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    "Don't get stuck in LTC"

    SummitRN replied to Jw1724's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The people who say "don't get stuck in LTC" are the people whose aspirations are NOT in LTC. If you love LTC and Geriatrics, then why in heavens name would you do anything else? :) You are lucky to...
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    What states/cities need nurses?

    SummitRN replied to raina2891's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not Colorado. I've heard there is large demand in Washington
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    CPR online?

    SummitRN replied to epijunky's topic in General Nursing

    You cannot do it entirely online. You can do the didactic online,but you still must d do skills in person. You pay for both... price of
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    Specialty with vacation time

    SummitRN replied to RachH's topic in General Nursing

    Become a nurse in some country with a less draconian outlook on personal time? Like
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    GA, CO, or TX Which state has a higher pay rate for RN?

    SummitRN replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in General Nursing

    Wow OP... I'm sure you'll have an easy time finding a job if you present like that in an interview. Also, it is "RN" not "Rn" since you mother didn't teach you that in the last 30
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    Should I do the Honors Option in my nursing program???

    SummitRN replied to wilso114's topic in General Students

    MIght help with competitive clinicals, establishing contacts, get scholarships, and future education admissions. Other than that, won't do much. I chose apply and was selectd. I recommend figuring out...
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    Bipolar-Should I ask for ADA accomodations?

    SummitRN replied to AZRN2112's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see why it would be so hard to have a fixed schedule... OP can't you trade some
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    RN-EMT conflict?

    SummitRN replied to chuckster's topic in General Nursing

    You can perform interventions at the level your physician medical director authorizes that is also within the scope of your certification. However, you'll probably be expected to operate at your...
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    National American University ADN Program

    SummitRN replied to bitbitzmom's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Go to a non-profit school. It's hard enough to get a job. Don't make it harder on yourself. BSN programs and some ADN programs are merit entry so no
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    Paranoid student requires help regarding ASN. Help Please?

    SummitRN replied to hopefulnurse117's topic in Colorado Nursing

    1. It is hard for anyone to find a job. 2. Some hospitals only take BSNs for new grad jobs. 3. Yes, it is a for profit school. If you don't want a wait list, find a merit based ADN program like CMC or...
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    Nursing Unions...what are the downsides?

    SummitRN replied to ohcomeon's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Rewards are by seniority, not merit. Dues. Protection of bad
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    Good news for CA new grads?

    SummitRN replied to maiday's topic in General Nursing

    "Since 2004, schools of nursing have increased educational capacity by 53.5%" Yep... I wonder if that contributed to the
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    rotating shifts

    SummitRN replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    Rotating shifts ought to be
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    CNA help BSN applications?

    SummitRN replied to lifewithkids's topic in Colorado Nursing

    There are no easy to get jobs in this economy. You do not need a CNA to get into Regis. Having a CNA will help you get in anywhere and certainly will help you in
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    What type of lifestyle can a nurse afford?

    SummitRN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    HOOKERS AND
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    Does Regional Accredidation matter?

    SummitRN replied to Wanna_BA_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The only schools that aren't regionally accredited are trade schools and for-profit schools, both of which are always towards the bottom end of the reputation scale. You get to pay through the nose...
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    GA, CO, or TX Which state has a higher pay rate for RN?

    SummitRN replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone heard that there was a nursing shortage from media stories put forth by nursing schools which increased enrollment. Meanwhile, nonpracticing nurses went back to nursing, part time nurses went...
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    High contact sports and nursing?

    SummitRN replied to mochamonster's topic in General Nursing

    I did, am, and will continue to participate in extreme gravity
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    GA, CO, or TX Which state has a higher pay rate for RN?

    SummitRN replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you probably need to reexamine your motivation and goals and adjust them to what the REAL WORLD looks like for new nursing grads right now: few jobs, hard to get jobs, lower pay for new grads,...
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    immigrant nurses

    SummitRN replied to zeynepasli's topic in General Students

    Why the hell should anyone not have have to pass the
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    I don't want your reality... (Vent)

    SummitRN replied to savnlivzPRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That sounds very frustrating! You should copy them admissions packets to your school and make them read it so they understand what you are working towards. You can also fold each page into a paper...
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    ITT TECH RN Program Portland-Accepted Student Info!

    SummitRN replied to jthom1977's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I am NOT saying that you are not good enough to be a nurse, not at all! But I am saying that the market may be trying to tell you something about your competitiveness in the current economic climate....
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    how does the grading system work at your college?

    SummitRN replied to stefanyjoy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A 4.00 93-100 A- 3.67, 91-92 B+ 3.33 89-90 B 3.00 85-88 B- 2.67 83-84 C+ 2.33 80-82 C 2.00 75-79 Below a 75 is
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    ITT TECH RN Program Portland-Accepted Student Info!

    SummitRN replied to jthom1977's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Further, Linfield and Walla Walla may accept your RN from ITT for their RN->BSN, but their website explicitly states that they will only accept transfer credits from a regionally accredited...
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    ITT TECH RN Program Portland-Accepted Student Info!

    SummitRN replied to jthom1977's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Schools like ITT claim candidacy status and tell you they will certainly be approved. In reality, they keep getting rejected and then reapply for candidacy. Also, you might want to check directly with...