Maggie in NC

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1. Decisions. decisions

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

   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...

2. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

   Maggie in NC replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   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...

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

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

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...

6. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

   Maggie in NC replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   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:...

7. 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...

8. New Graduates In The Icu?

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

   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...

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

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

   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

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...

11. I think i' losing my mind

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

    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...

12. which PDA should I buy??

    Maggie in NC replied to lccougar02's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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

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

14. Get Over Here & Clean My Screen!!

    Maggie in NC posted a topic in Nursing 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...

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...