MAKimsey replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth
Dear Future Nurse, Like you, I follow a tradition of wearing a head-covering with similar rules of modesty. You will find that things are not as difficult as you imagine. Make an appointment with the Director of the Nursing Program to discuss the u...
MAKimsey replied to TheCommuter's topic in Relations
"Of course racism is an issue but so is religious prejudice. I had a patient deliberately lie on me because he was willing to put my reputation in harm rather than be honest about his issues with me being a Muslim woman. He said I was rude to him for...
Hi, I am applying for CSN RN Spring/Fall 2015 depending on when pre-requisites done. From what I have learned, the Spring 2014 RN programs took students with 27 of 34 points and began Alternate/Wait-List at 26 points. This varies from year to year ...
MAKimsey replied to Cg37387n's topic in Pre-Nursing
My sympathies regarding the attack you survived. With regard to nursing - follow your heart. As a child I wanted to be a nurse. Many years and a doctoral degree later, I am finally pursuing a nursing career. Trust me, at your age is easier than a...
Propet is worth trying. They have arch support and are comfortable, also sell a white leather that is machine washable. It may cost you $70-80, but well worth it. Really, the shoe is individual to you and your feet. Nursemates that I originally p...
Hi, I am also Spring 2015 RN hopeful. Earned my college degree in 1991 and many of my credits were not given equivalent credit for required courses. There is a Course Substitution-Waiver Form that you can use to apply to get your credits recognized...
MAKimsey replied to madelynsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing
Congratulations on your decision to return to school! The first time I went back to school, it was after an 8 year break between high school and college. Like you, I was scared out of my mind. On thing that helped me was a program called "Where t...
Thank you for sharing your story and for your years of service. As a child, I told everyone I was going to be a nurse, and now, after detours of life, I am finally on my own journey of nursing education. Thank you also for the reminder that no one ...