Templar1961

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1. Jobs worked to get through school

   Templar1961 replied to nursethelma's topic in General Nursing

   I've worked as a receptionist while doing my prereq's, but when I finally start clinicals, I'll have to quit. I'm hoping to do work-study while I hammer my way through it,

2. Old Foggie Nurse wants to hear from you.

   Templar1961 replied to HarryPotter's topic in General Nursing

   Respect! Salary Scheduling Tuition

3. Atheist or Agnostic?

   Templar1961 replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

   Yep, agnostic bordering on atheist. It was leaving Christianity that actually spurred me into nursing in the first place, believe it or not. Without the excuse of "God made it that way" to explain...

4. Job Discrimination...despite nursing shortage

   Templar1961 replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

   I have a question, and I don't mean to offend anyone here, let me say that up front. I'm not venting or flaming. I am a white female. When I was in high school, I worked as a cashier in a grocery...

5. If you could leave ...

   Templar1961 replied to Templar1961's topic in General Nursing

   SBK, why would you leave? And what would you do

6. If you could leave ...

   Templar1961 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Okay! This is similar to the threads about whether or not you would recommend nursing, but with one simple question: If you be in a different career, right now, would you? Assume all education,...

7. Tips for someone who has never studied before

   Templar1961 replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

   Here's my usual routine. It's long, but it works. Read the chapter, just as you've been doing. But do it before class. Get a general idea in your mind of what the professor will be talking about....

8. Rough and Confusing Situation

   Templar1961 replied to Alexandrea's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The pill will not give you a false pregnancy reading. You might believe this because you may have been told the pill fools your body into thinking it is already pregnant. This is not exactly true, but...

9. Question about Common Meds

   Templar1961 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi there, I'm a pre-nursing student and I'd just like to know what some common drugs are that you guys each use on a daily basis. I'd like to try and get a headstart on learning some of them. Thanks...

10. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Templar1961 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Bump

11. Is It Worth It?

    Templar1961 replied to Templar1961's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much for your replies. That's very

12. Is It Worth It?

    Templar1961 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey there, I've read through a lot of these posts, and it seems eight out of ten nurses absolutely hate their jobs. Others say it's terrible but they trudge along for humanistic reasons. I know...

13. How to get into the nursing program

    Templar1961 replied to undergradnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Get better grades. No, get fantastic grades. I know that's blunt and completely inconsiderate of your personal circumstances, and that you want some other tips besides that, but that's really all I...

14. Yes I Would Recommend Nursing!

    Templar1961 replied to jalvino1's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for posting this! This is very encouraging. The verdict seems to be split evenly between those who hate nursing and those who love it, so here's my question: how exactly do you know if...

15. I feel so stupid

    Templar1961 replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As I understand your post, it was the private MD who you spoke with originally who suggested it, and apparently it *had* worked in the past, so clearly it couldn't be that far-fetched. It wasn't just...