SmallTexan

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1. Night Shift And Cancer

   SmallTexan replied to Talino's topic in General Nursing

   I've read this several times before. Seems like EVERYTHING causes cancer.

2. ? about experience

   SmallTexan replied to SmallTexan's topic in General Nursing

   You've got that right on ! I sit there in class and am about to spend hours upon hours doing an internship (unpaid , of course) and I just think to myself WHY ? Like I said, my heart isn't in it, yet I don't want to QUIT. when did you KNOW it wasn...

3. ? about experience

   SmallTexan replied to SmallTexan's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much for the encouragement. I really feel *dumb* that I've gotten this far in my MA program and will probably not even use it after graduation. I don't want to make the same mistake with nursing. I do have a heart for the elderly, alwa...

4. ? about experience

   SmallTexan posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been reading through the jobs online for RNs and most want at least a year experience (as a requirement to get hired). This is one reason why I feel the need to drift away from counseling, slim opportunities. (really regardless of experience) ...

5. Do your dying patient's have company?

   SmallTexan replied to mchospicern's topic in Hospice

   My GM passed on a few years ago and right before she passed she began talking about people who had already died. :) I do believe she was teetering over to the other side.

6. RN or Second-Degree BSN?

   SmallTexan replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

   Well... let's see. I got a BS in PSY and a MA in counseling (almost finished, I've come this far, and I can't start nursing school til 04 so I might as well finish up). Anyway, my main goal was to 1)work in a hospital or nursing home 2) maybe teach ...

7. RN or Second-Degree BSN?

   SmallTexan replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

   HA ! You sound like me. I'm almost finished with a MA in Counseling and boy are you right.... the jobs aren't there. In my area you have to be bilingual to even have a decent chance at a job. I couldn't even get a job teaching at a Community colle...

8. Harris County Community College???

   SmallTexan replied to SmallTexan's topic in General Nursing

   Did you have to be on a waiting list ?? I'm going to apply (God willing!) next fall .. and I'm very nervous there won't be room. I think there are only like 150 slots open !

9. Harris County Community College???

   SmallTexan posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I'm in the Houston area and have some questions about the NH/Tomball/possible CYFair nursing program. Anyone here familiar ?? :) Thanks !

10. Is it possible for a Bipolar person to become a psych nurse?

    SmallTexan replied to magaroon's topic in Psychiatric

    Sure as long as you stay on your meds. Sounds like you have a tremendous amount of self awareness ... which is a good thing. Don't let anything come between you and your dreams. You can overcome it ! Just be AWARE ! :)

11. Need to make an informed decision this time, plz. help

    SmallTexan replied to SmallTexan's topic in General Nursing

    No, the ADN is a better route for me financially as well. I can always continue on and get my BSN ! What I want to do is work ! I have been on the computer all day today, and it looks like I won't even be able to apply until next year :( I still ...

12. ?? about correctional nursing

    SmallTexan posted a topic in Correctional

    Would it be possible for a new grad to work in a correctional setting ? or do they prefer nurses with experience ? Thanks !

13. Feeling Helpless...

    SmallTexan replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    James, this topic just hits home for me for personal reasons -- you're right , it is irrelevant to this poor man's situation. Sorry if I annoyed you with my comment.

14. Feeling Helpless...

    SmallTexan replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    Well I know in my dh's grandparents case they had no idea they would live as long as they did. Not to mention most people in that generation were working so very hard they really didn't have time to lobby.

15. Need to make an informed decision this time, plz. help

    SmallTexan replied to SmallTexan's topic in General Nursing

    HAHAHA ! I thought your keyboard was broken !