Multicollinearity BSN, RN

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    How many of you plan on going beyond BSN?

    I agree. I have called this aspect of nursing education "high-nursiness fru-fru." Ok, I'm slinking out of the men's forum
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    Almost finished and want to quit

    Don't quit now. Regardless of what you choose to do in the future, it'd be stupid to quit with only 3 months to go. You may find another niche in nursing besides hospital work. Maybe you'll end up...
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    best reads for us going into nursing

    Nursing Against the Odds by Suzanne Gordon. If you read this and still want to be a nurse, you really do want to be a
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    Weight gain in Nursing School

    I do Jillian Michaels workout DVDs six days a week right at home. That woman is one mean task-master, and I like it. :pumpiron: Her two latest DVDs (each one is almost an hour) are more strenuous...
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    Health Care benefits.....and frustration

    ksrose, Is the hospital requiring payment of $540 up front before the procedure, or are you just anticipating receiving the bill and worrying about how to pay it
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    Health Care benefits.....and frustration

    I think I'd just get the colonoscopy done and deal with your $540 deductible/copay expense later. Your health is much more important than worrying about a medical bill. As I say this, I am a...
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    my first poop/ nasty experience... just wanna share

    Ever since I spent a day in clinical cleaning up a patient with c.diff and explosive diarrhea all day, I carry this in my pocket:...
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    FREE TUITION - FREE BSN - University of Arizona

    This article discusses the U of A's accelerated BSN program and current market conditions: http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/284495 It also discusses the job outlook for new grads: For those of...
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    In your Opinion...

    I think (not positive) AZ law mandates ICU ratios of two patients per nurse. No other ratios are mandated in AZ, though. Am I correct about the ICU ratio
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    3 dui's in mi

    I never have. Not once. I wouldn't risk anyone's life like that, not my own and not anyone
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    Fed Up With People Saying There Is a Shortage

    This is such excellent advice. When the hospitals in my area went on hiring freezes and stopped hiring new grads, I really *wigged* out. I got so upset for a few weeks. Ok, so I was almost sick...
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    3 dui's in mi

    In my state she wouldn't have her driver's license or her nursing
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    Dealing with Violent Children

    Steph, I confess I wouldn't have directly intervened in that situation. I'd be physically afraid of those adults egging the kids on. But I do know I would have called 911 from my cell phone to...
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    Dealing with Violent Children

    I'm thinking some of you live in states where CPS actually does something. Or maybe this is what we like to tell ourselves. BTDT. In my state CPS does not do anything unless there are broken bones or...
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    Dealing with Violent Children

    My thoughts: You aren't their nurse. You aren't responsible for any interventions - it isn't your place. If you must, to settle your mind, contact CPS, one time and make a report. Something tells...
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    New grad jobs: When to apply?

    I was under the impression that we should be applying in the first month of our last semester - not sooner and not later. I'm curious what others have to
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    Cultural and Ethinic Considerations in Nursing

    I don't entirely disagree with you. However, I do think we should have some knowledge and sensitivity for those of non-majority cultures. Also, when you said those in the United States should...
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    Dealing with Violent Children

    i would not associate with these people at all. i would not attempt to fix
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    Cultural and Ethinic Considerations in Nursing

    How you want to be treated is based upon your culture. Those from other cultures may want to be treated
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    "at rock bottom" stories

    It should probably be mentioned that one does not need to have a rock bottom story involving sleeping in cars or tents to post here...:) There are many types of rock bottom
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    Fending for yourself in clinical normal?

    Clinical tends to be what you make of it. I suggest tagging along with friendly nurses and volunteering to do everything you are permitted to do. I have a great clinical instructor right now, but she...
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    Nursing School vs. Reality

    From what I've heard, nursing school just gives you a basic foundation and prepares you to learn what real nursing is, in your first year on the job. I've heard you learn more in the first year on...
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    "at rock bottom" stories

    Let's see. In high school, I was in a bad home situation with a verbally abusive step-father and a mentally ill mother who had zero backbone. I wanted desperately to go to our local community...
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    How My Instructor Affected My Life

    You know, I had a moment when I was watching my clinical instructor with another student one day. My clinical instructor was raising her voice and said to another student, "What is the matter with...
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    Fed Up With People Saying There Is a Shortage

    Yes, the economy has gone to crap that quickly in some areas. When I started nursing school over a year ago, new grads were getting sign on bonuses and pick of specialty. Hospitals actively wooed us....