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  1. North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    sunnyjohn replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    I took that class at El Centro. You have to take it in order to get into any of the health programs (other than nursing). They teach you all the Basic skills kind of like they do CNAs. You also have a...

  2. North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    sunnyjohn replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    Funnie, I have no idea. It's a direct entry Masters (MN) program, the same one ELKMN attends in Cincinnati. It is 4 semesters/15 months long from May to August. It starts in a few weeks. I am short...

  3. North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    sunnyjohn replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    No letter today... still waiting... (truth be told, I'd be excited by an El Centro/NL letter, but I am hoping for a Mount St Joes letter....) Congrats again

  4. Nursing school vs. nursing shortage

    sunnyjohn replied to Natkat's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN AMEN

  5. Let's call Oprah

    sunnyjohn replied to cinja's topic in General Nursing

    I don't begrudge Oprah her money. For over 20 years she worked hard to put on a successful show. Many people must like it because her audience is huge and they keep watching. I'm with Sharon on this...

  6. CRNA so why not CRNS? Certified Register Nurse Surgeon? (devil's advocate)

    sunnyjohn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I would imagine that we would be hard pressed to find a nurse that does not agree with the century of success that CRNAs have earned and enjoyed. If nurses can provide anesthesia (with rigourous study...

  7. Good vibes and prayers for Fun2Care!

    sunnyjohn replied to Race Mom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    yes!!!!!!!! i waited around to be the first one to say congratulations, but i am so happy for you i could bust!!! :lol2: :balloons: :balloons:

  8. Profession: Defined

    sunnyjohn replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Based on this.... and this... Yep, it's a

  9. i'm gonna spray paint it on the side of my car...

    sunnyjohn replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    [mouse]congratulations!:balloons: [/mouse] [banana]way to go!:balloons:

  10. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    sunnyjohn replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hmm, well add an additional year of training plus 2 years of residency on TOP of NP training and I think some NP's could do minor procedures. 3 yrs nursing school + 2 years NP school + 1 year NP...

  11. FILIPINO Nurses WILL find it hard to Make it in the US next Year, is it true?

    sunnyjohn replied to mtreyes's topic in International Nursing

    A lot of the news floating around is invented news. The proposal before the Senate has not passed and has not come to a vote. Even if it does pass, it must be reconciled with an entirely different...

  12. Has anyone taken these two courses together during a summer session? Am I crazy??

    sunnyjohn replied to Heloisea3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since you have the time to study it might not be impossible. Anything is possible if you are motivated. Try and get you hands on a copy of both syllabi. If you can read a bit ahead and map out a study...

  13. Please tell me what you think!!

    sunnyjohn replied to mimibear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't let the wait drive you crazy Mimi. What did your advisor say? Have you got you letter

  14. Good vibes and prayers for Fun2Care!

    sunnyjohn replied to Race Mom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well Funnie, I had a dream we both got good news and were eating a celebratory dinner at Chili's!! That is soooo funny since we've never meet! *sending mail vibes to the Health Occupations office at...

  15. Antidepressants & Weight Gain

    sunnyjohn replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Zoloft caused me to loose

  16. Immunizations for Nursing School

    sunnyjohn replied to lovingpecola's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Someone posted around here that the CVS minute clincic staff NP's who can give you many of the shots you need for less $ than a doctor's office visit. http://www.minuteclinic.com/ I got my at the...

  17. ADN degree vs. Diploma

    sunnyjohn replied to snoop105's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    An ADN (or ASN or AAS) is a degree usually attached to education at a community college or 2-year college. Diploma nursing programs are usually attached to a local hopsital or network of hospitals....

  18. Male Nursing Forum Reminder

    sunnyjohn replied to Brian's topic in Men in Nursing

    This is great! Men, just more people for me to 'argue' with on

  19. Group One background checks in Texas

    sunnyjohn replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    I did it myself. I only used the atty' as a threat. My letters worked so I never needed a

  20. Group One background checks in Texas

    sunnyjohn replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Gauge14iv is exactly right. I used the FCRA to verify and force validation of the info on my Group One report. Only ONE of the hospitals verified. Funny thing is, hospitals have a policy that will...

  21. Nurse's Aid acting as a Nurse

    sunnyjohn replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with "THE TWEETSTER" and "TIMOTHY" on this

  22. Anyone taking classes in North Lake college at Irving, Tx??

    sunnyjohn replied to Polska's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not in classes at good 'ole NL now, but I have taken a bunch of classes there. I used to live right around the corner on Jefferson Park! I really liked

  23. Opinions on Taking an Extra Class Please!

    sunnyjohn replied to tanner523's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is book is a wonderful resource!

  24. Help With Copycat Friend

    sunnyjohn replied to capribry's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like she might be scared and dealing with the situation by copying you. You seem to have your plan fairly worked. She may appear confident, but is floundering and looking to your for guidance....

  25. Opinions on Taking an Extra Class Please!

    sunnyjohn replied to tanner523's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Buy a book. Save your money. If you are already accepted, why bother? Go to the library and get a intro A&P text and Bio text to brush up on the concepts. Look for a free or rental copy of the...