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  1. Help! Can't decide which school to go to!

    Neveranurseagain replied to LDiddy82's topic in General Nursing

    In the end, you will be a NP and end up with the same license. If you go to Columbia you will be $55,000 poorer. The job opportunities difference will be nil...99.9% of employers look for...

  2. 100+ new grad applications and counting...

    Neveranurseagain replied to MBA2RN's topic in California Nursing

    Do a search here at allnurses for new grad SF Bay area. This is an area that has been notoriously glutted with new grads. You will probably have to move to get experience. I talked to a new grad...

  3. Home Births -- The Good, the bad, and the Ugly

    Neveranurseagain replied to michael79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did about 50 homebirths as an apprenticed licensed midwife under the preceptorship of an CNM and Cert. Professional Midwives as well as a birth center. As long as the midwife is a CPM or CNM and...

  4. Paramedics saying they are nurses---is this legal?

    Neveranurseagain replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    Paramedics are taught to give Lasix S_L_O_W IVP and the reason why. I've also seen nurses disregard what they are taught too. Sounds like a teaching moment was missed. Anytime you see someone being...

  5. excelsior graduates

    Neveranurseagain replied to tiffanys's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I too am an Excelsior grad and felt the testing clinical are appropriate for the type of program it is. They ensure you pay attention to detail and yes, it was stressful but a necessary part of their...

  6. excelsior graduates

    Neveranurseagain replied to tiffanys's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Try doing a search in the allnurses search box with the word Excelsior--lots of info if you just look! There is also a special forum on distance learning...go up to students and click on

  7. Paramedics saying they are nurses---is this legal?

    Neveranurseagain replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    Paramedics are more than trauma orientated. They are also ACLS trained and can give Lasix as well as many other IVP meds, including MS. In some states where they work in rural areas with long...

  8. Nana forced preemie newborn (less than 9 lbs at the time) to suck on a lollipop.

    Neveranurseagain replied to a_new_grandma's topic in General Nursing

    This is borderline child abuse or neglect and the baby needs to be removed from her care! She could cause serious problems with his health, and if she is this simple minded about feeding, she may be...

  9. Thank goodness for my laptop!

    Neveranurseagain replied to Lorie P.'s topic in Private Duty

    I just bought a refurbished 2 1/2 year old Dell laptop that I love for less than $375 delivered. It sold for $2000 2 1/2 yrs ago. Just remember the home has to wireless internet or you have to get...

  10. Stress related near breakdown

    Neveranurseagain replied to inthesouthrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You are not alone...I have had depression off and on for past few years (read my first thread about husband) and what has really helped me was seeing a LCSW. I just "graduated" from 2-3 times a week...

  11. What should your title look like?

    Neveranurseagain replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, mine would look like this: Jane Doe, Mom, RN, AA as my first job is being a

  12. Student Nurses in Ohio

    Neveranurseagain replied to Nenja's topic in Camp

    I agree Wendy--camp medical personnel working is similar to working as an unlicensed medical assistant. I worked at a camp (WILL NEVER WORK THERE AGAIN!) whose "camp nurse" was a 17 yo girl who took a...

  13. please help :)

    Neveranurseagain replied to alps2sea's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 50 years old and leaving nursing. I'm thinking of going into social work and possibly getting my MSW and become a LCSW. But I will be 54 before I finish my MSW....if I live that long!!! LOL!!!...

  14. Need some help, is this normal?

    Neveranurseagain replied to chiquilina's topic in General Nursing

    Remember, not all nursing jobs entail jobs like this. After you graduate you could work OB, NICU, Surgery and many other areas. I could not work the oncology floor as it made me too depressed. But...

  15. News Article about "Nursing Shortage!"

    Neveranurseagain posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here is an article discussing the nursing shortage.....and what new grads go through...http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090216/ap_on_he_me/med_nursing_shortage And shouldn't the nurse in the pic have her...

  16. News Flash! Nurses Get The Boot!

    Neveranurseagain replied to henryswife's topic in General Nursing

    Yep! Then wages will plummet and working conditions will worsen...eventually there will be a nursing shortage again...it is a vicious cycle we work in.

  17. Health Provisions Slipped into Stimulus Package

    Neveranurseagain replied to CinnScorpStudent's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wonder what percent CEO bonuses and payroll takes up under our for profit health care system? WE NEED TO TAKE THE PROFIT OUT OF

  18. Fingerprinting and license renewal

    Neveranurseagain replied to luvnmamaRN's topic in California Nursing

    Did I read this right? $96 to be fingerprinted??? I just got fingerprinted-Live Scan for $25 at my local police dept. I usually have to get fingerprinted SEVERAL times a year-- already did it once in...

  19. Health Provisions Slipped into Stimulus Package

    Neveranurseagain replied to CinnScorpStudent's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I understand your point of view but we currently have people in their 30's dying in the United States because they can't afford chemotherapy or their asthma meds. We just can't afford to treat...

  20. Health Provisions Slipped into Stimulus Package

    Neveranurseagain replied to CinnScorpStudent's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Health care rationing is needed in the US. It seems to me that only in America is it considered a failure when you die--sometimes death is treated as an insult rather than the natural function it is....

  21. Job woes in the SF Bay Area... why is it like this?

    Neveranurseagain replied to NTPinky's topic in California Nursing

    Quoted by Suzanne: So, as you would put it, then any American working in any other country that has permission to work there needs to be sent back to the US as well? Things do not work that way....

  22. a lpn wihout previous experience, lock in a retail job

    Neveranurseagain replied to kantuta's topic in General Nursing

    Bolivian nurse I hope you didn't take offense as to my suggestion of seeing a speech therapist. Often times an accent that may be difficult to understand can impede your ability to be employed in...

  23. Job woes in the SF Bay Area... why is it like this?

    Neveranurseagain replied to NTPinky's topic in California Nursing

    This 13.9% figure includes "Marginally attached workers are persons who currently are neither working nor looking for work but indicate that they want and are available for a job and have looked for...

  24. Job woes in the SF Bay Area... why is it like this?

    Neveranurseagain replied to NTPinky's topic in California Nursing

    I too agree with MBA and play up that you are still a new grad. It might help you get your foot in the door. But you might have to consider moving for a year or two just to get some experience to a...

  25. a lpn wihout previous experience, lock in a retail job

    Neveranurseagain replied to kantuta's topic in General Nursing

    all these jobs require 1 -2 yrs experience or experience preferred. but you might want to improve your grammar skills as well as have an evaluation with a speech therapist to see if an accent might...