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1. Taking NCLEX

   eventsnyc replied to pmanrnbflo's topic in General Nursing

   Good luck! I will be praying for you too! Best wishes,

2. Do taller people need longer stethoscopes?

   eventsnyc replied to eventsnyc's topic in General Nursing

   Great info, I really appreciate all the kind responses! I am getting the longer tub version. What is your opinion on Cardio III? For general accessments. Happy Nursing!

3. Do taller people need longer stethoscopes?

   eventsnyc posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello All, I need some advice. I wish to order the Littmann Cardiology III. But it comes in 2 lengths: 22" & 27". I cannot decide which one I should buy. I am 5'9". Does a person's height has...

4. Stethoscopes

   eventsnyc replied to Lisa32's topic in General Nursing

   Just in case people want to borrow, what is the best reply? Thanks

5. Nurses.... Our Own Worst Enemies??

   eventsnyc replied to MaineNurse67's topic in General Nursing

   As a student, I want to know both the positive and the negative parts of what to come in this profession. The BB members are very helpful & never selfish when it comes to sharing their knowledge....

6. New Nurses Poorly Educated

   eventsnyc replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Josie! Best wishes,

7. New Nurses Poorly Educated

   eventsnyc replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

   How do you get an externship from a hospital? Some schools in my city offer paid externship ($15/hr), but my school doesn't. Is it a good idea becoming LPN while working toward the RN, in order to...

8. New Nurses Poorly Educated

   eventsnyc replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

   I spoke with a few nurses who considered 'teaching new grads = shooting themselves in the ft'. To them, more new grads equals to less bargaining power for better working condition & higher pay. I...

9. Need help in persuading students to become nurses

   eventsnyc replied to eventsnyc's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Thank you for your posts. Some very good points which I take with great appreciation. Yes, for me, coming to nursing is to answer a calling (the word "calling" here I use it to mean "a long time wish...

10. Need help in persuading students to become nurses

    eventsnyc posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hello I am a pre clinical student finishing my last of the pre reqs this fall. Doing the pre reqs gives me a chance to sit with the non nursing students and I get to know many of them. I am very...

11. Holistic Nursing Education

    eventsnyc replied to Shanti's topic in Holistic

    Shanti, At New York University they offer a Master's Degree in Holistic Nursing. Best wishes,

12. Co-workers with poor grooming habits

    eventsnyc replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    I really hope that there will be a hygiene standard for health workers by the time I graduate! In my classes there were a few students who use their long nails to scratch their hair all the time. I...

13. do I need CPR certification before starting clinicals?

    eventsnyc replied to eventsnyc's topic in General Students

    Thanks all! I went to the Red Cross website, they offer different types of cpr classes. Did not know there are so many types of cpr. I better speak with my adviser before taking one. Really appreciate...

14. do I need CPR certification before starting clinicals?

    eventsnyc posted a topic in General Students

    Thanks!

15. Starting a Home Health Agency

    eventsnyc replied to DJH's topic in General Nursing

    DJH, I am very happy for your decision. You have the right spirit. It would work! I would pray for you.