NavyNurse92

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1. (Industrial) Piercings and Nursing

   NavyNurse92 replied to iamdjk's topic in Nursing Career

   I currently instruct clinical for two colleges. I can tell you that all nursing schools have uniform regulations. Most, if not all, will say something like, "one pierced earring stud per ear,...

2. Nurse as a commissioned officer in what armed forces??

   NavyNurse92 replied to lexxuss's topic in Nursing Career

   With a BSN, you can join the Navy, Army or Air Force. Coast Guard & Marines do not have a medical department. Of course, you must qualify--your degree, age, physical fitness & legal status....

3. Job Market in Pensacola, Florida

   NavyNurse92 replied to livingcj_RN's topic in Nursing Career

   The job market for new grads is tough in Pensacola. We have at least 5 local schools graduating hundreds of new nurses a year. Having your BSN may help, but you'll have to really be proactive in your...

4. The "I HATE IT WHEN..." thread for students!!

   NavyNurse92 replied to shescoolie's topic in General Students

   Some hospitals require the instructor be with the students at all times---thus lunch it together...also this teaches you team work. Why did you wait 20 minutes for the others?? Did anyone think to go...

5. Older Nursing students

   NavyNurse92 replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   I teach clinicals--we have plenty of older students. Some do just fine, but for quite a few, it takes them longer to grasp concepts and master the manual dexterity of equipment like putting together...

6. Davita working environment?

   NavyNurse92 replied to NavyNurse92's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Dialysis Guru--Wow..thanks so much. I actually called the recruiter and told her I decided not to persue the dialysis postion any longer after reading so many bad things on this site. Your email...

7. Davita working environment?

   NavyNurse92 replied to NavyNurse92's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Wow--thanks for the insights. Anyone else have any comments about

8. Davita working environment?

   NavyNurse92 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Anyone have any updated advice/insight to working for DaVita Dialysis? I'm in the process for applying for RN job. I see lots of negative comments. Also--what about starting pay?? I have 17 yrs exp....

9. Advice needed, should I pursue MSN? At University of Phoenix?

   NavyNurse92 replied to BerthaRN's topic in Nursing Career

   I have an MSN from UoPhx. I truthfully would not recommend it. It is very expensive. (I finished in 2001 and MSN classes were $300.00 per credit--each class was 3 credits.) But mostly I would not...