sunset357

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1. Nursing easy or difficult

   sunset357 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not a nurse yet but I would like to chip in: I'm currently pursuing my BSN which is my second degree (first degree Bs Biochemistry) and I find Nursing school challenging but not overwhelming. I remember going through a rough time in the pharmace...

2. New Grad looking for advice

   sunset357 replied to reimundijanet's topic in Connecticut

   hey guys. I moved backed to the island to get my BSN. My first B.s. was in microbiology. I decided to go for the BSN because it would take me the same amount of time as the ADN. And second it was more economical than my options stateside.

3. Am I really an international nurse?

   sunset357 replied to corjen1226's topic in Connecticut

   I study in the University of Puerto Rico and it is accredited by the middle states college association ( One of a few U.S. entities that accredit universities). We are also a US territory which means you SHOULD NOT be classified as a foreign Nurse. ...

4. New Grad Male Nurses: Anyone having trouble finding a job?

   sunset357 replied to sunset357's topic in Men

   Thank you all (male/female) for your comments. I posted this here just to see the "male" perspective on the shortage. On the general forums I will most likely get a majority of women responding and there are already similar posts that I have read. I ...

5. How Do You Do it FINANCIALLY?? Nervous about entering Nursing School!

   sunset357 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

   I totally agree with you ArwenEvenstar. I'm doing my second Bs. in nursing and I'm living frugal. That's not easy when your a 28 single male LOL. In the end I think it'll be worth it because I'm pursuing my dream.

6. New Grad Male Nurses: Anyone having trouble finding a job?

   sunset357 replied to sunset357's topic in Men

   Thank you for the info. From what I've picked up on the forum every year different regions suffer from a glut or shortage. Basically like a cycle. Fair observation or is it too broad?

7. New Grad Male Nurses: Anyone having trouble finding a job?

   sunset357 replied to sunset357's topic in Men

   Thanks.

8. Question about LPN Employment Future

   sunset357 replied to 1lollipop's topic in New York

   Good info thanks

9. Helene fuld nyc computer entrance exam

   sunset357 replied to tern's topic in New York

   It depends on your preference I personally like written exams.

10. How is the Job Market in NYC right now?

    sunset357 replied to Lovely_RN's topic in New York

    Take it seriously. Why not, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

11. New Grad Male Nurses: Anyone having trouble finding a job?

    sunset357 posted a topic in Men

    I'm pursuing my second Bs in nursing (my first Bs is Microbiology/Chem minor) and I'm curious as to how difficult was it for you (male nurses) to find a job after graduation. I sometimes become a little nervous when I hear that new grads are having s...

12. Confused about salary?

    sunset357 replied to sunset357's topic in Texas

    thank you. How much would pay increase (a guestimate) after 2yrs experience?

13. Confused about salary?

    sunset357 posted a topic in Texas

    I plan to relocate to the Dallas/metroplex area once I Graduate. How much is the starting salary for BSN with no exp.? I read numerous post and I've checked salary.com but the info is just over whelming?

14. Previous B.s. in science, microbiology, chem etc. Do you....

    sunset357 replied to sunset357's topic in Pre-Nursing

    thanks for the encouragement

15. Previous B.s. in science, microbiology, chem etc. Do you....

    sunset357 replied to sunset357's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Some degrees don't require it. I will obtain a B.s. in Microbiology (May '06)and it is geared towards the pharmaceutical industry and bacterial genetics (i.e. genetically manipulating them). My minor is chemistry. People who major in Biology where I...