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  1. Math rage

    catman88 replied to tayloramaRN2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love math...my heart skips a beat when I get to solve a new

  2. How long will it take to pay off your student loan?

    catman88 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    We have saved enough to pay for my ADN out of pocket, assuming I'm accepted. For the RN-BSN bridge, I'm not sure how much it'll be. Hopefully I'll be working then and can pay as I go, but only time...

  3. Waking up in the OR

    catman88 replied to Kidrn911's topic in General Nursing

    I work as an ophthalmic tech and we have had patients wake up during surgery and tell us the next day that they recall certain things that the Dr said, or things that they saw. When I have had...

  4. New Grad Job Market: A Game of Chance

    catman88 replied to sourapril's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Interestingly enough we have hired several people in the last few months, so obviously the bankruptcy has not applied to our facility as no hours have been cut, no benefits lost, etc. There are...

  5. New Grad Job Market: A Game of Chance

    catman88 replied to sourapril's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am an ophthalmic technician and I feel like we are one of the few fields that is not experiencing this. I am so sorry for those who have more education and have a passion for nursing and aren't able...

  6. ADN BSN

    catman88 replied to TexRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like some others said, my reason for doing ADN and then bridging is for financial reasons. My local ADN program is around 7k total....one year of one of our local BSN program costs more than that. Im...

  7. Unexpected kindness from a nurse

    catman88 replied to Trust in Jesus's topic in Nurses Rock

    Aw, thats very sweet! I have had several experiences with very kind nurses. My favorite was when I went to get a mole removed...I was nervous and got there early because I wanted to get it over with....

  8. Fall Classes 2013

    catman88 replied to J3w3lz88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Microbiology, A&P 2, and Psych (retaking it!) Good luck everyone. Can't wait to apply in

  9. POSITIVITY

    catman88 replied to secretagent2011's topic in Nurses Rock

    Positivity is powerful and a little positive energy can turn a persons whole day around! Just one person encouraging you has the potential to make or break your day (or more!). There is negativity...

  10. What specialty do you want and not want to work in?

    catman88 replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    GrnTea, that is how I feel about it as well, I prefer knowing a lot about my patients and having more one on one time like I get to have in my current career. I am sure I can be a good nurse on...

  11. Nursing Shoes

    catman88 replied to MegginJ's topic in General Students

    I just ordered a pair of NurseMates "Nelly", they were very comfortable when I tried them on -- they are a clog style like the Danskos but they cost less and I am yet to see how they will hold up...

  12. Pregnant CNA?!

    catman88 replied to helloporcelain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello and congrats!!! :) I have a friend who is a CNA and is 6 months pregnant and thankfully she has a very supportive team that assists her with anything she may need help with. I do not think that...

  13. When did it become ok for patients to do this

    catman88 replied to mskrisCNA2bRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ugh, blech, yuck. I hate these situations. I am typically a very non-confrontational, bubbly, sweet girl. Many people interpret that as being flirtatious, which I am most definitely NOT. When I...

  14. Metro Detroit LTC/Subacute/SNF/ECF recommendations

    catman88 replied to 777RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, I am not a nurse yet, but I often see postings on Indeed for LPNs for SNF/LTC from Oakwood, and also at the Ann Arbor VA. I am not sure about the Detroit VA, but I imagine if Ann Arbor VA hires...

  15. Tattoos/Piercings in the workplace?

    catman88 replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ooph, I understand the infection/scarring issue. I got a nose piercing when I was 18 -- I LOVED it, but it didn't love me. Even though I cleaned it daily, it was always uncomfortable and got...

  16. The competition....

    catman88 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lol, exactly!! You sound like you will be a great nurse. I wish I had been as motivated as

  17. Yes, it's possible to go to nursing school and work full time...

    catman88 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    As others have stated, these are great stories! I am planning work part-time during NS. I am fortunate to have a supportive husband with a decent job, but his income is not enough to cover ALL...

  18. The competition....

    catman88 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree! I do not have children, but I am married and have a full-time job. Out of high school I slacked off in everything. Now that I am married and we hope to be able to have kids/adopt someday...

  19. Wcccd 2014 hopeful

    catman88 replied to ShataraJ's topic in General Students

    Woohoo, good luck everyone! I am applying for Fall 2014. When do you find out if you were accepted for Spring 2014? I am sure the wait is

  20. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    catman88 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ah, almost forgot my patient with the first name of Semen. The last name makes it even better, but I wont post it. He is foreign, though I don't know which

  21. Best work experience for pre-nursing student?

    catman88 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello all! This is my first post, though I have been browsing for a while :) I am a pre-nursing student, starting my last 2 pre-requisites this fall so I can apply to an ADN program in the winter....

  22. Best work experience for pre-nursing student?

    catman88 replied to catman88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, over a year later, I must say THANK YOU EVERYONE. Lol! My nursing program at that school did NOT work out but the good news is I am on track to apply at a different school this winter. It has...

  23. Michigan OWVI prior to nursing school

    catman88 replied to catman88's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thank you for your replies! I wish I could get a more accurate answer from the BON. Those statistics are just sad, but I believe it. I will definitely check into the disciplinary action section of...

  24. Michigan OWVI prior to nursing school

    catman88 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hello :) I got an OWVI (operating while visibly impaired by liquor) in 2007. I plead guilty, went through substance abuse treatment, did a million AA meetings, community service, had a breathalyzer...

  25. Michigan OWVI prior to nursing school

    catman88 replied to catman88's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Congratulations!! Thank you for your response. I am hoping and praying I have the same outcome. I am very blessed to have a good job now so if I am not able to get a nursing job right away I at...