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    370$ to renew my annual nursing license! AHHH

    HM2VikingRN replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    Its $85 in
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    Have you taken online A/P at NVCC in Virginia?

    HM2VikingRN replied to jhancock01's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Just a reminder about Terms Of
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    Uniforms and dress codes

    HM2VikingRN replied to inkedRN's topic in General Nursing

    At our hospital M/S nurses get 400/year for uniform allowance. Dialysis/OR nurses are provided hospital scrubs. In MH we get no allowance although that is being discussed with management by the
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    Where is the caring and advocacy for ME when I really need it????

    HM2VikingRN replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your
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    Question about tinnitus

    HM2VikingRN replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had tinnitus in my right ear ever since a seabee blew an air horn less than 4 feet away from my right ear. Its a son of a gun to live with as it interferes with hewaring to the right
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    Please share your experiences! And what type of program should I apply/aim for?

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

    The general rule of thumb is all prerequisites are completed before starting the nursing program itself. ADN is usually 3 years... nursing school is about 30 months beyond general eds usually for a...
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    A&P Help

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

    Use the coloring book...Learn mind mapping.....join a study group....use the practice models as much as possible. Best
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    RN "Super Union"

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

    I have to rotate the big 3 holidays from year to year....This year I had Thanksgiving off, worked dayshift christmas eve and christmas day and will work pms on new years eve. Vacation leave is...
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    When to apply for jobs? May 2010 grad

    HM2VikingRN replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in General Nursing

    Start applying now....(With the tight market check out the VA, corrections and public
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    46 too old to start nusring school?

    HM2VikingRN replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    I started at 45, finished at 47, Plan on starting my NP next fall at almost 50...Just do
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    Wanted: ADVICE!!

    HM2VikingRN replied to rme_vb2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. Get in a good study group. 2. Make sure that you have lab partners that compliment your weaknesses. 3. Get a good three ring binder and separate each class by section. (list your assignments and...
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    My nursing dreams are over . I failed.

    HM2VikingRN replied to CariocaRN's topic in General Students

    Being a point off from a higher grade is a common occurrence. Whether a grade should/could be reexamined has more to do with the stakes involved. A B to an A is a low stakes result. B students are...
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    Anyone Hiring New Grads? Anywhere?

    HM2VikingRN replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    I would apply to state operated services through MN DOER. I just received an invitation to a career fair in St. Peter. There are rumors that the VA will be hiring in the near
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    Does anyone know when acceptance letters are sent out for Sac City and ARC?

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

    Make sure that you apply to multiple schools...Getting in is a numbers game so fish in as many ponds as
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    Health Care Reform

    HM2VikingRN replied to Stickyrunner325's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In any event we are bending the curve down with a reform
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    OB nurse, can't find cervix. Can fingers be too short?

    HM2VikingRN replied to besomebody's topic in General Nursing

    That is why I am a psych nurse...i have oven mitt
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    Teas Test Skills Tips Please

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

    Use the Private Message system. Click on the pencil and paper icon next to the i icon at the head of the post. (You are only one post away from being able to use the PM system.) Best
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    ? about prerequisites

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

    Plus you tend to get better teachers at community
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    Health Care Reform

    HM2VikingRN replied to Stickyrunner325's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Insurance by definition is a social product. We pay premiums to a fund in order to assure that we are not exposed to medical costs beyond what we can bear as
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    Health Care Reform

    HM2VikingRN replied to Stickyrunner325's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In their most recent communication with Congress, CBO also projected that, absent reform, the cost of an individual policy in the non-group market would be $5500 for a plan with an actuarial value of...
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    Told I won't get in to nursing school

    HM2VikingRN replied to dfj22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. Apply to multiple schools. a. Meet with the nursing admissions adviser at each school. 2. Apply to be placed on the alternate list for all schools. (Emphasize that you are willing to start on short...
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    Does anyone know when acceptance letters are sent out for Sac City and ARC?

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

    Apply to multiple schools. I had classmates who applied to 6 different nursing schools. (I applied to
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    Veteran's Admin Travel Nurse

    HM2VikingRN replied to penfield4's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the VA website. There are contact instructions there. Can't publicly give direct numbers for TOS
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    Please help. I'm 50 and want my nursing degree.

    HM2VikingRN replied to JBaker77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Finished at 47 with an absn. Glad that I did it. BTW accelerated programs really put the pedal to the metal. Anyone who can finish an accelerated program is an exceptional student to begin with. Just...
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    Hanging up my stethescope

    HM2VikingRN replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Take care Anne....I hope you find healing and a new