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  1. Being denied employment because of a credit check :(

    rigmedic replied to Dunno?'s topic in General Nursing

    Get rid of the credit card debt ASAP. Debt=Risk. The credit card companies have rigged the game, and the longer you play their game the more likely it is that you will get hurt. If you swim with...

  2. career change to nursing the right choice?

    rigmedic replied to Dino's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I never said nursing wasn't hard, just that it (like any other job) is what you make of it. I have been a medic for a long time and my RN friends think we are grossly overworked and underpaid for...

  3. career change to nursing the right choice?

    rigmedic replied to Dino's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I flew in the military, then corporate for about 7 years. After seeing the total lack of stability in aviation and the obvious business plan the airlines were moving toward (aka 20-Somethings in...

  4. I have trouble admitting that I will be a nurse

    rigmedic replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Male Nursing Students

    For my part, I want to continue to enjoy the job satisfaction that I have as a paramedic, but with the increased professionalism, employment opportunities, and pay that come with the nursing...

  5. career change to nursing the right choice?

    rigmedic replied to Dino's topic in Male Nursing Students

    ROFLMAO. I thought I was the only ex-pilot going down this road! I wouldn't worry about all the bad stories too much. It is what you make of it. Besides, they don't furlough in the ICU too

  6. "male" scrub top patterns

    rigmedic replied to jb2u's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just a rather obscure mid-80's movie reference. It was a line by Bill Murray in

  7. "male" scrub top patterns

    rigmedic replied to jb2u's topic in Men in Nursing

    Lighten up,

  8. Application Help, Please

    rigmedic posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi, guys. I am graduating in the spring as an RN. I have been a paramedic for 6 years, the last year of which has been as a remote medic on an offshore oil rig. My question is regarding which area to...

  9. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    rigmedic replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    OK, you have officially scared me. LOL I am in a similar circumstance, or rather I will be once I graduate. I have been a paramedic, remote medic on an offshore oil rig (suture, advanced airway,...

  10. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

    rigmedic replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OK, you have officially scared me. LOL I am in a similar circumstance, or rather I will be once I graduate. I have been a paramedic, remote medic on an offshore oil rig (suture, advanced airway, etc)....

  11. Can nurses suture?

    rigmedic replied to amanda sue's topic in General Nursing

    I am an offshore medic, currently 45 miles offshore from a third world country. I suture all the time. After I finish nursing school, get my BSN and then my CNOR and RNFA perhaps I can suture...

  12. EC Nursing Concept 1

    rigmedic replied to PedsRN-07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I used the Excelsior study guide, the Kozier book, the online NCLEX review questions on the Kozier website, and most importantly; The Excelsior Online Practice Exam!! Got an

  13. Application Help, Please

    rigmedic replied to rigmedic's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks, guys. As I said, I am drawn toward the more "technical" side of nursing, and I loved my OR rotation back when I went through paramedic school. My only worry about doing OR is that it seems...

  14. "male" scrub top patterns

    rigmedic replied to jb2u's topic in Men in Nursing

    You've obviously never been to

  15. Need Information About Charlotte

    rigmedic replied to twinkle's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    There are many nice areas in which to live in Charlotte. We need more information from you, though. Where will you be working? Are you a young family with children, interested in schools? Are you...

  16. Loan Repayment negotiations???

    rigmedic replied to Spoiled1's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    carolinas healthcare system understands that you will have numerous expenses as you begin your first professional nursing position, and we are pleased to offer you assistance with this transition!...

  17. Excelsior and Student Loans

    rigmedic replied to rigmedic's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks! I've been just paying cash as I go, but I would like to make it just a bit less tight. The place I hope to work does student loan reimbursement, so hopefully I can get some help with the...

  18. Excelsior and Student Loans

    rigmedic posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Got this from EC today; Please be advised, on October 8, 1997, the U.S. Department of Education notified us that, under current federal regulations, Excelsior College is not eligible to participate in...

  19. AL Excelsior Grads

    rigmedic replied to dollbaby's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Contact EC directly and ask your question. It is my understanding that only MD will not accept EC students at all. A lot of other states will accept EC students via reciprocity. So, you might have...

  20. What States are NOT recognizing EC Grads?...

    rigmedic replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That is very good news. NC accepts Excelsior new grads, so that isn't a problem for me. I am interested in travelling someday down the road, so I was a bit worried about which states I would not be...

  21. Dragging 'em out of bed

    rigmedic replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You could hook her up to the monitor, start pacing her, and increase the millivolts until she decided to get

  22. I give up on waiting and I need a new plan

    rigmedic replied to clamaity21's topic in General Nursing

    My advice would be to look into a paramedic program at your local community college. You will get lots of hands on patient care experience, learn to deal with providing medical care in "less than...

  23. starting a nursing career at 55??

    rigmedic replied to deb2mirabelle's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so very much for making my day a little sunnier! I, too, am an "older nursing student". I will be 46 when I finish school next Spring. I am hoping to go on to CRNA school after that....

  24. "No Diversion" policy

    rigmedic replied to Fiesta Red's topic in Emergency

    I think I just figured where I would like to

  25. RN to Paramedic

    rigmedic replied to blueskedoo's topic in General Nursing

    We had an ER nurse in my paramedic program back when I went through. My state (NC) does not allow a nurse to challenge the exam. You have to do the complete program, including EMS ride time. In my...