CrusadersFan

CrusadersFan specializes in Respiratory Therapy.

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1. Got a call for interview, but had applied 8 months back

   CrusadersFan replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

   One consideration is this--is this a job you really want to stay at and can you explain your short tenure with the Med-Surg job (i.e.--no opportunity for advancement, didn't meet my skills, etc.)? I can tell you from a management standpoint--when y...

2. Anybody really love your job?

   CrusadersFan replied to ToughLover's topic in General Nursing

   As an RRT, I spent the last ten years as a "cubicle rat" working in IT. The stress and the hours are unhealthy (I haven't touched a treadmill in 9 months and my blossoming 5'9", 200 lb body shows it). I get about 4 hours of sleep every night becaus...

3. End of the Nursing Shortage

   CrusadersFan replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

   No, I think you're doing what is needed--getting some experience in order to qualify for a position that will give you the experience you need (read "Catch-22" if you ever get a chance, it sounds a lot like that). I'm in a similar position--actuall...

4. End of the Nursing Shortage

   CrusadersFan replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

   I'm curious, bossynursemom, was this just in the urban areas or included the rural areas as well? I am still of the opinion that there will be a nursing shortage, but I don't know how much it will affect urban areas versus rural. Urban areas not o...

5. End of the Nursing Shortage

   CrusadersFan replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing may suffer a set-back in terms of pay, but then economically, everything will suffer a set-back, including prices. I agree with Flightline--hospitals, especially those in urban areas, pretty much continue to compete for nurses, especially ex...

6. End of the Nursing Shortage

   CrusadersFan replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! I did not mean to begin such a long discussion on nursing grads and those who enter it for the money. I agree, if nursing did not pay a decent wage, a lot less would enter the field--I think that's what got us into this nursing shortage predic...

7. End of the Nursing Shortage

   CrusadersFan replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

   Dogmom--if you are anywhere near Indiana and do not mind the commute, Indiana is experimenting with a refresher program (there is a link at the bottom of this thread). It may be something to consider if Chicago won't give you fair consideration.

8. End of the Nursing Shortage

   CrusadersFan replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

   Well said! There are many individuals who take jobs (or get an education) to get them by the lean times which I fully understand. I think it takes true passion to stay with it and to be successful in it. Nursing is just one of those jobs that you ...

9. End of the Nursing Shortage

   CrusadersFan replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

   This is an issue I've thought about for several weeks recently as I decide whether or not the seek an EC graduation. Here are my thoughts (and they are purely my opinon): 1. Nursing is not for everyone. Even if you are doing it just to "get a job"...

10. Am I Crazy Changing Career At 33

    CrusadersFan replied to toobig's topic in General Nursing

    Crazy? Not at all! I'm over 50 (I'll leave it at that) and am considering going back to EC after 20+ years in respiratory therapy because the healthcare field is often very nurse-oriented and the RN designation will open a lot of doors. Just know ...

11. The College Network and LPN-RN @ Indiana State

    CrusadersFan replied to Gamom2three's topic in Online Learning

    There is an interesting article from 2005 that the Indiana State Licensing Board put out concerning publishing companies of which TCN is one (ironically, it is based in Indianapolis). It can be found at http://www.in.gov/pla/files/Nursing_FocusV1Ed2...

12. Online Lecture/Onsite Clinicals

    CrusadersFan replied to CrusadersFan's topic in Online Learning

    Thanks, queenjean and Suesquatch! I will likely go with EC since everything I have read on this board appears to indicate that if they are not accepted by a state, it seems likely any alternative methods wouldn't be either. Plus, after 20+ years as...

13. Excelsior and License Endorsement?

    CrusadersFan replied to kat7ap's topic in Online Learning

    You didn't make me feel "dumb", lholland, I can do that on my own without help!

14. Excelsior and License Endorsement?

    CrusadersFan replied to kat7ap's topic in Online Learning

    My mistake--I'm sorry (and embarrassed) I know that there was a petition being circulated because MO was considering not allowing EC. I had thought that with the petition they had stopped it. You are correct--MO is okay with EC. Sorry--I'm never ...

15. Excelsior and License Endorsement?

    CrusadersFan replied to kat7ap's topic in Online Learning

    Good question, Kat7Ap! I had posted a somewhat similar question today since my wife and I want to join travelling nurses after our children are out of the house and I'm concerned about my taking EC courses. Perhaps someone will know how state recip...