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1. NOC 8hr shifts, how many nights in a row?

   dharma replied to dharma's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Honestly, I'm grateful to have any job in this area (new grads are having a notoriously hard time around here). I don't really care what my schedule is so long as I get to work. I have to say...

2. NOC 8hr shifts, how many nights in a row?

   dharma replied to dharma's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Ah! See, that makes perfect sense. :) Thank you for your

3. NOC 8hr shifts, how many nights in a row?

   dharma posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am about to start a new position in LTC. Charge RN, nights. The HR lady said the shift is 10pm-6am M-F, and every other weekend. So I'm a little lost. Wouldn't that mean I'd be working twelve...

4. Deaconess clinicals in Illinois

   dharma replied to hopetonurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Hello, not in Illinois, but I am a Deaconess student. I understand the drive to find out as much as possible to see if you think it will work out for you, I've been there too. Since you may not find...

5. Calling all DCN students accepted for Summer 06!!

   dharma replied to noahsmom06's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Congratulations to all the new DCN students!! I'm starting my fifth semester with DCN online this summer, and I can tell you all it is NOT an easy road. There will be challenges, and it is a lot of...

6. Next Deaconess Class? Summer 06?

   dharma replied to eugenie98's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Not to get cranky about this, I just don't want any rumors getting out of hand..... Deaconess is in no danger of losing their accreditation, the accrediting bodies have no issues with the program at...

7. Waiting for DCN acceptance summer06

   dharma replied to ang05's topic in Online Distance Learning

   If you want to know because you are interested in the program, I suggest you call DCN personally. They can give you any further information you

8. Waiting for DCN acceptance summer06

   dharma replied to ang05's topic in Online Distance Learning

   DCN is on an admissions hold pending the outcome of a hearing with the MO BON regarding the online program. They have the hearing scheduled the end of April 2006. Good

9. Deaconess grad and........

   dharma replied to NICURNtobe's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Congratulations!! I don't post much here, but I do lurk plenty. I'm a third semester DCN girl, and seeing someone else get through this gives me so much hope. You, Mona, Opal, and Cheri are all an...

10. swollen hands during clinicals

    dharma replied to time4mydream's topic in General Nursing

    Too much sodium always does it to me. I have to be careful with soft drinks. I'm a caffeine junkie that doesn't like coffee. Usually when my hands get swollen like that, drinking more water tones it...

11. O.K. So I finished my first semester of my online RN to BSN

    dharma replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATULATIONS! :balloons: *does snoopy dance for Tweety* Great job, be proud of yourself!! _/\_ gassho,

12. Just heard something about flu outbreak in Europe.

    dharma replied to oramar's topic in Infectious Disease

    Yes, it has been a nasty flu season here in Germany. For a while there (about three months) we couldn't get rid of it here. We are military stationed in the south of Germany - not too far from Italy,...

13. Deaconess buyout......

    dharma replied to sheliamd1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i had some concerns when told about the buyout as well, so i wrote a letter voicing them to the dcn president. just to clarify for all of you here, this is part of her reply. "i appreciate your...

14. Anyone starting Deaconess in January 2005?

    dharma replied to gonnanurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well, hello there classmate! I'm Heather, nice to meet you! Pm me anytime, I'm starting with Deaconess this month, too. My situation is a little different, since I am living in Germany. What...

15. Last Day of Exams...Great 1st Semester at Deaconess!

    dharma replied to fry.girl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Way to go Cheri! I was just accepted into DCN. I start in January. I'll be taking NR 160, 163, COM 103 and Psych. It is SO nice to hear you did well. I've been scared to death. Would you mind...