letarn2b

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1. Need a BSN for what again?

   letarn2b replied to ModernRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Most of the nurses in my BSN program have no desire to work bedside after they get their BSN. I have an associates and I work away from the bedside already ,so I have no desire to go to the bedside. I...

2. I'm an LPN and I understand.

   letarn2b replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I understand the more degrees a nurse has the less likely they will work beside.I would not work bedside with a MSN and some BSN's feel the same

3. Does it always get nuttier at Christmas?

   letarn2b replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

   I work with ODD children and kids on the specturm,this is a tough time for them at Christmas as a lot of the kids we have are in foster care,residential and broken homes.This time of year is the worst...

4. Just let me be...

   letarn2b replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   i agree if you dont like the LPN ROLE/PAY become a RN.We both do the same work but the lpn getts paid less that would make me feel mad and

5. Just let me be...

   letarn2b replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I feel if your happy with your chocie do not defend it to anyone. I went straight RN because I did not want to take two nclexs lpn and rn and it would have taken be longer to lpn to rn because i know...

6. Too young/ early in life to be in Nursing Program?

   letarn2b replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

   I feel you are in a great position getting your education at such a young age. I did the same thing bachelors then started my pre reqs at 22 and graduated 26 and lots of people were jealous telling me...

7. New Grad Nurses struggling to find jobs - CNN Reporter wants to hear from you

   letarn2b replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

   depending where you are you really have to apply everywhere home health,clinics ,hospitals and something will latch on thats what i did. continue on with your bsn while u work as an nurse. i know bsns...

8. New Grad Nurses struggling to find jobs - CNN Reporter wants to hear from you

   letarn2b replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have a asn degree and most hospitals in in nyc want a Bsn.The poster that you quoted most likely has a bsn, while i will not have that degree till 1 1/2 from now.When i do graduate from a bsn...

9. New Grad with two full time jobs in NYC... Being a guy helps?

   letarn2b replied to kobebryant's topic in New York Nursing

   I say do it save the income from one job and live off the other job for approx 2 years if you can last that long with those demanding specialties,then choose a speciality because you cant too two full...

10. New Grad Nurses struggling to find jobs - CNN Reporter wants to hear from you

    letarn2b replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The job market for nyc hospitals is a joke they want 1-2years experience and a BSN. I graduated with my AAS and it tookover 4months to find a job and when i finish my BSN in the next 1 1/2 i dont...

11. Does nursing school break up relationships?

    letarn2b replied to Lady01's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Nursing school does not break up relationships ,it may put a strain on them because Of the workload. A mans going to cheat nursing school or not

12. feeling really down....

    letarn2b replied to mgalano's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your rationale on not studying a day before a test is true ....the whole day before I spent my day relaxing and watching law and order and surprise surprise I made a 84. As nursing students we know...

13. Doomed to fail

    letarn2b replied to carlarenee02's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i felt the same way my first semester, I made low 80,s and their were people who worked full time and had a 90 average.Thats how the cookie crumbles as long as your passing the class thats all that...

14. Life as a minority in nursing

    letarn2b replied to cookie91's topic in General Students

    I understand what you mean. In my school their are only two black people in the nursing program and i am one of them. Sometimes i feel like the odd ball out but I have recognized if you really want...

15. Should i quit?

    letarn2b replied to Lsugal731's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I feel the same way im easy to get stressed .I have always been a A and B student and its sad to have to struggle to pass when you put in so much effort and have the drive.I will be hanging thier...