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  1. Getting the first job--what's most important?

    futurenp replied to 83studentnurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have a BA (non-nursing) and finished my ADN last year. I'm glad I went that route. It was extremely cheap and provided an excellent education. I am now about to begin my masters to become a nurse...

  2. I have a GOAL...Senior Daycare

    futurenp replied to natkoz1982's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it's a great idea and have considered it myself. It seems much more convenient than an adult family home where you would have staffing issues around the clock. I agree that you should not...

  3. Anyone take the MAT lately?

    futurenp replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same boat. Someone please respond and let us know what we're in for with this

  4. Gonzaga (WA) FNP Distance Program

    futurenp replied to RavenAngel's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm looking at this program also. Did you find some info that you could pass

  5. Accelerated BSN in WA?

    futurenp replied to englishsm's topic in Washington Nursing

    I think it depends on the school. Both the University of Washington and Washington State University allow this option, but Pacific Lutheran University does not (at least not yet). The safest thing...

  6. Accelerated BSN in WA?

    futurenp replied to englishsm's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'm not sure about the entry level masters at the UW, but the regular MN no longer requires the GRE. This requirement was just recently dropped. Have you thought about just getting an ADN at a...

  7. 2 job offers for new grad....help!!

    futurenp posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated with my RN in June and have been offered two jobs to choose between. The first job is on the med/renal floor of a busy hospital. I know I won't enjoy this job (full patient care...

  8. Any bedside nurses making over 100K ?

    futurenp replied to EveMJRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is ICU the most lucrative specialty for

  9. Any bedside nurses making over 100K ?

    futurenp replied to EveMJRN's topic in General Nursing

    Almost makes me want to fly down to San Francisco from Seattle just to work the weekend shift. Someone could leave Friday and come home Monday. Has anyone ever considered

  10. Olympia: Capital vs. Providence?

    futurenp replied to Kauneus's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'm a nursing student in Olympia so I've only seen it from the clinical perspective. I think they're both fine. CMC is smaller and at least from my experience in clinicals seemed a little slower...

  11. How FAST/what route to RN if u already have other degrees?

    futurenp replied to FutureTraveler?'s topic in General Nursing

    I have a B.A. and am in an ADN program. It took me 3 quarters to get my prerequisites (chem, A&P I & II, Micro, statistics, etc.) since a lot of the classes need to be taken consecutively and...

  12. nurses vs. dental hygenist salary

    futurenp replied to mommy2BCD's topic in General Nursing

    My sister in law is a hygienist and makes $38/hour. There are some in the Seattle area that make $50/hour. She works 3 days a week and has full benefits. She also picks up extra hours for another...

  13. The Beautiful, Beautiful Pacific Northwest

    futurenp replied to Foxfour's topic in Washington Nursing

    Corvette Guy: You're going to love it here. I live in Olympia and my kids are in the Tumwater school district. Do you have a place to live yet? Do you have kids? I'm in nursing school right

  14. Role of nurse with pt. needing respiratory therapy

    futurenp posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm hoping someone can help me with the following: State the responsibility of the nurse before, during, and after the administration of respiratory therapy. Thanks so

  15. Role of nurse with pt. needing respiratory therapy

    futurenp replied to futurenp's topic in General Nursing

    Hello and thanks for the reply. The respiratory therapist is performing the treatment. I need to know what the nurse would need to do before, during and after the

  16. Can Anorexia cause Acid Reflux?

    futurenp replied to JennieIrene's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really know the answer, but I was kind of wondering the same thing. My 17 year old son has really bad acid reflux and sometimes even vomits after eating. He doesn't have anorexia or bulemia,...

  17. Question: Is it too late for me to go to nursing school in my mid 40s?

    futurenp replied to Charity1230's topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting nursing school next month at 41. My only question is...do any of you regret your career choice? Some of the posts on this board scare me to

  18. Nursing notes what to keep or discard

    futurenp replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    I say GET RID OF THEM! Everything you would need to know is available online or at the library. You'll feel so much better without all that paper

  19. Getting Organized Before Starting School

    futurenp replied to Katydidit34's topic in General Students

    I like this thread.

  20. Dell Axim x50 or Tungsten T5? Handhelds, PDA's

    futurenp replied to skislalom's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious about the Palm M500/505. I looked on ebay and they are cheap, but they only have 8 mb of space. Would that be enough to download all the normal nursing programs? If so, I think it would...

  21. How much studying in a day???

    futurenp replied to Nathalie's topic in General Students

    I would like to know what the average study time is

  22. CRNAs as Independent Contractors

    futurenp replied to snoopy69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm curious about this also. I'm assuming a CRNA can make more money doing this kind of work? Is that

  23. Does B.A. + A.D.N. = B.S.N. for promotions

    futurenp posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello: I know that it is very helpful to have a BSN to get into management. Is a B.A. plus ADN the same

  24. Day of a Radiology Nurse

    futurenp replied to BeccaRN's topic in Radiology

    I would like to know this as well. What kind of experience are they looking for in a rad.

  25. Are there presentations/public speaking in CRNA school?

    futurenp posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm one of those that is still petrified at the thought of giving presentations in school. I'm curious to know whether this is a part of the CRNA