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  1. Are online BSN programs really accepted by employers?

    northmississippi posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Is BSN online actually considered a "real" degree by hospitals? Or do you have to actually go to a university to be considered credible?

  2. does one have to "qualify" like RN school to get into psychology major?

    northmississippi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I"m trying to go thur Rn school, I"m thinking I can add psy classes for all electives/extra classes and maybe one day I can get a masters. It's easy to get an associates in psy,,but for bachelors or...

  3. Couldn't get in CC program this year, Is there online RN associate programs?

    northmississippi posted a topic in Nursing Career

    well,,i got a letter today from local college,,they said I couldnt get in the RN Assoc. program this year. I thought I had good enough grades... Are there any online schools I may can use? Even If I...

  4. If you love your CNA classes,,will I probably love being a real cna?

    northmississippi posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If I love going to my cna classes, do you think i'll love (or at least like) being a real cna? a better question may be,,if someone hates cna class, will they really hate being a nurse? I'm about...

  5. Can RN do everything an LPN can do?

    northmississippi posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Here is a twist on the post below this one "what do Rn's do that Lpn's Cant".... Does the RN have all the knowledge of an LPN? Even though they may not do lpn work,,I assume they know how? Just a...

  6. Will a more expensive stethoscope ease ear pain?

    northmississippi posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    To me, stethoscopes, as least the cheaper one I have, feels like someone is driving a stick as hard as they can into my ears. Will more expensive models ease that? Any such thing as a headphone...

  7. Would adding a Bachelors in Accounting be worth anything to an RN's career?

    northmississippi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a bachelors in accounting,,but its basically worthless in small town like I'm in,,thats why in in nursing school now!! Could this accounting degree ever come into play down the road when trying...

  8. single sided stethoscope ok for student and first year RN?

    northmississippi posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Do you ever actually use both sides of your scope? I see some single sided scopes that I think would be nice. I have to get one for cna class, and I'd like to have it to use for RN school in fall...

  9. Did i get a pretty good stethoscope? adc 601

    northmississippi posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got my first stethoscope, hope to start cna school soon and RN school in the fall If i get accepted. I have a ADC 601 Cardiology, it's two sided and came with extra ear tips and name tag. I dont...

  10. Can Shoeshoe customize nike's/NB to be "all white"?

    northmississippi posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sometimes i hear nurses on here say they are required to all white shoes, no other color,,,so could a shoeshop customize a pair of shoes you like to be all white, with no black or blue stripe in them....

  11. Do CNA's do ANYTHING other than bedpan work?

    northmississippi posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I"m starting a CNA program, They say i need a get a stethoscope, bp cuff, etc,,,but I heard all cna's do is change diapers/clean vomit. I"m not saying i wont do that as I think its good to start from...

  12. Do CNA's do ANYTHING other than bedpan work?

    northmississippi replied to northmississippi's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I plan on being a cna while i go thru two years of RN school, working on the weekends. I figure i can make some money and learn/get experiance also. I hope i can meet up with a nurse that can show me...

  13. Can Shoeshoe customize nike's/NB to be "all white"?

    northmississippi replied to northmississippi's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Haha,, I meant to type shoe shop instead of shoeshoe. I hope i can find solids that actually wear

  14. Do you go to work when you have fever/cold?

    northmississippi posted a topic in General Nursing

    well, heck... I'm sitting here with a light fever and a runny nose, and a slightly sore throat....I'm off work today anyway,,,but,,,I got thinking,,, do you go to work when you feel like this? what's...

  15. What are duties of a nurse in "general medicine'?

    northmississippi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm still in prenursing,,but i was looking at our hospitals website and they had a job for a nurse in "general medicine".... what would be a few of the duties a nurse in this field be?

  16. What are duties of a nurse in "general medicine'?

    northmississippi replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    It is inside the main hospital here, which is a rather large place. The posting didnt say anything

  17. Such a thing as a "travel" cna?

    northmississippi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've always heard of someone being a travel nurse, I assume they are always an RN,,,is there such a thing as a travel cna?

  18. Do Rn's need to know alot about health records/coding?

    northmississippi posted a topic in General Nursing

    There are some other programs my college offers,,one is called health information that deals alot with health records and coding. Do RN's need to learn alot about this area? I may can borrow a few...

  19. Hey CNA's, are you included in hosptials health insurance plan?

    northmississippi posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am about to get in a CNA training program and hope to actually work as a cna this summer,, do hospitals/etc usually give you health insurance benefits? I would like to be a CNA on weekends to...

  20. Will a more expensive stethoscope ease ear pain?

    northmississippi replied to northmississippi's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    thanks guys,,,now that you pointed it out,, mine does have small hardshell ear

  21. what "extra" classes to add to RN Assoc.

    northmississippi posted a topic in General Students

    I'm working on getting RN associates,,but my problem is that i need extra classes to make a full schedule,, as I already have Bachelors in Accounting at the same school, and so I've already had...

  22. what "extra" classes to add to RN Assoc.

    northmississippi replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    I've had general psy and child psy, human growth also...I thought about taking adolesent (human growth 2), thinking it could come in handy if i worked at behavioral

  23. My nursing dreams are over . I failed.

    northmississippi replied to CariocaRN's topic in General Students

    Didn't you just say you can retake a class once? So what if you have to go an extra semester, this is a life long career, and you will ALWAYS be a student even if you are reading on your own. Stay in...