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  1. Anyone Reading/Read "The Nurses"??

    schnookimz replied to Riawahine's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed it. I like her other books too so I was excited to see this

  2. Nursing School

    schnookimz replied to Devonte94's topic in Illinois Nursing

    There aren't any hospitals in Chicago with an RN program. That went out of style a while ago. For cheaper options, consider a public

  3. WGU MSN Nursing Education

    schnookimz replied to sixty3dayswithSarah's topic in Western Governors University

    You might get more responses asking in the Facebook group. I've seen lots of people post about moving into new roles after

  4. lost my first CNA job because of age

    schnookimz replied to YoungMaleCNA's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You could try volunteering if you're up for it. I'm pretty sure you have to be 18 to be employed as a cna everywhere. Good luck. You seem very

  5. Actual discussion between scrub and surgeon

    schnookimz replied to CIRQL8's topic in Operating Room

    Surgeon: YOU AREN'T TALKING TO ME. WHY AREN'T YOU TALKING TO ME? Two minutes later.... Surgeon: I like complete silence in here. The OR is not the place for

  6. Feedback desired orienting new nurse

    schnookimz replied to Rnwithwings68's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe she's just the type of person who needs a plan so she can start thinking about what she will say. Try telling her at the very beginning of the shift that she will give report on patient X at the...

  7. CNA-next steps?

    schnookimz replied to Smileycna1216's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any room for growth as an

  8. A less stressfull career choice

    schnookimz replied to jherd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agreeing with everyone else. Those are like the most basic of basic rules and you'll find them everywhere. I bet in three months, none of that bothers you at all. Did you come from a field that was...

  9. Has anyone accepted a residency while attending WGU online?

    schnookimz replied to LilstrideRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Wgu has very active Facebook message boards. Check those out. I have never seen anyone say that they were working as a CNA while completing the program. I mean why would you want to work for less...

  10. Abortions performed in APU?

    schnookimz replied to JMB612's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow? Even total abdominal hysterectomies and tumor debulkings and the like? That must take a lot of load off of your main

  11. Do you get taken seriously as a Chamberlain College Grad ?

    schnookimz replied to kaylajoii22's topic in Chamberlain College

    In this area, it's extremely competitive to get into nursing school. Some of the community colleges have waiting lists that are years long. Chamberlain has fairly easy acceptance standards and several...

  12. Abortions performed in APU?

    schnookimz replied to JMB612's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My facility also does not perform elective abortions. But necessary abortions are performed in the

  13. Has anyone accepted a residency while attending WGU online?

    schnookimz replied to LilstrideRN's topic in Western Governors University

    You need to be employed as an RN to do the WGU program. I was a new grad and easily worked forty plus hours weekly as an RN and completed the wgu program with no issues. I start the masters program...

  14. Do you get taken seriously as a Chamberlain College Grad ?

    schnookimz replied to kaylajoii22's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm in Chicago. Here chamberlain is an excellent school that produces very prepared

  15. Which Drug Book for a Nursing Student would you recommend?

    schnookimz replied to Samm06's topic in General Students

    Mosbys is what I prefer. But frankly I would skip book and get micromedex app for the

  16. Fired for Pyxis discrepancy

    schnookimz replied to Kristen75's topic in Patient Medications

    Can't they verify this with the

  17. nclex illinois

    schnookimz replied to annangel's topic in Nurse Registration

    You can probably just fax it to continental

  18. staffing requirement..is this common practice?

    schnookimz replied to studentRN1218's topic in General Nursing

    Not common. That is ridiculous. I would

  19. rush vs cdh vs alexian brothers

    schnookimz replied to ginalove's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Why choose rush?? Seems like a long drive just like the one you currently

  20. Report: Where do you work and what do you want to know

    schnookimz replied to Oh'Ello's topic in General Nursing

    Working in surgery.... Want to know: A and o? Npo since? Rhythm? Consented for surgery and blood? That's about it....I can usually find the rest on my own. If they aren't alert and oriented then I'll...

  21. Have you ever fainted 😕

    schnookimz replied to KMarieD's topic in General Nursing

    i hate when that

  22. DaVita PCT interview tomorrow

    schnookimz replied to xNurseWannaBx's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I think you should just observe and try to ask a lot of questions. At some point you'll probably sit down with someone and then you can pull out your paper and ask questions. Good

  23. challenge examination for becoming a registered nurse?

    schnookimz replied to KYWOMAN58's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it's a fair question from someone who doesn't know. Can't you challenge the bar in some states to become a lawyer? I think I have heard that before....? So it's a valid question to ask before...

  24. Fairly new nurse in Chicago

    schnookimz replied to Juliwithoutane's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Also a nurse in Chicago! Luckily I work days. It's so important to have nurse friends to talk with about

  25. Please help me with my Master’s Thesis!

    schnookimz replied to thesisproject's topic in General Nursing

    When I click "next" to start the survey, it just keeps reloading me to your intro