HM2VikingRN RN

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   Rasmussen College

   HM2VikingRN replied to sweetiez's topic in General Nursing

   I would explore the ADN programs. (EG Normandale etc.) Some of the schools have 2 phase programs where you pick up your LPN after Phase I. Phase II bridges you on to RN.) Consider applying to:...
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   Competitiveness of Navy NCP

   HM2VikingRN replied to young_one91's topic in Government, Military

   I would contact a Navy health care recruiter. They can help you plan a strategy to work your way into the system. A few hints: Be Ht/wt proportionate and in good general physical health. (Some things...
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   Will VA pay for my education?

   HM2VikingRN replied to Rhapsody86's topic in General Students

   Not to my knowledge. There are a variety of student programs. Call the nursing recruiter for the VA you are interested in working at. Ask about the SNT program, Working as a nursing assistant etc. If...
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   To be a NP at the VA...

   HM2VikingRN replied to UMCSN4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I just entered NNEI. They will fund NP. It requires a letter from your Service Line head that there will be an anticipated need for NP. I had absolutely no problem getting that for my psychiatric NP...
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   Nurses at Osceola Regional Medical Center in Kissimmee, Fla., Joins NNU

   HM2VikingRN replied to nicurn001's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   Fantastic! Maybe we can kill RTW in FLA from the
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   Need to find an accelerated BSN program that I can get into!

   HM2VikingRN replied to SuperNova153's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Moved to prenursing forum for
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   Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions

   HM2VikingRN replied to Katharine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I started my accelerated program at 45. Finished at 47. So my thoughts are no you are not too old to start a nursing career. (Prereqs are definitely achievable while homeschooling. Use them as an...
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   HHA working as LPN?

   HM2VikingRN replied to hha77's topic in General Nursing

   Personally I would say no. As a nonlicensed person this has the potential for real heartache for you. As a TMA It is my understanding that you are under the direct supervision of a licensed person....
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   What are the requirements to be a military nurse?

   HM2VikingRN replied to watchasay10's topic in Government, Military

   Moved to Military Nursing
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    12 hour shifts and weight/exercise.

    HM2VikingRN replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Water, water,water I have dropped 53 pounds in the past 4 months through a combination of diet, exercise, and mental health supports. I work mental health and with my commute I work just about 60...
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    Advice for Applying Out-of-State

    HM2VikingRN replied to futurenurse7873's topic in General Nursing

    The VA is starting to hire again....Careers: Nursing Career Center - Minneapolis VA Health Care
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    Howdy from a Texan

    HM2VikingRN replied to mommyRN09's topic in General Nursing

    HCMC is in the downtow area of MPLS. Abbott-Northwestern is probably 4 miles west....North Memorial is off HWY 100. There are 3 or 4 hospitals clustered in Downtown St Paul. Fairview Southdale is off...
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    Why is it a crime...

    HM2VikingRN replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    If you do what you love the money will follow. Its a aphorism but it especially applies to nursing. As a second career RN I went from one MH job to another but received a substantial pay raise by...
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    will relocate to Montgomery AL and is concerned....

    HM2VikingRN replied to iamlvp's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Correct-Any valid state license will allow you to practice at any VA
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    Help with Scrub color.

    HM2VikingRN replied to Scyankee's topic in Men in Nursing

    Navy