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  1. Scrubs for the slim

    markkuss replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    So, update on what worked for you in the end? I'm a guy, but have the same problem. Either too short our too baggy. Or fitted for female nurses :-( Any ideas out

  2. Anyplace hiring LPNs?

    markkuss replied to RatedR22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sure, but any 'brand new' employee has to begin somewhere. years back as a CNA it took me 2-3 weeks to get 'comfy in my scrubs'. way past the orientation week. So guess what? the other CNAs have been...

  3. Nursing Culture

    markkuss replied to arborguy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    ---------- It's one thing that one or 2 people commented as they had about students being lazy. But to have folks, one after the other line up and say the same one-liner? sometimes twice?? really???...

  4. Nursing Culture

    markkuss replied to arborguy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We live in times of stress, I get it. But even when students make new accounts just to ask stupid questions... Well, if they took the time to make an account maybe the question is not so stupid for...

  5. Anyplace hiring LPNs?

    markkuss replied to RatedR22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in Michigan. I've applied to many! places, but just like you never heard from them. And although everyone is screaming about nurse shortage, the only nursing home that replied to my application...

  6. RN's forced to do CNA work

    markkuss replied to rnckr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for explaining the rationals behind the duty switches! This explains the OP's question really well and provides insight beyond the "it's ok, that happens sometimes"

  7. Why do the unit nurses treat the students like this?!

    markkuss replied to CT Pixie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is awesome! Thank you for pointing out the good things those gals do for us, students! It's so easy to overlook these little things over our insecurities, programs' schedules, upcoming tests,...

  8. First Day of LPN school

    markkuss replied to jrhlpn2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Awesome! great attitude, keep it up (and down with the distractions)!!! I haven't deleted my fb, I have too many pics on it that I want to be able to access from when ever I'm... Kinda like free...

  9. Transportation woes for nursing students

    markkuss replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Right!?! A day to school easily costs me 20 bucks! (that's $100/week in gas) And I'd be lucky if I had a choice of public transportation, even if a slow one... I'd at leastbe able to sleep/study on...

  10. sex in the work place...really?

    markkuss replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    eww... I mean, even besides the HAIs, wouldn't one worry about

  11. Transportation woes for nursing students

    markkuss replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Gosh! How do you study then? I'm 65 miles from my school, that's about 1 to 1:30 hours driving depending on traffic, and by the time I return home i'm feel like I've been through a washing machine...

  12. Nursing is not what I thought it would be!

    markkuss replied to loheRN's topic in General Nursing

    As opposed to in degrees programs? What do u

  13. Should I switch Nursing Schools after finishing my 1st semester?

    markkuss replied to JCast87's topic in General Students

    Talk face to face to some nurses who work. Ask them to inquire to their DONs or assist DONs. Some of them may know nurses that graduated from that school and give you a more balanced answer. And DO...

  14. Nursing is not what I thought it would be!

    markkuss replied to loheRN's topic in General Nursing

    to be fair, there's too little info here to tell us whether mn-nurse's bulling or just giving a fair advice. it's hard to see with written messages what mood she's been while writing it. although my...

  15. Nursing is not what I thought it would be!

    markkuss replied to loheRN's topic in General Nursing

    i wholly agree with you! it was like that when i was taking cna classes, and then i went on working for a nursing home with 8 rooms having 2-3 patients in each, in my care. and from what i've seen...

  16. Toledo School of Practical Nursing

    markkuss replied to porkey2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    you are asking about lpn registration, correct? -if you are still in the process of learning, some schools (tspn included) will allow you the possibility to take yr nclex pn in michigan, resulting...

  17. Toledo School of Practical Nursing

    markkuss replied to MISSALISSA777's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Where are you driving from? use google maps, directions their address is 1530 North Superior Street Toledo, Ohio 43604 basically from telegraph and Eurika rd via I-75 it's about 45-55 min depending...

  18. Does Anyone Attend theToledo School Of Practical Nursing

    markkuss replied to pretty630's topic in Ohio Nursing

    hello erica, as far as i know, they don't have a proper website. they are part of toledo public school system. there are several webpages out there that can help you find more info about them. - you...

  19. Does Anyone Attend theToledo School Of Practical Nursing

    markkuss replied to pretty630's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Pretty, I'm there and we've just finished a quarter. Basically as far as classes go, have you taken the A&P and the Nutrition? If Mrs Moore (the one who did the most talking during the orientation...

  20. Toledo School of Practical Nursing

    markkuss replied to porkey2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    hey mijutrimae, you must have received your packet by now. tspn has changed about a year ago to a 1st come 1st serve format thereby creating a waiting list. a year-and-some ago, i had a choice of...

  21. Toledo School of Practical Nursing

    markkuss replied to MISSALISSA777's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hey Klb, From what I see around the school, there are plenty of students from Michigan. (In our class, only 2 of them are from Ohio!!!) :) So yeah, most of the people carpool, save for those who want...

  22. CPR training in michigan

    markkuss replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Michigan Nursing

    ~~ CPR HELP in Michigan ~~ HI, So what did you decide? Did you go with that $65 class? I also need to renew my certification (by the end of the month) I tried to check that Fire Department, but their...

  23. Saunders or Mary Ann Hogan for nclex rn review

    markkuss replied to maia718's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    jan 11 by mamuhmiarn ... i used nclex questions throughout nursing school to prepare me for tests... hi, you mean, you referred to nclex questions to prepare for your school tests? :) that's a...

  24. Toledo School of Practical Nursing

    markkuss replied to MISSALISSA777's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hello Suzette, I've been peering through comments here for more info on ToledoSPN... Your comments are the best! Thank you. I'm also from MI, Southfield, and going to be in the March '12 class...

  25. Everest Institute.. Anyone have info?

    markkuss replied to MISSALISSA777's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks... I just saw they went on charging 30 000 for the LPN program... is that right? omg! I might still apply to this. can't stand being out of school for a year