JINPDX

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1. I need a lot of help, failed out of nursing school

   JINPDX replied to MakeMeABird's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   You've got to be kidding me. OK Miagia san, whatever you say. Look, she doesn't need a parent, she needs a shoulder to cry on or somebody to sound off on. Spare everone the "if you failed the last exam then it means you didn't know the material t...

2. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

   JINPDX replied to Faro's topic in CNA/MA

   While I agree it is grossly underpaid, if you can't see the forest for the trees, then get a different job. Most people don't aspire to be a CNA their whole life, and if they do, then God bless them. In most cases it's a stepping stone. You strike ...

3. Factory worker one day ... nurse the next?

   JINPDX replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

   amen to that.

4. Factory worker one day ... nurse the next?

   JINPDX replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

   "But it worries me that this situation is going to make nursing look like a non-professional occupation in the future." While it may be true that there are a ton of these "fly-by-night" schools pushing for NS, I know for a fact that no hospital will...

5. Do CNA's Make better RN's? HELP!!

   JINPDX replied to jdarcy's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It's not necessary, but good luck getting a job with all the hiring freezes going on in the country. I've spoken to many recruiters and they all have told me that they are only hiring in-house. Some are hiring new grads but it is ULTRA competitive....