Dogstar

Dogstar

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  1. New SICU Nurse Resident

    Dogstar replied to Dogstar's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for the encouragement. I've heard the same thing, and I DO believe you. The learning curve is steep, and it will take time and hands-on experience. I just want to be as well prepared as...

  2. I know this may sound rediculous but....

    Dogstar replied to ERsn's topic in General Students

    No, you don't sound ridiculous, but... Like everything else in life, you just have to separate the wheat from the chaff. BS is pervasive in ALL aspects of human interaction. How to deal with it?...

  3. Happy New Year

    Dogstar replied to AngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Happy New Year to all. May we all be the best nurses and the best human beings we can

  4. Am I going to regret being a nurse?

    Dogstar replied to lovelylady42's topic in General Nursing

    "i love listening to the residents tell stories about when they were younger, i just love making a difference in their lives, i love knowing that i am needed to make their lives much easier." The...

  5. Hi, are you the doctor?

    Dogstar replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    On my first clinical day at the VA as a student nurse, I had not yet received my uniform, so my instructor told me to wear business casual with a lab coat. So... having never been there before and...

  6. When should I take Microbiology while in the 2010 El Centro Nursing Program?

    Dogstar replied to max0602's topic in General Nursing

    Hi max0602. Don't be scared of Micro. It's stuff you need to know, and besides, it's interesting. If you did okay in A&P, you'll be fine. Just stay on top of it, and don't get behind or miss class...

  7. When should I take Microbiology while in the 2010 El Centro Nursing Program?

    Dogstar replied to max0602's topic in General Nursing

    Hi max0602. First of all congratulations, and welcome aboard; you're in for one wild ride! I'm a 4th semester El Centro ADN student graduating this May (good Lord willing & the creek don't rise)....

  8. What are clinicals like??

    Dogstar replied to KKB243's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I'm a 4th semester ADN student (I graduate this May -- knock on wood). In our program, clinicals are like personal little fiefdoms, and the instructors run them as they see fit with very little...

  9. What can I do for healthcare employment while I wait for nursing school?

    Dogstar replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that laying out $1000 for a $10/hr job seems a bit unreasonable on the face of it, BUT if you look at it as an investment in your career, it could be a very wise move. I will graduate...