xjamxtc

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1. Should Our Study Group Allow a Failing Student to Join?

   xjamxtc replied to WellThatsOod's topic in Pre-Nursing

   the three you already don't like the idea.. the negative energy is already there, and the three of you will be looking for anything to pick on.(which you should)- but first be clear on your rules for the group and acknowledge how much each of the mai...

2. 58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

   xjamxtc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   And the employer will divide the years you may have left working by the cost of employment. 60 year experienced nurse is one thing- The point here is a 60 year old student... Financially- 67 is retirement- 100k - that nurse will have t...

3. 58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

   xjamxtc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   As a recruiter 14 years ago, many nurses were leaving the field due to the stress - the hours- the under staffing etc. Nurses in their 30-40's were burned out. Then the economy tanked- those who had their jobs were thankful as their husbands were lai...

4. Should I get my masters? 48 years old with 24 years experience

   xjamxtc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   depends on you - only you can answer that. some of my happiest times was when i was working low pay jobs---was really happy. masters may put you were you wont like to be. my father was head of his department- he was the best at what he did- but t...

5. What nursing task do you loathe???

   xjamxtc replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

   After reading this post and others- NURSING!!!-- gag , puke, oh well, back to work- time to save the patient from their Dr.s!!! Someone got to do do it..!

6. What nursing task do you loathe???

   xjamxtc replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

   I think all patients- in fact all people should read this post before they graduate high school and at least once every year after... and then once again before being released... that only leaves the crying little snot monsters with green snot runnin...

7. What nursing task do you loathe???

   xjamxtc replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

   EXPLOSIVE bowl movements

8. Should I wait to have a baby?

   xjamxtc replied to AHobbs's topic in Pre-Nursing

   borrow someones dog and babysit it 24/7- and pamper it like a child- 6-7 walks a day- that will be 2hrs minimum- feeding another 15-30 minutes- ongoing affection 15 min to 30 minutes each time- and remember its a dog not a child - that has more nee...

9. NP is it worth it in my situation?

   xjamxtc replied to RNorNP's topic in NP Students

   Here is another point of view- although tired-- the best thing you can do for money-- is work your job and set aside money to start another business or invest in realestate etc. major apartment buildings-- its not as as hard you may think- obviosly e...

10. Where have all the jobs gone?

    xjamxtc replied to NurseWinn's topic in Oregon

    Well as recent as May 13 2011 there as a bill that would open 20,000 visas to foreign nurses. Ill attach a link to the bottom so you can read it. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-1...12hr1929ih.pdf So theoretically if all those visas get taken by...

11. Where have all the jobs gone?

    xjamxtc replied to NurseWinn's topic in Oregon

    and too think that there is a bill in congress asking for 20,000 visa's to allow immigrants help us with our nursing shortage

12. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    xjamxtc replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    my area of florida and if you get on tampabaysportsbikes website they have an area named bikers down... the list grows like a weed. i was sitting in a left lane about to make a left turn and an F-150 came sliding into my rear... 1 second became a ye...

13. I am an American.

    xjamxtc replied to UnionRN2's topic in Relations

    America is in trouble- every other country out there knows who they are and what they stand for. Cross thier borders you get shot-- you go visit- you best try to speak thier language.... However from Obama down- we have no idea who we are now--- we ...