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  1. WOCN information/Emory

    lovesongajp posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I'm looking for a little insight about WOCN as well as WOCN programs. I'm specifically interested in the WOCNEC at Emory. I'll be paying out of pocket for the program and it's going to be a costly...

  2. Path to Wound Care

    lovesongajp replied to Fiddlesticks27's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I work at a wound clinic and nobody that works there currently is certified... It took me awhile to find a job in wound care and honestly I think it's just a matter of luck. I applied to the only job...

  3. ANCC Medical Surgical Certification

    lovesongajp replied to megamiepona's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes, I studied for the cert just like I did the NCLEX... I used the Lippincott review, several med/surg sections of other review books and the NCLEX 3500 on the med/surg topics. I thought it was...

  4. Career Change to Wound Care

    lovesongajp replied to coolbreezegurl's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I'm so excited, I finally have an interview scheduled for tomorrow for an outpatient wound care clinic at an area hospital as a wound care nurse! Do you guys have any tips or advice? Did you take the...

  5. I'm a nursing student and have Guillain-Barré Syndrome

    lovesongajp replied to Becky96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's not wearing a mask because of the disease, it's wearing a mask because they are unable to obtain the flu shot, regardless. Same rule applies where I work, a mask or the shot is required for every...

  6. Can I take one class a diffrent college?

    lovesongajp replied to Mommyfuturenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I was in pre-nursing, I took a couple classes as a transient student at a local CC because the times were more convenient. I just had to check with the college of nursing that I was ultimately...

  7. Career Change to Wound Care

    lovesongajp replied to coolbreezegurl's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I can't say what's best for you but I am desperate to find the exact opportunity you're being offered. I would definitely jump on it! I have been applying to wound care jobs for months now without so...

  8. Will an EKG course be worth it?

    lovesongajp replied to Mommyfuturenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I definitely think the EKG course would be great! The hospital I'm at actually just started requiring our techs to take a basic EKG course so already having that knowledge would be an advantage. With...

  9. Clinicals and walking boot

    lovesongajp replied to deej394's topic in General Students

    I honestly don't think there's anything you can do... The same happened at my school except for the person had to have a cast and it wasn't removable so they had to withdraw from clinical for the...

  10. Considering to apply for dialysis nurse position.

    lovesongajp replied to Steve123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Congrats!!! Have you worked in dialysis before? What will your orientation be like? What hours will you be working? Sorry for all the

  11. WOCN information/Emory

    lovesongajp replied to lovesongajp's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Ha! It's still my plan... I'm just trying to save up enough money to pay for the program out of pocket. I'm hoping against hope that a random job falls in my lap to give me the opportunity to have the...

  12. Considering to apply for dialysis nurse position.

    lovesongajp replied to Steve123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm considering this also. I've worked med/surg for the past 3 years and I'm really hoping to find something dayshift outside of a bedside hospital nursing

  13. PRN- Should I feel bad?

    lovesongajp replied to fifiandclea's topic in General Students

    I'm also a PRN nurse... They call me every single day, sometimes more than once. It became exhausting saying no that many times so now I usually "go to hell 'em." Ha! I will say I did give in and work...

  14. Disappointed in the book format

    lovesongajp replied to hisgirl86's topic in General Students

    USA CON does this, is this where you'll be going by chance, OP? I graduated from there several years ago when it first started and I was furious about it. I am a crazy highlighter person, hard copy...

  15. Scrub bottoms for tall/fat female?

    lovesongajp replied to maj0079's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am tall and also carry most of my weight in my thighs and I love the Med Couture brand. They are so comfortable and they really work with my body type. You can look online for retailers in your...

  16. WOCN info.

    lovesongajp posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know this is "general nursing" topics but I'm hoping it gets more traffic than the "specialty" thread as my last post remains unanswered weeks later. Ha! I am looking to go into WOCN and I would...

  17. Float pool as a new grad? Any thoughts?

    lovesongajp replied to xxdiscoxxheaven's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in the float pool now for about 6 months and honestly, I love it. I've always said I could never work as float but it just kind of fell in my lap and now I can't imagine only working for one...

  18. WOCN info.

    lovesongajp replied to lovesongajp's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your lengthy reply! I really do appreciate it. I'm really having a hard time getting insider information on this so I appreciate you responding to my questions. I definitely...

  19. Observed an Unconsented surgery performed

    lovesongajp replied to mochilover's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with above posters, not as an OR nurse, but as a patient who has had this procedure done several times. Basically, the agreement I have with my doctor is to do what it takes to make me feel...

  20. Nursing Bag

    lovesongajp replied to StaceyTr88's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I second a Vera Bradley bag. I used the Vera for the last year or so and I just replaced it with the pleated tote last week and I LOVE it. The Vera was very roomy but it actually was a little too big...

  21. Need advice! Contract or travel to work??

    lovesongajp replied to ER.rn0922's topic in Nursing Career

    It's a more reputable facility, higher pay, more varied experience, and I felt like it would look better on my resume overall. I definitely don't regret my decision so far

  22. Need advice! Contract or travel to work??

    lovesongajp replied to ER.rn0922's topic in Nursing Career

    I would say commute for the experience. I drive over 70 miles to work (one way) to a hospital that is more tailored to my interests than the one 5 miles from my house. I definitely wouldn't sign a...

  23. Bad experience as CNA :(

    lovesongajp replied to gizm0's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've never worked in a LTAC facility, but, I have had many patients who are LTAC on my floor. It takes a special person to enjoy that type of work. I've had friends who worked in nursing in LTAC and...

  24. Nervous about starting school while living with my parents.

    lovesongajp replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Students

    I agree with PP, you are extremely blessed! 😊 I worked 2 jobs through nursing school and went from living with my husband in a studio (zero doors/privacy) to living with 5 noisy family members...

  25. CNA Salaries

    lovesongajp replied to Sashakay's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked as a PCT at a hospital in lower AL and I made $13(ish) after shift