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1. Outsourcing nurses, NOOOOOO!!!!!

   cajjj posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I am a medical transcriptionist, currently trying to be admitted into a nursing school, which has really been a stressful ordeal. Also, as a medical transcriptionist I know the effects of outsourcing...

2. High tuition cost for Accelerated BSN program worth it?

   cajjj posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Hello, ok, I've been looking into different nursing schools. It has really brought me to tears how hard it is to get in and the lack of space for all those applying. I can't believe how difficult it...

3. Navy, Hospital Corpman transition to LVN/LPN?

   cajjj replied to cajjj's topic in Government, Military

   Thanks for your help, that doesn't apply to every state though does

4. Max age for Navy Reserve nurses

   cajjj replied to cajjj's topic in Government, Military

   Thanks for your replies. In answer to your question, I am interested in the Reserves. Active duty is appealing, but I really don't know if I could do that, as I have two boys who are almost 8 and 6....

5. Max age for Navy Reserve nurses

   cajjj posted a topic in Government, Military

   I just posted as part of another thread this same question, but thought I'd be more specific in this post. I'm 37, hoping to be getting into nursing school which would be 16 months as an accelerated...

6. Navy, Hospital Corpman transition to LVN/LPN?

   cajjj posted a topic in Government, Military

   Hi, I'm 37, so I'm only eligible to join the Navy Reserves which I have been contemplating. I am also currently applying to acceptance into nursing school. From what I'm reading on these threads...

7. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

   cajjj replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

   I agree TrudyRN, and it doesn't need to be just one person, it will take a LOT of people bugging the representatives (I think the same needs to be done about medical reports being done overseas as...

8. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

   cajjj replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

   Oh yes, I already know about the accelerated programs and how tough it is, this nursing school seems to be very flexible, though. Like if I am admitted I will be in a more fast track type of program,...

9. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

   cajjj replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

   My whole grievance with the situation, is there is an OBVIOUS lack of nursing educators, schools, etc, whatever, to meet the demand for those seeking a nursing education who are qualified and will...

10. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

    cajjj replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I am going to have to end up driving if I get selected into the schools I am applying to, but that is okay, because I am eager and willing to do it. I have applied to a private college...

11. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

    cajjj replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

    I am not turning my anger at immigrant nurses, hey, I know the possibilities of what could happen if that situation does occur, with my being a medical transcriptionist. I am saying I know there are...

12. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

    cajjj replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

    There has been a concern over the projected nursing shortage and the baby boomers becoming elderly-- the government is proposing as an answer to that shortage to bring in overseas nurses, which would...

13. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

    cajjj replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

    I am not falling down in anything, and please don't make assumptions and statements about my efforts to get back into nursing school. It's just more difficult now to get in then it used to be. I had...

14. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

    cajjj replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

    I am a single mother with two young boys. I do not have the time nor the MONEY to take classes over. I need to get in a nursing program with what I have now-- I have most prereq's completed although...

15. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

    cajjj replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

    In response to those who posted about 500 applicants and close to 1000 applicants, with only 125 to be accepted-- well, that is exactly what I mean, what the government needs to do is provide grants...