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  1. Master's after 40, is it worth it?

    whodatnurse replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I too know of folks who started medical and veterinary schools at age 57. A few years ago, up until she died there was a female physician in Atlanta who was still practicing at 103. Right now,...

  2. I am an American.

    whodatnurse replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you should have said to your NM...'Whadduya think I am...a gorilla?'

  3. I am an American.

    whodatnurse replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To avert your eyes and 'not be assertive' is to behave SUBMISSIVELY. The women of this country have spent nearly 50 years striving to eradicate this kind of crap in the American workplace and now...

  4. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    whodatnurse replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, brother...I remember not too long ago when women were trying to get into law/medical/business/etc. schools and were told, "you know you would be taking a spot that could go to a MAN". One case...

  5. Texas is my home state but bon giving me a hassle...

    whodatnurse replied to ferretrodeo's topic in General Nursing

    Originally Posted by HouTx I am really glad you see the wisdom of associating yourself with God's Country (Texas) even if it is by association since you weren't lucky enough to be born here in...

  6. Three-page resume

    whodatnurse replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Another 3-pager

  7. advice

    whodatnurse replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    Familial conflicts...ugh! There's nobody like our closest relatives who know how to push all our buttons. LOL We can't control others' behavior...only our own. As hugely impossible as it might...

  8. Affairs between staff members spouses

    whodatnurse replied to pielęgniarka's topic in General Nursing

    omg...this country couldn't handle it...if oft-cited statistics are to be believed, the already double-digit unemployment rate would quintuple!!!

  9. If you had to pick two careers/paid hobbies other than nursing...

    whodatnurse replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    I would be doing something pertaining to either historic preservation or interior design. I plan to take coursework in both over the years as I can fit them in. Eventually I would love to parlay...

  10. Affairs between staff members spouses

    whodatnurse replied to pielęgniarka's topic in General Nursing

    I think, given the circumstances, you're all doing exactly what you should be doing. Nurse #1 is, quite admirably, holding her head up and, probably doing what she must to keep it together for...

  11. Should I lighten up?

    whodatnurse replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe your companions' intentions were to be chummy and they were making awkward attempts at conversation without initially realizing their request was in poor taste. If so, then maybe your partner...

  12. Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    whodatnurse replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    I like it, Alot! (Alot no understand why share feelings with...Alot just want to be left

  13. yeah- employed new grad!

    whodatnurse replied to jojo10's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome! This week, I'm hoping to join you in your success as I await hearing whether or not I'm going to be hired for my dream job. If I get it, it will have been worth the nearly 1-year...

  14. The positive side of nursing...PLEASE!!!

    whodatnurse replied to sarahsmile44's topic in General Nursing

    You don't ever have to take work HOME with you! (Do you realize how 'part of the job' that is for so many other professions these

  15. Honest thoughts on Job Market

    whodatnurse replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Dixiecup - I greatly appreciate your kind words. I have days when I am SO disheartened, wondering if I have a clue what the heck I'm doing anymore. I really, really, really could use a person or two...

  16. Laid off after 38 years

    whodatnurse replied to Ckwil1948's topic in General Nursing

    You asked if anyone else is feeling the pinch of the economy. I sure am! I'm an unemployed new grad coming up on the 1 year mark since finishing my ABSN program. Although I had a job interview...

  17. Question re: Number of test questions on NCLEX

    whodatnurse replied to jansop's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're welcome. Now go search this site for the Pearsonvue 'trick' and follow the directions.

  18. Question re: Number of test questions on NCLEX

    whodatnurse replied to jansop's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Time and number of questions has nothing to do with final results. You can pass or fail with 75 questions, and you can pass or fail with 265

  19. Leaving full time job to go to nursing school...

    whodatnurse replied to Krazy4pedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh...lost my ability to form paragraphs again. Time to go clear my cache and

  20. Leaving full time job to go to nursing school...

    whodatnurse replied to Krazy4pedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess you haven't seen last week's headlines regarding serious cutbacks on state and local government jobs: State, Local Governments Could Slash 400,000 Jobs In The Next Year Not to discourage...

  21. Anyone pass with answering all 265?

    whodatnurse replied to HDnurseNICKI's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    RN and proud member of Club 265

  22. Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    whodatnurse replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ahhh..I see...I wasn't in on the ongoing joke.

  23. To All Female Nurses ????

    whodatnurse replied to xGuYx's topic in General Nursing

    I too feel that in the year 2010, we should be advancing the non-use of gender in describing any given occupation. Look how far we have come with referring to fire FIGHTERS...mail CARRIERS...police...

  24. Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    whodatnurse replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Jessy - The entire post upon which you remarked was tongue-in-cheek...intentionally loaded with grammatical and spelling

  25. Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    whodatnurse replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    I could retire TODAY if I had a dollar for every time I've read that someone is worried they might LOOSE their job or that they're trying to LOOSE