cityof_wonder

cityof_wonder specializes in pediatrics, PICU.

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1. Parent CPR Teaching

   cityof_wonder replied to umcRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   in our facility we have the outside home care nurse agency come to teach parents, and they are always reminded and encouraged to take an actual certification class through whoever they want as long as...

2. Loyola Chicago RN to BSN vs Capella

   cityof_wonder posted a topic in School, College Programs

   I am planning on going back to school for my BSN. I have done a lot of research and have pretty much come down to 2. Loyola University of Chicago offers an online RN to BSN program. Have any of you...

3. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

   cityof_wonder replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

   For us, we had CNA skil testing before school even began, at the Orientation meeting they had a sign up sheet. They encourage you to get into the lab and practice right away. Good luck, if you're...

4. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

   cityof_wonder replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

   ahhhhhhhhh about to finish the 1st semester too.. it's been a long one! Everything itsa307 said is what I would recommend too, TIME MANAGEMENT is a big deal, organize your time and make sure you leave...

5. Fed up with Stupid Parents

   cityof_wonder replied to TXPediNurse's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, the parents often make the taking care of the child harder. I work over night at a pediatric unit in a hospital and I cannot even count how many parents have requested for the nurses not to go...

6. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

   cityof_wonder replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Im going to the tuesday pm as well! I bought the book, Ive started reading it and it's actually pretty

7. Second nightshift completed

   cityof_wonder replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

   With all do respect I think you're being a bit dramatic.... you have only worked 2 night shifts!!! 2!!!! you cannot expect your body to get used to it without giving it a chance. I took me at least a...

8. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

   cityof_wonder replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

   if you emailed me the syllabus it would b amazing!!! ill pm u my email, thanx a lot

9. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

   cityof_wonder replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

   well I think im going to be in class with you both :) we better enjoy our summer come fall its gonna be busy.. cant wait to start nursing school

10. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

    cityof_wonder replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I registered monday too. I also got into the tuesday morning class and the wed morning clinical at SAMC, with lab tuesdays. Also registered for patho monday mornings. I was hoping to take patho over...

11. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

    cityof_wonder replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Jessicuy: I work for St Alexius, what I mean when I say that they help you is that st alexius, Alexian brothers, and Northwest have a partnership with Harper, St alexius and alexian brothers each...

12. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

    cityof_wonder replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Jessicuy - what ericab said is correct what I understand is they look at the whole picture with emphasis on how u do in ur science classes. Also if u already have ur CNA try getting a job at a local...

13. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

    cityof_wonder replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes they hold the mon/wed micro for nursing students, but the girls that are in micro with me registered for micro on tues/thurs on their own. They were afraid the one class was gonna get

14. Anyone here apply for Fall 2010 ADN program at Harper College

    cityof_wonder replied to cityof_wonder's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I applied for the nursing program through my hospital job so we had separate mandatory info sessions and I think they gave us a mock schedule bc they know we have to continue working in the hospital...

15. need advice!

    cityof_wonder posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was recently accepted into a nursing program (yay!) but now I have a dilemma. I am working at a nearby hospital, I have been here for 2 and a half months now working as a PCT, I work part-time over...