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  1. seeking an OR preceptor

    micco posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am in my last year of school (graduate ADN in 05/2005) and will starting a preceptorship in the spring. I would like to preceptor in OR. There are 2 hospitals in town and one offers only BSN...

  2. Tips for successful nursing preceptorship

    micco replied to blaaveispiken's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am doing my preceptorship at the moment and will acutally finish on Monday. Anyway, be very selective about choosing a preceptor. I wanted to do my preceptorship at a hospital that I had not done...

  3. Anyone get A's in nursing school?

    micco replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Students

    It is possible. I have maintained my 4.0 all through nursing school and will graduate in May. To maintain my 4.0 , I have stayed up till the wee hours studying or get up at 4 a.m. to review before...

  4. Any info on LPN jobs in Southern Colorado or agencies

    micco posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi, I'm an LPN in Fremont county and will graduate with my ADN in May. I refused to pick up a few extra days on the new schedule and my hours were cut drastically (down to 1 shift this week and 2...

  5. GT to suction/GT meds, question

    micco replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    I thought it was 30 to 45

  6. medication aides

    micco posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Has anyone seen medication aids used in their facility yet? There is talk at the LTC where I work that this is in the works and CNAs are being approached to see if they are interested. If you have...

  7. looking for info on ADN program in Salida

    micco replied to maxcat's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Trindad Jr. college in Salida now offers a BSN through Adams State right there in Salida. I think Gunnison is only about 1 hour drive from

  8. shift differential question

    micco posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I was wondering what is the examples of shift differential where you work. My husband gets 20% more for graveyards and Sundays. I just started my first job on the afternoon shift 3 p-11 p and...

  9. Colorado Wait Lists?

    micco replied to GirlCalledJack's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The Fremont campus is in Canon City about 35 miles from Pueblo. We actually have clinicals in

  10. Colorado Wait Lists?

    micco replied to GirlCalledJack's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I think PCC is a great school. The Fremont Campus has a great pass rate. Last year was the first year they had to turn people down for the program. there are 24 slots each year and only about 20...

  11. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    micco replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Another story. My brother Mike was 16 and had an AVM (in the brain) and had had a bleed. He had surgery and survived. Anyway, about 3 days after surgery, he woke up and said he had talked to Granny...

  12. Do Male Nursing Students Get It Easier Than Female?

    micco replied to mrsmariangie's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The males in my class are treated differently. They are given much more slack. Two have been given second chances after second chances. One male student on vacation during the semester for a week...

  13. Quick Results on Saturday?

    micco replied to emmatt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pearson Vue just says you passed. and yes, they do have results on Saturday. I just got mine. yeah, I

  14. Help deciphering med order, please

    micco replied to kk2000's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    NTG is the abbreviation for nitroglycerin. Normal dosing is q8h. Did you find out what NTB

  15. What's it like in Canon City, Colorado?

    micco replied to Blackcat99's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I live 5 miles outside of Canon. I happen to like this area. It is a smaller community, but there are jobs. There are state and federal prisons in Fremont County. The area is growing. There are...

  16. Thankless at times, downright mean others!

    micco replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the 3rd or 4th patient I had in my first hospital rotation must have been quite obessed with how "big" I was. I will admit I'm am big (6'1" and 200 lbs) female. All day, that guy said stuff like my...

  17. Care Plan Template

    micco replied to RainDreamer's topic in General Students

    The way I was taught was the "related to" had to be something you could change. As a nurse, you cannot change a medical diagnosis. For example, risk for impaired skin integrity r/t to immobility...

  18. Care Plan Template

    micco replied to RainDreamer's topic in General Students

    thanks for the template! I am sure it will come in handy. I do have a question on the related to. I always thought that the related to could not be a medical diagnosis because that was something a...

  19. Where can I become a RN?

    micco replied to Lystie's topic in Colorado Nursing

    there is also Pueblo Community College in Pueblo and at the Fremont campus. they both have great

  20. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

    micco replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    funny in a dark twisted way. 2 guys and a gal are out joy riding and of course drinking. She leans over to give the driver a special service down there. anyway, he hits a wall at estimated 90 to 100...

  21. Denver Area Relocation - Nice Areas and RN Pay

    micco replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Boulder is kind of a college, hippie, artsy, granola type of place. Castle Rock does not have any major medical facilities (no hospital at all that I know of). It is mainly a place to go to the...

  22. Future Air Force Nurse

    micco replied to SrAV's topic in General Nursing

    If I remember right, you can be expected to be stationed anywhere. some places are better than others that's for sure. The Air Force only has 2 major

  23. Oklahoma Nurses

    micco replied to CCU NRS's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hi all, i am from OK (Verden near Chickasha). Anyway, I'm going to nursing school in Colorado and wonder what the employment situation is in OKC. Are there are lots of jobs, any hiring bonuses, good...

  24. Need help with a nursing school in CO

    micco replied to JMac1229's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Pueblo Community Colleg (Pueblo and Fremont campuses) do not have waiting lists. I don't think CSU in Pueblo does either. CSU starts clinicals in January. if you have all your prereq done, you...

  25. Is there a CO school WITHOUT a wait list?

    micco replied to jgs284's topic in Colorado Nursing

    This was the first year Pueblo Community College (Fremont Campus) turned away applicants. Last year, there was barely enough students to make a full RN class. I would try community colleges with the...