Just prior to submitting an application for my first-choice job, I wrote (individual, customized letters) to the senior nurse recruiter, the education manager and the manager of the OR hoping to establish some name recognition … Is there a such...
Topics: Nursing Education, Nursing Skills, Work

My psych clinicals were pretty interesting. We spent some time observing at a state mental hospital, and I was assigned to the forensic unit. Patients on the forensic unit are there because they committed some type of crime, and the courts are trying...
Topics: Clinical Rotations, Nursing, Nursing Education, School

On Thursday, August 7th, Dairy Queen is sponsoring a “Miracle Treat Day” where proceeds from Blizzard sales will go to your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. With several days of temperatures over 100 degrees, it seems like a good excuse..
Topics: Life, Shopping

I’m a bit slow, but I’m finally responding to Student Nurse Jack’s meme.1. What were you doing 10 years ago?Working for Microsoft, adjusting to life in Dallas/Fort Worth, spending the summer at the lake with my friends2. What are the..
Topics: Meme

While trying to keep abreast of stuff this summer, I found a great website that is really helping me study. Flashcarddb is a website that allows you to create flashcards online, and you can even share with other people (or choose to make your cards...
Topics: Nursing, Nursing Education, School