WoundedBird

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  1. Would you commute an hour to a job you wanted?

    WoundedBird replied to nursebythesea's topic in General Nursing

    I commuted from Baltimore to DC (it was a miracle if i could make it in less than an hour, even at 3am) for a non-nursing job in college that opened up so many doors, contacts, and experiences for me,...

  2. Ebooks? Some, all or none??

    WoundedBird replied to cnoto34's topic in General Students

    I get physical copies of my real nursing books (assessment, med/surg, patho...) that I know I'm going to use again or refer back to a lot and get e books for classes such as development (already had a...

  3. Head to Toe Physical Assessment

    WoundedBird replied to happynurse49's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Appropriate for race

  4. What do you carry your gear to clinicals in?

    WoundedBird replied to Wannabeeinscrubs's topic in General Students

    I have been using a Vera Bradley messenger bag I've had for a long time but will be switching to a tote from Thirty-one because we have exams in one of our classes after Wednesday clinicals and I need...

  5. failed first nursing test

    WoundedBird replied to dawnand1son's topic in General Students

    I've always taken the first test / quiz with a grain of salt because of the unfamiliarity with how the professor is going to ask the questions, what was emphasized, etc. we just got our first med surg...

  6. Lightweight scrubs for hot environments

    WoundedBird replied to tag2007's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I second Grey's being light and breathable. I wore the bottoms to work lunch shifts outside in the summer in Colorado where some of the days were well into the 90s. I can't wait to get back to them...

  7. Did anyone enter a nursing school with a BS?

    WoundedBird replied to msambitious2202's topic in General Nursing

    Since I'm in a grad entry masters program, all of us already have a bachelors. I have a BS in athletic training / sports medicine and worked in the field for 5 years before getting into nursing...

  8. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    WoundedBird replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Ticket taker and kiddie games at a minor league baseball stadium. Banquet server / beertender and eventually concessions manager at the same baseball stadium. Concessions manager/supervisor at two NFL...

  9. INK STAINS!!!

    WoundedBird replied to avaloncar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Let the stained garment air dry because putting it through the dryer will set whatever didn't come

  10. The Ohio State University GE Nursing Program

    WoundedBird replied to FutureBSN_Boston's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I did my undergrad in athletic training / sports medicine and had a 3.2 that I brought up to the 3.5 area by redoing classes and getting good grades in new ones that I took. Interviews are not part of...

  11. The Ohio State University GE Nursing Program

    WoundedBird replied to FutureBSN_Boston's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm in the grad entry program - CNL track, but I've just begun. I can help with application and first semester questions since that's all that I've completed. I will say it's been great so

  12. I've been so busy with school that my dog forgot who I am.

    WoundedBird replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    We have a mini schnauzer named Charlie who loves to hang out under the desk or table when I'm studying at

  13. Which textbooks should I purchase or rent?

    WoundedBird replied to jhsu54's topic in General Students

    I would buy the patho book new because it will help ensure that it's a current reference (my program requires within 5 years) for future assignments. The assessment book would be another one to buy to...

  14. Nursing school entrance essay

    WoundedBird replied to amazingdaisy's topic in General Students

    I laid out my ultimate career goal (flight nurse) and said that I also know that one clinical experience can change my goals and that I would always keep my mind open to all aspects of nursing and not...

  15. Best backpack? Not rolling!

    WoundedBird replied to the healer's art's topic in General Students

    I use one from Sandpiper of California called a bug out bag. It's really designed for military use, but after I kept borrowing my husband's when he was home, I went and got my own. One of the things I...

  16. Application and use of E-stim within HHA scope?

    WoundedBird replied to kparry's topic in Home Health

    From my past career in sports medicine where e-stim was a commonly used modality and my current nursing education, I would say that it is outside the scope of practice for an aide and do agree with...

  17. OMG!! It's almost time! How Should I Prepare!!??

    WoundedBird replied to ToyaB's topic in General Students

    Besides relaxing I would highly suggest giving your house / apartment / living area a good cleaning so that all you need to do during the semester is small touch ups that won't take a lot of time to...

  18. Tablet advice & input

    WoundedBird replied to luv_o_so_much's topic in General Students

    I'm also an iPad user and I found a free program called Moxtra that allows you to doodle right on your power point slides while they're still in .ppt format. Love

  19. The dumbest things you've heard from a provider

    WoundedBird replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My first ED trip as an athletic training student was with an athlete for severe dehydration. I wasn't too worried because I was given the heads up that the athlete just needed IV fluids and he'd be on...

  20. Why Nurses Don't Want to Be Identified in Public?

    WoundedBird replied to Mully's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can remember a professor during my undergrad athletic training education warning us about telling people what we do because inevitably we would be bombarded with questions like, "it hurts when I...

  21. I need tips on how to create outlines & create an organization system

    WoundedBird replied to RN2Be77's topic in General Students

    I use the PowerPoint slides as the main frame for my outline and then fill it in with my handwritten notes from lecture and lab and occasionally the book. We've had two quizzes so far and I've scored...

  22. Care Plan Book

    WoundedBird posted a topic in General Students

    I finally received info on the last few resources needed for my program and I'm having a major hang up on our care plan ebook. (I do have an email into the professor, but not sure when I'll hear back...

  23. Care Plan Book

    WoundedBird replied to WoundedBird's topic in General Students

    Thanks Esme! I figured there would be a difference. I called Skyscape with my question and it sounds like the 10th Ed. will be available in the next 6 or so weeks for the mobile platform and that we...

  24. Just starting.

    WoundedBird replied to ChileanCbass's topic in School, College Programs

    I would suggest a local community college for your classes that have lab components because many schools will not accept virtual labs for classes like A&P, micro, and chem. Classes like psych,...

  25. Had a doctor give me great advice the other day. Something to think about.

    WoundedBird replied to SummerWertz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This reminds me of a magnet my mom gave to me one birthday that says, "Take Time to Enjoy Life". I had been working nursing-esque hours for a company that oversaw the food operations for sporting...