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    I feel truly sorry for new grads

    chuckster replied to Concerto_in_C's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Dalla - I feel for you but don't think you have dispassionately and objectively considered the impact of taking on $100k of student loans. There are many lower-cost alternatives that you could have...
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    I feel truly sorry for new grads

    chuckster replied to Concerto_in_C's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    With apologies to Yossarian and Joesph
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    mask or flu shot?

    chuckster replied to lilangel6828's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The mask offers a slight degree of protection only to your patients. The flu shot offers protection to both you and your patients, admittedly at a slight risk to you. The fact is however that your...
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    FNP info please!

    chuckster replied to rocket2010's topic in Ohio University

    When I inquired, I was told that admissions were restricted to applicants from certain states and that PA was not on the OU list. Too bad as I would have liked to have continued on from the RN-BSN...
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    Philly Job Market for (slightly) experienced nurses

    chuckster replied to sweetcarolinagirl88's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Prospects for nurses with experience are much better than for new grads, probably decent to good, especially for BSNs. Check the on-line announcements of the various hospitals for positions and you...
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    FNP info please!

    chuckster replied to rocket2010's topic in Ohio University

    Just curious - the OU MSN program was restricted when I checked on it a while back (to Ohio residents I think but in any case, it was not allowed to be offered to those of us who live in the adjoining...
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    Question: Where are the nursing jobs?

    chuckster posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There are lots of posts and discussions on AN about where the nursing jobs aren't but not much discussion about which areas have plentiful openings for RN's. For the most part, this question relates...
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    Graduation redux

    chuckster posted a topic in Ohio University

    Some of you may be familiar with my previous posts whinging about when I'll finally be able to actually graduate from OU. With apologies to some, and for the benefit of those not familiar with the...
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    80% BSN staffing by 2020

    chuckster replied to jadelpn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A growing number of universities (two of the 25 nursing programs this year alone in my region) have already dropped their MSN programs for NPs and now only offer the DNP as the gateway to NP. My bet...
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    Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

    chuckster replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    While I think the Vandy policy is ridiculous and the Florence Nightingale reference craven and self-serving, I really can't blame them for doing it. Policies like this are the natural outgrowth of the...
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    First Post- Not a nurse yet... advice for an old guy?

    chuckster replied to thecadman99's topic in Men in Nursing

    While you are certainly not too old for the change you are contemplating, I'd urge you to seriously consider the following before making a commitment to nursing: 1) there is a surplus of RN's in...
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    Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    chuckster replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am violent agreement with much of what you say but I think that nearly all of it is unattainable. There are far too many powerful and monied interests to fight, ranging from big pharma to the big...
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    Men in Nursing Conference - Oct. 24 - 25, 2013, Newark, NJ

    chuckster replied to BostonMurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    This will undoubtedly be a great conference and I'd love to attend but seriously, $435? Maybe I'l just hang around outside and see if someone leaving the conference will give me their ticket . .
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    Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    chuckster replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Obviously, we can't know the full impact of Obamacare until it is fully implemented for some period of time. What we do know is that there are presently more new RN's joining the workforce than there...
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    New Grad / Difficult time

    chuckster replied to Puckerup78's topic in Nursing Career

    The nursing job market is undeniably difficult but I think that there may be something to the age thing. In my case, it is obvious that I'm one of those "mature" applicants by the dates on my college...
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    No nursing shortage: roll call!

    chuckster replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    I've posted this before, but here in the Phila area, there are about 25 nursing programs that collectively account for more than 2,000 grads passing the NCLEX each year. In fact, that number continues...
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    Degree question

    chuckster replied to enuf_already's topic in Ohio University

    And pay attention when you fill out the graduation application! I completed the program back in Nov 2012 but missed the deadline and had to wait until 2013 to file for graduation. I did that as soon...
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    Finding a Job as New Grad in PA

    chuckster replied to rnswife's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    There are plenty of alternatives to the WCU RN to BSN program and many of them will not cost any more. Some of the on-line programs I'm aware of are Slippery Rock State (PA), Thomas Edison (NJ), U...
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    Roll Call Graduation May 2013

    chuckster replied to EmJeanRN's topic in Ohio University

    OK I know that you were joking but guess what - I do have to pay an additional fee for my diploma.It seems that I ticked a box on the May 2013 graduation form indicating that I would complete my...
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    Roll Call Graduation May 2013

    chuckster replied to EmJeanRN's topic in Ohio University

    After not getting my diploma and reading in this thread about others getting theirs, I finally checked MyOhio and saw a message dated 3 July that stated I was clear for graduation this summer. Guess...
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    Penn/Jefferson/ Villanova Chances

    chuckster replied to futurebsn23's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Don't know about the other schools but I think your chances are good at Jeff. I was admitted to their 2nd degree BSN/MSN program with a much lower GPA. In fairness however, I should note that I also...
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    LIFE after Ohio University BSN!! Please Post responses.

    chuckster replied to EmJeanRN's topic in Ohio University

    No diploma yet. On the plus side, I did get an interview for a nursing position as a result of having a BSN, which is one more than I got with "only" an ADN. Did not get the job
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    OU online MSN-NP

    chuckster posted a topic in Ohio University

    I know that several of those who were in the RN-BSN program at Ohio were considering the MSN after graduation. I'm looking for some feedback from anyone who has enrolled in the MSN
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    Community or Private college - input please

    chuckster replied to carabels's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Something does not sound right about what your CC is saying. Assuming your prior BS degree from an accredited institution, it does not make sense that they will not accept prior coursework. I'd...
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    OU online MSN-NP

    chuckster replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    The preceptor issue is kind of puzzling. As I indicated above, I applied to the MSN program at a local college and recently had my interview for admission. My interviewer took care to state that...