mater44

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1. Going from RN to Paramedic

   mater44 replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

   Please, go ahead and close the thread. Be my guest. I thought the originator could delete the thread, as I can do that on other forums, but I guess not here. So please, go ahead and close this thread.

2. Going from RN to Paramedic

   mater44 replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

   No, that is only if the replies are answering the question. I am not interested in hearing from others which one is better as I am very familiar with both professions. I am not interested in hearing about those who went from Paramedic to RN as that ...

3. Going from RN to Paramedic

   mater44 replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

   I guess you must not have read the comment policy about not making personal attacks. I feel that you have done so with the above statements. To say I would not be of any credit in the nursing profession burns me to no end. You don't know me, you don'...

4. Going from RN to Paramedic

   mater44 replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

   I appreciate those who answered my question. I am very aware of the limiting factors of being a paramedic, that is why I will still finish my BSN and then go on to paramedic, so I have both. It is not all about the money for me, it really isn't. I...

5. Going from RN to Paramedic

   mater44 posted a topic in Emergency

   Yes, you read the title right. I am currently in nursing school. I am also an EMT-B, and have been one for 2 years now. I am coming to the realization that I really really enjoy EMS work. What I would like to do is finish nursing school (in Aug) a...

6. Staying Healthy through Clinicals

   mater44 posted a topic in General Students

   Ok, the headline may be misleading, but I couldn't think of a better one. I have started clinicals and I have some questions. I am still getting used to being on my feet 12 hours of the day. I am ok with it, and I know over time my body will get use...

7. Thinking about quitting nursing school. Need advice.

   mater44 replied to florisgurl22's topic in General Students

   I started in August and know exactly what you are talking about. Although I have not been berrated personally, the instructors all taught differently and you just hope you got lucky to do the skill right in front of the right instructor. Our first c...

8. Kaplan College, Student Loans??

   mater44 replied to Pouneh's topic in General Nursing

   How about this. Since your mind seems like it is already set. Go to Kaplan, and get back with us at the end of your program, (assuming they don't go bankrupt and you can finish) and let's see how smart of an idea this was. I, for one, will be waiti...

9. New Student Rant!!!

   mater44 replied to mater44's topic in General Students

   That's nice. Good thing I'm not 4 or 7 and have the option of "throwing a fit." There are a million ways nursing schools can set up their clinicals for their students. There are also a million ways to make life simpler for those involved. I am pri...

10. Kaplan College, Student Loans??

    mater44 replied to Pouneh's topic in General Nursing

    Just because you get a BSN from a nationally accredited school does NOT mean it will transfer. The school has to have the same accreditation to begin with, and THEN the courses you took have to be similar to the courses they require. I have worked ...

11. Kaplan College, Student Loans??

    mater44 replied to Pouneh's topic in General Nursing

    Some people have already said it, but it is worth repeating. DO NOT go to Kaplan. It is stupid expensive, non-transferrable, and if the "college" (aka: company) goes bankrupt, you are S-O-L. It's happened. You mentioned, you were willing to move....

12. New Student Rant!!!

    mater44 replied to mater44's topic in General Students

    This would be nice, except at my nursing program, wherever you are placed is where you will be for the whole year, or at least that's what they tell you. So in your situation, whoever had to commute would have to do so for the entire year, and of cou...

13. New Student Rant!!!

    mater44 replied to mater44's topic in General Students

    You are absolutely right. One of our clinical facilitators sent out a message stating pretty much that. However, I still have a problem with handing out a "want" sheet when, even one student, may not get anything from that sheet. Simplify the proc...

14. New Student Rant!!!

    mater44 replied to mater44's topic in General Students

    That is awkward. My solution is either just tell them their assignment with no input (like you said) or put all the available slots on the wall, draw numbers out of a hat and that is the picking order. I know I will learn a lot in the MICU and it wi...

15. New Student Rant!!!

    mater44 posted a topic in General Students

    First, thanks to anyone who takes the time to read this. I really just have to vent, and facebook doesn't give me enough room to do it in. Secondly, this is a rant, so before you jumped to conclusions and want to possibly berate me for being a baby ...