josh1974

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  1. pay

    josh1974 replied to josh1974's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I retract whining and will replace with venting. Like I said, not trying to infuriate, but it is a nice little discussion, and helping to put some perspective to the venting. Thanks for the...

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    josh1974 replied to josh1974's topic in General Nursing

    All fields are full of whiners. But no, I have wanted to be a nurse since my grandma had a heart attack years ago, and I realized, I want to be in a position to help people in that situation. Don't...

  3. Crap shoes with after market inserts?

    josh1974 replied to SU Redhawk's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Have afriend who is a buyer for sporting goods at k-mart. He says pretty much all running shoes are made the same. Throw in some nice insoles in a $15 shoe and see. good

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    josh1974 replied to josh1974's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, when I was in the Marine Corps, we didn't get paid c***. That's a fairly important job. And I agree, a football PLAYER making $20 mil is just wrong. Not trying to upset anyone here, just...

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    josh1974 replied to josh1974's topic in General Nursing

    Just saying, I have worked in mental health for 7 years barely making peanuts for pay. I work to keep people from hanging themselves, keep them out of state hospitals and living somewhat...

  6. Why do you like Emergency Department Nursing?

    josh1974 replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    So I'm just beginning nursing school in a couple weeks. I always thought the ER would be my choice and this post has pretty much confirmed it. I have worked in mental health for 7 years, 2 1/2 with...

  7. Working with all females - fringe benefit or danger zone?

    josh1974 replied to medlaw's topic in Men in Nursing

    Original dude says he's going to LVN school, not

  8. LPN school decision.

    josh1974 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been accepted to the LPN program at IVY Tech in indiana. I was hoping for ASN, but what do ya do. My conundrum is that I am a single guy that will have to resign from my job and take out...

  9. LPN school decision.

    josh1974 replied to josh1974's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks to both of you. I have a BA in behavioral/social science with a minor in anthro. I have been a mental health case manager for 7 years and have no advancement possibility. I have always...