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  1. Nothing...We have a grant that as long as you make a 3.0 the state pays for your AD and/or most of your BS degree. I do have some credit card debt to get paid off but no where near what you guys are...
  2. RN pay in other states

    20.50 Adn New Grad And 21.50 Bsn New Grad.....right Outside Of
  3. For those who have gone before me.....

    Easy for you but not for the OP. I could tell you anything is easy but it may not be true for
  4. For those who have gone before me.....

    Yes, it is typical to have to "teach" yourself a lot of information. The Instructors can only teach you so much and then you have to learn a lot of the other basics. As for the equations, you will...
  5. If you can afford to quit, why not? Why try to juggle it all? If you can not afford it, then I would look at transferring somewhere within your hospital or system or to another employer. Good
  6. I posted this in general discussion as well.

    I agree with the "nurse keeping info" problem. I work in a small hospital and we have a nurse that also scrubs that seems to like to think that she is better than anyone else. I have had a overall...
  7. We had 3 Med-Surg rotations and on my second one I felt the same way. I remember my first clinical day thinking that I was going to quit that evening. If it was not for an LPN saving me that day I...
  8. Relationships in Nursing School

    If it is love......it will survive. You can live without being a part of everything for the two years, I did. And I am living my dream now. I worked full-time, had a strong relationship and have two...
  9. Vent... Why was I so stupid?!?

    At 31 I just graduated with my ADN and I couldn't be happier. Just keep looking ahead and you will make it. This too shall
  10. Walking during labor...please bear with me

    We just did our rotation in L&D and was taught that it naturally helped with the gravitational pull and to get the fetus in the birth
  11. Looking for some inspiration!!!

    I can remember my first quarter last year in clinicals, I was so ready to walk away. A year later, 7 weeks from graduation and I am so proud that I did not walk away! It will get easier for you. I...
  12. Sick Time

    At our system, you can have no more than 4 attendance irregularities (call outs, tardies or leaving early) in a 3 month period without a doctor's excuse before a counseling. But, being in our...
  13. How many hours can you work in Nursing School?

    I feel like a C nurse is sometimes better than an A nurse. I work full-time, I go to school full-time and I have 2 children living with me (5yr old & 7 mth old). When you graduate noone is going...
  14. sister baby was just diagnosed with downs

    My prayers are with you, your sister, and that wonderful
  15. taking students, precepting

    WOW!! To my preceptors, THANK YOU for wanting to teach my what you have learned about this craft. Thank you for showing the short cuts and for being there to answer my questions. I can't imagine how a...
  16. Weird, Odd Nurses Behavior.....

    I would like to thank you guys for proving to me that I am perfectly "normal"! Rest assure that I will use this as testimony if ever I am put on trial for being OCD. I am not the only one and we are...
  17. Living While in CRNA School

    Who buys plasma?? I am so poor and I have another year of RN
  18. How long did it take to get accepted into NS?

    Applied in Fall '04 and started in Jan. '05. It is best if you guys get as many core classes out of the way that you can. I still have some core left, work full-time, have 2 children that live with me...
  19. shift differential question

    Nights $5.00 Weekends $5.00....Look
  20. Who calls staff to replace sick calls?

    I am currently a Staffing Coordinator for a 182-bed LTC/Sub-Acute facility and love my job. Now don't get me wrong, I have my days that I would love to give up but I enjoy my staff. I staff approx....
  21. Staffing Coordinators

    I am a staffing coordinator for a LTC facility and need some advice. I believe that I have a great relationship with all of the employees. What does your staffing coordinator do to make your job...
  22. living in the wilderness

    Lol.......
  23. living in the wilderness

    Lol.......
  24. If both will finish the same time....then so LPN to RN. My reasons: You can be working as a LPN making wages while in school for RN (only if it is part-time) and you will also gain valuable...
  25. I received my letter yesterday that I have been accepted into Nursing School (ADN).. I have dreamed about this my whole life and through many set back I am finally here. I am so nervous so please pray...