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  1. Do you ever get the feeling your professors are trying to weed you out?

    vegas2009 replied to mell260's topic in General Students

    How about this? Schools who get rid of their own profs.? How about this for a change? I just found out that my favorite pre-req instructor just moved back to her state. I was meaning to meet with her...

  2. Nurses,say you had the chance to choose another career,which one would you choose ?

    vegas2009 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe, Occupational/Physical Therapist.... just something medically

  3. Stop being so miserable

    vegas2009 replied to mkhoaja's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    lol... This only happens to me when I haven't had any coffee yet! Otherwise, I'm fine and dandy all the way :) People should always think of the song -- the sun will come out, tomorrow... bet your...

  4. Do you ever get the feeling your professors are trying to weed you out?

    vegas2009 replied to mell260's topic in General Students

    When I think of the last school I attended, I have to admit that it - STILL STINGS, 'til now. Yup, it still "stings," maybe I'll try again with this school. But, then again, maybe not. All I know is...

  5. Why is it a crime...

    vegas2009 replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    For most people, it is for job security. NOT many states pay as high as California and New York. The only reason these two states do is, they HAVE to. Standard of living, etc., for most states,...

  6. Burnt Bridges

    vegas2009 replied to Vossome's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Vossome, YES THEY DID. I have no interest in keeping in touch with these particular relatives. Especially the aunt-IN-LAW. My aunt in FL and my grandmother don't like her either. I CAN...

  7. Burnt Bridges

    vegas2009 replied to Vossome's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my story is NOT of a professional nature. Relatives for whom I haven't seen for over 20 years ended up living with me and my brother. The reason? blah, blah --- long story. These people were...

  8. CSN Spring 2010

    vegas2009 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    hello all, i'm a newbie and a little nervous. i have questions and honestly, i don't know where to start. but, i'm starting with -->> is anyone applying for csn spring 2010 at all? i think the...

  9. My name is Blackcat and I'm a Food addict

    vegas2009 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nurses Recovery

  10. Will visiting nursing schools and attending information sessions make a difference?

    vegas2009 replied to PequeSD's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    There's really ONE good thing about living in Boston though: You don't really need a car to get around, YA just need the trollies/trains. Oh, maybe cabs. T is the best way to get around....

  11. Well I make it past pre-nursing? Fear...

    vegas2009 replied to Lovely2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excuse me.... 5 KIDS?? That just sounds painful! Yikes! I guess congrats is in

  12. Well I make it past pre-nursing? Fear...

    vegas2009 replied to Lovely2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Keep your sense of humor. Nursing schools are programmed to weed people out. Not all faculty are likeable and even if you fall, you need to

  13. Did you always know you wanted to be a nurse?

    vegas2009 replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I'm a late bloomer. Sometimes, I think I'm still blooming.

  14. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    vegas2009 replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    Question on anyone who admires veins: Why would anyone admire veins? Is it just because of the IV thing or are there any other reasons, besides this? OR --- Is everyone admiring them, just being...

  15. Life as a New Grad Sucks

    vegas2009 replied to lifeasanewgrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    TO ALL OF THE ABOVE POSTS THAT MY POST APPLIES TO It really is a scary time for anyone who wants to invest in their education. I'm just glad I'm not graduating this year or next. Come to think...

  16. Faculty Access to Grades from Previous Classes?

    vegas2009 replied to DolceVita's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    lol... that's the thing about nursing programs -- nursing faculty have too much power at times. They can either make or break their students. Nothing wrong with them seeing students' nursing classes...

  17. Life as a New Grad Sucks

    vegas2009 replied to lifeasanewgrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    lol... I found your post cynical yet funny. However, sorry... you feel stuck. Well, at least, you'll have hundreds of thousands of new grads to keep you company. At least, you can honestly say...

  18. Faculty Access to Grades from Previous Classes?

    vegas2009 replied to DolceVita's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Haha... YES. Definitely. Nursing professors (especially your advisor, program coordinators, instructors who serve in the admissions committee) can see everything. Of course, they'll deny it and tell...

  19. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    vegas2009 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Geez.... I lost a few pounds this summer, mainly because of sweating. I live in Vegas, so, just being outside makes me sweat (seriously). I just saw my butt the other day... and Lo and Behold, I...

  20. Interesting article about conflicting reports concerning the nursing shortage...

    vegas2009 replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Kurt_W, I don't need to look at stats to tell me what career choice I should get. I admit, I do look though. But, I don't base my decisions solely on them. I talk to people who are in the...

  21. What date do you start Nursing school?

    vegas2009 replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    Eww, contacts... I don't like sticking anything in my eyes. I don't have to wear glasses all the time. Well, I need them for driving at night (I have transition lenses, so I leave them on anyway 'til...

  22. It's great when you realize you made the right choice!

    vegas2009 replied to rayk1021's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny... but, I think I remember something similar to your title. It was a commercial about 20+ years ago? EXCEPT.... slogan was debating whether the RIGHT CHOICE WAS: PEPSI OR COKE?? OR,...

  23. Interesting article about conflicting reports concerning the nursing shortage...

    vegas2009 replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing schools are continually pumping out hundreds of thousands of nursing graduates into the job market, every year. Because people still believe that nursing is a stable profession. Even if the...

  24. Quirky Habits?

    vegas2009 replied to dorisc1981's topic in General Nursing

  25. Nudity?

    vegas2009 replied to tlp514's topic in General Students

    A few weeks ago at my work... this retired hospice RN, told me about the 'old days' of nursing.... I was a little shocked at a few things she had said. Of course, I don't know If she was actually...