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ok2bme

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  1. BSN & LCSW?

    ok2bme replied to studentnurseforHIM's topic in General Nursing

    I'm considering the same thing. I have a BSN and I'm applying to MSW programs. Thanks for starting this

  2. If you had to do it again... would you become!?

    ok2bme replied to Visuals's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Maybe in his area PAs get more than NPs. That is the case in my area. And what I got out of Johnson's post is that although he wouldn't mind the CRNA pay, the job wouldn't ultimately fulfill him,...

  3. Where is your heart at?

    ok2bme replied to Mom23kiddos's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Starting out in med/surg is great in theory. It will solidify your clinical skills, time management skills, and you will be exposed to a wide variety of pts and disease processes. However, some...

  4. Hardest part of nursing school is...

    ok2bme replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Students

    The busywork..My program had a ton of APA style research papers..over lame things like the "theory of caring" and "nursing as a profession." I don't mind time-consuming assignments if I actually learn...

  5. Is 50+ pages of reading a week "normal?"

    ok2bme replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    50 pages/week sounds really light, even for one class. I went to an accelerated BSN program though, so my readings were probably more condensed than most programs. As caliotter said, some weeks you...

  6. Uninsured patients

    ok2bme replied to 15isto2's topic in General Nursing

    The taxpayers pay the bill, and/or the hospital "eats" the

  7. How do you stay sexy in nursing school

    ok2bme replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    Wear cute, matching bra and underwear. It will give you a subtle boost of femininity and

  8. ADN: Is it worth it?

    ok2bme replied to Confused New Yorker's topic in General Nursing

    As an accelerated BSN grad, I recommend it to everybody. It only takes one year. If pursue ADN then BSN it will take at least 3 years. But I know the cost of a BSN is not feasible for everybody. Know...

  9. Am I too young?

    ok2bme replied to mariemac89LPN's topic in General Nursing

    21 y/o LPN doesn't sound too young to me at all. By the time you finish your RN program you will be the same age or even a bit older than the traditional college students graduating with

  10. Help!! Question about accelerated program

    ok2bme replied to reina*'s topic in General Students

    Accelerated BSN grad here. I found that the schools in Texas required virtually all the same pre-requisites, so I really didn't run into that problem. If you believe that you have a very competitive...

  11. Please Help! Question about Psychology& Nursing

    ok2bme replied to bbypopcorn's topic in Psychiatric

    Do what I did..apply to a post-baccalaureate accelerated BSN program. My program was 13 months long. It was challenging but certainly do-able. Good

  12. Bully nurse question

    ok2bme replied to obfuscate's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm..these qualities actually describe the targets of bullying at my hospital. The way I deal with bullying is to remind myself that the bully is the one with the problem, not me. Their remarks and...

  13. ADN to MSW

    ok2bme replied to diva216's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I was just wondering if you have made any progress towards getting a MSW? As this is my goal as well. Nursing is okay, but I am way more interested in the psycho-social aspects of nursing than the...

  14. Have you always known you wanted to be a nurse?

    ok2bme replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    No..I was 22, in my last semester of college, and thought "hmm..I can apply to an accelerated BSN program, and in a year have another bachelor's degree, decent job security and pay.." I'm 8 months out...

  15. What is the most difficult aspect about being an RN?

    ok2bme replied to scott.andrew's topic in General Nursing

    my lazy

  16. Soooo... Are you at a disadvantage at NS? I think I am.

    ok2bme replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    I worked 30+ hours a week in an accelerated BSN program. I graduated magna cum laude, and I am not super smart. I think working actually helped me..it forced me to manage my time. I didn't save my...

  17. Nurses,say you had the chance to choose another career,which one would you choose ?

    ok2bme replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    some kind of therapist, or a health

  18. Days you are glad you are a Nurse

    ok2bme replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    pay

  19. Low Census??

    ok2bme replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Low census here too, I'm in Houston. I've been called off about once a week all summer. I don't mind at all . Though I'm sure I will change my tune once my PTO runs

  20. Have any "romantic" relationships developed in your nursing program?

    ok2bme replied to mell260's topic in General Students

    I don't think any of my peers seriously dated each other..but a few "booty calls" emerged

  21. What do you eat at 5am for breakfast?

    ok2bme replied to sandyfeet's topic in General Students

    Carnation Instant Breakfast, I drink it in the car. I hate bars or else I would eat those to stay full

  22. A question to new grads...how satisfied are you with your new salary ?

    ok2bme replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Houston..$28.75/hr

  23. Your job, LOVE it or HATE it? What field of nursing are you in?

    ok2bme replied to tammy777's topic in General Nursing

    1. Do you love, like or hate your job? Love it 2. What field of nursing are you in? Psych 3. Are you FT, PT, PD? FT-I work 5-8 hour shifts 4. Do you look forward to going to work or dread it? Dread...

  24. What other careers did you consider?

    ok2bme replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    doctor, social worker, psychologist,

  25. Have you recently received a Job offer as a RN in NYC?

    ok2bme replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    Yes but unfortunately I subsequently woke