DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    Job while going to school?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NurseBanana's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:
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    Anyone else sick of the snow?

    DLS_PMHNP posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I realize I chose to live in Michigan, but ugh!! I heard on the radio that out of the last 20 days, it has snowed 17!! I'm tired of driving in it, especially to clinicals at 0700 and having to...
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    What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    "If it was easy, everyone would do
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    CNA licensing

    DLS_PMHNP replied to chelseahammers's topic in Texas Nursing

    Is it license in Texas, or
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    You don't LOOK like a nurse

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NHCNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Why would that matter?? The comment was ridiculous in itself, regardless of her outward
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    what kind of watch do you wear?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Timex IronMan. It is waterproof and with a very heavy plastic band and,I can wash it anytime I want. It's also digital and I have it set to military time. If I get 'nasties' on it, I can...
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    Nursing School (how Do You Play The Game)

    DLS_PMHNP replied to kristiern's topic in General Nursing

    One of my favorite lines when someone is critical and I don't want to get into it with them, is "Thank you for that feedback." Then I walk away. And continue to bite my tongue to keep from saying...
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    Anyone else sick of the snow?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Michigan Nursing

    [quote=Even, better, it was a Med-Surg clinical and we didn't have to make it up! I still dream about that day.... . I would have stayed home and drank wine.. or better yet, Baileys and
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    Anyone else sick of the snow?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I live between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. We've had 90 inches of snow this year. And I hear more is on the way (the weather said "winter storm") for next Monday and Tuesday. Would be nice to have...
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    Anyone else sick of the snow?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Too bad you couldn't somehow thank the people driving like idiots for helping to give us good job security...nn:lol2: Best,
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    What should I study while waiting to begin an RN program?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NeverStar's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The insides of your eyelids, cuz you won't see much of them once you start school:lol2: Best of Luck to You!
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    Officially a Patient Care Tech

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    ROCK
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    Struggling for a research proposal topic

    DLS_PMHNP replied to slimmom3's topic in Oncology

    I would also try posting this to the oncology forum. Best,
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    Depressed failed my first test in nursing school

    DLS_PMHNP replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    I had the same problem in my first semester of NS. After I bombed the first test, I just thought about how hard I had worked to get there and how badly I wanted to be a nurse. Instead of putting my...
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    As nurses do you see the need for medical assistants?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for that
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    As nurses do you see the need for medical assistants?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone here think they should be allowed to call in prescriptions to the pharmacy for pts? Just curious. Thanks
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    Medical oncology vs. Oncology

    DLS_PMHNP replied to BiologyNerd's topic in Oncology

    I work at an outpatient cancer center and Med. Onc. entails almost everything except radiation therapy. We call that Rad. Onc. Hope this helps. I'm not sure how it works other places. Best,
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    question about becoming a cna

    DLS_PMHNP replied to vaness87's topic in General Nursing

    Some hospitals will hire students as a PCA after their first clinical rotation in Med-Surg. It is not an automatic, however. To become a "Certified" Nurse Aide, you do have to take the state exam....
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    oncology exam

    DLS_PMHNP replied to l.a.m.b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When I had a pediatric exam over oncology, most of it was over chemo and other oncology drugs along with their side effects. For example, I would know about the biological response modifiers and how...
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    Cleaning up poop

    DLS_PMHNP replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    Vicks is a good idea, but I think you'll be surprised by how fast you get used to
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    Information on Everest institute, GOOD OR BAD!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to badfrog's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat:
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    To be an RN or RT..Help!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to deebee12's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2::lol2:
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    First name or surname?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    this is our hospital's policy as well, not just on the psych floor, but on all the floors and other departments. too many crazies out there, i guess. happy new year,
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    Kvcc?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to BabyDaul's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, GRCC has a 6-7 year wait (yikes)... WMU does not have a wait list per say, they admit based on GPA and essay scores. I'm not sure about the others. I hope this helps. Happy New Year,
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    Kvcc?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to BabyDaul's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I know at KVCC there is a 2 1/2 - 3 year wait AFTER your pre-reqs are