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    Masters or Doctorate in Anesthesia?

    ppfd replied to commonsense's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Any idea if the "Dr" requirement will be the same time line for NP's as well? I've been looking between the
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    How to make ends meet during nursing school?

    ppfd replied to dclamb3's topic in General Students

    I worked full time and went to school full time. I was lucky that my job on the fire dept. has set days. I worked Monday and Friday. I had enough comp time, and vacation time that if I had school on...
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    A Pre-nursing Student who believes...

    ppfd replied to digoe74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    She hasn't made it past the "pre" stage. Little early to be making predictions on what her job will
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    Why do some Medstudents love to belittle nurses?

    ppfd replied to LPNweezy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I stopped reading after I seen "friend of a friend" and facebook. How old are you? As far as med students, and residents. I've had nothing but great encounters with both. Last year I ran into a long...
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    To the unemployed new grads... what ARE you doing?

    ppfd replied to BigB_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a paramedic full time and I never quit my FT job while going to nursing school. I've worked a few PT jobs as an RN and resigned each after a few months. Not sure what I'm going to do as far as...
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    Nursing Pin for $115

    ppfd replied to noyesno's topic in General Students

    Eh, I didn't buy a pin or attend graduation. I'm doing just fine without either. Whats the point of a nursing pin again? I have never witnessed one these worn by any nurses I work
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    Paramedic or Pre-Hospital RN?

    ppfd replied to djd7101986's topic in Men in Nursing

    Been a medic for 20 plus years. Finally finished my ASN last May while working full time as well. I opinion? Get your nursing first. As mentioned, some states will allow an RN to "challenge" the medic...
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    I need a lot of help, failed out of nursing school

    ppfd replied to MakeMeABird's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just caught this as I don't check in everyday. Don't beat yourself up. The first time I tried nursing school I failed out by one test question! I felt like a piece of S^*t:crying2: Try again is all...
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    Tips from new grads who got job offers

    ppfd replied to namiani's topic in California Nursing

    Dress like the Woman or Man that you are. It erks me to no end that people are lazy slobs anymore. Leave the flip flops,cargo pants, t shirts, ball caps, shorts, etc. at home if your serious about...
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    Question about Concealed Weapons Carry

    ppfd replied to sambo23's topic in Florida Nursing

    Good to hear it Train, train and train some more!:) Shooting is fun and a great stress
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    tired of hearing it, nursing students PLEASE answer

    ppfd replied to ChervRN's topic in General Students

    I worked full time while going to nursing school full time its easy! Just kidding, only about the easy part. I did do both full time! Was it hard? Honestly no, not for me. I'd say there were some...
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    Can RNs really make this much?

    ppfd replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    I live in West Virginia and landed a PT gig in a pedi ICU $22.75 to start, goes up to $24.00 after 90 days. It's my first job since graduating last May. I was holding on for something critical care....
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    Bathing Classmates and Other Personal Boundaries?

    ppfd replied to brownhairedgal's topic in General Students

    Man there were a few fellow females I would have loved to bath! And some I would have dropped out over if I had to see them in anything but street clothes! Seriously, and you all can it take how ever...
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    fresh ideas for jobless new grads

    ppfd replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, some programs in my area are 3 to 4 months as well. Most of these programs are full time classes. Factor in required ride time as well. I may have been a little "generous":D in the time space for...
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    fresh ideas for jobless new grads

    ppfd replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a Paramedic for 20 years and graduated a ADN program last May. I was holding out for critical care (ED, ICU) I finally had an interview this past December for an ED and a PICU. Both looked...
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    Question about Concealed Weapons Carry

    ppfd replied to sambo23's topic in Florida Nursing

    As a life long NRA member and ardent supporter of 2A rights I have had my CCW for many years. 1. If you have never fired a weapon get real training. If you have fired a weapon get real training. 2....
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    How do you handle cheaters?

    ppfd replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Students

    Hi, haven't posted in a while obviously! Anyway, as its been said you can't cheat on NCLEX! Cheating is very near and dear to me, as I was accused of cheating on a test. I was even "frisked" by a...