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  1. Emergency Communications Center Specialist (ECCS)

    WoundedBird posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I have an upcoming initial face to face with HR of a major hospital system where I live for an ECCS position that is almost a perfect blend of my past two career paths as a high school athletic...

  2. Vent about scrubs

    WoundedBird replied to NellieRN10's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The worst part has to be being between sizes, especially when they're the required unisex ones. I just dealt with that this week. Medium landau top fit great (a smidge shorter than I'd like it, but...

  3. Denver School of Nursing

    WoundedBird replied to foreverfenway's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I believe it was 4 when I took it in summer of 2011 so it's more than likely still 4 credits now. Sorry I couldn't be of more help to

  4. Denver School of Nursing

    WoundedBird replied to foreverfenway's topic in Colorado Nursing

    While DSON wasn't a school I applied to before we left Colorado, I did take patho online over the summer through CCDenver and it was great. I was a little wary about such a critical course online, but...

  5. Masters Degree in What!???

    WoundedBird replied to MrsP106's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm beginning a CNL program in June and what llg mentions is why I chose CNL after talking with admissions along with faculty and students. I know I would like to focus on trauma / emergency medicine,...

  6. Anybody have Plan B?

    WoundedBird replied to zeno33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't have to rely on it, but my plan B was to become a paramedic since my goal is to work in a level 1 trauma hospital's

  7. Beneficial to obtain pct during nursing school?

    WoundedBird replied to lnsjes's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Yes, I'm in the C-bus area and I'll be starting at OSU in June. As for work during school, I'm waiting to hear back on a waitressing/bartending job with a chain I worked for in CO before we moved a...

  8. Beneficial to obtain pct during nursing school?

    WoundedBird replied to lnsjes's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    From what I've seen in my area, it depends on the setting you're looking to be a tech/aide. LTC facilities only require state certification (written and practical exams need to be successfully passed,...

  9. Charting - for dummies...

    WoundedBird replied to sander1x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think I did flip S and O around now that I did a mock SOAP note in my head for the first time in 6+ months. Sorry about that...had a looong

  10. GRE scores and sending them to schools

    WoundedBird replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I had gotten similar scores (148/150) on my GRE and got accepted to a program that required "competitive" scores which they defined as 150. I was really worried being right on the line (and maybe 5...

  11. Charting - for dummies...

    WoundedBird replied to sander1x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    S - subjective (what you see - swelling, discoloration, deformity, any other 'first impressions' like how they walked in or how they're laying.) O - objective (measurements, what the pt reports like...

  12. Patients destroying pain meds?

    WoundedBird replied to melissa_rn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    We had a family member die unexpectedly and had grocery bags full of their meds to dispose of and we had just missed the fall DEA disposal day so we called pharmacies and they didn't want to touch the...

  13. Microbiology

    WoundedBird replied to pco8's topic in General Students

  14. Associate Degree or BSN?

    WoundedBird replied to BSW2BSN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    There are also entry level masters degree programs. Similar to the advanced BSN, but you end up with a masters and not a second bachelors degree. The only difference in applying for me was that I...

  15. CPR question

    WoundedBird replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    @umc - I'm very intrigued with the cooling of the coding ped pt. I understand it from a hyperthermia situation and for spinal cord injuries from my first career as an athletic trainer, but never...

  16. Should a pre-nursing student get a CNA certificate/how hard is it to find a CNA job?

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

    Go for it! You'll be able to refine your skills and be exposed to things that classmates / fellow applicants haven't been. You can never have too much experience and every thing is a chance to learn...

  17. Debating on extra phlebotomy training...help!?

    WoundedBird replied to akohn85's topic in Nursing Career

    Take advantage of it!! I took a phlebotomy course last semester after asking permission from the instructor and explaining my goals. It was a great class to take. When I had told the instructor after...

  18. Favorite scrubs brands

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

    I love the Grey's Anatomy line because they're soft and lightweight. I actually came across them as a bartender who needed long black pants for work in the summer that weren't too heavy and that could...

  19. CNA Question

    WoundedBird replied to mrsvickerie2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My CNA program in OH was $500 for a two week (nights) program. We didn't keep the books and were responsible for obtaining our own scrubs. The state test was a separate $100 fee paid when we scheduled...

  20. How young is too young...?

    WoundedBird replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    I agree it depends on the child. My sister and I were the perfect example of that. I was so excited and felt like a big girl in 2nd grade (or around there) that I had my own key to the house to let...

  21. Delete FB?

    WoundedBird replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There's also a reversible way of deactivating your account (or something like it). My cousin does it during exam times to remove the temptation of FB and then reactivates it afterwards. I wish I could...

  22. ABSN programs

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

    I'm beginning a grad entry masters program in June with a similar background to you (BS in athletic training and 5 years as an ATC) and I feel we'll prepared for the program because of my undergrad...

  23. Relocating to Central or South Jersey

    WoundedBird replied to MsCharles's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I grew up in Central Jersey and some of the systems includes Somerset Med Ctr based on Somerville, Hunterdon MC in Flemington with satellite offices in the Hunterdon county / west central area, and...

  24. How many Nurses had their CNAs before Nursing School?

    WoundedBird replied to GarrettLeonard's topic in Washington Nursing

    Our CNA certificate is not require for admission, however, it must be completed before the first day of the program (entry level MS). You can either take it from a state approved provider or the...

  25. where can I find free access to nursing scholarly journals online?

    WoundedBird replied to AlphaPig's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try PubMed. It's not 100% full free articles but some are.