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doublehelix

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  1. jobs for new graduates ?

    doublehelix replied to AB-RN-student's topic in International Nursing

    Uhh... Well, at least here in Manitoba, most nursing students have job offers during their last year from hospitals they've done their practicum at. I work at a local hospital and there are currently...

  2. Nursing School Jitters

    doublehelix replied to 2bnurseskip's topic in General Students

    What?? That IS ridiculous! What's the point of even accepting someone now, then? I'm sure a large portion of those students will change their mind by then or move on to another

  3. In IL when can you work as a PCT/CNA

    doublehelix replied to tracyk430's topic in General Students

    Thank you for clearing that up... We don't have such a position as a NA II here, which is why it was unheard of to

  4. Nursing School Jitters

    doublehelix replied to 2bnurseskip's topic in General Students

    lol2, My program which I have been on the waiting list for 2 years... has 235 students!! I'm sure this will dramatically decrease, but I feel like this is a hug section. Our waiting lists are so bad...

  5. States that offer free nursing education in exchange for working with them

    doublehelix replied to idlasjm's topic in General Students

    Going into nursing is expensive. If you knew this is what you were going to be getting into, honestly, you should have done something about the money months ago... Now that you only have a few weeks...

  6. Starting school soon & my mind in blank on A&P!

    doublehelix replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Students

    When I was in the states a few weeks ago, we went to Target (nope, we don't have one here, yet!) to pick up some school supplies... They have a section by the binders for laminated reference sheets,...

  7. In IL when can you work as a PCT/CNA

    doublehelix replied to tracyk430's topic in General Students

    Check with some of your local hospitals, they could all be different, but most will accept a nursing student as a HCA/CNA after the completion of year one. Some homecare/personal care homes will also...

  8. Tips on surviving through nursing school

    doublehelix replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in General Students

    If you enjoy it, you'll do great! You really need to enjoy what you're learning, otherwise it's going to be a lot more stressful on

  9. Study tips, guides, etc for A&P

    doublehelix replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    During class I would take down all my notes, then sometime before the next class I would re-write everything, but include colored labeled diagrams of the anatomy, as well as additonal notes from the...

  10. Do you think you'll/have you put on weight in NS?

    doublehelix replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Students

    I really wish I could gain weight. I'm very petite, and when I became a health care aide, everyone was constantly bugging me as to how i'd be able to lift and turn pts when I'm so tiny. I went from...

  11. My most important tip for a nursing student is....

    doublehelix replied to 1234student's topic in General Students

    Make time for your family, friends, and most importantly yourself. You can't study every second, you'll drive yourself insane. A good support group is VERY important throughout

  12. Bad Back

    doublehelix replied to kenpochic's topic in General Students

    Precisely... I'm not sure how it works in the states, but in Canada, when you fill out a hospital application they do ask if you have had any previous injuries, illnesses or other things that may...

  13. Quitting job to go to nursing school

    doublehelix replied to 2bnurseskip's topic in General Students

    I know there are some cities that say there is no work for nurses, but mostly, it's just about the opposite. At least here in Canada, within the next ten years there are going to be so many...

  14. Students- I need your input please

    doublehelix replied to JDougRN's topic in General Students

    My favorite nurses were the ones who handled crazy situations very well, without stressing or freaking out about it. The ones who, even when we were cleaning a C.diff pt who had had BM spread all...

  15. Quitting job to go to nursing school

    doublehelix replied to 2bnurseskip's topic in General Students

    Np, I wish you the best of luck... And enjoy nursing school!

  16. Quitting job to go to nursing school

    doublehelix replied to 2bnurseskip's topic in General Students

    If it's your dream, you can do it! Nursing school is tough on its own, nevermind throwing kids into the picture. If you can afford to, it's great your putting nursing as your first priority rather...

  17. Private School or Community College?! Please Help

    doublehelix replied to swtcaligurl's topic in General Students

    I know waiting lists are bad, but you need consider the probably huge difference in tuition fees, not to mention teaching and practicum. We only have two schools that offer nursing programs in my city...

  18. Bad Back

    doublehelix replied to kenpochic's topic in General Students

    Hi! I work as a HCA, and start nursing school in two weeks as well! I hope you do realize that any position in healthcare, even a nurse, requires some lifting, and depending on where you work can be...

  19. necessity of laptop, smartphone, etc?

    doublehelix replied to blissfulinsanity's topic in General Students

    There are a ton of neat ipod touch and iphone nursing related apps you can download! lab values, drug guides, calculators, flash cards, etc... Great to review on the bus ride home for me. :) They are...

  20. How long is a BLS class supossed to last

    doublehelix replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Students

    The class length all depends on the instructor, amount of people in your class, and of course if the class has taken the BLS course before. The first time I took it, three years ago now, It was an 7...

  21. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    doublehelix replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Not only do I see how many accidents occur every year, i've been personally affected by motorcycle accidents. I plan on having children after i'm done nursing, and as much as I enjoyed riding on...

  22. How often you see your boyfriend while in nursing school

    doublehelix replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in General Students

    This is true; regardless of how great of a student you are, you won't be studying all the time. You shouldn't need to study all the time, and if you are studying *ALL* the time and struggling with...

  23. 1st semester book costs

    doublehelix replied to azhic13's topic in General Students

    I bought a lot of my books used, or were given nursing books from friends who recently graduated... for this semester, my total cost of classes was 1,466, and my book fees were only 150... yahoo! I am...

  24. Shoe recommendations?...for clinicals?

    doublehelix replied to Sammygrll's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love the shape ups! The great thing about sketchers is just about every shoe model they have has arch support in mind. Even their flats and dress shoes are comfy to

  25. Ask for a grade increase in anatomy?

    doublehelix replied to albacl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is VERY true. We had a weirdo in my A&P class who asked for the teacher to double check her test, because she didn't believe her 60% grade was correct. Well, it went down a couple marks....