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  1. Change in BSN requirements

    I heard that North Dakota once required a BSN to practice. Can anyone tell me if this is true and why it didnt work out?
  2. Winston-Salem relocation!

    Idont live in NC but am looking to relocate also. I can only answer one of your questions. Staff nurses make the same amount reqardless of specialty. IN other words ICU nurses make the same as med-surg. Experience is the only thing that pays more...
  3. traveling in winston-salem area

    anyone travel nurse in the winston-salem area? how about NC in general? looking for an agency. particularly interested in NICU. Thanks.
  4. Change in BSN requirements

    I believe you can be a great nurse at any level and most nurses with the many years of experience, as you mentioned, will always be better than a new nurse no matter the difference in education. However, I do think the profession of nursing will adv...
  5. PICU and CRNA school

    I am working in a PICU. Does anyone know if CRNA schools accept this as ICU experience? Or do they only look at adult ICU? FYI- we do not use swans. Thanks
  6. St. Joes NICU

    Can anyone give any info on the NICU at St. Joes? I know there is a childrens hospital in Phoenix where there are many NICU beds...is St. Joes NICU for less serious neonates? Working conditions? Anything will help. Also, can anyone recommend any ...
  7. St. Joes NICU

    Thank you so much. I too am doing my leadership/ management there! As well as my senior clinical elective.
  8. Interested in Hawaii, have pets!

    I have never traveled before. I am interested in traveling to Hawaii but have two dogs that I will not leave behind. Do the travel agencies find you housing and if so would they be likely to accomadate two pups? Also, those of you who travel, do y...
  9. Interested in Hawaii, have pets!

    http://www.hawaiiag.org/aqs/aqs-checklist-5.pdf i looked into the quarantine situation and if certain criteria are met dogs can qualify for 5 day or less quarantine to enter hawaii! see website.
  10. Certainly there is a shortage of instructors. Though recruiting instructors needs attention, it is not the front runner in the shortage.
  11. Certainly there is a shortage of instructors. Though recruiting instructors needs attention, it is not the front runner in the shortage.
  12. FYI...nurses are the least educated health care professionals...they are also the most abundant... to be a hospital social worker one needs a masters degree, a physical therapist also needs a masters degree as does a speech therapist, etc. Something ...
  13. FYI...nurses are the least educated health care professionals...they are also the most abundant... to be a hospital social worker one needs a masters degree, a physical therapist also needs a masters degree as does a speech therapist, etc. Something ...
  14. What nursing shortage? (rant)

    Keep in mind that just because there is a posting for a job doesnt mean there is an actual job open. A company I worked for kept postings open in case they recieved funds and could afford a new position. So we had resumes coming in everyday for pos...
  15. NICU or PICU into flight RN?

    I eventually want to try flight nursing. Is NICU or PICU experience good enough or do I need adult ICU under my belt? Thanks.
  16. Student Loan Repayments

    A lot of hospitals say on their website that they have tuition reimbursement but what I want to know is if there are any hospitals in NYC that will pay back student loans instead?
  17. Anyone taken the NYS exam for LPN?

    Im about to finish the first year of my BSN program and I am able to sit for the LPN exam. Where do I get info on where/ when/ etc. to take the test? Thanks!
  18. Student Loan Repayments

    I called Kings hospital to check on this however they have tuition reimbursement not loan reimbursement. Most hospitals do have tuition reimbursement. Thanks anyways.
  19. OR nursing possible?

    I am a nursing student right now. Looking into working as a CNA or student nurse this summer. WHat did you do as a CNA in the OR? Thanks.
  20. Student Loan Repayments

    I am very familiar with the reinvestment act. I am also very familiar with many hospitals that offer repayment programs but they are not in NYC. Does anyone know if any NYC hospitals offer such programs?
  21. Living in NYC for last clinical?

    I live in Syracuse, NY right now and want to do my last clinical in NYC (Manhattan/ Bronx area). Im afraid I cant afford to live in NYC until Im a RN. Any suggestions as to where I can live cheaper and commute to NYC for clinicals? I would only be...
  22. Student Loan Repayments

    I know many hospitals outside of NYC that do pay back loans. But Im not sure if its common in NYC. Do you live in NYC?
  23. Living in NYC for last clinical?

    I have the current copy. The article is not in it. It must be the copy before last. I dont know how to get that one.
  24. Austin/San Marcos relocation//hospice

    I lived in Austin when I went to grad school in San Marcos. Its about 30 minutes away and its an easy commute. Austin seems to have a lot more opportunities for every field than you will find in in any of the small towns around San Marcos. Though ...