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actually, the poster was trying to convey that even though she was once treated in that manner, that she does not go around expecting to be treated badly by everyone she meets...she was not pointing you are anyone else out...just stating her facts. ...

I am supposed to start my LPN program in October. After a long wait, I was finally accepted to fill a spot that opens up in October. At first I was very excited but then I quickly came to my senses as soon as I was told that the school does not acc...

Good advice from everyone here...as long as you cover your shift, you are not obligated to cover the shifts of your co-workers. When I was a CNA, I was constantly getting calls to come in because I was a hard worker but I realized early on that if I...

Exactly, most people don't really know racism until they have been on the receiving end of it...so that makes it easy for other people who haven't experienced it to the same degree to naturally assume that the aggrieved person is imagining things or ...

Edited to add my original thought, which I couldn't seem to get together in my head when I posted: When you assume that "others" have or will treat you differently because of your race, you are being .... racist. Sorry. But it's no better than wha...

No it is not a "nursing utopia" as we do not live in an utopia world at all...the bottom line is to act professional at all times and treat everyone as you would like to be treated...whatever your feelings may be on the subject, you have to leave the...

OP: Some of the comments have stated what to say in a professional manner and I agree with them! Take this to heart: In my world there is no such thing as "the race card"... I take each person as an individual and treat each incident separately. ...

Thanks, I am still working on getting the money together, I decided to keep on trying until I exhaust every option... I was really down in the dumps when I wrote the first entry, but I see that I am surrounded by kindred spirits and that helped to li...

Yes, but I hope something comes through for you as you have come to far to turn back now...

The total cost is between 6000 - 7000 dollars and it was a surprise to me as well when I was told that they only take grants. I didn't apply for a private loan because I didn't think I would qualify for a decent rate and do not want to get further i...

I have applied for the WIA program but it is a lengthy process and the funds are not guaranteed to be available in time for my deadline. If nothing pans out before my deadline, I am going to see if they will allow me to secure a spot for the next cl...

I will begin on October 4th! I have a lot to accomplish between now and then!

Congrats! I just wanted to know if you had all A's on your pre-reqs? (How hard is it to get in, in other words?)

That is why I have stop reading the comment sections of most online news articles. The negative people always put their two cents in - like it helps! I take solace in the fact that most of the commentators are ignorant on the subject and that they ...

I am also happy for you! :) Sometimes we have to be our own cheerleaders because there are people in our lives that want to see us fail or maybe are just so wrapped up in their own lives that they can't take two seconds of their time to concentrate ...

Well, hopefully, they are there to help you when needed...teamwork is a must. Don't forget to call on them as well...they should want to help you as you are there to help to them. :)

I don't think that they mean everyone with Financial Aid, just those young people (or sometimes older students) who don't appreciate the chance at an education that they are being given. No one is referring to serious students, just the ones who don...

I have the same problem in my Cell Bio class (which is luckily almost over). In my case, the talkers are fresh from home so everything is a joke to them! I can't get any closer to the front (if I do I will be sitting in the professor's lap)! The ...

Hang in there! Don't lose hope...keep on trying until you have exhausted every venue. Have you looked for a mentor in your area? Sometimes two heads are better than one. A mentor may have contacts or study materials (or whatever you need) to help...

If I am correct, I believe that after 2 semesters in the RN program you will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN...

Once again, cold calling does work- why waste time and gas if you do not know if there are any openings or shifts that will fit your schedule. I never go into anything blind...do your research first! I checked out my facility first before I even ca...

I will start my pre-req's in January and will apply for Fall of 2011. It seems a long way off but maybe time will fly by!

I got my flu shot a couple of weeks ago...

No, it is not like that where I work, and I am sorry to hear that you have had to work in those unsavory conditions. I can't imagine having to take care of residents without enough supplies! This job is stressful at times with the right equipment, ...

Yes, that is how I got my first (and present) job!