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1. WHat floors are more fun/social??

   startmeup replied to ER1010's topic in General Nursing

   There seems to be two sides to this...and they're both right. Here's my view as of today (tomorrow who knows!), I'm an RN student graduating in May '06. I'm 42 years old. Switched careers (2004) cause I couldn't stand the people I worked with. I h...

2. A waitress?!?!?

   startmeup replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

   There's probably other reasons for stopping alcohol. One is the liability issue. Would the company be liable if someone got drunk at the party (even if the company didn't give it to them) and then got behind the wheel? The answer is yes.

3. Crappy salary, and no pay for call?!

   startmeup replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked a rotating 12 hour shift for 15 years. I've been required to be on call regularly and have never gotten paid. This was a manufacturing job before I entered nursing school. The topic of getting paid for on-call duty came up many times...

4. Nursing Student Unlawfully Removed from School

   startmeup replied to RobInAlabama's topic in General Nursing

   Check that, I did post here a year ago I think. ADN Graduate May '06

5. Nursing Student Unlawfully Removed from School

   startmeup replied to RobInAlabama's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, this is my first post. Hello everyone. Gosh I read this site all the time but I'm posting for the first time cause this thread is kind of strange. I thought the posts were thought provoking until I got to the one voicing concern about the validi...

6. Do older students have an advantage

   startmeup replied to startmeup's topic in General Students

   Exactly! I think you have a good attitude. No regrets. Whatever paths we have chosen we now find ourselves here.I like being around younger people. It makes me feel younger myself. And they've been pretty accepting so far. I'm really impressed how so...

7. How are all of you paying for school?

   startmeup replied to Paleobug's topic in General Students

   For those who are using loans to pay for school, there is a federal program that may help you repay them upon graduation. It's under The Department of Health and Human Services called Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program Google it and see if i...

8. Do older students have an advantage

   startmeup replied to startmeup's topic in General Students

   I did three semesters after high school. I also left and joined the Navy. USS Yosemite, Mayport, FL. I've had quite a life since and finally decided to pursue my dream.In my mind I'm thinking I can't fail. It's not an option. So good luck to you also...

9. Do older students have an advantage

   startmeup posted a topic in General Students

   over younger students? I'm 40 and starting ADN program this fall. I don't think I've been so determined to accomplish something in my life. Pre-reqs have been difficult, but I still managed a 4.0 GPA. Nursing school is supposed to be difficult. The ...

10. What is the name of the college you will be attending?

    startmeup replied to PCGrad06's topic in General Students

    San Jacinto College. Houston,TX. Excited and ready to go starting next week.

11. How are all of you paying for school?

    startmeup replied to Paleobug's topic in General Students

    I'm a veteran in Texas. There's a program here that pays 100% for up to 4 years of school. It's a big help.

12. Chemistry and AP1

    startmeup replied to aegirl's topic in General Students

    I don't think it's necessary. In fact it's not a requirement in our program.