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    LPN vs RN scope of practice commentary in Mpls Star Tribune

    HM2VikingRN replied to dannyc12's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentary/64615677.html?elr=KArksc8P:Pc:U0ckkD:aEyKUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr MNA needs to hold the line on this issue.....Another bad proposal from...
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    'I'm Not Sure It's A Fact' That Lack Of Health Insurance Causes People To Die

    HM2VikingRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I did a public health rotation in Winthrop MN. There was a Doctor who came for 1 afternoon a week. Otherwise the elderly were dependent on volunteer drivers to get to Hutchinson for medical
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    References on good professors for science pre reqs in MDC

    HM2VikingRN replied to mnunez378's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Closing thread for TOS
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    Couldn't find the words...

    HM2VikingRN replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bravo
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    Debt! Advice please

    HM2VikingRN replied to mollysdirtysprocket's topic in General Nursing

    The ADN isn't going to go away any time soon. ND tried the BSN only law and it was repealed in very short order....... The job market will improve. RN retirements of the baby boom generation are...
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    Scared to death I am going to lose my license

    HM2VikingRN replied to tolerantgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just finished year one.....I catch myself pretty regularly asking if that was the best way to do things....I find myself talking to my mentors more now than I did on orientation for problem solving...
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    Lost a good friend to Huntington's Disease....

    HM2VikingRN replied to NYRN08's topic in General Nursing

    In sympathy...I have a cousin who has been living with Huntingtons for over 20 years....She has been in LTC for at least 10 years........ Its a very sad disease....She wanted you to remember her as...
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    HC reform bill passes

    HM2VikingRN replied to LuvofNursing's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    this is the worst of the 5 bills. It needed to get out of committee so the reconciliation process can start..... It needs: True Public Option Employer mandate No tax on average health care
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    School's hidden agenda, "NCLEX pass rate: Weed out students who will not pass"

    HM2VikingRN replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Students

    She is suffering some form of PTSD......I hope she gets the help she
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    Can't apply until 2011 for 2012. Opinions?

    HM2VikingRN replied to espo44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took my prerequisites over a 5 year period. (1 or 2 classes at a time...) You will get in. Just focus on doing well for this semester. Its more important to do well for each prerequisite when the...
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    Point System?

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

    Never be afraid to ask a question. That is a skill that will carry you far in life. (especially nursing
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    MDC Accelerated RN program, Spring 2010

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

    I wouldn't give up. Apply to be an alternate. If someone "noshows" and it happens in admissions far more often than you realize the school needs a backup student. I was waitlisted for 2 weeks and...
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    Worried transfer student applying for an RN/BSN college :(

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

    Usually admissions committees do a "subset" GPA. That is they calculate the GPA of prerequisites only. IOW if you do well in prerequisites those are the grades that really count for admissions...
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    Broward College January 2010 Acceptances

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

    Make sure that you email the nursing admissions coordinator. Emphasize that you will accept a "no show" school slot in the event someone is not able to start the program. You would be surprised at the...
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    Returning Military Vet with PTSD...can I become a nurse?

    HM2VikingRN replied to codyerin's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Make sure that you take advantage of the PTSR program through your local VA. Thank you for your
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    Inactive License?

    HM2VikingRN replied to cougSN's topic in General Nursing

    Volunteer hours as a nurse can be used to count as practice hours.... Have you considered applying for a DOD civilian nurse positions?
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    t/c or "to consider" - is this universal?

    HM2VikingRN replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    sometimes vs. is used....I had never seen t/c until your
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    Need help on how to find work =/

    HM2VikingRN replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    Put your resume on the federal job site. IHS and the VA use it for recruitment..... Over 800
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    Georgetown U. Accelerated BSN - Spring 2010

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

    Write a thank you letter to the admissions coordinator. Emphasize that you are willing and ready to be an alternate candidate and will accept a slot if offered on short notice. That is what I did and...
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    HELP!! need to get into nursing school

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

    Don't limit your search to one state......Your science GPA is pretty good. Apply to schools and also apply to be an
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    why do nurse manager cheat on last paycheck when staff quit?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Aviationurse's topic in General Nursing

    Report this to the state wage and labor board......File a complaint and you will get paid for the
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    Just hate those navy blue scrubs

    HM2VikingRN replied to esthomprn's topic in General Nursing

    I personally prefer Navy
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    Is it really that bad out there?

    HM2VikingRN replied to MsSocalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Try corrections and mental health...There are usually positions available...State, Federal etc... usajobs.com will let you post a nationwide resume for federal positions... VA and IHS are usually...
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    they see dead people

    HM2VikingRN replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    When my dad died I could feel him in the ER.....spooky weird feeling....(He had passed a couple hours before I could get to the hospital...) I do believe that people hang around to say goodbye to...
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    Penile implaints

    HM2VikingRN replied to laronda134's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished this book. There are 2 whole chapters about impotence and implants......(It is a wonderful read by the