SusanJean

SusanJean

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  1. new students - what do you fear most?

    SusanJean replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

    Just look them in the eye w/ a blank stare (and slightly puzzled look) and say "Could you talk calmly and repeat what you just said? I have trouble understanding when people yell - too much...

  2. Bachelors Degree for New RN's

    SusanJean replied to jkharley's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about a BSN? There is no harm in starting as soon as possible as long as you manage your time well and can afford to do it. Ck and see if your employer will help w/ tuition. Good luck....

  3. Who is your Favorite TV or Movie nurse?

    SusanJean replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    Peter Riggs on Strong

  4. Memorizing vs. understanding

    SusanJean replied to nursestudentin05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With the exception of anatomy, I would say understanding. Now for me, anatomy was pure memorization.

  5. Draw prize at Tradeshow booth

    SusanJean replied to canuckeh!'s topic in Emergency

    I second this one... but make sure it is a good one w/ lots of memory and

  6. Must decide..Public or Private Nurs Sch..Advice

    SusanJean replied to anfe's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely opt for the private route - and did. I am also a 2nd degree student and rec'd scholarships and loans - no problems even though I already have a BA degree. Don't discount it so...

  7. Offered a seat in P.A. school-torn

    SusanJean replied to Maggie in NC's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats! I know the seats are hard to come by. I have "been there, done that" and have given up my PA seat to go the nursing route - something I never would have considered prior to trying the PA...

  8. pharma rep job change?

    SusanJean replied to hcmanp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked in the pharm industry for more than 11 yrs... mostly as a manager. While the pay and benefits are attractive, the job is boring. It is really going from one office to another leaving samples....

  9. Nursing School Bulge? Is it just me...........

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

    It was probably the influence of my nutrition (required) class this semester, but I cut out all items with high fructose corn syrup and have lost 5 pounds. Also stopped drinking any soda (but I didn't...

  10. Why is it so hard for a nursing student to get a job?

    SusanJean replied to SBUalum03's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, I found the same problem: overqualified! I kept cking board at school that posted jobs for nursing students and was just hired for part time doing in home care for elderly woman (a few...

  11. mad cow disease

    SusanJean replied to jrring1019's topic in Infectious Disease

    Sorry to hear about your aunt. I believe they are just starting to understand more about prion diseases. My biochem prof would not even discuss, but others would. I have not heard about being passed...

  12. herbals and migraines

    SusanJean replied to Indy's topic in Holistic

    No, but would like to. Funny, for all the probs I've had w/ infertility and migraines and PMS, you would have thought that hormone levels would have been cked. Honestly, until the last few semesters...

  13. herbals and migraines

    SusanJean replied to Indy's topic in Holistic

    Everyone is bringing up some interesting concepts, not just herbal remedies or preventions, but nutrition related. I was just given an article by my nutritionist (also a biochemist) "An Innovative New...

  14. Anyone going to U of P?

    SusanJean replied to edcampbe's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I attended for 1 year about 100 yrs ago:chuckle . Beautiful campus. At that time the nursing program had an excellent reputation - and all my friends were nursing majors. (not me, tho.) Enjoy!

  15. high fever in 1 year old

    SusanJean replied to caringRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would get in and ask for some blood work to be done, plus a UA. I think they are betting that the fever is viral. Went through the same w/ my daughter around that age and I finally was exhausted...

  16. So Sorry to hear

    SusanJean replied to McArdle's topic in General Nursing

    There are many of us going into nursing with our eyes wide open. In spite of all its warts, it is the area of medicine I have chosen. Chosen. I have given up quite a bit financially to go into nursing...

  17. Volunteer in Latin America

    SusanJean replied to gingerik's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure where you live, but many cities in the US have clinic networks (or a clinic) that serve the indigent population. Many are staffed by volunteers and are always looking for more people to...

  18. Need help/advice about getting a NICU graduate to sleep at home

    SusanJean replied to Burnt Out's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the info!

  19. had my interview at nursing college.......

    SusanJean replied to toadflax's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you decided to pursue your dream! And also glad to hear the interview went well. Since you have to declare your area of interest before you start, can you change once you are accepted? What...

  20. Mundane question

    SusanJean replied to NurseHeather's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I spent a lot of time in L/D during my pregnancy and then after my son was born. Each shift change brought both nurses for the introduction of the new one and any of my concerns would be addressed....

  21. Job hunting.....References Question.......

    SusanJean replied to jennanlpn's topic in Nursing Career

    I have done a variety of things from Red Cross to refugee sponsorship to raising guide dogs, etc, etc. The one I use (currently) as a refernce is from working w/ the local school nurse to help in her...

  22. What do instructors think of PDA's in clinical?

    SusanJean replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    As a note of information, PDA's are available w/ security software. I purchased one that requires both a fingerprint and/or PIN for access. If it is cold booted, it still requires the information - so...

  23. Interview Dress??

    SusanJean replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck!

  24. Interview Dress??

    SusanJean replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Are you interviewing w/ HR or w/ the hiring supervisor? If HR, I would ask about the positions, lines of promotion, etc. If w/ the supervisor, I would cool my jets, esp if they are looking to fill the...

  25. Self care as a nursing school course

    SusanJean replied to CSL's topic in General Nursing

    We have a required 2 credit hour course as part of the nursing program. Self care is also a main theme in another 3 hours class, tho not the main emphasis. I think the self-care class is