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I had the wrong name, but here is the correct one: Melecia Skeete Academic Advisor University of Phoenix Online/Health Care Division Phone: 1.800.366.9699 Ext 7924

I went to a small and pretty selective nursing school. I started out with 60 and graduated 2 years later with 12. So...yes, it's weed-out time! Good luck

I'm strictly a critical care nurse, but I occasionally (rarely) get floated to step-down/telemetry. I stick by the policies, because even though I know the meds and what side effects to anticipate, I'm busy with 5-6 other patients and don't have the time to do the proper follow-up. There are reasons the policies are made to be unit-specific...patient safety. If I can't do the appropriate monitoring and follow-up of an intervention or med, that patient should be on a different unit. Even if I'm competent in the intervention and monitoring. Way to go for sticking to your guns - a lot of nurses I know don't do that.

My cousin was diagnosed with it four years ago. To be honest, it can be a pretty rough disease. Given his experiences, I would recommend seeing a specialist at a major medical research center ASAP. It's an autoimmune disorder that usually "attacks" the lungs or kidneys. It deposits granulomas, or crystal-like deposits into the tissues. This can lead to a number of problems (like lesions or "sores" on the organ) that lead to scar tissue. Treatment of Wegener's includes a very strict regimen of cytotoxic drugs (similar to chemotherapy) and steroids. The maintenance is long-term. Remissions happen, but it usually comes back. There are a lot of support groups out there...Good luck to your friend.

Definitely let her know. Managers like to know that they're hiring someone who's motivated and ambitious...it shows that you will pay attention, and get to know your stuff. Will they be losing an employee in a few years? Yes, but tell them you'll work PRN when you go to school if you think it'll be a big deal. Ultimately, they think: "I'm getting a motivated nurse for 2 years. Yea!"

I'm a woman...so I'm a little out of my league here. But I can say that men with trimmed facial hair look very professional and dignified, especially if they're wearing a nice-fitting suit. As long as no smiley faces are shaved into it! :)

Well, I can tell you that changing to ER won't eliminate the water runs, the bedpan changes, or cleaning up vomit. However as a young nurse myself, the general attitude in ER is a lot younger as well. It's much more enjoyable for me to work in the ER because there's so much more autonomy and there isn't someone over your shoulder all the time like on the floor. I would transfer as soon as possible, because there's a lot of experience needed for flight nursing. Most programs like you to have a combination of ER and ICU. I started out in ICU with thorough training; there's still a lot of adrenaline flowing there, too. I wouldn't specialize in a unit though, like CCU. You lose the general picture. After a few years I went to the ER, and my ICU skills played a major role in the transition...since I knew what treatments to expect, I could initiate them faster than if I had started in ER first. ! My philosophy is: there are so many nursing jobs out there. Why spend time in a job you hate or pays next-to-nothing? Fnd something you like, that sticks with your long-term plan, and pays relatively well. That's my perspective. Good luck!!

I worked as a bartender in nursing school. It was a lot of fun for me, and ironically great experience. You learn customer service, delegation responsibilities, and conflict resolution. At least that's what I put on my resume! You mostly work weekends (that'a where all the money is), but you can work evening shifts during the week too.

University of Phoenix, all the way. I started attending four months ago, and I'll be completing my third class next week. Each class is 5 weeks long (you only take one class at a time). Getting my BSN through a traditional university would have been 2-2 1/2 years...with University of Phoenix Online, I'll be done in a year and a month! It's more expensive than a traditional university in terms of credit hours, but it's SO worth it to get it done. I love that I can schedule my class around my life, not the other way around. The staff at Univ of Phoenix were all so helpful in getting the paperwork ball rolling, and they're excellent motivators. The staff so far has been very knowledgeable and personable. I wouldn't change my decision if I had the chance. At Univ of Phoenix, grades are based on participation, papers, and group projects. It's rare to have a test, and even then it's open-book, because you're at home doing it. I spend MUCH less time on school this way, than compared to a traditional university. My contact person in the admissions office is Syrena Williams...she's great.