robpritc

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1. LPN program versus RN degree

   robpritc replied to robpritc's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi and thank you all for your help. Actually, neither of the programs here have a waiting list. I would have a wait at the 4 year schools in my area, but not at the 2-year community colleges or at...

2. LPN program versus RN degree

   robpritc posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi, I have not posted in a long while, but I still come here often to read. I am hoping someone has some information that may help me in making a decision. I am 45 years old, getting ready to finally...

3. Rochester, NY payscales

   robpritc replied to robpritc's topic in New York Nursing

   Hi Mark, Thanks for your input. What is the difference between a GN and an RN. I am assuming GN is "Graduate Nurse?" Right now I do medical transcription at home and on days when I have all good...

4. Meniere's disease

   robpritc replied to robpritc's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   Wow, thank you so much Theresa. It is so good to here from someone who can relate. The vertigo is basically my only symptom. I don't get the nauseosness or hearing loss, thank goodness. Thanks for the...

5. Meniere's disease

   robpritc replied to robpritc's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   Thank you both so much. I appreciate your encouraging words. They are what I hoped I would hear, but then I was also afraid I may hear something negative. I have definitely never let it get me down....

6. Meniere's disease

   robpritc posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

   Hi, I have had Meniere's disease for about 18 years. For a few years now, I have been going through a period of very few spells. I have always dreamt of becoming a nurse. I asked my doctor if I could...

7. work from home?????

   robpritc replied to pmd14's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   Hi, I hope you check back and find this posting. I am a medical transcriptionist who works from home. I have been for 2-1/2 years. Yes, the companies you see who want you to PAY for a job are SCAMS!...

8. Rochester, NY payscales

   robpritc posted a topic in New York Nursing

   Hi, I am still in the beginning stages of returning to nursing school. I am starting my prerequisites in the spring. Anyway, I have been searching off and of for information on the average pay of...

9. Health Insurance

   robpritc replied to robpritc's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, Thanks everyone! I kinda thought I would get answers like "the insurance is the same as anywhere else," but not answers like they will fire you if they find out you are sick, etc. I may...

10. Health Insurance

    robpritc posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have a quick question. As far as health insurance for nurses or any medical professionals for that matter--do you just get the same health insurances to choose from as anyone in any job...

11. Is age 45 too old to start nursing???

    robpritc replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I will be 45 this month, and am planning on starting my prereqs. in the spring, so of couse I don't think 45 is too old to start a nursing career.

12. Getting ready to travel, what does your spouse do?

    robpritc replied to ravenwindrn's topic in Travel

    Hi, I am just beginning prereqs for nursing school, but I have an idea for your husband. How about medical transcription? I have been working at home as an MT for about 2 years now. (Gee, that...

13. Traveling with husband

    robpritc posted a topic in Travel

    Hi, I hope someone can answer my question. I am just beginning my prereqs for nursing school, but I have put much thought into becoming a nurse. It has been a dream since I was 18, I am now 44. My...

14. DNR Tattoo

    robpritc posted a topic in General Nursing

    :) Hi, I have loved reading all the tattoo stories. I don't have one, but have always wanted one, maybe someday. I posted this under that thread but thought more of you would see it if I posted it as...

15. Does anyone really enjoy LTC?

    robpritc replied to ihollie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I am not in nursing school yet, but it is my dream, and I am getting closer to that goal. I am signing up for a couple prereq's for this summer at our local community college. Anyway, I WANT to...