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  1. Well, No Nursing for Me

    indreams84 replied to Donald11's topic in General Students

    don't worry too much, the job market is beyond horrible anyways for us soon-to-be grads and this is def not a 'high-demand' profession as falsely stated, in terms of current

  2. Advantages/Disadvantages being a male in nursing

    indreams84 replied to wannabFNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Im referred to as the 'boy toy' because I am relatively younger, former USAF, and single. Oh, and since I weight train seriously they just love utilizing my 'talent'

  3. Ages of male nursing students?

    indreams84 replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    25, graduate this December w/ ADN-BSN program....we got this lady who is freaking 60 years old in one of my classes,

  4. Any former Marine grunts going into nursing?

    indreams84 replied to devildog0311's topic in Male Nursing Students

    USAF KC-135 crew chief for 6 years.....working with aeromedical ops over in Turkey I became hooked with the flight nurses and now I graduate nursing school in 4

  5. Any Advice for Dec 2010 NG applying in CA?

    indreams84 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I've recently been reading with much interest the experiences/stories some new nurses have had trying to apply out in SoCal as I intend to start the same in about a week. I have contacted approx....

  6. Maybe new grads should consider this?

    indreams84 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, I am planning on moving from my hometown in WI to beautiful (but COMPETITIVE for new grad positions) Southern California to finally be with my (also beautiful!) girlfriend.......since I know...

  7. Maybe new grads should consider this?

    indreams84 replied to indreams84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear that. My reasoning is that being a male, ADN, and out of state means I have to use WHATEVER I can at my disposal to be marketable

  8. Maybe new grads should consider this?

    indreams84 replied to indreams84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    actually, as i was told by an rn recruiter at the los angeles/long beach va, having prior military service/veteran status places applicants in a special category of consideration (veteran rn...

  9. Maybe new grads should consider this?

    indreams84 replied to indreams84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Perhaps having almost a year and a half experience in an ICU as a student nurse intern (similar to LPN except I work with NGs, chest tubes, CLs, PICCs, ARTs, CVPs, Vents), CNA for 3 years, and...

  10. Why do all the new grad programs start before we are even done with school??

    indreams84 replied to scibruin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am from WI and started contacting hospital systems all over SoCal about RN new grad programs for beginning of 2011 (I graduate this December :))))) and most told me to start looking and applying in...

  11. I only want to be a PP or L&D nurse.....

    indreams84 replied to mks1014's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In this economy and extreme lack of jobs for new nursing grads, having to possibly work in another area of nursing might be a necessity out of school. I have a friend who wanted L & D but there...

  12. BSN vs. RN Salary

    indreams84 replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    ADN= associate DEGREE nursing from two year COLLEGE.....and yes, actually our ICU hires and pays BSN and ADNs equally. Perhaps you may advance eventually, but by the time you can, the ADN can earn...

  13. I GOT IN!!! Advice wanted :)

    indreams84 replied to christyness's topic in General Students

    um, hopes and dreams don't pay the school loans or bills past graduation----this is from a 4th semest nursing student graduating in december.....best of luck, but don't believe the hype about...

  14. Advice on New Grad Programs (CHOC, Hoag etc)

    indreams84 replied to Jessalyn015's topic in California Nursing

    'I'd also suggest checking out the VA Medical Center since they seem to be only taking BSN new grads now' Untrue....I am graduating with my ADN in December and have 2 interiews @ VA in Long Beach and...

  15. Advice on New Grad Programs (CHOC, Hoag etc)

    indreams84 replied to Jessalyn015's topic in California Nursing

    I'd also suggest checking out the VA Medical Center since they seem to be only taking BSN new grads now. Untrue. I am graduating with my ADN this December and have interviews @ VA in Long Beach and...

  16. Anyone know how HOAG Newport makes you pay $4000 if you quit??

    indreams84 replied to confusedRN2010's topic in California Nursing

    Dude, give me a job @ Hoag, UCLA, or Cedars-Sinai and Ill GLADLY STAY for that long.....hope hiring picks up by the time I graduate in

  17. I GOT IN!!! Advice wanted :)

    indreams84 replied to christyness's topic in General Students

    Yes!......consider another degree! There are NO nursing jobs for many new nursing grads, unless you want nursing home work or

  18. Advice on soon-to-be grad for LA nursing??

    indreams84 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I am getting ready to graduate from my ADN this December and am planning on TRYING to find a graduate nurse position in infamous LA (ive read the horrible stories about jobs there apparently). No,...

  19. Thinking about giving up...Depressed :(

    indreams84 replied to nrice28's topic in General Students

    Are you crazy or something? Considering my nursing GPA of 3.1 is considered competitive for CRNA school and have a good chance of getting in, I would not sweat it too

  20. Any mothers in nursing school with preschool-age children?

    indreams84 replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    I have no kids and its works out fantastic! Not so much for the half divorcee moms, etc. though....seems like it can be problematic what a helpful post I know! I was one of the few males in my 20s...

  21. Any mothers in nursing school with preschool-age children?

    indreams84 replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    I have no kids and its works out fantastic! Not so much for the half divorcee moms, etc. though....seems like it can be

  22. Nursing school students problem.is it racism???

    indreams84 replied to finegirl's topic in General Students

    Wow, if that isn't reverse discrimination I dont what is. I could say all the black nursing students hung out and shunned other races but then that would be pure ignorance. Grouping people, including...

  23. Will I ever become a CRNA?

    indreams84 replied to oopymoss's topic in General Students

    go to google and type in CRNA admission requirements.........takes about 3.5 seconds. and if you are confused about what degree you are going to school....ummmmm.....might wanna contact the dean of...

  24. How will I juggle school and family - advice?

    indreams84 replied to Nurse2bESK's topic in General Students

    Tip: Do not share your constant problems with your husband/ex boyfriend/divorcee/kids every day while in nursing school. While it may be stress relieving for you, it is akin to nails on a chalkboard...

  25. What do you hate the most about nursing school?

    indreams84 replied to Jewl's topic in General Students

    The annoying nursing students who live, breathe, and sleep nursing school. I go out with my other friends on the weekends and have a life separate from school and work, and alot of them cant seem to...