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  1. Staffing on the inpatient adolescent unit

    coonkine replied to PeacockMaiden's topic in Psychiatric

    I feel your pain. Try (or rather, don't try) a 1 RN:40-49+ pt (~3/4 adolescent and 1/4 child) ratio. 1:1 have a staff along with 2 techs. All shifts. Sometimes a second RN but even then he/she is...

  2. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2014

    coonkine replied to ama3t's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I will be applying as well. I haven't finalized which track, though. I'm sure as winter approaches (Winter's coming - sorry, I'm still on my Game of Thrones kick), this post will get much, much more...

  3. Losing respect for nursing students

    coonkine replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    "The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise...They no longer rise when elders enter the room....

  4. Which school is the best in memphis?

    coonkine replied to mmartin94's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    They are both great schools. I chose Memphis (so I am a bit biased) because (1) It offers a traditional college experience (2) They offer a wider variety for clinical experiences (i.e., not just at...

  5. Mayo Clinic Summer III 2012

    coonkine replied to _ac_'s topic in General Nursing

    Got my packet today Gotta mail the forms back by Feb.

  6. Mayo Clinic Summer III 2012

    coonkine replied to _ac_'s topic in General Nursing

    done! Log In |

  7. stressing- how do you pay for nursing school

    coonkine replied to CNA2day's topic in General Students

    Work for a year to save money to cover what your pell grant won't (5550) OR rely on loans. If you will be 24 next year, you will be considered an independent student for the that school year (ex, you...

  8. Mayo Clinic Summer III 2012

    coonkine replied to _ac_'s topic in General Nursing

    (this will be helpful for future applicants, as well) 1. 3.85 2. I think my essays really stood out (they were both high-quality and very unique - it's a gift, instructors/professors always assume I...

  9. Mayo Clinic Summer III 2012

    coonkine replied to _ac_'s topic in General Nursing

    Btw, there is no interview as the application was the

  10. Mayo Clinic Summer III 2012

    coonkine replied to _ac_'s topic in General Nursing

    !!!!!Mine says interview. I called and...I'm accepted!!!109 selected out of over 800 applicants.Wish all of you the

  11. Mayo Clinic Summer III 2012

    coonkine replied to _ac_'s topic in General Nursing

    Can't wait either! Tomorrow is a clinical day for me so hopefully it won't be on my mind (much). If this doesn't work out, I'll just have to settle with spending a few months in Spain/Europe where my...

  12. Mayo Clinic Summer III 2012

    coonkine replied to _ac_'s topic in General Nursing

    Since the application process this year was all online, maybe we'll just get an email

  13. The "Why don't you go to Med School" Question

    coonkine replied to AL1992's topic in Male Nursing Students

    my clinical instructor actually asked me that... of all the people who have asked, that was the most

  14. Anyone applying to University of Memphis Loewenberg for Fall of 2011?

    coonkine replied to koster22's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    feel free to say hi too - i'll be wearing a black polo, shorts, and some awesome toe shoes! (and i'm a guy so that should help

  15. Anyone applying to University of Memphis Loewenberg for Fall of 2011?

    coonkine replied to koster22's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I also got the same email from my clinical instructor... I agree with ya - the extra fee

  16. Anyone applying to University of Memphis Loewenberg for Fall of 2011?

    coonkine replied to koster22's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    for orientation we can dress comfortably (but we are meeting our clinical instructors that day so keep that in mind). it's for the night before clinical that we have to dress

  17. Anyone applying to University of Memphis Loewenberg for Fall of 2011?

    coonkine replied to koster22's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    @Haley: I'm glad it's only routine work. I went by the bookstore the other day and they do have all the first semester books and wil give you a box to help you get them all together. @Stacy: thanks...

  18. Anyone applying to University of Memphis Loewenberg for Fall of 2011?

    coonkine replied to koster22's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    thanks, will do. hope everything is alright with your son. Which supply list do you mean? The Nursing Clinical Accessory Pack? If so, here ya go: - stethoscope - sphygmomanometer - penlight -...

  19. Anyone applying to University of Memphis Loewenberg for Fall of 2011?

    coonkine replied to koster22's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I don't know anything about the bookstore advancement plan. However, they say they should have the books prepackaged in about a week or so. So I'm sure you could buy them before the orientation....

  20. Anyone applying to University of Memphis Loewenberg for Fall of 2011?

    coonkine replied to koster22's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    They still don't have the books prepackaged at the bookstore yet- does anyone know if the book list on the website is complete? And also does anyone know if the lab book (Student Laboratory Manual for...

  21. Suggested maximum amount of loan? Your experience?

    coonkine posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been able to get through all my prereqs working/paying my own way/community college/part time, etc. debt free. Now that I'm starting the nursing program (BSN, will take 1.5-2 years to complete)...

  22. Loewenberg School of nursing- university of memphis

    coonkine replied to koster22's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I hope that extends to us guys

  23. Anyone applying to University of Memphis Loewenberg for Fall of 2011?

    coonkine replied to koster22's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Are they really strict about shoes? Can they have a symbol (like Nike, New Balance, etc.) on them?

  24. Loewenberg School of nursing- university of memphis

    coonkine replied to koster22's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Not yet but soon I hope. Do we only wear our scrubs on the clinical day? For other days, do we just wear whatever we

  25. Anyone applying to University of Memphis Loewenberg for Fall of 2011?

    coonkine replied to koster22's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Got my acceptance letter yesterday (teas 94, gpa 3.92)! :clpty: I hope they make an exception for me getting into the accelerated program even though it's my first degree. I have every other class...