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  1. nursing is a profession:"I'm just a nurse"

    sunray12 replied to mardiory's topic in General Students

    Things are somewhat different in the US. Everyone wants to be a nurse these days.

  2. Becoming a nurse then going to law school?

    sunray12 replied to dancer_meggs's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm sound familiar. So say the nurses, the doctors, and the teachers, yadda, yadda, to name a few. Remember the this is the board where the most oft quoted slogan is "nurses eat their young". Should...

  3. help with resume after career change to nurse

    sunray12 replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    i didn't know it was possible to be overqualified to be a nurse (assuming that you're a new grad nurse). that's kind of like saying that some people are too good to take care of their child, spouse,...

  4. "Nurse" entry on Wikipedia

    sunray12 replied to Ginger's Person's topic in General Nursing

    Get an account and edit it the way you see

  5. How much should instructors help?

    sunray12 replied to NamasteNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm about to start a lpn program in the fall and am required to take math for health profs this summer as a condition of enrollment. But yes I agree the instructor giving the math test should teach...

  6. LPN vs RMA

    sunray12 replied to BCCnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go to your state code online, pull the legal definitions for both occupations and go over them in class. Bring a few supporting reference materials as well. If you can get this info across to the...

  7. Has nursing always been this competitive?

    sunray12 replied to martindc's topic in General Nursing

    Yep - the economy is cyclical and also there isn't a discussion board devoted to any profession where you won't find the same vent threads. Believe it or not I read the same-o stories posted by IT...

  8. New Grad Dilemna

    sunray12 replied to NewSCRN08's topic in General Nursing

    ^^This is conventional wisdom for nurses who plan on having careers as hospital floor nurses. But I don't see how it applies to your situation if you plan on going for your FNP in the next two years....

  9. Financial Aid available for online courses

    sunray12 replied to medicmama921's topic in General Nursing

    Some more ideas: - Look at your state community college system. You may find some cc's that have online cohorts for their RN programs. This would be online lecture with onsite clinicals. If these are...

  10. BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    sunray12 replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    Hey - a chiropractic doctor takes better care of my family than any MD would or could. As far as we're concerned, he is a doctor. Don't knock the chiropractors! :) Now back to our regularly scheduled...

  11. BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    sunray12 replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be the first to agree with you that you don't have to stay in a job you don't like. Having that professional license means that you have options. On the other hand I can't see leaving a job (and...

  12. LVN textbooks

    sunray12 replied to AHinch1988's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That is indeed a lot. I don't start till August and don't have info about books yet. I hope that some of that list is recommended rather than required and also hope that some are available...

  13. New grads: day or night shift?

    sunray12 replied to feralnostalgia's topic in General Nursing

    I would go with nights anyway. I think it's funny when people think days is a seniority perk. I began my working life on the night shift, but I've worked 8 to 5ish or 6ish for years and that has never...

  14. Route to PA, has any RN's out there gone this route?

    sunray12 replied to CT Student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some PA students are also RN's but if you know for sure that you want to be a PA then it's not necessary to be a RN first. You can meet the health care experience requirement by doing pt EMT work,...

  15. I just got my score! Do i have a chance??? HELP!

    sunray12 replied to JiLi305's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If the school says 95 is the minimum and you're over the min then I don't see a problem. It depends on what type of school you're applying to - i.e. private, community college, vo-tech, etc. In my...

  16. Online Medical Terminology class with Gatlan Education Service?

    sunray12 replied to freesia29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Keep in mind that Gatlan classes are not for college credit and won't transfer. I'm taking med term online this summer through community college because it's required by the nursing program I'll be...

  17. Unemployment?

    sunray12 replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a distance commuter so a 30 minute drive is would be a good deal for me :). If you can find a job closer to home that's great but in the mean time there's nothing wrong with taking what you can...

  18. Looking to go to school in Virginia - Already have a weak GPA B.S. -Need help!!!

    sunray12 replied to listentofindout's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I believe it's possible to graduate from Nova (ASN) in 4 consecutive semesters and there are many RN to BSN programs that are doable in a year (i.e. 2-3 semesters) if you go ft. So that is about 2.5...

  19. Good topic- 5,000 word paper

    sunray12 replied to nurseontheway's topic in LPN to RN

    Wow - 5k words is a big paper! My a&p reports weren't anywhere near as big. As far as selecting a topic goes, we were told to go with a disease or medical condition that we experienced or that was...

  20. To all the mothers: Day Care Advice (long)

    sunray12 replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any way that you can leave your baby with your parents and commute back home on weekends? I know your family would have to be willing to help with this but if they are willing, it is better...

  21. Has anyone here ever taken an anatomy class online?

    sunray12 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    I did my A&P's online. We had a dvd of slides from actual cadavers and interactive physiological simulations plus a workbook. We also had online lab software and a second workbook. And for the...

  22. Is it worth going to school to be an LPN?

    sunray12 replied to Shawn7997's topic in General Nursing

    CNA's in my state can pass meds if they take the MA (medication aide) course. I think there's a lot more to being a LPN than having med pass privileges but if you're a LPN and it comes to the point...

  23. Associate Degree or Direct Entry Masters?

    sunray12 replied to clenz's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on your circumstances and what's right for you. I decided to start in a cc based PN program because that's what's available now, and I want to work while I go to RN school. I will keep going...

  24. I need advice. PLEASE ANY INPUT!!!

    sunray12 replied to Prettyladie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I earned my Bachelor's degree with 132 hours. If I were you I'd sign up at a 4 year college and finish up the last 30 odd credits so I could get a Bachelor's degree - field of your choice. Then I'd...

  25. Are Accelerated programs worth the money!

    sunray12 replied to Firenurse81's topic in General Nursing

    Check out your state u's. Some of them may have accelerated or 2nd degree BSN programs and you'd get to save some money by paying in state tuition rates. The admissions rate varies from school to...