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    Going back to school and overwhelmed!

    CrazyGoonRN replied to shoelacegirl's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am also working PRN while in school. I have student loans to pay for school and I am making it with my varied work
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    Going back to school and overwhelmed!

    CrazyGoonRN replied to shoelacegirl's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am an LPN in MTSU's nursing program. If you do LPN first like I did it is still a huge commitment . My LPN program was 5 days a week for 6 hours each day. I did it first because I needed a job...
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    New grad headed to Tennessee...

    CrazyGoonRN replied to CindyBoo22's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm not sure about that hospital but in the Nashville area I think the average for new grads is $20-23/ hr. that may give you some kind of an idea of the
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    INTERNATIONAL NURSES ASSOCIATION- Is this legitimate or too good to be true?

    CrazyGoonRN replied to AbbeeZee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I got a letter identical to this in the mail today. The dates are also exactly the same. From searching the web all I can find is their website and multiple scam alerts. This is defiantly a scam. I...
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    Do you think my 3 years as an LPN will help me get an RN job?

    CrazyGoonRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I graduate with my BSN I will have 3 years as an LPN in LTC/skilled nursing. Do you think my LPN experience will help me get a hospital job? I have heard that hiring managers see LTC and don't...
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    Relocating to Nashville

    CrazyGoonRN replied to NurseKara1's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Bethany Health and Rehab is a great facility with a 5 star rating and high standards.
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    Who do nurses make more than?

    CrazyGoonRN replied to Amber215's topic in General Nursing

    It's all about how you manage your money. Simple as
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    is 25-30 too late to want to pursue a nursing degree?

    CrazyGoonRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I completed LPN school at 25 and I'll complete my BSN at 29. It is certainly not too old
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    Any MTSU Spring 2013 hopefuls?

    CrazyGoonRN replied to hopefulnurse45's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Nursing schools in Nashville area: TSU MTSU Motlow state CC Cumberland (private) Columbia state CC Belmont (private) Aquinas (private) Austin Peay (Clarksville, TN) Vanderbilt (private and masters...
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    Is my husband being unreasonable?

    CrazyGoonRN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    My sister and I started staying home alone when she was 11 and I was 6. We stayed home all summer long and we were fine. We never stayed home alone at night though so I'm not sure how that would have...
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    Should I take this LTC job?

    CrazyGoonRN replied to hopefull1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh and I agree med aids are bad news. No one should be giving meds unless they are a licensed nurse. Reminds me of what happened last year at my facility. They used to train various employees...
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    Should I take this LTC job?

    CrazyGoonRN replied to hopefull1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I struggle in LTC with a ratio of 1:24. I can't imagine 1:53! That sounds like too
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    LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

    CrazyGoonRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have a BA in Political Science. I am thankful to have the degree but so far it has done nothing for me. I was not able to get a job with my degree. I finally went to LPN school for 1 year and then I...
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    Best in TN - Please give info

    CrazyGoonRN replied to middle's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Belmont is a private university with a good program in Nashville. Motlow state community college has a good reputation for their program. Aquinas is a private catholic university with an excellent...
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    Best in TN - Please give info

    CrazyGoonRN replied to middle's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Stay away from TSU if you can. Look up past posts about it here on allnurses to tell you
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    what area of nursing is 9-5, no w/e and whats the pay like? NY

    CrazyGoonRN replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    I did a rotation in oncology. They worked 8 hour shifts m-f. Also look into same day surgery. A lot of those nurses do 8 hour
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    what area of nursing is 9-5, no w/e and whats the pay like? NY

    CrazyGoonRN replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    There is a local hospital near me that only offers 8 hour shifts. You need to find out what the hospitals in your area offer. Most only offer 12 hour
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    What if I'm just not meant to be a nurse?

    CrazyGoonRN replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    Change to a different area of nursing. Do 8 hour shifts instead. Don't give up on nursing until you have actually explored all that it has to offer
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    Any MTSU Spring 2013 hopefuls?

    CrazyGoonRN replied to hopefulnurse45's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    The only reason I know my score is because my first semester in the program I was meeting with my advisor and while she was flipping through my file she noticed it and told me. As far as I know no one...
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    The flu shot making people sick

    CrazyGoonRN replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I get the flu shot every year, but I have mixed feelings about this issue. A nurse I work with does not get the flu shot because a few years ago her son developed Guillian Barre syndrome as a result...
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    Any MTSU Spring 2013 hopefuls?

    CrazyGoonRN replied to hopefulnurse45's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Your welcome. Glad I could
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    Any MTSU Spring 2013 hopefuls?

    CrazyGoonRN replied to hopefulnurse45's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am in MTSU's program. I am going to copy and paste a couple of my responses to questions that other posters have asked so that they will be all together: I was accepted into MTSU's program and...
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    Vol State/TSU Nursing Program

    CrazyGoonRN replied to tenn_bsnstudent's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I heard that not everyone who applies gets an interview. I think it's because all requirements were not met by the applicant. My interview was in October and I received my acceptance letter (sent...
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    Covering up Medication Patches

    CrazyGoonRN replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Patient Medications

    Where I work we only cover Fentanyl patches. We use a clear op-site
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    Relocating to Nashville and need advice!!!

    CrazyGoonRN replied to kwest99's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I know that Bethany Health and Rehab will also help pay for your school after 1 year and they do hire new