Soup Turtle

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  1. Too poor to become a nurse?

    Soup Turtle replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agonized over taking out loans, too. I'm already in debt. But like you, I knew my life wouldn't get better unless I made some changes. I say go for it...even if you have to take out loans. I'm...

  2. What is it like living in Pittsburgh?

    Soup Turtle replied to Soup Turtle's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks to all of

  3. Fainting in Surgery Clinical...

    Soup Turtle replied to TsavarenaRN's topic in General Students

    I felt that way the first few times I saw surgeries on dogs and cats. Now, I could eat a sandwich in there! I'm sure I'll be sick seeing people at first, but I don't doubt that I'll get used to it....

  4. What is it like living in Pittsburgh?

    Soup Turtle replied to Soup Turtle's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    That is helpful! I'm over the nightlife for the most part, but I indulge once in a while. Do you have any opinions of the different areas of the

  5. So Nursing ISN'T a Science????

    Soup Turtle replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    That's

  6. Questions for new nurses about school.

    Soup Turtle replied to emotional_she's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I start nursing school this March and have been worried about all the failure stories, too. I try to remember that more people pass than fail and plan on workin' mighty

  7. Dementia patients not getting respect

    Soup Turtle replied to ejmonroe's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes...that just seems wrong. I can understand talking to confused, older adults like children, though. I talk to my own grandmother that way,

  8. Travel to NY from west coast with pets!

    Soup Turtle replied to tinderbox's topic in Travel

    If your cat doesn't travel well, your vet might be able to prescribe something to relax him or

  9. My best friend didn't get in!!!!!

    Soup Turtle replied to ILWannabeRN's topic in General Nursing

    If there is a school she could get in line for, that would be ideal. Otherwise, re-taking classes seems like the best

  10. I'm trying really hard NOT to be the type of relative we all complain about.....

    Soup Turtle replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to hear your dad is up and roaming the

  11. Crossing professional boundary.

    Soup Turtle replied to helen21186's topic in General Nursing

    I have a relative who married a patient's son. Nothing went on until the patient was discharged, but then they started talking and one thing led to

  12. I'm trying really hard NOT to be the type of relative we all complain about.....

    Soup Turtle replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    When my husband was in the hospital, I was there for pretty much the whole visiting time every day. I hated asking the nurse for anything, but my husband asked me for everything while I was there!...

  13. If you are drunk, don't drive!

    Soup Turtle replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    I

  14. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    Soup Turtle replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I own lots of Softspots slip ons and just bought a white pair for clinicals. They are super comfy! Some of their styles are, ummm, dated...but they have modern, younger looking shoes, too. I have...

  15. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    Soup Turtle replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have a few RNs in the family and they have always encouraged me to become a nurse and told me I'd be much better off financially. I've always told them, "NO WAY!". I had no desire to be a nurse...

  16. Life Expectancy Calculator

    Soup Turtle replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I'm gone at

  17. Bully

    Soup Turtle replied to gracie05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is soooo true! Bullies can rarely take what they dish

  18. LVN school VS RN school

    Soup Turtle replied to casurfer's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have a friend that just completed an LVN program and she said it was difficult and took up ALL of her

  19. nursing question

    Soup Turtle replied to greenr06's topic in Nursing Career

    I've been told it's better to skip over LVN and go strait to RN if you can. It seems like it would be hard to continue with school while starting a new job in a new field. On the other hand, the...

  20. My school seems to be different....what admission req. do you have to complete?

    Soup Turtle replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the RN program at my school, you only HAVE to have completed A&P I with a passing grade (70) and display "math competancy" to apply. Because the competition is so brutal, you actually stand...

  21. Confused in San Antonio...

    Soup Turtle replied to Soapy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank

  22. Uninsured=financial ruin

    Soup Turtle replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    They have a program called carelink where I live. My husband and I signed up for it when he became very ill and we ran out of money and credit. We almost didn't qualify due to my low paying job since...

  23. Please Help Me

    Soup Turtle replied to Life is in Mess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Could language be a problem? It sounds as if English may be a second language for you. Would it be possible to study with someone? It may be that you know the information but are misinterpreting the...

  24. Confused in San Antonio...

    Soup Turtle replied to Soapy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am not an LVN and I am in the generic program. They did mention that they started everyone at the same time last year and it was a mess. This year, they have a group staring in Jan and another in...

  25. Confused in San Antonio...

    Soup Turtle replied to Soapy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I got accepted and start in march. Thank you for the info! Is there anything else I need to purchase that you know of besides