monkcat

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1. Nursing shortage? What nursing shortage?

   monkcat replied to manna's topic in Mississippi

   Nah, we've all just been waiting for spring break! Yea, it's here! Woohoo! Okay, I can't be of much help in suggestions. I'm no where near finishing. I'm just getting started. But I do know that much of Mississippi has had an influx of nurses fro...

2. working on prereq' for AD nursing program

   monkcat replied to ennoval's topic in Mississippi

   If you do have to wait and you have any courses that are less than you'd prefer for GPA purposes, you could retake them to improve your standing. You could also re-take your ACT if necessary. Guess it depends how Type A you might be :lol: My back...

3. misdemeanor charge

   monkcat replied to shyra001's topic in Criminal

   I'm no expert, but I believe if it's expunged, it's like it never existed. So, it should only be felony convictions that show up.

4. Asn Or Bsn?

   monkcat replied to 05NRSE's topic in Career Support

   I'm going for my ADN now. But I have two small children and a husband busting his tail to get me through school financially. AFter I get my ADN, I can work and help ease the financial burden. I can also take BSN courses, which many hospitals here ...

5. Can we get a roll call for Jan 06 beginning nursing students?

   monkcat replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in General Students

   I begin ADN program Jan. 9th. I'm nervous, but really excited. Hope I can cut it! Prereqs are done. That's a relief, anyway!

6. Nursing salaries by state

   monkcat replied to selulion's topic in General Nursing

   SELU - I have a cousin who started out at $19 - something an hour at STPH in Covington about 3 years ago. She said she quickly moved up within a year to around $22.00 an hour.

7. Hey Bipley.....

   monkcat replied to Simba&NalasMom's topic in General Nursing

   I have been avidly awaiting the results. So glad everything turned out okay. Bipley, that took courage, tact (you must possess more than you give yourself credit for) and compassion. I'm sure the impact you will have on her life in being such a fri...

8. What is then NLN test...I have never heard of it.

   monkcat replied to selulion's topic in General Students

   You should be able to contact the school you are applying to, they should have dates when it will be given. Also, you may consider applying to more than one school at a time if you really want to get in by a certain time. That way if you don't get ...

9. What is then NLN test...I have never heard of it.

   monkcat replied to selulion's topic in General Students

   It's sort of like an ACT geared toward nursing readiness. Check out a bookstore and they should have a study guide for the NLN. It's a good book that will help you understand the sort of questions on the test. It's sort of to test your preparatio...

10. Please tell your story!

    monkcat replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to live in Waveland, MS. We have relocated to Louisiana where we have family. Our house was destroyed. While New Orleans got most of the press, the MS Gulf Coast has been so devastated as to be unbelievable. I've not seen it accurately capt...