wait for mine (just a mere 2 years to go... lol!).
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    Dont you hate it when.....

    cheska_rn replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wow... that SUCKS!!! Bosses should NEVER do that -- that's just wrong!!! I know it will be near impossible, but try not to worry.