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  1. Is Nursing right for me?

    GCTMT posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently a CNA in a nursing home and an RN student. And I really hate my job. Management never staffs enough people, all my patients will stay there, get worse and eventually die and the job is...

  2. Is Nursing right for me?

    GCTMT replied to GCTMT's topic in General Nursing

    :) Thanks

  3. Is Nursing right for me?

    GCTMT replied to GCTMT's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Guys. Moog, I enjoyed reading your comments. I think you really hit the nail on the head regarding LTC's being little dictatorships. Our DON doesn't care, he says he does but many CNA's have...

  4. Just because you are a nurse...

    GCTMT replied to silentRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So far, 81 house members have signed a letter urging the Senate to use reconcilliation to get this thing done. Here's hoping they exercise some

  5. Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    GCTMT replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree Tewdles. I think the system needs reform. This arguing over whether it is a right or a privilege is really irrelevant Reality is, currently health care is a commodity, just another product on...

  6. Major Advance for California Healthcare Reform as Senate Passes Medicare for All Legi

    GCTMT replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think you make an excellent point. It would be very difficult to regulate and I think the initial start up costs would send the state over the edge. Eventually though it would save the state a lot...

  7. Major Advance for California Healthcare Reform as Senate Passes Medicare for All Legi

    GCTMT replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, here's hoping the Gov. does the right thing. I'm just not as optimistic as some of

  8. Is it too early to start the process?

    GCTMT posted a topic in Government, Military

    In the spring of 2011, I will have all my prereqs finished. From there I plan to pursue a BSN via the second degree option. Will the Army pay for my education through the Army Nurse Candidate Program?...

  9. Major Advance for California Healthcare Reform as Senate Passes Medicare for All Legi

    GCTMT replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    They've done this before but Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed

  10. Paying for School.

    GCTMT posted a topic in Government, Military

    I've got a BA in history. I'm currently a SRNA (Nurse Aide) and I want to be a military nurse. Will the military pay for my education via a bridge to BSN in exchange for a twenty year commitment as an...

  11. eku nursing

    GCTMT replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    Anybody doing the accelerated second degree program? How is it? Tough to get

  12. OBLC March/ I got my orders!!!!!!!

    GCTMT replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations.

  13. Is it too early to start the process?

    GCTMT replied to GCTMT's topic in Government, Military

    Oh yeah. I almost forgot. I've read a lot on this forum to "get it in writing". Of the info. provided about my experience with the recruiter, what would you get in writing if you were me? Does that me...

  14. Is it too early to start the process?

    GCTMT replied to GCTMT's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for both of your replies. I spoke to an AMEDD recruiter the other day and she told me I basically have two options. 1) I can join the reserves as a 70B Health Services Administrator...

  15. Nursing in the Military

    GCTMT replied to SL2014's topic in Government, Military

    Of course there are many avenues a nurse could take just for the money, but I feel the military is something special. Thanks for your

  16. Just because you are a nurse...

    GCTMT replied to silentRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Reid has already ruled out budget reconciliation, or has he changed his

  17. Nursing in the Military

    GCTMT replied to SL2014's topic in Government, Military

    I've often wondered if the military prefers a certain political persuasion. I'm seriously considering joining (don't know what branch yet, leaning Army) because let's face it, the pay is good and the...

  18. security clearance interview

    GCTMT replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    Do they look into every aspect of our lives with these security clearances? What are the biggies? I filed bankruptcy about a year

  19. Paying for School.

    GCTMT replied to GCTMT's topic in Government, Military

    the more i think about it, the more i want to join the military. i’m thinking army. anyway, i’m trying to think about the obstacles in the way. first, i’m 29 y.o. with a ba and i work full-time...

  20. Paying for School.

    GCTMT replied to GCTMT's topic in Government, Military

    SRNA's in my state are Nurse Aids. I didn't make the

  21. Paying for School.

    GCTMT replied to GCTMT's topic in Government, Military

    ^... Thank you Lindsey. I have so many question. I will just need to talk to an AMEDD

  22. Paying for School.

    GCTMT replied to GCTMT's topic in Government, Military

    So, once I make the commitment I can choose between loan repayment or a

  23. Paying for School.

    GCTMT replied to GCTMT's topic in Government, Military

    State Registered Nurse

  24. I am sad, I am numb, am I burned out?

    GCTMT replied to gardengal1's topic in General Nursing

    What a tragedy. I'm so sorry, I can't say that I have had an experience like that. But, I urge you to reach out to people who love you. Hang in

  25. Where do I find healthcare if I'm poor

    GCTMT replied to Onekidneynurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's great, all our problems are