ConkyTonker

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1. "Just" a 2-year degree

   ConkyTonker replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

   Oho, am I all over this one! Recently, some ignorant person told me that his daughter was starting nursing school at a "real four-year college" so that "her degree would mean something." This SOB...

2. Southern Nurses Please Help!

   ConkyTonker replied to AngelicLady's topic in General Nursing

   I think I would try

3. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

   ConkyTonker replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   I'm 34. Nursing is my second career, and I have been a nurse but for one year. This is probably the most corny explanation imaginable, but honestly I got tired of working my tush off for work that...

4. Fundal Height Question

   ConkyTonker posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   After one term birth eleven years ago and two unexplained spontaneous abs within the past 18 mos, I am 25 weeks pregnant with a baby girl. At 9 weeks I had a low lying placenta, and at 18 weeks, a...

5. Let's introduce ourselves...

   ConkyTonker replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You go girl (or guy!)!!!!!!!!!!! I'm soooo jealous. I graduated with honors in May 2005, passed The Boards on 6/2 with 75 questions, and cannot find work. All the internships were full back in...

6. How many of you had a different career/education before becoming an RN?

   ConkyTonker replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

   Prior to graduating from nursing school, my last degree was a Ph.D. from The College of Hard Knocks. I have worked as a secretary for the past ten years. Before that, I worked as a car salesperson,...

7. Share Your Saying

   ConkyTonker replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

   "Live, laugh, love." I'm not a premium member at this time, but I close my posts with what is sort of my personal motto. I guess I feel that if I live each day to the fullest, appreciate the humor...

8. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

   ConkyTonker replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

   What have patients taught me NOT to do? Here's one...DO NOT run from the law. Even if you don't get shot/tasered/whatevered, you MAY fall down a freeway overpass hill and break your leg or more,...

9. Nursing Student Uniforms??

   ConkyTonker replied to lexy3227's topic in Virginia Nursing

   My school's uniforms made us all look like a professional maid service. All white, all the time. Gathered, puffy sleeves, tie in the back, school patch on the sleeve, white athletic shoes. The LVN...

10. Interview Tips Please

    ConkyTonker posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hey, y'all! I am a May 2005 ADN grad who passed Boards June 2 who has an interview tomorrow for a med-surg job. What questions do you feel are important for me to ask? This and any other advice you...

11. Working while in school

    ConkyTonker replied to skijunkie's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    And you, in turn, with your kind words, have bolstered my spirits, my friend. I have worn your hat (to use the Redneck Zen I was raised with). Specifically, I attended ADN orientation on a muggy...

12. Working while in school

    ConkyTonker replied to skijunkie's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    skijunkie, I just realized that you are in New Jersey. I am completely unfamiliar with RN programs in your area, as I live in what some people consider the Deep South. Check evening/weekend program...

13. I Am a Steve Miller Band Song

    ConkyTonker posted a topic in Nursing Career

    "Well I've been looking real hard and I'm trying to find a job, but it just keeps getting tougher every day..." (TM Steve Miller Band, ca. 1975) I graduated May 13, 2005 with a 3.5 GPA, passed boards...

14. Working while in school

    ConkyTonker replied to skijunkie's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    While it is true that RN programs are full-time, it is possible to work full-time and attend The Program. I am an ADN graduate who chose my particular school not for its stellar reputation, but for...

15. Working while in school

    ConkyTonker replied to skijunkie's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I did. For the duration of my schooling, I worked 40 hrs/week in a non-healthcare job. It was difficult and demanding, but I did it. In fact, many people in my graduating class worked throughout...