WoundedBird

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  1. What is your Fall schedule?

    WoundedBird replied to Lolita34's topic in General Students

    Care of Adults I (thinking this is our version of med/surg I as it's our first clinical) - 7 cr. Cultural Competencies in Healthcare - 3 cr. and online Pathophys - 5 cr. Knowing this schedule, I'm...

  2. To buy or to rent?

    WoundedBird replied to JS88's topic in General Students

    I've done the same thing that MrChicagoRN mentioned. I want to say I saved between $15 and $30+ on each book thru Amazon and their authorized retailers. I was also able to save almost 50% on my...

  3. Summer semester

    WoundedBird replied to zoe92's topic in General Students

    I start my grad entry program June 10th and from then until July 30th the only things on my mind will be: Intro to Professional Nursing Lifespan Development with a nursing focus Assessment Not sure...

  4. Should i buy an iPad?

    WoundedBird replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in General Students

    I'm using an iPad for e-books (this upcoming summer semester it's my development book b/c I already have a physical one from a previous course) and for note taking on power points. I'm hoping I can...

  5. Best Hallucinations Thread

    WoundedBird replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    I had taken an Ambien after working a Monday Night Football game so I would be rested for my other job that afternoon (Tuesday) and got side tracked by a message from a friend on my computer. I...

  6. Replacing Shoes

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

    The replacing shoes every so many miles is more for runners due to the amount of shock the cushioning the sneakers absorb repeatedly and that leads to breakdown of the cushioning while can lead to...

  7. Should have started sooner

    WoundedBird replied to future_nurse215's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started redoing classes at 25 and I'll be starting a grad entry program a few months before turning 29. While this is on the younger side of the student spectrum, I feel that if I decided to go for...

  8. Most comfortable white shoes?

    WoundedBird replied to seahawksfanguy's topic in General Students

    New

  9. Tips on Saving Money

    WoundedBird replied to zoe92's topic in General Students

    If any of your friends or family have a membership to Sam's or Costco or a similar place see if you could shop with them for things that won't go bad like soap, razor blades, toothbrushes, toilet...

  10. MSN direct entry pre-req classes- no chem???

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

    Ohio State doesn't require chemistry if your search includes schools outside of

  11. CNA cert. as a pre-req?

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

    We weren't required to have the CNA certificate to apply, but it must be completed before our first day if classes. We can take it on our own or through the school during Maymester. After going...

  12. Are my GRE scores sufficient for an Entry-level MSN program?

    WoundedBird replied to Samian Q's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Ohio State's

  13. Are my GRE scores sufficient for an Entry-level MSN program?

    WoundedBird replied to Samian Q's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The program I applied to and was admitted said that they viewed 150 on each and 4 on writing as competitive. I scored a 149 and 150 and a 3.5 on my writing and got in. I studied the things I knew I...

  14. Shoes

    WoundedBird replied to mandi_91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Look into Sanita if you need the slip resistant soles. They look very similar to Danskos. Not sure if they come in narrow, but a lot of waitressing coworkers wore them since they needed the slip...

  15. Anatomy class question

    WoundedBird replied to Lame's topic in General Students

    I'm am one of those people who had success with the anatomy coloring book and highly recommend it. It was my 'break' from studying the dry aspects of athletic training (pain theory, modality settings...

  16. ADN or MSN for someone with a BS in a science related field?

    WoundedBird replied to cwheelock1987's topic in School, College Programs

    We're almost the same person, just that EMS was my failsafe if I did not make it into nursing school. I did AT for undergrad, passed the BOC on the first try, and enjoyed the athletes I worked with...

  17. Nursing school health screen/drug test

    WoundedBird replied to cmbtmdc33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In our admissions e-packet one of the documents was all about our drug screen. It said the time frame of the UA (our 2 day orientation but not a specific date...figuring it's spread over those two...

  18. PMH-NP programs: Looking for feedback- where did you go, and how did you like it?

    WoundedBird replied to ivyleaf's topic in Advanced Practice

    Below is the link to Ohio State's psych/mental health NP program that outlines the courses that are in the curriculum. There's public access to the course descriptions if you want a little more info...

  19. Involving siblings in caring for new baby brother/sister?

    WoundedBird replied to shaybrown0924's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I remember a few things from the big siblings class the hospital where my sister was born (way back in 1989). We brought a doll so we could learn the correct way to hold our new sibling in the "nest"...

  20. Whatever shall I wear?

    WoundedBird replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you find peers / preceptors are wearing more business like slacks, I'd recommend a store like New York and Co. They have professional slacks at prices that won't make it too difficult to trash them...

  21. Day ONE

    WoundedBird replied to wierhere's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm going to second the coloring books. I used the anatomy one as a study 'break' when I was studying for my athletic training boards to help fill in gaps mostly in muscle Origin/Insertion/Action and...

  22. Shoes, shoes, shoes

    WoundedBird replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm also a Dansko fan. I have the XP with the removable inserts that have a met pad built in. Besides clinicals, I'll wear them when I know I'm going to be up and walking around for a while so that...

  23. OMG Say it correctly!

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

    Good 'ol MRSA. I can remember when it was the 'hot topic' in athletic training during my undergrad education and the football players came to us with EVERY little pimple asking if they had the Mr. Sa...

  24. Has anyone tried the new Dansko XP?

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

    Woo hoo! Glad I could

  25. Has anyone tried the new Dansko XP?

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

    Moleskin covering a corn pad, makeshift bandaid with gauze and whatever tape is available, etc. My first career in athletic training required some MacGuyverings for things from stopping persistent...