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  1. Does anyone have a BA/MA, etc already?

    navvet replied to Duchesse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Bachelors of Business

  2. Looking for history behind how RN's and LPNs developed

    navvet replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ALnamvet, I believe you are correct on this issue. This boils down to money for the universities and the hospitals to become magnet status. But, just wait, just wait. Ten years from now, it will not...

  3. I have an MBA degree: ADN vs BSN question?

    navvet replied to GorJess's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    MBA/RN... Hospital Administration your hired. 70k a year 8-5 all holidays and weekends

  4. Asian Student in the South

    navvet replied to getinfall's topic in Men in Nursing

    I grew up in Alabama, until I joined the Navy. When I moved to North Carolina, I found they were waaaay more redneck than Alabamians. And the North Carolinians listen to the song "Sweet Home Alabama"...

  5. concerned: applying for fed job & wrongfully fired in the past.

    navvet replied to LilonewRN's topic in Correctional

    Due to it being a federal Prison, There are usually employment packets that one fills out. Once received, (bkgrnd check, ref check), would all be done by one department, ususally HR. If candidate is...

  6. concerned: applying for fed job & wrongfully fired in the past.

    navvet replied to LilonewRN's topic in Correctional

    aknurse in regards to your comment. The poster said he was applying for a position not, a tour of the facility. He is concerned about past job history. A background check usually consist of both Jobs...

  7. concerned: applying for fed job & wrongfully fired in the past.

    navvet replied to LilonewRN's topic in Correctional

    Regards to your post. Depends on who the fed contracts to do background checks. Since your were honest with the ESC and you got your check, after explanations. They did not have to call the employer...

  8. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    navvet replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    chazer67, who are you, posting that comment to? Is this for those who are for SnOBAMA or the comment right above

  9. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    navvet replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You have to pay someone to do this job, period. The Truth, you will pay taxes to a government who sold you down the river along time ago and you will die one day, that is guaranteed, that is it. You...

  10. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    navvet replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The money we make may not equal pay desired, compared to other professions. But, we do make descent money. Also, I'm sick and tired of people saying get out of nursing, if it's all about the money and...

  11. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    navvet replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    All of the Political "A" list touting UHC, HMMM. Has anyone ever visited their States General Assembly web sites. Well, whether it be state or federal, If you have a chance look at some of your Reps....

  12. Is the salary of an LPN even Worth the trouble of going to school??

    navvet replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Tony, I was an RM. Now they call them Information specialist. As a Chief, I'm guessing you retired from the Navy, you should be bringing in a nice chunk of change? I got out a long time ago, and...

  13. Hourly Rate For LPNS

    navvet replied to thundercat LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    barbarake21, I Live in the piedmont NC, I will be starting LPN school 2009? once I finish and pass NCLEXPN I paln to either work LTC or Corrections, until I can do the LPN to RN bridge program. What...

  14. Is the salary of an LPN even Worth the trouble of going to school??

    navvet replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yeah, Tony East TN was very specific, but others who posted were not being as specific. BTW, if you are a Veteran, why would you need others to validate a decision, YOU have to make? Man-Up and make...

  15. Is the salary of an LPN even Worth the trouble of going to school??

    navvet replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi all, just wanted to ask ? and maybe suggest a solution. Why, in most of the post on this site, do posters type " In my area." What area? please, alot of questions on this site are geared toward...

  16. This Should Make You Feel Good About How Much $$$ You Make

    navvet replied to JoeTheNurse's topic in General Nursing

    All 75,000 workers should now move down to Mexico, with their buyout money and throw it into the economy. Get their jobs back, as skilled auto workers at the new plant in Mex., then Unionize said...

  17. What did you do for work during school?

    navvet replied to Giant Panda's topic in General Nursing

    I'm working as a Security Officer 4-10's a

  18. New Law blocking perdiem work

    navvet replied to scma's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Sounds to me like Big Brother/Sister are trying to keep Nurses from making a little extra money on the side. Ya'll CAN and MUST fight this Law, It seems as though the State/BON has slipped this under...

  19. NC I need your imput!!!seriously I do!..lol

    navvet replied to henryswife's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    And a Pirate is now called a Nautical Aquisitions and Redistribution

  20. Medical assistants and LPNs

    navvet replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So, what we have here is the Pyramid of Health Care knowlege in the good ole U.S.: RNs work in Hosps and acute care managment, Lpns work LTC and home care because of BON rules (can't push meds ect.)...

  21. 21 months for LPN

    navvet replied to prettygirl1203's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, to me 22K seems an awful lot for an LPN - C/C's offer most programs for $3k-$5k here in NC (not sure where you are from) Think about it this way, most LPN programs are 3 semesters or year and...

  22. Hate Arizona, want to move, any advice?

    navvet replied to aimeeinorbit's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    This person is right, and as of 2008, the crime is getting really bad here as well. There are at least three murders per day in and aroud the charlotte area. Charlotte used to be small town w/big...