madamewalker

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1. rent in nyc

   madamewalker replied to szccdw's topic in New York Nursing

   Funny you say that, because before I had my daughter, the only way I was able to afford a beautiful suburb of Queens (Fresh Meadows) was to have a roommate! And that's Queens! Not so easy w/a family....

2. rent in nyc

   madamewalker replied to szccdw's topic in New York Nursing

   If annonny had to suffer $300 more while being paid less than she was in California, with two degrees working in a similar field, what does that say for everyone else?????? Excuse the rant, I'm just...

3. rent in nyc

   madamewalker replied to szccdw's topic in New York Nursing

   Anonny, I am impressed beyond words. How did you manage to score that with no broker fee/credit or income

4. rent in nyc

   madamewalker replied to szccdw's topic in New York Nursing

   No Krissypoo, not that much more, to be quite honest. Depending on what industry szccdw is in, market rents in Manhattan and a few other select places in the five boroughs are out of the question....

5. Anyone else as impatient as I?

   madamewalker replied to madamewalker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Agreed! :) Posters who are already RNs are probably "Awwww" -ing us to death; aren't we adorable?! Until of course, we're ready to post on the "Most Disturbing Thing You've Seen in Clinicals"

6. Anyone else as impatient as I?

   madamewalker replied to madamewalker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Me too, Z! Both for the patience of a fly and wanting to work the "graveyard". I guess I worry because my current secular workload won't allow me to even begin pre-reqs. properly until the Spring...

7. Anyone else as impatient as I?

   madamewalker posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Of course, the excitement of beginning anything can be enough to make you want it NOW, but is anyone else as impatient as I to get started with pre-reqs., clinicals, and ultimately being an RN? This...

8. Female nurses earn less than male nurses

   madamewalker replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, men of color do seem to be left out of the comparison, don't they? Me, to the rescue. "Men of color also experience wage discrimination, with African-American men earning 75¢ and Latinos earning...

9. I just graduated!!!!!!

   madamewalker replied to unknown99's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Congratulations! Warmest wishes and the best of luck in your career! :balloons: :balloons:

10. Tips for living with an NCLEX candidate

    madamewalker replied to nursbee04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't yet know what its like, but I'm definitely marking this thread for later reference! Thanks!

11. roll call!!

    madamewalker replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello all! I am beginning an ADN program in the Fall at the Borough of Manhattan Community College; I'm preparing my schedule now. That, my significant other, my daughter (14 mo. old) and a career...

12. Should I be feeling a "calling?"

    madamewalker replied to Maryspam's topic in Nursing Career

    ... and join the ranks who are discussing some honest answers as to the "why" of choosing Nursing as a profession.

13. I got accepted looking forward to the best learning experience

    madamewalker replied to Future SRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratulations!

14. Do You Have Any Favorite OB Myths?

    madamewalker replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh, and to never have something negative to say about another child's appearance while you're pregnant, or your baby will "come out ugly"! I admit, I obeyed that one

15. Do You Have Any Favorite OB Myths?

    madamewalker replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A fellow co-worker told me that she knew I was having a girl because my nose was wider at the bridge? The power of suggestion? Maybe, but it sure did look