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    got yelled at today- for volunteering

    metal_m0nk replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the one who said that *everyone* has ulterior motives. For some, even volunteering for the sake of volunteering serves a social purpose in their lives. It gives them what they perceive as...
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    got yelled at today- for volunteering

    metal_m0nk replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    Wait...but you just said, nev.....nevermind
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    got yelled at today- for volunteering

    metal_m0nk replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    *I'm too sexy for your altruism*? ...meh, not nearly as catchy as the
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    How many times did you apply before you got accepted?

    metal_m0nk replied to wannabe an rn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Once for me. Last I heard, there were 100+ applicants vying for 50
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    got yelled at today- for volunteering

    metal_m0nk replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    It's tricky business. I volunteered at a local hospital briefly last year. Stopped due to a combination of having a cancer scare and starting classes full time. They had a hard time finding things for...
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    got yelled at today- for volunteering

    metal_m0nk replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch! I hope you didn't say that during your volunteer interview... Edit: Note to self...Read the whole post before responding
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    Student Loan Reform

    metal_m0nk replied to Anoetos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pros: Children will be covered under their parent's insurance plans without regard to pre-existing conditions. Closed gap in prescription coverage for seniors. Immediate access to healthcare for...
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    Student Loan Reform

    metal_m0nk replied to Anoetos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't say facts. I said evidence. It's true neither of us can offer any proof. The best either of us can do is present a compelling argument based on what we do know that is consistent with reason...
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    Student Loan Reform

    metal_m0nk replied to Anoetos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Disagreeing with evidence solely for the sake of disagreeing is a tricky thing. I can disagree that the law of gravity is real, but should I fall from an 18 story building, my disagreement won't keep...
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    Student Loan Reform

    metal_m0nk replied to Anoetos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is having the reverse effect in the interim, yes. But the bill is not to fault for that. You have a right to be concerned, but your anger is misplaced. Concerning the fines...There are no federal...
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    Nursing programs that don't require Chemistry?!

    metal_m0nk replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ahhh...I see. Probably was hard for me to wrap my head around because I dropped out of high school 4 months into my freshman
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    Nursing programs that don't require Chemistry?!

    metal_m0nk replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is really cool isn't it? I think it's the same with chemistry as it is with math (at least for me) that whether or not you enjoy and absorb it depends a lot on your teacher. It's really a...
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    Student Loan Reform

    metal_m0nk replied to Anoetos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I fully understand your point about Aetna. What I am trying to convey is that the government is not responsible for their actions. Correlation does not equal causation. Aetna is responsible for...
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    Student Loan Reform

    metal_m0nk replied to Anoetos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And the true colors come flying out... You misunderstand the concept. The student loan changes *are not* an example of government regulation of banks. They're not even in the same category. Seeing as...
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    Student Loan Reform

    metal_m0nk replied to Anoetos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The 4.5% interest rates you see advertised by private lenders are only awarded to borrowers with exemplary credit (which rules out the majority of borrowers - high school grads with no credit...
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    Student Loan Reform

    metal_m0nk replied to Anoetos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In answer to your first question, it is not out of the ordinary for reform bills to include policy changes for other areas of public interest if, say for example, federal savings on bank subsidies go...
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    Student Loan Reform

    metal_m0nk replied to Anoetos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bingo!
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    Student Loan Reform

    metal_m0nk replied to Anoetos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I mean this with absolutely no offense, so please take none. But, were you aware that you have a strange inability to follow the reasoning of your arguments and others' that makes it logistically...
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    Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    metal_m0nk replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    Haha! That's what I was going to say
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    Nursing programs that don't require Chemistry?!

    metal_m0nk replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hope you are also learning materials transport systems (diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion, and active transport). If you ever need to know how hemodialysis works, you'll need to know what...
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    Nursing programs that don't require Chemistry?!

    metal_m0nk replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Indeed :) Good for you for staying focused though and making the best out of a less than ideal situation. You may still want to take some chem - if not for your own knowledge, at least for some of the...
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    Did anyone take the ACT for RN

    metal_m0nk replied to jnkrek2006's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Beats me. My school doesn't publicly disclose that information and I didn't
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    Nursing programs that don't require Chemistry?!

    metal_m0nk replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Let me know when you get to cellular respiration and the sodium-potassium pump
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    Nursing programs that don't require Chemistry?!

    metal_m0nk replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Even if the degree program doesn't require it, I would suggest taking a college level chemistry course. A firm understanding of chemistry is pretty essential for a firm understanding of
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    Did anyone take the ACT for RN

    metal_m0nk replied to jnkrek2006's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to MACC and was