karengr

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1. comfy shoes

   karengr replied to analiezel's topic in General Nursing

   Sandy, I used to wear Reeboks, but then developed hip/heel pain - tried inserts but they only made the heel pain worse. Anyway, I wound up going to the local BIRKENSTOCK store and voila! - no more pain! They lowered my heel which ended my pain, and t...

2. comfy shoes

   karengr replied to analiezel's topic in General Nursing

   Birkenstocks - I wouldn't wear anything else!

3. WHY are nurses so catty??

   karengr replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Relations

   I couldn't agree more! I've seen some of the most heartless behavior toward fellow nurses and it leaves me with this knot in the pit of my stomach. Nurses are absolutely HORRIBLE to work with! I know, because I've been in the business for 22 years as...

4. Unfair Discipline at Work...What do you Think?

   karengr replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

   There is no reason to get this upset merely because I disagree with you. It's okay for me to disagree. Might even happen again someday so brace yourself. :chuckle A simple, "I don't know, (point to desk) ask them, they are working and I'm not. Excus...

5. New and In Trouble. Please Help!

   karengr replied to Tanner64's topic in Men

   I am so very sorry for all the distress you are going through. I too, am an LPN, studying for my RN, and working in home care through an agency, so I know first hand what your life is like. Families can be cruel and vindictive, thinking nothing of ly...

6. pursuing CRNA school acceptance- help

   karengr replied to Sleepy 7's topic in CRNA

7. pursuing CRNA school acceptance- help

   karengr replied to Sleepy 7's topic in CRNA

   Check out the Charleston Area Medical Center (CMAC School of Nurse Anesthesia) at www.camcinstitute.org/anesthesia/admission.htm . They require a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 and are located in West Virginia. They require a minimum combined score of ...

8. How much $ do RNs start out at?

   karengr replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

   If you are already an LPN, have you considered Excelsior College? It's an online program and I'm currently enrolled in their ADN program. They are in Albany, NY and have been granting external degrees since the 70's and are fully accredited. Check ou...