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  1. Can a new grad negotiate union pay?

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently in a 2nd degree BSN program and I was told last night by a classmate that we can demand more pay since we have work experience. I don't believe this and wanted to post here to find out...

  2. Can a new grad negotiate union pay?

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your responses. I thought I was right on with this and I'm still amazed at how many of my classmates still think there is a shortage. It will be a rude awakening for many once we...

  3. Maple Grove Hospital

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone work or know anyone that works at the new hospital in Maple Grove? They always have tons of openings for nurses and it looked like they did even when other hospitals didn't have many...

  4. Is it normal for Sociology class to have 3/4's of the students getting D's and F's?

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi - I'm in a Sociology level 100 class at North Hennipen CC and out of 50 students, the majority are getting D's and F's.... Anyone else experience this? The prof is extremely difficult in his...

  5. Pay and pension in the union

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I apologize if there is already a thread on this but I didn't see one. I'm in nursing school and have been trying to get an understanding of the differences between the union and non-union positions....

  6. Working with those that struggle with eating disorders

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently in nursing school and I'm really drawn to working with people who struggle with eating disorders. The question I have is what does a nurse exactly do in this area? I watched the Thin...

  7. Reaching my dream through volunteering?

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi - Here's my situation... I'm currently a mom of 3, work a full time job and am in nursing school. I'd love to quit my day job and become a CNA but I just can't right now. So, I was thinking...

  8. Is anatomy one of the toughest courses for nursing?

    Toots71506 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi - I'm currently in the course and can't believe how much time I'm committing to studying. Is this course the one that requires the most study time are are all nursing courses this way? thanks in...

  9. St. Kate's Lifespan Development course

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi - has anyone taken this course at St. Kate's? I'm just curious to know if it is a challenge and what's all involved. I'm thinking of taking it with nutrition this spring but I'm not sure if I...

  10. Is it normal for Sociology class to have 3/4's of the students getting D's and F's?

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Fortunately, I am one of the higher grades. Our prof sent around the grade list so we are all well aware of how horrible 90% of the class is doing. I honestly thought this class would be fairly easy...

  11. St. Kate's Lifespan Development course

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the information. The exams are take home? Interesting! I'll be curious to find out once you have an exam how hard it is. I'll probably email you in a month or so... The nutrition class...

  12. St Kate's Post Bac Admissions

    Toots71506 replied to mollysdirtysprocket's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone - Does anyone know what it means at St. Kate's to be put on an alternate list? I understand that I didn't get a for sure spot for 2009 or 2010 but I have more questions around it all......

  13. St Kate's Post Bac Admissions

    Toots71506 replied to mollysdirtysprocket's topic in General Nursing

    Hi - thanks for the msg! I will sit tight but I'm very anxious and a wee bit stressed about it! Did you apply last year? Also, to answer your previous post, it's my understanding that a previous...

  14. For all you 2nd, 3rd or 4th career RN's?

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi - I'm strongly considering changing careers. I work in the business field today and am not happy at all and am just getting by until I can be done. I'm not fulfilled where I'm at so therefore I...

  15. Metrostate?

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi - Has anyone gone through the Post-Bac BSN program or heard if the program is good? Is the workload overwhelming and instructors difficult? Was it easy to find a job afterwards with a BSN?...

  16. Confused!!! I already have a degree - should I do a BSN program or an MSN program

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm very confused - I have a degree, am not a nurse but want to be and I'm currently researching schools and programs. The school I'm considering has a BSN program offered for the next year and then...

  17. Does age really matter???

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone - For those of you who didn't pursue nursing as your first career choice and waited to go back to school, how old were you when you went back to school and then started your nursing...

  18. Allina System question

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, Does anyone know the minimum hours you have to work in order to still qualify for benefits? Thanks in advance for any

  19. Is it necessary to be a CNA b4 nursing school?

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi - I'm not sure what to do on this one. I'm thinking of getting my CNA but I've heard it's a lot of butt wiping and horrible work. I'm going to start volunteering and job shadowing and I'm...

  20. Confused!!! I already have a degree - should I do a BSN program or an MSN program

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for all your feedback! I agree with all of

  21. Allina System question

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    For the allina system, does anyone know what tuition reimbursement really means? Does this mean if I work for them for 16 hours/week while going to school I get all my loans paid for the year or does...

  22. Question for career changers

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone - I'm considering going back to school for nursing and I have a question for all of you who already had a previous degree and went back to school for nursing or are in the process. (I'm a...

  23. St. Kate's Post-Bacc Program

    Toots71506 replied to Bennie44's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Maxxineo - One quick question for you. You mentioned that there was a lot of work outside of class and I'm wondering what kind of work that was...is it papers, memorizing medicines, preparing for...

  24. St. Kate's Post-Bacc Program

    Toots71506 replied to Bennie44's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your feedback Maxxineo! I really appreciate it. I really think the St. Kate's evening and weekend post-bacc or masters would be the way for me to go and that is why I'm strongly leaning...

  25. St. Kate's Post-Bacc Program

    Toots71506 replied to Bennie44's topic in General Nursing

    Maxxineo - Thanks so much for the info! I talked to one of the advisors there and she said that next year they're planning on transforming the post-bacc into a master's level program. I have a few...