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  1. Has anyone tried the new Dansko XP?

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

    Glad they worked out for you! I would try some sort of padding on your pinky toe while they're still breaking in. A good, sticky bandaid (maybe even add in a corn cushion) might do the trick saving...

  2. How can I prepare for Pharm I and Pathophysiology?

    WoundedBird replied to Nursing2102's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you're looking for an alternative way to study patho, there's a physiology coloring book you can buy. Somebody in another post mentioned that if you know what 'normal' is, it helps with...

  3. Do you talk about work at home?

    WoundedBird replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one who, since elementary school, keeps things inside until they come flowing out faster than a PEG-induced code brown, so I do talk about events with my husband to prevent those meltdowns as much...

  4. Labtop or ipad for nursing school?

    WoundedBird replied to cnoto34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We can choose what ever 'smart' device we want, but were not limited to just the iPad - the device has to be off of the supported devices list that contains the iPhone, android phones, iPod touch,...

  5. Labtop or ipad for nursing school?

    WoundedBird replied to cnoto34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with seeing what your program recommends when it comes to mobile technology. I already have an iPhone, so I'm staying in the apple family with an iPad so I only pay once for our required...

  6. 2014 Direct Entry MSN Applicants/Survivors

    WoundedBird replied to EmmKay's topic in Post Graduate Students

    KP- I took online stats through the Community College of Denver and aced it. Now, I had taken stats 3 times in person before, so it wasn't as difficult as it could have been. I was actually able to...

  7. Civilian Nurse Working at a Military Base Hospital Questions

    WoundedBird replied to nurseleah80's topic in Government, Military

    I can give you a little bit of insight on housing and gate experiences, but every base and branch is different. My hubbs was stationed at a small AFB with 2.5 gates and the traffic was and still is...

  8. BP Cuff - calibration needed?

    WoundedBird posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Below is a picture of the gauge of the manual cuff I've had since 2004 and maybe used it 10 times. It's been living in its nylon carry bag within other boxes and totes since then. Since the needle is...

  9. BP Cuff - calibration needed?

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

    Thanks for the feedback! I'm just going to keep an eye on it and only look into replacing it if the wear and year of school makes it worse or if someone says it's

  10. Direct Entry MSN Programs 2013

    WoundedBird replied to hopefulnurse24's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I only applied to Ohio State for CNL and got in. There wasn't an interview, however I did attend the open house that had break out sessions with each focus where I was able to talk with the head of...

  11. University of Colorado accelerated BSN summer 2013

    WoundedBird replied to Minnie13's topic in Colorado Nursing

    No problem! I wish I could have remembered the name of the decent apartment complexes that our USAF buddies lived in (and the bad ones too) while we were all stationed there. Googling Buckley AFB...

  12. Has anyone tried the new Dansko XP?

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

    It sounds like the footbeds might be similar. I want to say that the XPs have a dense foam footbed that's removable. There's some give/squish to it, but not a ton. Not sure if you're familiar w/ open...

  13. What classes did you take?

    WoundedBird replied to Lolita34's topic in General Students

    In my area (central OH), for students to be PCT/PCAs in the hospitals you need to complete a CNA course and the state test and have your first semester complete. I know my school has us taking...

  14. University of Colorado accelerated BSN summer 2013

    WoundedBird replied to Minnie13's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I will confirm that Aurora isn't the greatest in the are surrounding UCH. The nicer parts are in the southeast portion of the city (Southlands that I mentioned earlier is in that area). There are two...

  15. Which would you recommend?

    WoundedBird replied to EMEddie's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would second the poster that said to check out the walking company. Dansko has a line called XP that has removable inserts that help to create a more custom fit. I have the inserts with a metarsal...

  16. Got rejected from several nursing programs. What are your coping mechanisms?

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

    I got a total of 3 rejection letters, had one program disband AFTER we applied, one wait list that became a no, and got in on try #6 to a grad entry masters program. Here's a bit more on each...

  17. What's YOUR Dream Job?

    WoundedBird replied to KJoRN81's topic in General Students

    Hoping to make it onto a helicopter after a stint in an ED - just not sure if I want to be at a 'normal' hospital or a pediatric only. But if another rotation in school gives me 'that feeling' I'll...

  18. Pathophysiology as a pre-req?

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

    It was required for Metro State in Denver and we were able to take it online. As crazy as it sounds, it wasn't as daunting as I was

  19. Favorite things you bought during RN school to help your studies?

    WoundedBird replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Crap...here's the link: http://www.ebags.com/product/soc-gea...uctid=10112410 If it doesn't work, it's copied from a thread that's got zombie apocalypse in the title and is on the gear

  20. Favorite things you bought during RN school to help your studies?

    WoundedBird replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    satherp5 - below is the link to the bag I used during pre-reqs and will be using throughout my grad entry MSN program. I LOVE it. It expands, has great storage, and holds up to the abuse. I just have...

  21. do you keep a copy of your cna license in your wallet?

    WoundedBird replied to RJay25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I keep it in my 'life binder' with all of my other important documents like SS card, marriage certificate, birth certificate, and all of my other professional cards (CPR, responsible alcohol service,...

  22. University of Colorado accelerated BSN summer 2013

    WoundedBird replied to Minnie13's topic in Colorado Nursing

    It is far from any of those spots w/o a car. RTD is the public transportation in Denver and I know there is a bus stop right at UCH. Check them out and try to see if UCD has an RTD fee in their...

  23. University of Colorado accelerated BSN summer 2013

    WoundedBird replied to Minnie13's topic in Colorado Nursing

    If you're looking for a house and neighborhood, Green Vally Ranch out by the airport is an option and is pretty close to UCH. A little further to the east is the Southlands mall area and there are...

  24. Donating Scrubs to Struggling Students

    WoundedBird replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    The outreach nursing student group at my school accepts old program scrubs and lab coats that they then sell back to students at a VERY discounted price. The money raised goes towards the programs...

  25. Emergency Communications Center Specialist (ECCS)

    WoundedBird replied to WoundedBird's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Thanks for the feedback a2thap!! And I agree with your education comment - I feel a little stuck in a no man's land because of my previous degree and the skills from it and other courses. I would...