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  1. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    OC85 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    Thats the thing, most American cars are basically designed to be throw-away. Many of them are engineered to last about 5 years, and then you're supposed to buy another one. Otherwise, they just turn...

  2. Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    OC85 replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think the real question involving math is, how much math competency can you expect from incoming students? Quite a bit, I'd say. After all, most programs require a C in anatomy, physiology, and...

  3. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Aww...you beat me to the

  4. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

  5. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    OC85 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    As crude of an attempt at an automobile as classic muscle cars may be, I can't really deny the cool factor here....incidentally, the new wave of retro inspired American muscle? Still not as cool as...

  6. 10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    OC85 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    For the average family, yes, it would be at least that. I'll admit, currently the plan I have for just myself, a 23 year old male with no history of health problems, will be about $330/month once I am...

  7. 10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    OC85 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The way I understand it, UHC represents a 3-4% increase in taxes for the average American. This may be offset, however, by proposed tax cuts for working and middle class Americans. Much of the...

  8. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    OC85 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    [i wouldn't worry about it, Bortaz. It looks like the CWM isn't the only thing he has a fetish for mentioning every

  9. Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    OC85 replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm sorry if you think I'm insensitive, I just have no patience for people who blame the system for their own shortcomings. You seem to be laboring under the false assumption that a 'C' is defined as...

  10. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I never said it was the only factor, just that being a safe/competent nurse is the most important factor in whether you are a "good" nurse or

  11. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    **fwheeeew** [Thats the sound of her point going right over your head.] All she was saying is that many people on this site condemn nurses who enter the field for the money, but then 5 minutes later...

  12. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    i don't think thats what anyone is saying. i think that statements like "knowledge/skill over compassion" are in response to assertions that people entering nursing just for the money lack compassion,...

  13. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. A lot of people seem to mistake being well liked with being a good nurse. Having knowledge and skill alone may not make people like you any better, but it does help you to, you know, not kill...

  14. Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    OC85 replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Urgh. Are we still on this? Bottom line, it doesn't matter what your school's requirements are. All schools make their program requirements clear before the student even starts. If you have so much of...

  15. Nursing programs question?

    OC85 replied to Mark42g's topic in General Students

    It depends what kind of nursing program you're looking at. For example, private LVN programs will generally accept anyone with a high school diploma and a pulse [and of course, the money to pay for...

  16. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    They do that??? No wonder every airline flight attendant I've ever met has been unnaturally

  17. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, but who cares if it increased by $0.20, when its still unrealistically low? As much as I enjoyed filling up my tank from bone dry for $30, it actually really scares me that the price of gas...

  18. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    OC85 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    Bio-ionic is the brand name. The specific model of my favorite dryer ever [and I've used many] is the Bio Ionic iDry Nano-i5x pro-dryer. Like most of the ionic dryers, it has the effect of...

  19. Nurses and accusations of sexual harrassment

    OC85 replied to catsmeow2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is the problem with society today. Everyone is so paranoid and suspects everyone who comes into contact with children to be some sort of child predator. Part of it is the media and their scare...

  20. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that you had such terrible co-workers, but I think you're failing to recognize that giving excellent, compassionate, quality care and becoming a nurse for the money are not mutually...

  21. 10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    OC85 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Capitalism is all well and good in many areas, however, there is no denying that the spirit of capitalism is to maximize profits while minimizing expenses. This is exactly what we're seeing right now...

  22. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    OC85 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    Yeah, but the NARS set really is excellent. I wont say that you can't find something on the same level for less, but it is a great product. I'm assuming you're talking about the T3, thats the only...

  23. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    OC85 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    ...I'm thinking maybe someone loves Will Ferrell a little too

  24. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    OC85 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    Two words: Das M5 The fact that the price of these has dropped so much just when I have to cut back so much time at work makes me cry a little. If I wasn't in the middle of nursing school, I'd buy...

  25. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was talking with a friend who is about to graduate with a BA next semester about this. It really is surprising how useless a BA/BS is these days when it comes to making actual money. In many fields,...