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Line 'em up like cattle! I completely disagree with "mandatory" vaccinations. Get the shot or get out is how my employer put it. Makes me re-think my career. The front door is looking better all of the time. What's next?

Ok, this has become very much Off Topic, but extremely entertaining. I'm afraid that the "elk" is here to stay. Thank you for the commentary.

Thank you, great article.:)

Oh I so agree that nurses need to stand up and be heard. So tired of the "well I should be lucky to have a job attitude". What nursing shortage? Old nurse here that has worked HARD and sacrificed too, can only get a job paying $5.00 an hour more than...

Yup, I believe that load of crap! I have been looking for another position, even with experience, I can't be hired because I don't have my BSN. I then called the local nursing home to inquire about openings, thinking that would not be no problem, I ...

I agree with your thought process, I do the same. You can never go wrong with a rectal temp. for a true reading. Must be a QA thing.

Aw, might as well face it, we're all wimps.

I agree that they are looking for for yourthoughts and reflections of nursing, for each topic. The internet is a great place to start.

I would have to agree that it is how your brain perceives the image and processes it. Blood and guts don't bother me, except on TV. I especially cannot tolerate watching eye surgery, it really makes me nauseous.

Very well stated!! A little tired of the "real nurse" attitudes, too. Jollydogg, you may be ahead of the game if you are already there. Let it roll for now. In the future, say what you wish.

No clinical. They figure that we are RN's, already have done clinical, are taking care of patients, so no clinical necessary. There is the Capstone Course which is the last course completed, which you will need a "mentor" to sign off on. Can be done ...

Hi, I had the same questions before deciding on an online program. I don't think employers will have any problems with an online degree providing it is from a reputable, CCNE accredited institution. I am presently enrolled in the RN to BSN through UT...

I feel your pain, worked in an ER for many years, I think I was eventually immune to everything. Recently picked up hours at an elementary school, those kids germs are killing me!! It's like my immune system needs to readjust. One of the girls I wor...

Schools definitely need an RN, not a health tech. I presently work 1 day a week for a local school district, it certainly is not a cake job. I rarely give out bandaids. The other day I called 911 for a child with an allergic reaction, straight cathed...

This is more common than you think, PCA's giving meds,. there are also "medication administration technicians" Medication Administration Technician (MAT) Course Description: - Students will learn how to properly administer medications in an...

I really can't add anything, eyeball covered it all, great advice! Don't worry, you will be fine. I do want to stress the importance of having trusted resource people, it's a must. You will have lots of questions, especially in the beginning, until...

True. Nursing just can't seem to make up it's mind on the qualifications, (degree), needed to be a "good nurse", it seems that other professions do.

Maybe get up off of the chair.

Definitely PT. If you plan on getting an ADN you should also plan to get your BSN, since associate degree RN's are not considered nurses anymore. You will most likely not be able to find a job as an ADN since most facilities will only hire BSN's.