Ambi Dextrose

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1. Taking a Pay Cut To Get Out of Nursing

   Ambi Dextrose replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

   Is this a question of which is more important: happiness, sanity, good health, family time VS. money and employment??? Its hard to choose in this economy. However, i'll chose the first one.

2. not taking nclex seriously:(

   Ambi Dextrose replied to chinadollie's topic in NCLEX

   Yeah, it must have been hard. I also have a cousin who hasn't passed yet. I think it was her 2nd take. Hope she passed the 3rd time. Like what they say, "3rd time is a charm." Goodluck to all.

3. Seriously...more supply than demand?

   Ambi Dextrose replied to Ambi Dextrose's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah, I remember when computer jobs is a hot ticket then. Now, not anyone in the computer field is finding a job and probably working somewhere else. So is this considered a NURSING BUBBLE that also burst?????? I just hope it doesn't happen with nu...

4. Seriously...more supply than demand?

   Ambi Dextrose posted a topic in General Nursing

   Can someone answer this questions: 1. When you see a job posted online for new grads, does it really exist? Why when u call or go in person the HR doesn't seem to care? 2. How many applicants usually apply for one position? Is it more than 500 per ...

5. What's the difference between medicine and nursing?

   Ambi Dextrose replied to Livinstrong85's topic in General Nursing

   The field of medicine get respected. MD's are proud of their profession. The field of nursing gets scrutinized. Just read other posts in this site. Too many to mention.

6. Why did you if you hate it ?

   Ambi Dextrose replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

   Its because we didn't know then...that is the answer. I really would like to pursue my masters in nursing so I wouldn't be stuck doing bedside nursing forever and break my back. From reading other posts, a higher degree means = not getting your ha...

7. Be Aware: Don't Go into Nursing

   Ambi Dextrose replied to work&play's topic in Pre-Nursing

   This is the same advice I tell my family and close friends. I tell them to take something else like engineering or physical therapist. I am also unemployed for more than a year now and been frustrated with the current market for new grads. I would...

8. New Grads not considered----------(then I will do this)

   Ambi Dextrose replied to ohyeah's topic in New Nurse

   Hey guys, im in the same shoes. Ive been frustrated, angry, depressed about this job market for us new grads. I thought about joining the military. Does anyone know someone in this field? I heard they also have a waiting list to join as an RN? I...

9. Nursing or Occupational Therapy ?

   Ambi Dextrose replied to sarahcurzon's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would choose OT or PT compared to RN. Trust me, you will thank us someday.

10. Hope for New Grads in the Future

    Ambi Dextrose replied to kvisintine's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, don't quit your job. Save yourself some time & money and look at other careers. Nursing is so saturated right now that 300-500 applicants per 10-15 position. Whats worse...more nursing students are graduating every year. If you are ...

11. Honors BSN unable to find job. Can the college be sued?

    Ambi Dextrose replied to Tankweti's topic in General Nursing

    This should be a BIG WARNING for people thinking of going to a private nursing school. Hope u find a job too because I've been waiting for almost 2 years without success. Welcome to the club of unemployed, hopeful, discouraged RN grads!!! PS: Hopefu...

12. Biggest Misconception about nurses you've heard

    Ambi Dextrose replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Encourage a friend to go into a nursing career......REALLY?

13. Do you regret going into nursing?

    Ambi Dextrose replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    It will depend on who u ask. If you ask a new grad nurse (RN, LPN) who is still unemployed after many months of job searching with thousands of dollars in debt and constantly being asked by family members and friends that: "but nursing jobs are alway...