StrawberryBanana

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  1. Is it really impossible for new grad LPNs to find employment in NYC?

    StrawberryBanana posted a topic in New York Nursing

    What is the outlook for new grad LPNs in NYC? I heard that LPNs are being phased out. If a new grad LPN is 100% flexible to scheduling and where they work, does that even help...or are things so bad...

  2. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    StrawberryBanana replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    That's very true..but I don't see it happening anytime soon as it is all about the $$$ over here in the USA. They could care less about the

  3. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    StrawberryBanana replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't think you're an evil foreigner and I don't have anything against foreigners. I understand where you are coming from. My main idea is: Our economy is in absolute shambles. We should take care...

  4. How well do you get along with your coworkers?

    StrawberryBanana replied to sasha2lady's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortunately, what you're going through is quite common. While I truly feel that everything is a team effort, there is something lacking in health care...respect for authority. She reports to YOU. I...

  5. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    StrawberryBanana replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    tothepoint- I think they're just upset. We live in the USA. We are citizens. Yet we watch foreigners replace us DAILY in the workplace. What country do you know of that will hire us over their own...

  6. Teacher falsley accused me

    StrawberryBanana replied to tallystudentnurse's topic in General Students

    Kathy, true and fair enough. It just wasn't that way for my program. I am already aware of some people needing special considerations and how that can be for them. There is a girl in our program who...

  7. Is it really impossible for new grad LPNs to find employment in NYC?

    StrawberryBanana replied to StrawberryBanana's topic in New York Nursing

    That is no good Have you applied everywhere, or are you being more selective? Are you applying for LPN positions or RN

  8. Is it really impossible for new grad LPNs to find employment in NYC?

    StrawberryBanana replied to StrawberryBanana's topic in New York Nursing

    How long have you been looking, gifted? I'm actually asking for a

  9. Failed Nursing. LPN or keep trying to get back into RN?

    StrawberryBanana replied to Lerochka's topic in New York Nursing

    Nursing is extremely competitive..esp. with the economy the way it is now. It is up to you if you want to continue to try again. However, I would reassess finances, budget, and time, if I were you....

  10. Teacher falsley accused me

    StrawberryBanana replied to tallystudentnurse's topic in General Students

    True, the OP has to make sure to keep themself out of the spotlight and follow all rules, but racism IS a HUGE deal. It shouldn't be brushed under the rug just because it's considered "reverse"...

  11. Is nursing really THAT bad?

    StrawberryBanana replied to CuriousCC's topic in General Nursing

    Well I'm not going to throw a bunch of sugar down your drawers. YES, it IS that bad. Everything you hear is ONLY a fraction of what you will see and experience. The trade off is if you're passionate...

  12. Excelsior Nurses Deserve Universal Acceptance

    StrawberryBanana replied to ToddEMTP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Keep us updated Twilight. Thanks for the info, as I was considering EC for my BSN. I wonder if EC (ADN) can transfer to a brick/mortar state college or something of the likes...? Everyone seems to be...

  13. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    StrawberryBanana replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I would love the starched/bleached all-white uniforms as well...perhaps even a cap..but I'm not sure that will ever happen. I thought that was a classy

  14. Chamberlain College of Nursing

    StrawberryBanana replied to Dachsielover's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Lunah, Can I ask why you decided on Chamberlain? Were you accepted to any other BSN programs? If so, what made you go with Chamberlain?

  15. Excelsior College Help

    StrawberryBanana replied to deb11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Heya, random Q. For those of you that graduated from Excelsior...how long did it take to obtain your ADN, and how many hours, per week, would you estimate you had to

  16. Cheapest online RN-BSN

    StrawberryBanana replied to Faeriewand's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anymore

  17. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    StrawberryBanana replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I see what people mean. I guess it would sort of be like a Doctor wearing sparkly rainbow scrubs or pigtails, I suppose. Fun, but really?

  18. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    StrawberryBanana replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    LOL! Funny post AZO . I really understand where you are coming from. But, I do like my wacky, printed uniforms. I cannot tell a lie . However, it is my idea that matching uniforms are best in health...

  19. Teacher falsley accused me

    StrawberryBanana replied to tallystudentnurse's topic in General Students

    not completely true. i think i can sympathize with the op, as i have been in the same situation. my nursing program was nasty and corrupt. the ones that were getting away with something were "found...

  20. Call offs. I love getting the phone call, hate getting the paycheck

    StrawberryBanana replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I thought this was something I was going through. How in the world is this acceptable? I hardly know of ANY other jobs that say "Oh..you MIGHT get 40 hours this week..and ya might not..but in the...

  21. Excelsior Nurses Deserve Universal Acceptance

    StrawberryBanana replied to ToddEMTP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank You. That's the right way to think of it. I am trying to attack it from all angles, like a monster in my upcoming future....I'm working myself up for it because I do not know what to

  22. I want to be a Nurse!

    StrawberryBanana replied to Cassandraann's topic in General Nursing

    I HIGHLY encourage you to go to med school..for an extra 2 years you can be a doctor. They favor Micro degrees as well. Additionally, there are Carribean schools that are accredited in the USA. If...

  23. Excelsior Nurses Deserve Universal Acceptance

    StrawberryBanana replied to ToddEMTP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Nope, I'm nowhere close! I guess I shouldn't stress it then huh?..well not yet at least. :) Thank

  24. HW Qs, NCLEX-style

    StrawberryBanana posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello all~ I have some Qs that I finished and a few are really bugging me. They are not for credit, and I am not looking to copy, as I have researched and answered these..However, I'm still a little...

  25. Excelsior Nurses Deserve Universal Acceptance

    StrawberryBanana replied to ToddEMTP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ugh, I hate to say it, but I'm SO nervous about the CPNE. How long do you guys think one should put aside, per day, to study for it? Is this something you can learn in a month..or