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  1. Anyone done NIWH Whole Health Educator program?

    Thank you for your replies FlyBye and Persimmon, it is greatly appreciated! It's encouraging to hear that employers are recognizing the benefits of a holistic background, and that the training is not...
  2. Anyone done NIWH Whole Health Educator program?

    Can anyone speak to the career opportunities that have opened up from completing this program? I'm currently in nursing school and have been looking into enrolling this program after graduation, and...
  3. Looking for new career path...Please Help.

    Guest, you can find info about the conference via this link: Scripps Health - Integrative Medicine
  4. Difference Between Holistic and Naturopathic

    These are great questions! I'm currently a second-career nursing student and got into this field because of my interest in Integrative Medicine. As far as nursing goes, you will want to focus on the...
  5. How to transition into holistic nursing

    I think AHNA is a great resource to start. I am only a nursing student but I too am very interested in this type of work and have learned a lot from reading their publications and poking around their...
  6. 1) Yerba Mate tea-much better than coffee for studying and it doesnt mess my stomach up. 2) My Cat-nothing like snuggling up to a warm furry animal after a looong lecture. 3) Skiing/Hiking-getting out...
  7. Looking for new career path...Please Help.

    I too am interested in Hlternative Health; I'm a second career student in school for my B.S.N. I've really learned a lot from joining the American Holistic Nurses Association. They put out good...
  8. I don't have the form in front of me, but yes, you will still need to fill out the form (current 1st yr student). You will just state that you are an out of state student, and then (if memory serves),...
  9. Pharm Madness- Nursing Student's Cry

    Mosbys Pharmacology review cards with visual mneumonics have been helpful for me. When possible, I also try to think of a family member or friend who has been on the drug and then use them as a...
  10. Hello everyone, I am wondering if anybody can give me some information regarding neurological injuries and health assessment. My HA textbook does not really go into detail with neuro-pathology, and my...
  11. Experiences at Penn Presby?

    I lived a little South of there (2009-2013) and used to take the 40th street subway by there all the time. I wouldn't stress out too much about the neighborhood, it can look a little sketchy but...
  12. How to Find Motivation in Studying?

    It definitely helps to break the material down into manageable goals (e.g. I'm going to study these lecture notes for a specific amount of time before taking a break). As far as avoiding the...
  13. The Insanity That Is APA in Nursing School

    I'm not sure how expensive it is, but End Note (software) is very popular for entering your references and then citing them in your paper. If you do go on to do research it is very helpful because you...
  14. Organizing for nursing school

    Those durable plastic tabs are nice if you're a paper person, they are super durable and can be reused each semester...I like the moleskine organizer that breaks the days down by hour do I can block...
  15. I Need a Stethoscope

    This is the standard for most of my classmates in my BSN program. I have this one (and worked in healthcare 2 yrs prior with cheaper stethoscopes and can definitely tell a difference. The ear piece...
  16. Pharmacology finished. Phew!!!

    And best tip I forgot to add...don't stress out about it! Pharm is a really interesting class and chances are you know a person in your life on at least one drug you study, and can take the...
  17. Pharmacology finished. Phew!!!

    I just finished the first half of Pharm and memorizing the commonalities of drugs is helpful, like ACE inhibitors ending with "pril." Seems like a very basic tip but it really is a lifesaver when...
  18. Applying to UC - Denver for Spring 2014 UCAN Program

    Good luck to all of you that are interviewing in the next few days! I too was in your position about 6 months ago and was scooping out all the possible info. I am now attending classes and about to...
  19. Working while in nursing school?

    It sounds like you would really like a PRN job...hospital jobs are hard to come by in some places. I'm not sure how your state works, but are you eligible for CNA licensing yet? Maybe I missed that...
  20. First Day of Nursing School

    It has been neat to reflect on everyone's eagerness to start nursing school. I started (second degree program) the beginning of June and though it is stressful to manage your time, the material has...
  21. RN Nursing School Orientation?

    Be attentive and open minded! And don't get too overwhelmed
  22. When you reach that point of "Yeah, no."

    I just started Nursing school but have been working in Psych as a Tech for two years. Patient aggression is very scary and, despite how well you are trained to manage escalating aggression, there is...
  23. Applying to UC - Denver for Spring 2014 UCAN Program

    I agree that essay is key, maybe focus on the varied roles of nurses and what you can do with the degree, I think the university appreciates that knowledge as well as a willingness to think outside...
  24. PRN position?

    I agree with stargurl2006, in the past 2 jobs I've had there is a minimum number you are required to work per month, and you sign up for shifts as you like. I dont get benefits or PTO but there is a...
  25. Psych help in Philly

    Fairmount (in Manayunk), Friends (off Roosevelt), and Brooke Glen (Ft. Washington) are all usually hiring, at least on a PRN basis. I work as a psych tech (starting nursing school this summer), and...