sunnyjohn

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

    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!

    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!

    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

    AMEN AMEN
  5. Let's call Oprah

    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. 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!

    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

    Based on this.... and this... Yep, it's a
  9. i'm gonna spray paint it on the side of my car...

    [mouse]congratulations!:balloons: [/mouse] [banana]way to go!:balloons:
  10. 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. 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. 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!!

    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!

    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

    Wow, Zoloft caused me to loose
  16. Immunizations for Nursing School

    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

    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

    This is great! Men, just more people for me to 'argue' with on
  19. Group One background checks in Texas

    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

    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

    I'm with "THE TWEETSTER" and "TIMOTHY" on this
  22. 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!

    That is book is a wonderful resource!
  24. Help With Copycat Friend

    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!

    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...