Goingthere

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1. Bsn degree vs. Physician assistant certification/licensure??

   Goingthere replied to KAzurinM.Twin1's topic in General Nursing

   In HHC hospitals NP's make more-start at 82K, PA 79K, if your trying to pick a route choose it by what you would like to do, and how you want to grow as a professional, let the money be second. I...

2. need help: what to do while waiting for my nclex results

   Goingthere replied to bachelorgurl's topic in General Nursing

   GO SHOPPING! that always helps

3. Is 6 Month Of Med-Surg Enough?

   Goingthere replied to WinterWolf90's topic in General Nursing

   Never complain about where you are, complain about where your going. You may find the next floor unbearable. Stay for a year-transfer within the hospital as the economy is still

4. 25K sign on bonus

   Goingthere replied to lamplight_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Only for BSN superhero's! But the work load is tough, and then there are those villans to contend

5. BSN-MSN - Savings?

   Goingthere replied to Lindsay2228's topic in General Students

   I live at home too... I went private because thats where I was accepted. Since I have a BA already I know my learning need-and the program fit me will. Plus the possibility of marticulating into...

6. Paying for Nursing School

   Goingthere replied to cheertt2's topic in General Nursing

   Work as much as possible now, and save. Throw that money monthly into ING and wait. Loans/grants/scholoarships are a great way, but start saving TODAY-thats what helped me. In 9 months I saved ALOT...

7. Relationship between SN and client

   Goingthere replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Students

   I just had a similar experience. Where do I stop caring? When I realize that being emotionally involved will allow me to make mistakes. My pt turned out to have a psych diagnosis, and so her actions...

8. BSN-MSN - Savings?

   Goingthere replied to Lindsay2228's topic in General Students

   73K is steep! Are you sure you have to live on campus? When the BSN works for a year at the affiliated hospital are they gaurnteed a spot in the MSN program. Is their a pay cut during that year of...

9. Is taking a drug test embarrassing?

   Goingthere replied to Lala27poodles's topic in General Nursing

   Only if you fail! Or had too much vitamin and your urine is

10. Considering nursing school, but I have a slight problem

    Goingthere replied to schmalcine's topic in General Nursing

    We all have some Achillies heel (sp?) in nursing, there's something that gets all of us going eww-but you get used to it, or find a way to deal. For me it's people spitting-everyday life is gross!...

11. Schizophrenic Sleep

    Goingthere replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Is anything going on outside/inside of work that is on your mind. If this is your usual shift, then you may need to examine other influencing factors. I hope you get some

12. Pre-Reading?

    Goingthere replied to TaraRae123's topic in General Students

    Yes! Pre-reading is the way I made A's. Even when its not required, I feel more at ease when I know what to expect. Plus, life has this funny way of throwing curve balls when you really need to...

13. A & P 1

    Goingthere replied to o2brn09's topic in General Students

    You can retake it, Nursing schools take your highest grade, but it may kill your GPA in the process. Its a good idea to check with the Nursing schools you want to attend, in order to figure out if...

14. I want a pre-nursing job but I DON'T want to be a CNA. What else should I try? EMT-B?

    Goingthere replied to springing's topic in General Students

    I would get a cert in EKG, and especially phlebotomy. Your involved but not directly. Atleast you will be paid, and get

15. STUCK ON DEGREES!!!

    Goingthere replied to Mz phattie's topic in General Students

    I think you can only do LPN-ADN bridge. ADN-BSN bridge, or work as an LPN while getting your BSN. Pick your degree based on what you want to do long term. Since your in NY like me, the BSN is...