SusanJean

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  1. A lot

    SusanJean replied to nursingyoursoul's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Normally I bite my tongue when I hear the "ax" vs ask -- but will tell a story on myself. I was in a marathon session conducting interviews for a pharm. co. I worked for at the time. I was tired and...

  2. A lot

    SusanJean replied to nursingyoursoul's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Gosh, I must have missed this one...being a big fan of the chocolate Godivas:chuckle . Just from a point of curiosity, do the words mean the same thing - in some context - however remote?? I grew up...

  3. A lot

    SusanJean replied to nursingyoursoul's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOL. May I recommend "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" for your reading pleasure. I am sure you will enjoy it. A lot. :chuckle

  4. Learning Drug Names

    SusanJean replied to Grumpleweed's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    While I still have to take pharm, I worked in the pharm. industry for yrs... so am familiar w/ the products. I think learning by class, then the most commonly used drugs. Most have class side effects,...

  5. Note taking and organizing tips?

    SusanJean replied to missninaRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, how I wish I could be so organized - I try, but it never works. I get the notebooks w/ folders so I can keep track of all the handouts that way. I get one notebook per class (different color for...

  6. State assisted private duty home care

    SusanJean replied to mattsmom81's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing your experience! I agree w/ you on the part I quoted from your post. ...

  7. State assisted private duty home care

    SusanJean replied to mattsmom81's topic in General Nursing

    I found the job posted at the NS bulletin board. While the family uses agency staff (CNA's) for a few shifts, most of us are "solo." For me it has been an excellent opportunity to "ease" into a...

  8. How old is too old?

    SusanJean replied to missninaRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started this NS venture after the age of 40 - 2 elem. kids and dh at home, too. Best thing I ever did! While I was nervous in the beginning, I found that I loved being back in school (would have bet...

  9. questions about classes

    SusanJean replied to rgrgray's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The 4 classes you listed should be do-able in one semester... Is that what you were asking? They are so varied, I can't say that one is harder than another - just different. IMO, the intro ot...

  10. IT's A GIRL!!

    SusanJean replied to LeahJet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wonderful news! Congratulations to the entire family :balloons:

  11. A Happy Announcement

    SusanJean replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for sharing the wonderful news - and a great big "WELCOME" to Miriam!:balloons:

  12. State assisted private duty home care

    SusanJean replied to mattsmom81's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck w/ the interview process. I presently do 1:1 for a woman on weekends - and enjoy working with her! I feel blessed that the family likes to hire nursing students (and pays them well) so the...

  13. Lidocaine for Migraines

    SusanJean replied to SusanJean's topic in Pain Management

    Thanks to all that have responded. My sister is getting this (as a new tx) from her doctor, but it was not making any sense to me. Since I suffer from the same type of headaches, I was very...

  14. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    SusanJean replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I completely agree! Our local cc, w/ a 2 yr waitlist for the nursing program, only requires 3 prereqs, no pharmacology, 2 hours patho and basic chem. Even the (local) four yr programs differ in what...

  15. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    SusanJean replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This was in reference to P.A. programs. Believe it or not, there are still a few associate degree programs out there,(tho a bach, or "near bach degree is required for admission) some bach., most have...

  16. looking for the silver lining

    SusanJean replied to marcieg's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you called the financial aid office to ask them for more help? There may be other funds available that you are not aware of -- but you need to let them know. Just curious.

  17. Not excited to go to work as a new nurse...am I the only one?

    SusanJean replied to doxieraiser's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very encouraging, esp for a student to read. Thanks!!

  18. how did you pay the bills during school? Hubby freaking out!

    SusanJean replied to marcieg's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if you mean that we, those who posted advice, are broke (because we took loans) or just are saying that in general. In the event of the former, I would like to say that I am not broke,...

  19. how did you pay the bills during school? Hubby freaking out!

    SusanJean replied to marcieg's topic in General Nursing

    School loans. I decided to self-finance my education for a number of reasons, one being the getting my husband to write a ck for anything is stressful. My school has made this a painless process. My...

  20. Do you have someone to talk to about your work at home?

    SusanJean replied to enfermeria's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can talk to my husband - he is a vet, so understands the stress of school, doesn't mind the "gross" stuff (according to the kids, there is way too much of it at the dinner table) so there is a...

  21. Medical Missions Trips?

    SusanJean replied to newflgrad's topic in General Nursing

    Current plan is for this clinical to be in some remote part of Chile - that is all I know right now. My advisor recruited me last semester - she knew I adopted my daughter from Nepal and the hardships...

  22. Medical Missions Trips?

    SusanJean replied to newflgrad's topic in General Nursing

    My NS offers a medical mission trip once a year for one of our clinicals. They make the arrangements, we have to cover the extra expense. Since I am committed to future work on mission trips, I am...

  23. Getting Organized Before Starting School

    SusanJean replied to Katydidit34's topic in General Students

    Great suggestions! A couple things I would add: If your bank offers it, use the on-line bill pay. It is free, and once you are set up, paying bills takes less than 5 minutes a month. Re-occurring...

  24. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    SusanJean replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You are a wealth of info! Please post citations... I would like to read the information. THanks,

  25. Organic Foods Anyone?

    SusanJean replied to TTM01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been trying to work my family over to organic foods over the past few years. We started w/ fruits and veggies - and rapidly hooked the family, esp my kids! The flavor and freshness was amazing!...