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  1. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I second that. I was sitting at The Cliff for lunch the other day [casual spot situated on a cliff with a 180 degree ocean view], and I was thinking about how much I take for granted the fact that...

  2. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Such...a perfect...response.

  3. What's the deal with black?

    OC85 replied to SCUnursie06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    True.....but deep down, who honestly doesn't want to be a

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

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

    Ok, I generally try to stay out of the educator forums, but I have to say something here: I get the feeling there's more to your story than you're letting on. It started with the teachers being...

  5. Pre-Requisite Challenging Classes

    OC85 replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My personal opinion: 1. Pharmacology (It wasn't terrible or anything, but for me, easily the most challenging) 2. General Microbiology (I know you said intro, but I've only taken it as a majors level...

  6. Drug testing in nursing school

    OC85 posted a topic in General Students

    Sorry if this is covered somewhere else, but I haven't been able to find an answer for this specific question... So, a friend of mine is about to start nursing school, and she wanted to know whether...

  7. Where do i start for the nursing school?

    OC85 replied to ilovemychihuahua's topic in General Nursing

    If there are very low cost CNA programs available in the area, then this may be a good option if you're unsure about being a nurse. If not, then I would maybe look into nurse shadowing programs....

  8. Drug testing in nursing school

    OC85 replied to OC85's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the response, but I already knew clinical sites usually require testing. My question was, can the school itself require testing at some point during the program without informing the...

  9. Drug testing in nursing school

    OC85 replied to OC85's topic in General Students

    Thank you, everyone who at least tried to give an answer without standing on a soapbox. As for the rest of you: Again, I never even said there was concern about whether she could pass or not. Really,...

  10. Drug testing in nursing school

    OC85 replied to OC85's topic in General Students

    See, that's the thing, I was under the impression that California's right to privacy laws generally prohibit random testing without probable cause. I'm almost certain that employers cannot randomly...

  11. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Heh, cue the "Jaws" music.... So true! This is actually one of very few things that makes me hesitant about working as a nurse full time and completely quitting my current job. I currently work in...

  12. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, what can I say? I'm a weak, weak man sometimes.....that and I have a lot of time on my hands, at the moment. I'd like to think that one day soon, I'll eventually learn my lesson.:) [seriously,...

  13. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think its possible that the comment you were responding to is just an example of someone who feels like behaving in a stubbornly contrary manner. Off topic, argumentative statements like that one...

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

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

    As I am not an instructor, I will keep my opinions to myself. However, I couldn't help but notice that you seem dead set on placing almost all of the responsibility for a student's success on the...

  15. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. I think its time certain nurses recognize that compassion/being "nice" is not a substitute for, or anywhere near as important as, actual knowledge and skill. Since one's motivations for...

  16. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    OC85 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to see so many people disagree here. Its always bothered me that people who get overly wrapped up with certain ideals about nursing have a tendency to be somewhat "anti-money". I'm not...

  17. Update on Transgender nursing Student

    OC85 replied to Transgender_n_TN's topic in General Students

    This is very true true, but only if the school receives no financial assistance from the US government whatsoever [this includes Pell grants and other financial aid]. Absolutely, a private school has...

  18. Torn over FNP or MD...

    OC85 replied to vetiver's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been wondering something....Can PA's transition to MD? That is, are there programs that allow PAs to fast-track through parts of med school in a way similar to that of LVNs entering as second...

  19. Is LPN as great a job as a RN?

    OC85 replied to WorkingMom19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Heh, I don't know why I didn't think of that earlier....Good point, though. She'll likely end up paying more in increased taxes [due to increased income] over the next 10 years or so than she received...

  20. Socialist healthcare "horror story"

    OC85 replied to Chico David's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm not really a huge Michael Moore fan, but I was honestly shocked at how so many people could just dismiss this movie. I have to say, there were certain parts that literally had me in tears, and...

  21. Is This Ethical?

    OC85 replied to WorriedinPA's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thats a good point. I had assumed that the OP, like so many others I've encountered, simply misused the word "ethical". I was under the impression she was asking about the legality. If its more a...

  22. Is This Ethical?

    OC85 replied to WorriedinPA's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well nurses are certainly not infalliable....The important thing to look at here is that no one saw a problem with an RN administering vaccinations at home. The difference of opinion came when people...

  23. Is LPN as great a job as a RN?

    OC85 replied to WorkingMom19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why don't you get off your high horse and actually read the OP? She clearly stated that time is a concern, as she has a 10 month old child and needs to earn some kind of an income quickly. Also,I...

  24. Is LPN as great a job as a RN?

    OC85 replied to WorkingMom19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well played! (Seriously, God bless grant money.) Well, I wish you the best of luck with nursing

  25. Is LPN as great a job as a RN?

    OC85 replied to WorkingMom19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I understand your situation, but quite frankly, I'm amazed that you would already decide to attend an LPN program without even knowing anything about the pay. Short answer: no. You will be paid...