It is cool, the work that I do. I love it. It is hard, interesting work. It doesn't pay the bills, though. Nursing might do that, and I think I would be good at that. I was as a student, as good...
I really was not criticizing her credentials, not at all. My intent was the opposite - regardless of the time you've had away from school, you are still a capable and intelligent professional. We've...
Wow. Ok. I was not criticizing that nurse's qualifications at all - I never intended to say that, and if you read what I've written, you will see that I did not. I do think I caught her on a bad...
I am most certainly not an age-ist, being of an age myself. Saying she has been teaching since the 80's was just to say that my ancient seven year old education is no more invalid than hers is - and...
HA! Yes, this. You'll have to forgive my lack of understanding - mostly I have worked as a scientist. The culture can certainly be similar, depending upon the institution, but I am still learning...
I love it too - my dad is a pharmacologist! It's just... well, I've already made my point. Trying to conserve money! I appreciate your insight... you are likely right. Grouchy lady. Sometimes I am...
I may not have been succinct enough in my posting. I am just a bit frustrated. I am not an entitled young person, not by a long shot. As I said, I am being ranty, which is allowed, I think? I will...
I know she's making reasonable points... it's just that I have to have had adequate pharmacology in order to pass the NCLEX. I'm not trying to pretend I'm a pharmacology expert. And her tone! I'm...
Hello! My name is Anne. I have an unusual background for a nurse. I graduated from an RN program six years ago; at the time, I was working as a plant pathology scientist for Cornell University....
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Thanks, you guys! I do have a ready answer for that question: I was doing a job I loved that had a lifespan. Life changes all the time for all of us... I just wish someone would give me a chance....