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1. Does it seem like EVERYONE is trying to be a nurse?

   flaco replied to mrs.tt's topic in Pre-Nursing

   That is an excellent point SummitAP but I also think that takes us off on to an entirely different conversation. All nurses must be qualified ie: have an education and pass the state licensing tests; HOWEVER not all "qualified" nurses are "good" nur...

2. Does it seem like EVERYONE is trying to be a nurse?

   flaco replied to mrs.tt's topic in Pre-Nursing

   All due respect you, I, or no one else has the right to determine what some ones motivation MAY impact. That said, once a person receives a license to practice they have the duty, in fact they are bound by their license, to provide the best and safes...

3. Does it seem like EVERYONE is trying to be a nurse?

   flaco replied to mrs.tt's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Mrs.TT, Personally, I believe the new nursing school boom has a lot to do with the economy. I also believe that there are many other reasons for so many people exploring the career. As for the those who expressed concerns as to why people want to be...

4. I'm old, no money, depressed..

   flaco replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

   MedicJohn, Thank you for posting this. Like many others on this thread, I am older than you and I guarantee that I am in a worse starting position than you. That said we all have to start somewhere, sometime. Take a look around, there will always be...

5. Want to start a second career in Nursing but have many questions

   flaco posted a topic in General Students

   I am not the first and I won't be the last to bring up this topic, however fresh answers would certainly be appreciated. I am 38 with no prior college coursework, that is to say, I have none of the pre-req's in the bank. Nursing school options are m...