hwp1951

hwp1951 has 36 years experience and specializes in ICU/CCU/OB/ONCOLOGY.

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1. Nnei

   hwp1951 replied to angel's topic in Government

   Where do I start? I worked for the VA for 7 years before I started going to get my BSN. The education director talked me into applying for funds even though I was reluctant because I just didn't trust that it was safe. I worked the entire 18 month...

2. bonus's

   hwp1951 replied to roesseba's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the majority who think money might be more enticing. The other thing I would LOVE to see is a more participatory approach with mangement leading and asking staff for their thoughts AND actually paying attention to what they say. Too much...

3. A PA hospital that will pay for schooling

   hwp1951 replied to mandykeillor's topic in Career Support

   Be very careful about this plan. I received assistance from the VA NNEI program and then becam ill 11 months before completing my commitment. They not only made me pay the money they gave me back, they TRIPLED the amount I owe in spite of doctor's s...

4. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

   hwp1951 replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

   I have been in this business 36 years. What we seem to have in nursing education right now is mills churning out "workers" rather than schools graduating practitioners. Pride in the profession has been replaced by the urgency to get bodies out ther...