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Congratulations!!! By the way, Spazzy Nurse, I love your quote - *Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?"

Hi. First off, let me say I think very highly of Excelsior. I received my BSN in 2001 (was an EMT, took me just under two years). I was very well prepared to jump right in at work (good thing too because there was no preceptorship- I think that's ...

Best wishes! I graduated from Excelsior & highly recommend it.

I wear Dansko Professionals. I don't think much of their looks but I have rheumatoid & psoriatic arthritis & they help me make it through those 12 hour shifts. In fact, I have black ones that I wear when I'm not at work. They come in a bun...

Hi. You can get a license in Missouri by endorsement (you still get to keep your Illinois license). Some states are already in the Mutual compact thingy (I'm having a brain fart right now about what it's called) & can practice in any of those s...

I like it! Your green & flowers make it look refreshing & inviting. Be looking forward to the photos.

Congratulations! That's wonderful! If you're like me, you'll still tear up with joy & pride (& relief) when you receive your license in the mail. It's a great feeling of accomplishment.

I was reading posts on the LPN board a few minutes ago & saw Progeria showing her/his hiney even worse over there. If I'm reading right, she/he works for the Army so that may be the reason the pay is good. I'm not familiar with how much the Mil...

Hi. I'm not an agency nurse. I just wanted to thank you guys. It must be a difficult task to walk into a different environment on most every assignment you have. :)

Glad to hear those bad boys are out of there!

It depends on where you live to a certain degree. My Hubby has been a Missouri State Trooper for 15 years & only makes about $20 an hour. I just graduated with a BSN & make $22.00 an hour. In this area both of our wages are outstanding as ...

LOL, my Hubby & I stand three stallions & our web addy is http://www.doublemuleshoe.com . Just keep in mind I'm not a professional photographer or web builder. It's definitely not nursing related.

I too, have a small problem with hearing with a regular stethoscope (my hearing is normal otherwise so I suspect it partially has to do with how the earpieces fit). I use a Cardiology III & am amazed at the difference between it & other scop...

The University of Missouri-Columbia has a distance NP program (several specialities) that you do your clinical time in your community. Hope that helps. It's also very reasonably priced.

You're only a doormat if you allow yourself to be. Perhaps it is because I have been a Patrolman (in reference to your post, that can be dangerous when you have a shotgun pointed at your chest-my Hubby's State Trooper & has been shot)for the las...

By the way, I used to be an Engineer. Does that make mean that I demoted/demeaned myself? I don't think so.

I guess I must not be in my "right mind"; what about you? Yes, I feel that I have the brain capacity to be a physician if I so desired; however, I prefer more patient contact & helping a person deal with what is happening to them, not just makin...

Are you troubled at the thought of how you will react to poop (like vomit) or just don't want to deal with it? If it's dealing with it, you'll eventually get used to it & much worse. Otherwise, maybe you should look into some other career besid...

Only you can know for sure if you want be a CNA or not. I think it's good experience. I was an EMT prior to getting my BSN & like pointed out above, it helps you handle things better. :)

Prayers coming your way.

I am blessed with a wonderful Hubby who supported me all the way. I still worked part-time, but he did dishes, cleaned house, cooked (he's a much better cook than me), was there for me emotionally when I had tough times & worries (I'm suprised I...

I agree with Dplear. I was also a member of an AFL-CIO union years ago & I think it's an unprofessional move to form an alliance with them.

Normally, I advice against people getting lawyer happy but in this case, get a lawyer. There are student lawyers that will take the case for a learning experience. I don't know where you're at but this sounds like the school has some issues (for la...

I would like to know also. I've had the same problems the last two years. My doctor just says eat more protein, eat small quantities & eat several times a day.

I absolutely would stick up for someone else. What is one worth if they don't have the integrety to do what is right? I think that's part of what is wrong in the world today. Some people go around only thinking of themselves & look the other w...