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    What kind of electronics are you packin?

    HM2VikingRN replied to biltz's topic in Men in Nursing

    PDA. With your Tabers, Drug guide, Nursing DX and procedure manual loaded you have just about everything you need for school. My advice as a recent accelerated program grad is learn to pack
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    Is there ANY department in nursing that I can avoid cleaning up poo?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you have ever raised a puppy you will get over this particular aversion.......(I can't say I have ever met anyone who likes to clean up human
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    Associates or Degree?

    HM2VikingRN replied to bumblebee692's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think the really important thing to do is get into nursing school. There are numerous ADN to MSN programs out there that will help you make the bridge to the next level when you are ready to make...
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    Why no nursing love from Grey's?

    HM2VikingRN replied to thisgirlsanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I admit I enjoy the medical shows. What I sense as the biggest criticism is that nurses are not portrayed within their role as force multipliers for
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    Still looking...

    HM2VikingRN replied to D&Ggirl's topic in General Nursing

    Recruiting?
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    Why no nursing love from Grey's?

    HM2VikingRN replied to thisgirlsanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Of course House MD leaves nursing duties to cleaning up after code
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    What was your study plan?

    HM2VikingRN replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Suzannes4s plan
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    Should I be a Nurse??

    HM2VikingRN replied to ctnjason's topic in General Nursing

    Going into any profession for the money is the wrong reason for picking that profession IMO. I think that shadowing a nurse may help you realize what personal work you may need to do as a person to...
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    New Grad needs experience

    HM2VikingRN replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    Check out your local VA hospital. MPLS has a great new grad program that I am starting in next month. http://www.manchester.va.gov/ I noticed that they also have community based clinics under their...
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    Brand New Rn!!!!

    HM2VikingRN replied to Supernerd24's topic in General Nursing

    well
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    Decline nursing offer or not?

    HM2VikingRN replied to namv's topic in General Nursing

    I would go to nursing school for 3 reasons: 1. It is a truly portable profession. (In todays uncertain economy having a profession that is always in demand pays huge dividends in financial security...
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    Angels posing as hospital patients?

    HM2VikingRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Grace comes in many
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    INCREDIBLE CNA/NNOC victory in Houston.

    HM2VikingRN replied to Chico David's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Employees have the right to form and join unions. Anyone who says otherwise is lacking in knowledge about the contributions of a strong labor movement to maintenance of the middle class. Gains in...
  14. HM2VikingRN

    Hershey's Chocolate moving to Mexico affects all ER nurses

    HM2VikingRN replied to ffearme12's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Milton Hershey must be spinning in his
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    ADD and social anxiety need advice

    HM2VikingRN replied to wannabeeverything's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Best of luck. Feel free to PM for
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    HELP!!! Taking NCLEX in 2 weeks!!!!!!!!

    HM2VikingRN replied to SuperSN2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    see https://allnurses.com/forums/f197/2008-version-suzanne-s-first-tip-272192.html I followed a modified version of this system. I think it is the
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    Success with Nclex :)

    HM2VikingRN replied to luv2luvlife's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    see
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    HELP!!!! Taking the NCLEX in 2 weeks!!!

    HM2VikingRN replied to SuperSN2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used saunders. Use Suzanne4s plan for studying saunders. at https://allnurses.com/forums/f197/2008-version-suzanne-s-first-tip-272192.html I took all the end of chapter quizzes. Wrote out the...
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    Texas is the case study for system implosion

    HM2VikingRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And that is why the private insurance system is imploding. (I am really afraid that it will take the health care system with it as well as the rest of the
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    Need info about state boards

    HM2VikingRN replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    75 questions usually indicates that you did very well. (I have seen information about passing rates saying 87% pass with 75 questions.) Have her check her state BON website tomorrow morning. It may...
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    I signed a contract and now...

    HM2VikingRN replied to debthern's topic in General Nursing

    Another argument for unionizing hospitals. The hospital could not unilaterally change terms and conditions of employment if you were proteccted by a collective bargaining
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    Seeking employment with VA hospital

    HM2VikingRN replied to gratefulnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. The MPLS VA just hired me as a new grad (pending physical). New (BSN) grads (at least in MPLS) are appointed to 1 year temp appointments. After passing Boards they will be appointed to a...
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    Texas is the case study for system implosion

    HM2VikingRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    except that the data available from rand, commonwealth fund and brookings all point to immigrants using health services at an overall lower rate. at http://www.thenation.com/doc/20070625/ehrenreich...
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    Current Nursing Situation

    HM2VikingRN replied to 2bNurseLaEnfermera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I personally doubt that a reduction will be seen. With the combination of the looming nursing shortage AND the aging of the nursing workforce there will be a demand exceeds supply situation for years...
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    Are reading journals also helpful for NCLEX???

    HM2VikingRN replied to sweetrainbowcak3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For developing critical thinking skills yes. I would still get a Saunders NCLEX book and follow Suzanne4's plan for content