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It seems to me that everything I read about the "Nursing Shortage", actually means "RN shortage". "How do we retain Rns?" "The survey of RNs showed..." Bla, bla, bla. This is by no means meant as disrespect to RNs; I may be one someday, just frustr...

DESIDERATA "Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull ...

I started last week also, twice a week; one instructor for lecture and one for lab. They both seem nice and open to EXPLAINING things if there are questions. I hope this is a good sign. I'm also taking Life Span Development. We have to do a prese...

I am finishing pre-reqs this semester and hope to start the nursing program Fall 2003; it depends on the waiting list. I hope I don't have to wait longer. I'm not getting any younger. lol

I am just finishing CNA and pre-reqs for nursing. It has given me an appreciation for what CNA's have to do; and for very low pay; which I don't feel I would have had otherwise. We don't have six different classes here, so I'm not sure what your pr...

:) Hi Anita! Welcome!

:balloons: Wow, Alyssa. How exciting! Congratulations!

That's exciting! Good luck, Jenny and Alyssa too.

Robyn: I never did alot of reading about it, but one of my sons was dx with ADHD & ODD too. I don't feel that its my fault. One of the things that I do remember reading though that definitely fit my son was, that kids with ODD view authority as...

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: I love it!!!

Deb and Kids-R-Fun: I like your tactics. They both made me laugh. My 3 kids drive me crazy at times too; and seems like its at the WORST possible times. I read somewhere though that if we didn't have bad days, we wouldn't be able to recognize when...

I'm just wondering if most agencies require six months to a year experience; or do they hire new grads? Also, do you think having some work experience first is preferable before doing agency?

I'm glad I asked. Thanks everybody.

You got it! Let us know.

This was great. It confirmed what I have always believed; that perception is EVERYTHING. I will probably be working in LTC for awhile; although it was something I never wanted to do. But I am working on changing my perceptions and this will defini...

It is amazing to me that hospitals would rather receive "crates" of these forms, risk lawsuits, pay out money for agency and traveling nurses; rather than just correct the problems and be done with it. At that risk of getting blasted by some; my son...

Brownie: I didn't read your post; so I don't really have any comment about that. But, I have read many other posts of yours and you always are very knowledgeable(sp) and helpful. I hope you are not leaving allnurses.

"It's just easier to have my own car" sounds like a good plan. I would only give her reasons after that; if you have to. She sounds like she would probably eat wherever you eat, go wherever you go; etc. She sounds like she will suck you dry. Dist...

:balloons: Welcome! This site is addicting; you won't be able to stay away. Good luck in your nursing.

I checked out Flylady.Net; its great. If you haven't check it yet, you all should. But in the original post, I agree let hubby clean the house for "his" guest and the children. Rent a motel room, study and pamper yourself!

Wow! What a wonderful thread! All very valid points. It has prompted me to want to start asking the general public in my area what their perceptions are of being in the hospital; and their feelings about the shortage. I understand administrations ...

:balloons: :balloons: Way to go, Jennifer!:roll

Depending on what classes you need, you may be able to take them online. See if your school or State Technical College System has a website. Good luck.

:) Hi Lynda! Welcome to the BB. It's great here; lots of information and support.

You can also try: Prenatal Care Coordination and Child Care Coordination.