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  1. This made me think today..

    mathilda843 replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Did you ever read Water for Elephants? It's narrated by a 90+ year old man in a nursing home as he recalls his life...I listened to it on tape driving back and forth to work. It really makes you think...

  2. 57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!

    mathilda843 replied to Bailey246's topic in Nursing Career

    Esme, My heart goes out to you! So sorry for the disrespect that you are experiencing. How about online instructor? Gee, just from reading your posts here, I'd go to you in the blink of an eye with...

  3. 57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!

    mathilda843 replied to Bailey246's topic in Nursing Career

    carolLee Ann Good Luck with your search! I feel your

  4. 57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!

    mathilda843 replied to Bailey246's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow! Just exactly what I have been experiencing! I keep applying to places, and just about everything that looks like it might be a go...then it finally hit me - age discrimination! It's nice to see...

  5. It isn't just new nurses not finding jobs! Where's the shortage?

    mathilda843 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have been a nurse for over 35 years. Unfortunately, I don't live in the land of opportunity. After many years of 2nd shift, every other weekend, all those holidays, living with the threat of having...

  6. I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    mathilda843 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I too, would love to get out of hospital nursing! I've been in it for over 30 years and simply cannot stand the changes. The priority is no longer the patient! I've had several interviews including...

  7. Written up and confused.

    mathilda843 replied to pageturnstyle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This kind of thing is exactly why I would never encourage anyone to go into nursing at this point in time! It's only going to get worse as far as non-clinical management setting priorities and goals...

  8. cheap and fast way to MSN

    mathilda843 replied to learner's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Learner, If it's "cheap and fast" I'd be a little leary of the whole thing....just

  9. Has Nursing hardened you?

    mathilda843 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! to all the responses. I believe that "enjoy" isn't really the correct word...I feel lucky that I have had this nursing career for so many years. I've been blessed to have been able to welcome...

  10. Has Nursing hardened you?

    mathilda843 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Grn Tea, Perfectly said! And - I'd like to officially join the "Crusty Old Bat Society"!!! Thank goodness for the crusty old

  11. Breaking into Case Management ?

    mathilda843 posted a topic in Case Management

    What would be a good way for a clinical nurse to break into case management? I have seen several courses online that range from college courses to certificate courses, to CEU courses. Is the ANCC...

  12. Breaking into Case Management ?

    mathilda843 replied to mathilda843's topic in Case Management

    Katie, Thank you for your response. I did not expect that a course would guarantee a CM position, just wondered if it would help....certainly not looking to take the CCM exam - just that that...

  13. Old nurse, ? MSN pros & cons

    mathilda843 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I've been trying to justify finishing my MSN degree at the ripe old age of 60...had to stop due to family and financial obligations. I just can't get it out of my mind - like it's calling me to do...

  14. Old nurse, ? MSN pros & cons

    mathilda843 replied to mathilda843's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Suni, Thanks for your reply. It helps to know that we may be crazy - but at least we're not

  15. Which one of these...

    mathilda843 replied to ashonman's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wow! I would definitely lean toward the one you can pay out of pocket. But, you have to look at the program, curriculum, reputation, work load, etc. Good

  16. Capella University vs. Walden

    mathilda843 replied to freezebabyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    W, Thank you for your thoughtful replies. It was so well written that I called Capella. The admissions advisor seemed a tad pushy to me , which sort of surprised me. I was also surprised to know...

  17. Capella University vs. Walden

    mathilda843 replied to freezebabyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    W, What about price of Capella & financial aid and/or scholarship

  18. Reasonably priced online MSN program?

    mathilda843 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Looking for a reasonably priced (cheap) online MSN program. Any suggestions

  19. Statistics course advice

    mathilda843 replied to nursingmommyto3's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    RNTX 2002, Thanks for the good info. I am also looking for an online stats course. I have seen this one before, but now cannot get into the web page. Any suggestions?

  20. Post BSN decision

    mathilda843 replied to jeyre1847's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Jeyre 1847, For over 40 years nursing has been attempting to achieve the same degree of professionalism as other professions. I'm all for furthering your education, and advanced degrees. However,...

  21. I need 25 people to answer the following question....

    mathilda843 replied to ctyler98's topic in General Nursing

    To llg That's an excellent response! And, by the way - I love the Mulder quote! I live right next door to

  22. I need 25 people to answer the following question....

    mathilda843 replied to ctyler98's topic in General Nursing

    Actually -- No, I would

  23. Transition from RN to CNM within the same facility??

    mathilda843 replied to CNM 26.2's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Before I even read the responses I wanted to say to you that the problem is with your co-workers and not you - just so you realize that. No, I have not been in the same position as you. But, I have...

  24. Stafford federal loans - grad school online

    mathilda843 replied to mathilda843's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. (could you tell that I was sort of freaking out over this?...) I appreciate your response!

  25. Stafford federal loans - grad school online

    mathilda843 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    OK, I did a really dumb thing - I started an online MSN program that I really wasn't into,(too many family obligations/problems at that time) and withdrew after a couple of weeks. I was awarded...