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    Any single mom's out there?

    PhoenixTech replied to pipsi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Single mom here. I do work part-time and I swear I work just to pay daycare! My daughter is 2yo and yes I've been fortunate enough to make use of the programs out there for single moms. I'm grateful...
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    DUI

    PhoenixTech replied to araks, RN BSN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Oh my. I know you're not looking for sympathy but after reading your post I just can't move on without at least giving you a hug.:hug:I'll keep you in my prayers and I'm so sorry for your struggles....
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    Essex County College fall 2010

    PhoenixTech replied to RNintraining72's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I didn't apply anywhere else. Essex is my best and only choice because I have a previous degree @ Essex and many of my courses can transfer right into the RN program. I work part-time and have a...
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    Essex County College fall 2010

    PhoenixTech replied to RNintraining72's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I applied for the day program too. Yeah, the wait is unreal. The evening program takes their PAX in September, receive notices in November and start in January! The whole process is like 4 months....
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    Essex County College fall 2010

    PhoenixTech replied to RNintraining72's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I do share your pain!:anbd: I can't believe that the letters don't go out until late july/early august! I'm gonna take a summer course and hopefully that will distract me from the long wait. What...
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    What you'd REALLY like to say....

    PhoenixTech replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Honestly, I was waiting for someone to come on this thread and :flmngmd: us for venting. I've also been waiting to say that if my family member, mother or cousin, acted as disrespectful and entitled...
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    Nursing Student makes a very stupid decision and recieved a DUI...advice...?

    PhoenixTech replied to lotus1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I agree. Having had no experience with a DUI's and the comment about preferring soda above alcohol, that post was as useful as your mother shaking her finger at you and saying tsk, tsk. Lotus1 it...
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    What you'd REALLY like to say....

    PhoenixTech replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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    Your pet peeve of the week

    PhoenixTech replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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    What you'd REALLY like to say....

    PhoenixTech replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "How is it that while I was doing your vitals this morning you talked non stop about everything under the sun but now that I'm passing out the linen, you're to winded to wash yourself at the bedside?"...
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    Male Nurses straight cathing female patients

    PhoenixTech replied to ptjones68's topic in Men in Nursing

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    Well I just got kicked out of my CNA class....

    PhoenixTech replied to Future-Male-RN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I can certainly understand wanting to get your feet wet, it's why I chose to become a Tech, for the Patient Care experience. I'm delighted that the time factor is working for you. On a side note, in...
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    BCIT NJ cancelled 2010 day classes due to Gov. Christie's budget cuts!!!

    PhoenixTech replied to bnb0627's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I just came from my sociology class where we were discussing this very same issue. It really hits home to see such an immediate consequence of these imbecile budget cuts. I'm so sorry that you are...
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    CA: How long after NCLEX to receive license?

    PhoenixTech replied to kaliRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    How absolutely great for
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    Prior Arrest and Nursing

    PhoenixTech replied to Shadownurse1543's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm sorry but what about New Jersey? Please direct me to where you got your information because I've scoured NJ BON website, statues and mandates from the NJ government website, consulted NJ...
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    Well I just got kicked out of my CNA class....

    PhoenixTech replied to Future-Male-RN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Is being a CNA a requirement for the Nursing Course? If it's not and the Florida statues concerning the new time limit bars don't apply to you, would you be willing to try? It seems as though the last...
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    I feel like an absolute fool!

    PhoenixTech replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still laughing! I'm sure he'll have doubts in the crevices of his mind for a loooooong time! Oh my goodness. A true 'Maury'
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    Back ground checks

    PhoenixTech replied to lhayee's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I went to a website that had an ad on this particular thread. They had my offense on it but they also had some extra stuff that I know I haven't done. Your best bet is to go through the police...
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    Well I just got kicked out of my CNA class....

    PhoenixTech replied to Future-Male-RN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    we can do whatever we wish to do provided our wish is strong enough. what do you want most to do? that's what i have to keep asking myself, in the face of difficulties. - katherine mansfield...
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    What do u think about a student with battery charges?

    PhoenixTech replied to chinadollie's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hey, don't feel bad. When I was younger and had broken the law, I plead guilty also. However, the word 'conviction' to me meant trial by jury and since I didn't have a jury trial, I didn't know I...
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    AZ - Possession for Sales Charge but I want to be a nurse...

    PhoenixTech replied to _phaedra_'s topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This link makes it clear what they are most concerned about. Take note of the emphasis being placed on proof of rehabilitation. That's a big one. http://www.azbn.gov/Documents/npa/fbar.pdf This...
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    AZ - Possession for Sales Charge but I want to be a nurse...

    PhoenixTech replied to _phaedra_'s topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi _phaedra_ In most cases an absolute dishcarge is not only the time passed from the year of conviction, but also the time passed since any type of probation, community service, parole, jail time...
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    I witnessed something and can't do anything about it

    PhoenixTech replied to The Princess Bride's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    the question was rhetorical; i really didn't need a more detailed explanation as i understood your reasoning behind it initially. i'm just appalled that what someone thinks about you and how they're...
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    I witnessed something and can't do anything about it

    PhoenixTech replied to The Princess Bride's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Why? While I do agree with the chain of command aspect of your post, I'm a little confused about the BON aspect. If RN's can have adverse consequences just for the mere suggestion that they are...
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    Telling patients you're short-staffed

    PhoenixTech replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good reason, the emotional distress. I'm divided on the issue however. In my facility the patients get very indignant, upset and even angry when they watch me from their rooms with my linen cart...