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IrishItalianRN

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  1. ONLY 2.5 Weeks left !!! Are we excited YET!???

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    i go to bed thinking about how stressed out im gonna be.... Im just waiting for the nightmares too OURN83! Calzonan thanks! I went today to get my physical and drug screening and on the way to the...

  2. Any GCC Students?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I already had that job( in a different part of the hospital, I was in LTC now in ER) i have applied at John C Lincoln and had an interview last week and have my second one today at 330p. I hope i get...

  3. Any GCC Students?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I cant stay long but just wanted to check in and say hello. Yesterday I worked 12 hours in the LSU (ER) of the VA and Im going back in today from 730a-730p. I have all my books except that one Psuch...

  4. SCOPE of practice ??

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in General Nursing

    What the heck are Swann-Ganz catheters ?!?!

  5. Any GCC Students?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    i just emailed you for the attachment you mentioned! Jan 9 is the week i start classes at GCC the study skills classes and math one and orientation. Im hoping to still work at least one or two shifts...

  6. Any GCC Students?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    hey Keli long time no talk to

  7. Any GCC Students?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    So you just graduated from GCC, Plus a new job at the VA! WAY TO GO! When do you start? Are you working days or

  8. SCOPE of practice ??

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in General Nursing

    i took out a couple IV's and attempted to draw blood but the guys vein "rolled" on me so the RN said.... whatever that means.... see what i mean i dont even know what that means GRR and I have done...

  9. Any GCC Students?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    HEY where are all the GLENDALE

  10. Any one work at the VA hospital in PHX?

    IrishItalianRN replied to Hoozdo's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I work at the VA what is BOARDING never heard of

  11. Mandatory night rotation - legal?

    IrishItalianRN replied to tineann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I had to work nights for a short amount of time and it helps if you can get your physician to prescribe something to help you sleep (I was taking Ambi*n. We also put blankets up in our room to block...

  12. SCOPE of practice ??

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in General Nursing

    Im supposed to be taking my CNA licensure exam on January 3rd. Is that going to cause a problem, or should i not take it at

  13. SCOPE of practice ??

    IrishItalianRN posted a topic in General Students

    I work for a Veterans Hospital, I am a NURSING ASSISTANT... my dilemma is.... i started working in a department where the Nursing assistants draw blood, and insert Foley's.... I have always understood...

  14. shaving cream to clean dirty butts??

    IrishItalianRN replied to old heart's topic in General Nursing

    The LTC facility i was working in did this as well. However i worked graveyard (12am-8am) and the shaving cream was used to cut the butt odor after a cleanup until daytime hours when the residents...

  15. Work during Nursing School ?2 How Many Hours?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks

  16. Work during Nursing School ?2 How Many Hours?

    IrishItalianRN posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am starting Nursing School in January and I am wondering how many hours those of you in the FULL TIME program are working and still managing to pull off good grades??? How many hours what is your...

  17. Work during Nursing School ?2 How Many Hours?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes 108% BUT thats because i did the extra credit assignment of giving a presentation at the end of the semester. Plus i only missed 2 questions on the final. I had Pohlhaus for this class. He doesnt...

  18. How many hours can you work in Nursing School?

    IrishItalianRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am starting Nursing School in January and I am wondering how many hours those of you in the FULL TIME program are working and still managing to pull off good grades??? How many hours what is your...

  19. How many hours can you work in Nursing School?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in General Nursing

    Im afraid that if im just a C graduate that i will not understand things that are very important down the road when im on my own as a nurse and not in classes and clinicals with an instructor, I dont...

  20. Work during Nursing School ?2 How Many Hours?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Mine are unsubsidized, so i have to pay the interest. What are the alternative loans does anyone know? I heard that you arent eligible for any other sort of loan at community colleges. I will do a...

  21. Work during Nursing School ?2 How Many Hours?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    So your staying in for sure? Yes we do all need to get together again soon... preferably before these nutty class schedules start again. Paying for school isnt the issue. I get financial aid for that,...

  22. Work during Nursing School ?2 How Many Hours?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Im going to stick to the full time program then so i can take classes in the summer... like religion and Psychology...for fun... I also wanted to take Italian... if they offer it this summer....

  23. How many hours can you work in Nursing School?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!

  24. Work during Nursing School ?2 How Many Hours?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    How do you like it up North? I have wanted to move to Flagstaff area for years but i think it is probably too expensive now... Thanks for the advice, it helps to know that there are people out there...

  25. Work during Nursing School ?2 How Many Hours?

    IrishItalianRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Ive done the sallie Mae thing but they only give you like $3500 a semester which for this one pretty much will be gone when we are done paying for BOOKS classes and uniforms shoes and steth.. Is that...