dream_nurse

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1. Lack of standards in healthcare

   dream_nurse replied to esunada's topic in Safety

   Nice example!!

2. Work Fulltime + education benefits or take scholarship and not work?

   dream_nurse replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN-RN

   I think that if I was you I would still work. I like having the option to bank extra money but if it becomes too stressful you may have to cut your hours. It also depends on if you like the VA. It does you no good to accept the scholarship if you do ...

3. Best states for LVN/LPNs?

   dream_nurse replied to ohyeahuh's topic in LPN-RN

   I live in Houston and the market is touch and go. I am an LVN and I moved here April 2011 and by September 2011 I was able to secure 3 good jobs 2 of which I currently work but I have a friend who has her BSN and can't seem to find work. I think that...

4. Woo Hoo! Accepted into nursing program!

   dream_nurse replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   I was scared to open the letter. My hands were shaking and when I opened it I started crying. My boyfriend(at the time) started telling me that there were other programs that I could apply to and not to give up. I remember giving him a dirty look and...

5. The Stranger Within: Living With Mental Illness

   dream_nurse replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Stress 101

   Very informative post. I know nurses that have been in the field so long that they have no compassion or empathy. They see patients as a diagnosis not as a person. I think this post is a beautiful eye opener. Thank you!

6. My steps are being ordered....

   dream_nurse replied to Futrern's topic in LPN/LVN

   LOVE this post!!!! I currently work as an LVN. I graduated in 2009 and went right back to school to do my RN pre-reqs before I even took state boards. I ended up overwhelming myself and had to take a step back. I am very happy as an LVN because I lov...