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1. Stethoscopes for a new nurse

   nurse s posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am getting ready to enter nursing school. Before I buy a stethoscope, I wanted to get some feedback on a good brand or a specific type to look for. Any advice would be appreciated!:)

2. How many schools did you apply to?

   nurse s replied to nurse s's topic in General Students

   I am not sure of any tuition assistance, etc but I am looking into it. I was chatting with my mom (who gives the best advice) and she said "Your goal is to be a nurse, right?" "Then why not look into some community colleges, like JCCC, then do a brid...

3. How many schools did you apply to?

   nurse s posted a topic in General Students

   Here's my dillema--I am applying to nursing schools for next fall. There is only one public BSN program in my area. There are private ones around, but they cost a lot, and since this is my second career, I'm paying:rolleyes: and I don't want to co...

4. She doesn't have a clue!

   nurse s replied to st4304's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! That's reassuring that you're making good money right out of nursing school. Yes, first year pay is 25,000, and that is in Olathe, one of the best paying places around. I do think I'll stick to my plan, now that I've heard from someone a...

5. She doesn't have a clue!

   nurse s replied to st4304's topic in General Nursing

   Allright....If I don't get into nursing school, I'm moving to Buffalo.

6. She doesn't have a clue!

   nurse s replied to st4304's topic in General Nursing

   Just for you nurses out there who are wondering. I work in one of the most highly regarded school districts in the KC area, and the pay for a first year teacher is 25,800. I have heard that in texas they start around 30, and it's higher is places li...

7. She doesn't have a clue!

   nurse s replied to st4304's topic in General Nursing

   It's the teacher again...sorry, I can't help myself. JenMarie......I have taught for a couple of years, and the school I am currently at has a wonderful principal, support system, etc especially for new teachers. But be aware, just as you had some...

8. She doesn't have a clue!

   nurse s replied to st4304's topic in General Nursing

   I am a teacher. It is stressful. Yes, we get summers off, and that is wonderful, and we honestly need the break from kids (parents too, and all that goes with it) But it's not all that great! I am leaving teaching to become a nurse. Why? Well, ...

9. why did you become a nurse

   nurse s replied to nurse s's topic in General Nursing

   WOW! It's amazing to see all of the different motivations to become a nurse. For me, I just have this desire that I can't shake, even though I will have to quit my job while my (wonderfully supportive) husband bears the load. It's nice to hear som...

10. why did you become a nurse

    nurse s replied to nurse s's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the insight. I'm from Olathe. It's interesting to hear that you're a "late bloomer", because moving into nursing is a second career for me---kind of. I wanted to go into nursing growing up, and somehow during college got into teaching. I...

11. why did you become a nurse

    nurse s posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just out of curiousity, why did you initially become a nurse? I have heard a wide range of answers from people I know, and wouldn't mind getting a few more! :)

12. Best way to get into school

    nurse s posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently a teacher who will be applying to nursing school this fall. I want to make sure I get into the program I want, so I was wanting to hear from some nurses what the best volunteer/work experience to get is before applying. Any advice is...