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  1. What are some tips on getting ready to be in a hospital?

    rhapsodyRN replied to daisey_may's topic in General Students

    I'm so glad to hear someone else say that. :) I seriously almost turned around and went home 2 weeks ago before my first hospital clinical. Our first semester clinicals were in the nursing home and I...

  2. Critical Thinking ??? or not??

    rhapsodyRN replied to WannaBRN4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We haven't had a lot of essay questions, but yes, this is the format you should get used to and try to love. :) Nursing school tests are geared towards NCLEX-type questions and NCLEX-type questions...

  3. Too Old?

    rhapsodyRN replied to rhapsodyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh, I totally agree. I'm not doubting my ability or my age (guess I could have probably picked a better title..hehe), just wondered how many NPs started later in life. :) I figure I might as well go...

  4. How to be a better "clinical" student?

    rhapsodyRN replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't worry, I felt the same way this week at clinicals. I'm in my second semester and my patient was discharged on our second day, and the other patients my instructor had marked as alternates were...

  5. clinicals + full-time job = ?

    rhapsodyRN replied to cobra1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's hard. I started out working 38 hours per week. I took off an hour early on the two days I had class. By the time clinicals started I was down to 36. I presently do 36 per week, but sometimes I...

  6. Job Availability

    rhapsodyRN replied to Redlady's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yeah, U of M is hiring up the wazoo, and if you can't find a job in A2, Lansing and GR both have PLENTY of jobs too. :) Michigan is definitely a shortage state. I'm in my second semester..and I look...

  7. Need help with proper documentation

    rhapsodyRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi guys, This is probably going to seem stupid. I seem to have an easy time doing the actual skills, but when it comes down to writing things down, I am not doing so well. We have a nursing database...

  8. Need help with proper documentation

    rhapsodyRN replied to rhapsodyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks! I know I seem stupid asking something so simple, but I'm also taking Pharm and Phys along with this first semester nursing course, so I'm frazzled, and while they talked about documentation in...

  9. Question about Littman Light stethoscope

    rhapsodyRN replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about the Lightweight, but my mom just got me the Classic II S.E. and it's fantastic..so I can highly recommend it. I haven't actually used it in a clinical..but I've been listening to...

  10. Curious as to how many NICU nurses have previous personal experience in the NICU

    rhapsodyRN replied to fmrnicumom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm another one pulled to the NICU. I start nursing school this fall and I have had it in my head that I'm either working NICU or PICU after graduation. I don't know what it is that is pulling me, but...

  11. My skin keeps breaking out!!!!

    rhapsodyRN replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm..I've always been leery of ProActiv because of the celebrity shilling for it, but maybe it's time. I don't really have acne, but about the time I turned 26 I noticed that I'm ALWAYS getting small...

  12. shoes recommendation

    rhapsodyRN replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    This topic has actually been discussed in quite a few places on the boards. Do a search for "shoes", or whatever brand you want (Dansko, Birks, Clogs, etc.,). You'll come up with a plethora of...

  13. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    rhapsodyRN replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, I had that just during orientation. We have a packet in front of us explaining everything and when health forms were due, when we could pick up our nursing kits, etc. But of course for at least a...

  14. How do you handle a weak stomach?

    rhapsodyRN replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2: Just the way you said that cracked me up. I KNOW that's how I'm going to see it the first time, but you're right. I'll just try and think of it as dirt and keep going.

  15. Should BSNs be paid more?

    rhapsodyRN replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    :banghead:

  16. Scrub sizing vent...grr....

    rhapsodyRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh..that's not good news. I'm also 5'11" and I have a hard enough time finding regular pants. I FINALLY was able to get jeans that were long enough (I have about a 34" inseam) through a catalog...

  17. Dell Axim x50 or Tungsten T5? Handhelds, PDA's

    rhapsodyRN replied to skislalom's topic in General Nursing

    I've got the Axim X50v and I love it. I don't need the Windows Media player but I have played with just about everything else on it and it's pretty fast! :) I want to buy more memory and an additional...

  18. Waiting Lists for MD Nursing Program

    rhapsodyRN replied to LadyKLibra's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Where exactly do you live? I can understand they're sporifice if you're in a very rural area, but here's a list of the schools in Michigan that offer various types of nursing degrees:...

  19. Nursing Shoes?

    rhapsodyRN replied to sweetmom's topic in General Nursing

    Just bought two pair of Dansko last night. The Ingrid and the Professional. THe minute they were on my feet I could tell they were the perfect shoe. For the tall, overweight poster...I am just shy of...

  20. which PDA should I buy??

    rhapsodyRN replied to lccougar02's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Maggie, I just bought an X50v as well..it should arrive tomorrow!! I probably won't use the WiFi much but I'm excited about the MP3 and the ability to use it as a recorder, as well as all the...

  21. What squicks you out?

    rhapsodyRN replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I'm SOOOO with you there. I had to have a toenail removed a few years ago because I had whacked it and it got all black and blue underneath. It was the worst thing watching that happen to my own...

  22. Accepted!

    rhapsodyRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just found out today that I got into the nursing program at the college I go to. I am so excited! I will be doing their part-time program so that I can continue my current job until I get my LPN...

  23. Nursing shortage! Nursing program waiting lists!

    rhapsodyRN replied to melpip3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you don't happen to live in grand rapids do you? :) last time i checked grcc's waiting list was up to 4 years, and that's only after you have completed your prereqs. absolutely insane. at least in...

  24. Physiology and Pharmacology during same semester?

    rhapsodyRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school, a counselor once told me that if I take Phys and Pharm at the same time I might as well become a monk for that term. Well, if I take Phys and Pharm during the summer together that means...

  25. Physiology and Pharmacology during same semester?

    rhapsodyRN replied to rhapsodyRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nope, I'm in Michigan. LCC (lansing community college) offers it online. I do agree with Amber. I definitely do have the time to commit. Although I work full-time, I took 17 credits this semester with...