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  1. Why is it okay for Doctors to yell at Nurses?

    GlowBear500 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm currently in Nursing School to get my RN license and I noticed something that is bothering me. Maybe I'm still naive, I just find it baffling to hear how it's almost seen as a given that doctors...

  2. Is this salary range realistic?

    GlowBear500 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi All, I'm a new RN and at this point I'm still trying to figure out whether to focus on continuing my education or start gaining more work experience in different settings. I just have a quick...

  3. Is this salary range realistic?

    GlowBear500 replied to GlowBear500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you KelRN215! That gives me a much better understanding of what's possible. I know talking about salaries is still a sensitive issue for many people and I truly appreciate your openness!

  4. Is this salary range realistic?

    GlowBear500 replied to GlowBear500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you guys! I understand that there is a big salary difference in different regions. I'm located in Tampa Bay, Florida and I saw the above mentioned salary range for a local RN job posting....

  5. Why is it okay for Doctors to yell at Nurses?

    GlowBear500 replied to GlowBear500's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, thank you everyone for taking the time to respond to this thread!!! Reading all the different posts has helped to ease my concern about getting yelled at all the time once I start working as an...

  6. Will RN school be a better experience than LPN school?

    GlowBear500 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hello there, I graduated from LPN school a while back and originally I thought that that would be it as far as my nursing career goes. I really didn't like lpn school very much and I couldn't really...

  7. Are you paranoid yet?

    GlowBear500 posted a topic in Correctional

    Just wondering if working in correctional nursing will make you overly cautious? (Not that that is neccessarily a bad thing) I just read a couple of posts where people suggested to watch where you...

  8. CRNA anything like nursing?

    GlowBear500 replied to whatnext's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That sounds very encouraging cozmo_blozmo. Thank you! I'm in a similar situation as you are whatnext. Only difference is that I've only just graduated from LPN school. But I feel exactly the same...

  9. Correctional Nursing for New Grad LPN?

    GlowBear500 posted a topic in Correctional

    After graduation I'm thinking about working at the local jail. But I'm wondering if it will be too tough for a new grad. So I'm basically asking have you seen new grads doing well in the correctional...

  10. LPN to BSN?

    GlowBear500 replied to abracadabra2886's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you Txspadequeen921 for sharing that information. I think that's probably the catch of these programs that they will charge you an arm and a leg for their material. It's good to know that befor...

  11. LPN to BSN?

    GlowBear500 replied to abracadabra2886's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Could you please explain why you think so? I was thinking about doing their program but wasn't sure how good of a program it really is.... So any eye-opener would be highly

  12. How much do you get paid in a nursing home?

    GlowBear500 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello everyone, I was just trying to find out what the average hourly pay for RN's in nursing homes in Florida is. I heard that nursing homes pay much better than hospitals. Also can somebody break...

  13. Books on different Nursing Career Paths/Specialties?

    GlowBear500 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I just started nursing school and I'm still trying to figure out what area I eventually want to specialize in. I know I have some time to figure it out but I would like to read up on...

  14. Suffering thru night shift position for your kids sake

    GlowBear500 replied to Nursesuzi's topic in General Nursing

    What do you think makes them age faster?? Is it only the sleep depriviation? Because if that's the case then anybody who can sleep well during the day should be fine?! (I don't have a problem with...

  15. Suffering thru night shift position for your kids sake

    GlowBear500 replied to Nursesuzi's topic in General Nursing

    I am considering night shifts myself. But what I'm wondering is, can you work nights forever or does it eventually take a toll on your own health? What kind of nurses work nights in your hospital? Are...

  16. Why did you become a nurse instead of a doctor?

    GlowBear500 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm just curious about what made you decide to become a nurse instead of a doctor.Or did becoming a doctor never even cross your mind? It took me a while to figure out that I wanted to work in the...

  17. Can I challenge the RN boards?

    GlowBear500 replied to jodyangel's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd be curious about that too. Does anyone know more about this. Or is it just wishful

  18. Why did you become a nurse instead of a doctor?

    GlowBear500 replied to GlowBear500's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you guys for sharing your point of views. I feel actually reassured now that nursing is indeed the right career choice for me. I think it will be more rewarding for me on a personal level. And...

  19. Different fields of nursing?

    GlowBear500 replied to GlowBear500's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you so much Kona for that link. That's exactly what I was looking

  20. Different fields of nursing?

    GlowBear500 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a little confused by all the different fields of nursing. As a nurse I would like to take care of babies (and/or kids), but I'm not too sure yet what nursing field would be right for me. So...

  21. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    GlowBear500 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    WOW, some of these stories are really sad and shocking at the same time. I can't believe how little common sense some people

  22. Pinellas Technical Education Center???

    GlowBear500 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey everybody, I'm still new to this forum so please be patient with me :) First of all, let me introduce myself a little bit. I'm 20 years old and currently still living in Germany but I will be...

  23. Pinellas Technical Education Center???

    GlowBear500 replied to GlowBear500's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for your help, John! I contacted PTEC and they sent me some further information and it really seems like a good school for me. But you are right the waiting lists are way too long.