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Your post really brought back recent memories of my past year. Yeah, I felt my documentation wasn’t good enough either, I was always stressing about being behind and ‘covering myself’. I worked...

I've read about what the salaries in HI are, but would be interested in your opinion of the COL in HI (compared to mainland) Mainland-wise, I am used to Texas C.O.L., especially Austin, Houston...

I stayed at The Arbors, which is walking distance to work, and reasonably priced. As a SWF I felt it was allright and I wasn't too worried about security. I also liked that it was across the street...

Economics and budget cuts force MORE stress on staff. This applies to not only nursing but everyone. So at least I know that while my supervisor is putting pressure on us, someone above her/him is...

I remember reading this last year when I was in the LVN program, but I can't quote where I saw it. Levels of pay (higher to lower) were: 1) contract / travel nurse 2) LTC nurse 3) hospital nurse...

Are any of you in teaching hospitals that have experience dealing with nursing students? What would you suggest to the instructor to make it a more positive/productive experience for EVERYONE...

question: what setting do you work in & how do you rate your health insurance? i live 50 mi west of austin. my first job after graduation has been in ltc; at the job interview, i was assured...

what would be a good recommended job for a new grad? hi sarah, keep up the good work studying! as a lvn grad aug. 07, i found in texas small towns that ltc jobs are more plentiful. i also...

Hi all, I'm Laine, new grad Aug 2007 and a 2nd career 55 y.o. who applied for both Rn & LVN programs, but the RN was full, so that's why I'm LVN. I've applied for the Rn Bridge at CTC Killeen &...

Would you believe...a TAX COLLECTOR? I had a nice office job... but volunteering with the local EMS gave me the desire to do something that made a difference (and be compensated for it) New...

I'm considering a move to San Antonio, but searching this website, I don't see alot of comments....anyone know the outlook? -Nurse Lainie:idea::idea:

OK, so by now Grad, you have gotten through the first day! Tell us how did it go? (I understand about the older part; I did the same)

age 54 - Second career here! Even tho I qualified for both RN and LPN programs this past fall, I chose the LPN 'cuz I need the $$ soon. When we read all about the 'older patient' believe me, I'm...

hi! i'm laine, and just starting the next chapter of my life. i just wondered... am i the oldest student nurse? after 27 yrs in a pink-collar job, my department evaporated. so instead of...