Maggie in NC

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1. Decisions. decisions

   Maggie in NC replied to aspire711's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Another thought: See if the nursing program has evening classes. You're going to be pulling your hair out but you can get everything you want accomplished! Good luck! And, GOD BLESS YOU, cuz I would have to have MASSIVE XANAX if I had 17-25 6th grade...

2. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

   Maggie in NC replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism

   My intent was to show the many cards these people are trying to play to get nurses to join "their cause." The sooner PEOPLE (not just nurses) realize that they can make change without literally paying for it in the form of dues, the better. If anyo...

3. What would a degree in Healthcare Admin getcha?

   Maggie in NC posted a topic in General Nursing

   So...if you have an RN (ADN) would getting a Bachlor's Healthcare Admin really get you any where? Just wondering...

4. Anyone thinking about med-school?

   Maggie in NC replied to nurseabc123's topic in General Students

   I haven't thought about med school but I have thought about P.A. school. Just seems as rewarding with better hours than an N.P. Any thoughts regarding my perception are welcome!

5. Stethoscope Questions... Please Help!

   Maggie in NC replied to belabelisa's topic in General Students

   The Master may be overkill but, if you have a problem hearing sounds with others talking around you the Master is THE TICKET! Our class even bought our instructor one for Christmas because she commented on how much easier it was to use! Another sell...

6. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

   Maggie in NC replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism

   This was posted on a very popular guysnamelist.com site. Don't think they aren't recruiting elsewhere....please notice the politcal statements used (see items in bold). Labor Union Organizer Date: 2005-06-29, 2:05PM EDT Organizers are being hired ...

7. New Graduates In The Icu?

   Maggie in NC replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in MICU

   Some new nurses want to go into ICU/ER because it is a requirement for application into some C.R.N.A. and P.A. programs. (Don't flame me!!) I certainly wouldn't want to spend a year or even six months in med-surg if my ultimate goal was to get into a...

8. New Graduates In The Icu?

   Maggie in NC replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

   Some new nurses want to go into ICU/ER because it is a requirement for application into some C.R.N.A. and P.A. programs. (Don't flame me!!) I certainly wouldn't want to spend a year or even six months in med-surg if my ultimate goal was to get into a...

9. pre-nursing student needing a job for experience...any ideas?

   Maggie in NC replied to donovan's topic in Pre-Nursing

   A CNA job will teach you sterile field, patient contact, and how to interact with staff. It's very valuable experience. Get state certified and go for it!

10. high school students Intro to Nursing program wanted!

    Maggie in NC replied to ssi9699's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a very rural area. The high school system is extremely supportive of early career choices for students. They have a program called HOSA-Health Occupation Students Association that allows students to get their CNA and shadow in the local ho...

11. I think i' losing my mind

    Maggie in NC replied to soulsearchin''s topic in Pre-Nursing

    You deserve a medal for raising that many kids and still being SANE enough to want to help others in need! Don't panic-you can handle it-heck you raised 4 kids! I wouldn't worry about the rumors about LPNs being phased out either. If it were true,...

12. which PDA should I buy??

    Maggie in NC replied to lccougar02's topic in Student Assist

    I bought the Dell Axim X50v. It's a beauty. I love the WiFi on it as well as the MP3 so far! I'll let you know it works when school starts!!

13. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    Maggie in NC replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    Scrubs with pockets like painters pants. Love the access to my scissors, pens, and change without having it in my scrubtop pockets (which seem to spill out every time I bend forward.)

14. Get Over Here & Clean My Screen!!

    Maggie in NC posted a topic in Humor

    We need some more LAUGHS around here! Please post funny things that you've read on the net that made you laugh so hard you thought you'd spew coke on the computer screen! Mine: I recently read about a nurse practioner that had finished her last pati...

15. Ack! Paying the price for honesty about Depression Diagnosis

    Maggie in NC replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Can I just say thank you to the orginal poster? I have PTSD and suffered from depression after the death of my spouse. I have learned from your post that perhaps admitting my PTSD to the BON may not be in my best interest. I could see the value if...