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  1. Are You Popular At Work?

    pers replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't really given it much thought. I know people are glad to see me when I get to work and I know I tend to be preferred over many of the other staff because my coworkers and my manager have...

  2. women working with women, why its so hard

    pers replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't agree more! Now, if only management would realize

  3. PILOPTO ? Should I do it?

    pers replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    I'd work it out financially first. Is that differential over your base pay or added to it? Will you get $2.25 when you are being paid time and a half or is your base pay at time and half and then...

  4. Follow my heart or follow my dreams?

    pers replied to dine saw's topic in General Nursing

    That's a rough spot. Sadly, I don't think there's really good advice when it comes to big life decisions on matters of the heart. We've all got stories to share and can rationalize our decisions but...

  5. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    pers replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    Comparing capitals (no idea where you live in FL or where you are going in OK) the pay rate is comparable. Check out http://www.bestplaces.net/COL/ and you can compare the salaries between the two...

  6. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    pers replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps my post on that topic wasn't very clear but the same laws apply to private student laws that apply to federal laws with regards to BK. It's possible but extremely unlikely to get them...

  7. Is the NCLEX the same in every state?

    pers replied to NSchoolAgain's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How long since those nurses took the NCLEX? It's my understanding that it didn't used to be a national test but I'm not sure when it

  8. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    pers replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    My post wasn't meant to imply you aren't doing fine, merely to point out the differences in how we think. I'm just personally averse to purchasing a car and all the money that entails because I find...

  9. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    pers replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    So you'd rather making $1000 than $1500 a month? You asked about the financial benefit to student loans and that would be it. Now, if you are trying to imply that one would be better off financially...

  10. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    pers replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I was a traditional student straight out of high school without a spouse. I do consider dorm living and frat parties a part of my college education. It's not just what you learn in the...

  11. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    pers replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's a benefit if your monthly paycheck is 2k instead of 1k--even with $500 going to the debt you are coming out

  12. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    pers replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    That statement sums up our differences perfectly! My education wasn't about getting just a BSN. I choose my school with more than my degree in mind and was happy to pay for it. For people who only...

  13. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    pers replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can get your student loans (same laws apply to federal and private) included in BK but it's not easy. You basically have to prove that you can not now and will pretty much never be able to afford...

  14. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    pers replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am using common sense, I see zero relationship between student loan debt and the current state of the economy. And if you believe there weren't warning signs regarding the housing market you...

  15. Patient Care Technician job duties

    pers replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not disagreeing with you that there are batty nurses out there or nurses who don't always care for their patients in a timely manner because there certainly are! Having a license doesn't make...

  16. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    pers replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't miss it, I simply disagree. Can you give me an example specific to the student loan

  17. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    pers replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The economy isn't tanking because people borrowed money to go to college. You want to jump on the debt destruction bandwagon, be my guest! But there are far worthier targets than people who take out...

  18. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    pers replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    At the bottom of each post there is a "quote" button--hit it instead of reply. As for the mindset, I get what you are saying. However, the restrictions and requirements are the same for everyone and...

  19. NCLEX test mixed up with someone elses test?

    pers replied to wickedfx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've never sat for the NCLEX so I'm not sure how to help you. It's been said over and over though, that it's not like other tests and the questions are tricky. Perhaps you thought you got it right...

  20. Patient Care Technician job duties

    pers replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    Not where I work and I don't think they should. Too much to go wrong too fast to entrust someone's airway to an unlicensed

  21. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    pers replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    You might check out the link I posted to help you understand the limits and requirements of financial need. If you choose to work at Denny's while going through school, have a good time, but it's...

  22. Chest tube came out!

    pers replied to julieK's topic in General Nursing

    I learned the same thing and just double checked in my med-surg book (1996) to

  23. Decided to go Medical Assistant and discouraged

    pers replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    I agree you should research the pay and job situation for MA. In my area (the other side of the country though!) the pay is about the same but there are actually less jobs for MAs versus CNAs. LPNs...

  24. NCLEX test mixed up with someone elses test?

    pers replied to wickedfx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the chuckle caliotter3! To the OP, I think it's very unlikely the test was mixed up. I can only imagine how frustrating and disappointing it is to fail after feeling so confident. For...

  25. 6 Year Break and Now Studying for NCLEX

    pers replied to wright1023's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated ten years ago and never took the NCLEX and am currently studying to take it in a couple of months. I'm using Saunders (4th edition), Kaplan Strategies 2010, and the Priority and...