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  1. Are there any in Washington, even if they are trade schools. That are affortable and have a good reputation. I want to move to Washington and was wondering if I can become a nurse there or would I have to do it here in California, then transfer? Plea...
  2. What's it like to be a Seattle nurse?

    I live in California and in a few years I want to move to Seattle. And I want to know whats it like to be a nurse there? Cost of living? Job outlook? And if its better to live in Seattle or somewhere like Tacoma, where the cost of living is lower. If...
  3. Top 10 Reasons To Become A Nurse!

    10. Pays better than McDonald's (though the hours aren't as good.) 9. Fashionable shoes and sexy uniforms. 8. Needles: 'tis better to give than to receive. 7. Confidence in reassuring patients that all bleeding stops ... eventually. 6. Opportunity ...
  4. How hard was the NCLEX-pn?

    I just want to know what the test contained and what you thought about it. Was it really hard or easy for you?
  5. Xavier College?

    If anybody lives in Stockton,CA and has any info on this school please share? If you have attended or know someone who has attended, what was the experience? Did you like the school or did you not like it?
  6. Does Ohio have really good nursing schools?

    Ok, I have come to my senses and decided to be a nurse. But now I am thinking about the where to go to school. I will be moving to Ohio probably by next year but I need to know that the schools there are good quality. I you know some really good scho...
  7. I have been searching and searching. But I can't find a complete group of them. I want to take my LVN and i'm looking from a reasonable program with low cost. If you also have graduated from an rop, please share your experience.
  8. I haven't worked in a care home before and I need the experience. So I was thinking about being a CNA to support myself and help pay for school. But I was thinking is this the best thing to do or is there another route? I don't want to take out a bun...
  9. What's the weirdest baby name?

    I don't work in nursing yet but I met a girl who's name was comfort.
  10. There is no real nurse shortage?

    I was reading a post and saw someone posted this, I don't think it's true. But how do you feel about this statement?
  11. Trying to see if nursing is for me?!

    Ok, so right now my mother is saying to do nursing and half of me wants to be a nurse. But the other half is not so sure, so i've decided that I will do the CNA program early next year. Then save my money and go to a LVN program. And if I like what i...
  12. I was in class today and we had a guest speaker. She informed the class of working in a women state prison but she didn't go into a lot of detail. She let us know that it would be good money and there are lots of opportunities. But there is a line of...
  13. What do travel nurses do?

    I was curious as to know what travel nurses do? Do they go around and work in other hospitals or peoples homes? I am really clueless so if I have it wrong please tell me.
  14. I want to move from California for a number of reasons and I want to achieve that this year. Here in California the waiting lists are way too long and the cost of nursing schools is rising everyday. Also the cost of living is really high, there are l...
  15. Why do physical therapist make more then....

    If you read on the internet PT is a female dominated career field.
  16. I keep losing my confidence and I keep thinking i'm not good enough for nursing. I also keep wondering if nursing is what I want to do. How do you know being a nurse is for you?
  17. Nurses have always been dipicted as sexy women coming into a patients rooms to give them a sponge bath Or wearing tight-fitting outfits, and high heels. Do you feel nursing is sexy? When you tell others that you are a nurse, do they think its hot? An...
  18. She has been considering a job change, so I suggested nursing as is the field I am going into. But she is afraid that her 20yr old felony conviction will keep her from getting her license. Does anyone have any info on this subject? Or anything that s...
  19. While waiting for LPN, do MA or CNA? HELP

    Hi, I hope you don't mind me butting in. DON'T DO THE MA PROGRAM! I went into this program late of last year, The knowledge of injections, patient confidentiality, and blood draws is invaluble. But this schools is costing me 6,000 for something I kno...
  20. When you finished the program were you excited? Did you wish you had went straight to rn or were you happy with lvn? Was it a great learning step or was it a step you could have skipped? What did you go through when you first started working as a lvn...
  21. I wanted to know about some good schools in Minneapolis? Also how is Minnesota? I want to move from California to Minneapolis, and I just needed some info. Is the weather as harsh as people say it is? Are the people really nice? Are the summers nice?...
  22. I go to Maric college in my town and next year they are starting a LVN program for the first time. Right now I am graduating from there medical assistant program and thought it would help me and so far it has. So my question is should I now go the LV...
  23. Whether it was a co-worker, patient or even a doctor. Tell your crazy/funny stories!:heartbeat
  24. What is your opinion of nursing?

    I've done some light research and found some interestings things being said about nursing. Some say they hate there job and wish they had went a different route. Others say its the best thing that ever happen to them. Some say there is a shortage, wh...
  25. I want to be a nurse, I have the drive and personality for it. But as of now my math is horrible. I don't even know all of my times tables, and I know your going to say take some math classes and I'll be fine. But I have never been able to understand...