Toots71506

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1. Can a new grad negotiate union pay?

   Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for your responses. I thought I was right on with this and I'm still amazed at how many of my classmates still think there is a shortage. It will be a rude awakening for many once we graduate. The reason I'm in nursing school is bec...

2. Can a new grad negotiate union pay?

   Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm currently in a 2nd degree BSN program and I was told last night by a classmate that we can demand more pay since we have work experience. I don't believe this and wanted to post here to find out the truth. I can't imagine that my 15 years of IT...

3. Maple Grove Hospital

   Toots71506 posted a topic in Minnesota

   Does anyone work or know anyone that works at the new hospital in Maple Grove? They always have tons of openings for nurses and it looked like they did even when other hospitals didn't have many openings. Is it a good place to work? I know they're ...

4. Pay and pension in the union

   Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I apologize if there is already a thread on this but I didn't see one. I'm in nursing school and have been trying to get an understanding of the differences between the union and non-union positions. Here are 2 things I'd like to know more about: 1...

5. Working with those that struggle with eating disorders

   Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm currently in nursing school and I'm really drawn to working with people who struggle with eating disorders. The question I have is what does a nurse exactly do in this area? I watched the Thin Documentary and this didn't give me any sort of idea...

6. Reaching my dream through volunteering?

   Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi - Here's my situation... I'm currently a mom of 3, work a full time job and am in nursing school. I'd love to quit my day job and become a CNA but I just can't right now. So, I was thinking volunteering might be a good route to take in the meant...

7. Is anatomy one of the toughest courses for nursing?

   Toots71506 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi - I'm currently in the course and can't believe how much time I'm committing to studying. Is this course the one that requires the most study time are are all nursing courses this way? thanks in advance for your posts...

8. Is it normal for Sociology class to have 3/4's of the students getting D's and F's?

   Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in Minnesota

   Fortunately, I am one of the higher grades. Our prof sent around the grade list so we are all well aware of how horrible 90% of the class is doing. I honestly thought this class would be fairly easy and it's not. I get the whole freshman weeding o...

9. Is it normal for Sociology class to have 3/4's of the students getting D's and F's?

   Toots71506 posted a topic in Minnesota

   Hi - I'm in a Sociology level 100 class at North Hennipen CC and out of 50 students, the majority are getting D's and F's.... Anyone else experience this? The prof is extremely difficult in his testing. We're graded only on 4 exams with each one ...

10. St. Kate's Lifespan Development course

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in Minnesota

    Thanks for the information. The exams are take home? Interesting! I'll be curious to find out once you have an exam how hard it is. I'll probably email you in a month or so... The nutrition class is online so I'm thinking that would be manageabl...

11. St. Kate's Lifespan Development course

    Toots71506 posted a topic in Minnesota

    Hi - has anyone taken this course at St. Kate's? I'm just curious to know if it is a challenge and what's all involved. I'm thinking of taking it with nutrition this spring but I'm not sure if I should take nutrition at the same time...any thoughts...

12. St Kate's Post Bac Admissions

    Toots71506 replied to mollysdirtysprocket's topic in Minnesota

    Hi everyone - Does anyone know what it means at St. Kate's to be put on an alternate list? I understand that I didn't get a for sure spot for 2009 or 2010 but I have more questions around it all... I am put on the list for 2010 so if no one gives ...

13. St Kate's Post Bac Admissions

    Toots71506 replied to mollysdirtysprocket's topic in Minnesota

    Hi - thanks for the msg! I will sit tight but I'm very anxious and a wee bit stressed about it! Did you apply last year? Also, to answer your previous post, it's my understanding that a previous degree along with this certificate does qualify as a...

14. Confused!!! I already have a degree - should I do a BSN program or an MSN program

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for all your feedback! I agree with all of you!!!

15. Confused!!! I already have a degree - should I do a BSN program or an MSN program

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm very confused - I have a degree, am not a nurse but want to be and I'm currently researching schools and programs. The school I'm considering has a BSN program offered for the next year and then they're switching it to an MSN program. Both prog...