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ok2bme

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  1. Is a 12 month BSN too fast to learn the material well?

    ok2bme replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Students

    Na..I did it. It's possible, I graduated magna cum laude and worked PT throughout. I would recommend it..I was prepared for NCLEX and everyone in my A-BSN passed, cannot say the same for the generic...

  2. A New Graduate Nurse is looking for a job in Houston.

    ok2bme replied to haifengpk's topic in Texas Nursing

    There are job opportunities for new grads in Houston; it is competitive, but there are a lot of residency programs. However, all of the application due dates have passed, or at least the ones that I...

  3. Nursing shortage in Texas

    ok2bme replied to avidgolfer3's topic in Texas Nursing

    The places that The Commuter mentioned are border towns (border Mexico), and frankly they are rough. The population is almost 100% Hispanic, so unless you speak Spanish expect a frustrating and...

  4. Single mom calling all Houston and Dallas nurses-advice and suggestions needed

    ok2bme replied to 2blessings's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would recommend Katy. I grew up there. Easy access to Houston while still being an isolated suburbia. Good schools, affordable housing, and lots of hospitals being

  5. New grad looking for job in NYC area

    ok2bme replied to bjmorgan3's topic in New York Nursing

    we're

  6. What's your mindset,...?

    ok2bme replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    To fulfill my job description and clock out. If I help somebody, it's a bonus. & most days I do. But either way, once I leave the parking lot my job and pts are a distant memory to

  7. Medical school for nurses

    ok2bme replied to RngirlBsn2021's topic in New York Nursing

    I am slightly interested in medical school too. Try to ground yourself. It's tempting..but instead of fantasizing about residency and the top medical schools, work on acing your pre-reqs and the MCAT....

  8. NEED Help looking for work in NYC

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

    NYC has a terrible nursing market. Several hospitals have shut down, in fact, Saint Vincents in Manhattan shut down this week after 160 years of service! You know what this means...it saturates the...

  9. If the job market isn't so great for new graduates,why are you still pursuing a RN

    ok2bme replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in New York Nursing

    A wise person told me not to enter a field for the job security because there is no such thing. In the 80s, high school and college students were encouraged to go into IT because that's where the job...

  10. Those that prefer to work with men

    ok2bme replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Erm :uhoh21: ...I didn't find the information anywhere. I said "In my personal experience" I have found men to gossip more than women. This is based on my experience in EMS, male dominated in my area....

  11. Should nurses with long hair be required to wear it up?

    ok2bme replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    No. We should be able to use our own judgement. I don't want to be policed at work regarding inconsequential matters. But management tends to concern themselves with such issues to avoid real problems...

  12. Nurses, are you glad that Obamas Healthcare Bill Passed?

    ok2bme replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I answered "not sure"..I have not read all 2074 pages. I am curious as to how many Congress members have. What do they care anyway? They, along with their families, have optimum free health care for...

  13. 2nd bachelor's degree accelerated nursing

    ok2bme replied to dlammons7076's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, congrats! I am a recent grad of a 14 month long accelerated BSN program..I will tell you what I've told many people. Learning the content and clinical skills at an accelerate pace is not hard....

  14. Trying to understand difference between LPN and RN practice....

    ok2bme replied to lovesunsets's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah..here in Texas LVNs often carry the same pt load and acuity on Med/Surg floors. Only difference seems to be the pay..however LTC pays pretty good, low-mid 20s/hr for LPNs..same pay as me, an...

  15. Those that prefer to work with men

    ok2bme replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Despite the stereotypes..in my experience, men gossip and talk more crud than us women. I prefer a mix of sexes..there are studies that conclude a balance of men and women yield higher work efficiency...

  16. I work with a DUMB nurse!

    ok2bme replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Well I didn't particularly like being called "holier than thou." And actually...I might know you. You sure sound a lot like a nurse colleage at my first job in Med/Surg. My first day on the job she...

  17. What specialty are you??

    ok2bme replied to nique281's topic in General Nursing

    Psych! I wanted ER (EMS background)..but psych is a good fit for me as I have a psychology degree in addition to a BSN. It is a very unique nursing specialty. We do not perform most of the skills that...

  18. I work with a DUMB nurse!

    ok2bme replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    i feel no shame. These threads are my favorite. The culture of nursing is often so passive-aggressive..why is it so wrong to directly challenge each

  19. Peers don't believe nurses can't get jobs...

    ok2bme replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Same here..I was telling my preceptor that my dream is to live in nyc, how I applied everywhere but there are no jobs, especially for new grads. She looked baffled and told me the nursing shortage is...

  20. I work with a DUMB nurse!

    ok2bme replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    i never said i know you and thank god for that. one question.. while you are watching her like a hawk (your words) how many safe, caring, competent things do you see her

  21. Do you usually stay in the specialty you start out in?

    ok2bme replied to tigerlily345's topic in General Nursing

    Not true! Most seasoned nurses have a number of specialties under their belt. I am a new grad in Psych but I hope to eventually work in the

  22. Spouse Turning Nonsupportive During NP School

    ok2bme replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    I think we're framing this differently. No one is suggesting that graduate school is a bigger priority than family and chidren. IMO..The problem is the pattern of invalidation and a lack of support....

  23. I work with a DUMB nurse!

    ok2bme replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    perhaps she thinks the same thing about you. after all, if one has tunnel vision and looks for a colleague's mistakes, s/he will surely find them, real or imagined. this was an exorbidantly catty...

  24. are you tougher on foreign nurses?

    ok2bme replied to ItsTheDude's topic in General Nursing

    No, if anything I am more patient with them. Although I disagree with you, I respect you for posting a potentially controversial view. Some people are pc regurgitating sheep, and/or always submit...

  25. Identifying yourself as an RN when flying commercial

    ok2bme replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was kind of baffled by the question, because although I am proud of being an RN I do not see it as prestigious. I mean how many times have we seen nursing listed in yahoo articles like "Jobs that...