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  1. Registered Nursing or Sonography?!?

    happy2learn replied to luvnhim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, it's really not wise to base your career decision on the current economic state. Just as there are few Sonography positions, there are few nursing positions (for new grads.) I was in the...

  2. Does anyone know if health care reform going to affect rn salaries?

    happy2learn replied to TobyLovesBetsy's topic in General Students

    This whole question relies of IF health care reform actually takes place. That's a BIG

  3. registered nurse to ultrasound tech

    happy2learn replied to purple*11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would most certainly not see going nursing to DMS a "downgrade." Those people must know nothing about being a DMS. Not that I am one, but I was in school to be one and did a lot of research. They do...

  4. Do you need to take the exact class?

    happy2learn replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It would really be best for you to sit with an advisor. I'm sure they will tell you what classes they will accept, and what they will not. If you had your transcripts sent, they would already know...

  5. How do you make the statement "I want to help people." sound not so cliché?

    happy2learn replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think using a story that is unique to you is a great idea. Was there any event that happened in your life that made you realize that nursing was for you? For me, it was volunteering in the...

  6. which nursing speciality is at most risk for being sued?

    happy2learn replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    I would bet OB and L&D. I read an article a while back stating that OB/GYN doctors had the highest malpractice

  7. Massive changes to 2011 healthcare benefits??

    happy2learn replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked at Humana 3 years ago, they charged extra for smokers as well, so that may be new to you, but it's not new at all. And every health insurance I've had charged extra to cover a spouse. I...

  8. Getting over the poop smell

    happy2learn replied to babyCNP's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have the same problem as you OP, same reaction. It's never the sight, but once I get a whiff of it, I start dry heaving and gagging. My eyes water also. When I did my CNA clinical, I knew I was...

  9. Officially not going to be a school nurse, at least not this year.

    happy2learn replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you acted professionally and mature. She did not. Don't feel guilty. You did the right thing! There is nothing in your behavior that you should feel guilty about. I'd only reconsider, if she...

  10. Nurses and your significant others

    happy2learn replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    I don't enjoy when my husband brings negative emotions home. Not that he can't vent, I don't mind that. But if you are a constant Negative Nancy, then you need to find a different job. The comment in...

  11. registered nurse to ultrasound tech

    happy2learn replied to purple*11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school, the sonography program has a 2-3 year wait. Then it's 2 years after you get in. You'll have to check with whatever school you're interested

  12. PCA and Nurse Aide, what's the difference

    happy2learn replied to ConstantLearner2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my state, the duties you described are done by CNA's or Home Health Aides (HHA). Of course, a PCA(Patient Care Assistant)/PCT assists with these duties (including ADL's, though of course there is...

  13. Finding Happiness??? Can it be done?

    happy2learn replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    I think happiness is a choice. Of course, there are exceptions (medical issues causing depression), but I think for the most part, we choose to be happy, just like we choose to be grumpy. Turn off...

  14. Which reserves branch is least likely to go active?

    happy2learn replied to icejog's topic in Government, Military

    I don't think you've done much research because you seem quite mistaken as to what the reserves

  15. Which reserves branch is least likely to go active?

    happy2learn replied to icejog's topic in Government, Military

    In a time of war, it's not a matter of if, but when. I have a friend that is in the Navy reserves on his way to Afghanistan next month. I have 2 other friends in the military on their way. I have a...

  16. PCA and Nurse Aide, what's the difference

    happy2learn replied to ConstantLearner2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are small offices that do PCA/PCT training by me, however, they are run by a college. It's a 40 hour course. You have to already be a CNA/STNA before you can enroll. In my state, PCA =Personal...

  17. this is very important for my research

    happy2learn replied to zalbayrak's topic in General Nursing

    Dude, you already have 3 other threads on this same thing: employee loyalty and whistleblowing - Nursing for Nurses pls fill in a short survey about whistleblowing - Nursing for Nurses employee...

  18. PCA and Nurse Aide, what's the difference

    happy2learn replied to ConstantLearner2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Clearly we don't live in the same area because I've never heard of or seen a PCA/PCT cook and do "homemaking." The one's I know do ADL's and even more than CNA's as they are allowed to do more than...

  19. PCA and Nurse Aide, what's the difference

    happy2learn replied to ConstantLearner2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PCA and PCT are the same thing in my state. And they work in hospitals. They are able to do more than nurse aides. They get paid more. CNA/STNA/Nurse Aide's work in nursing homes in my

  20. we cannot have acrylic fingernails

    happy2learn replied to jh56031's topic in General Students

    Shoot, even people in non hands on patient care roles at my hospital can't wear fake nails. I can't wear them, and I don't touch patients. I can't wear nail polish either. Big no no. She will not be...

  21. How competitive are CC's?

    happy2learn replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school has a waiting list and it's not really a matter of being "accepted." There is no application process, besides the general college application. You do have to maintain a 2.5 to stay on the...

  22. Role of Religion in Religious Nursing Schools

    happy2learn replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's just going to depend on the school. There will be required religion courses, how many will depend on the school. You'll have to check the curriculum for the school you are interested

  23. Will filing bankruptcy make it hard to get a job as a nurse?

    happy2learn replied to stacey914's topic in General Nursing

    OP - I'm filing on Monday. Good luck to you! If you need any help, pm me. I'm filing pro se (without an

  24. scholarships and money to pay for school

    happy2learn replied to navy_wife08's topic in General Students

    fastweb.com

  25. I've never been a good math/science student...

    happy2learn replied to Serenity7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck to