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  1. Considering nursing but is it for me?

    m_aidez replied to AniaK's topic in General Nursing

    Some of those nurses you probably know are seasoned nurses. The reason why they're getting overtime because the hospitals can't afford to hire new nurses to take shifts so they overwork their...

  2. camo scrubs.. opinion

    m_aidez replied to b2sai's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oh who cares? People should be allowed to wear whatever they please as long as it's not against policy or physically hurting someone. If you don't like camo in the work place, then advocate for it to...

  3. APA Rant by RN

    m_aidez replied to pedsrnjc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    They do it to make us suffer! lol Nah, I'd rather do APA than MLA. Sheeessssh, I begged my politics teacher to let me do APA instead of MLA. She allowed me, thank freakin' goodness. I still don't like...

  4. I want to be a RN but don't want to deal, with you know...

    m_aidez replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    One has to keep on reminding oneself that Death is part of life. It's sad but at the same time up lifting. When someone died in my family I felt sad and happy at the same time. I was grieving because...

  5. New, CRNA, Canada, Help

    m_aidez replied to lightened's topic in International Nursing

    I was cringing when I was reading all your post but hey, I think it's because your 17 and you're still trying to figure out where you want to be. I think some teenagers have a grandiose plan for...

  6. Do I really need a

    m_aidez replied to NurseMegh's topic in General Nursing

    Google "functional resumes" if you're interested in the above comment. This type of resume is especially good for graduates who do not have a lot of experience within the

  7. Do I really need a

    m_aidez replied to NurseMegh's topic in General Nursing

    You have to catch their attention right of the bat... a cover letter will help you do this. It shows

  8. Considering nursing but is it for me?

    m_aidez replied to AniaK's topic in General Nursing

    Some people have been out of work since 2008-2009 and those people are mature students like yourself from different career backgrounds. There are many new nurses out there that have tried to move out...

  9. Toronto Hospital Wages

    m_aidez replied to annadp's topic in International Nursing

    In NYGH the base rate of pay: $21.8021 per

  10. Considering nursing but is it for me?

    m_aidez replied to AniaK's topic in General Nursing

    This economy was a rude awakening for me and made me realize how important it is to have good steady employment. Check out other threads... New Grads have no luck finding employment in this economy....

  11. online vs classroom

    m_aidez replied to LPWalker's topic in Indiana State University

    I guess its whatever floats your boat. There's different types of online classes. My friend takes an online class that do not need online participation. The course just gives you a deadline when...

  12. online vs classroom

    m_aidez replied to LPWalker's topic in Indiana State University

    Whether online is good for you is a different question. Online class can be more difficult than in class. They can require more discipline. I totally AGREE! I took an online course this summer and I...

  13. For all of you Practical Nurses....

    m_aidez replied to mamaof3boys's topic in International Nursing

    The worst thing you can do in this program is to wait to do assignments and studying to the last minute. I hear you! Always be on top of assignments. The weeks go really fast. If you don't understand...

  14. from nursing to med school, RN to MD

    m_aidez replied to GI Jane 88's topic in International Nursing

    Do you have all the pre-req for Med school? Check out med schools your interested in and see what courses you need. Have you been volunteering? I know a friend of mine who has been accepted to med...

  15. American going to Canada for BSN, then working in American ICU? Canadian BSN valid?

    m_aidez replied to sixthwannabe's topic in International Nursing

    As to being an ICU nurse most new grads start @ med-surg to build their basic nursing skills. There's only been a few lucky ones that went straight to ICU. Also, ICU is a specialization so you have to...

  16. American going to Canada for BSN, then working in American ICU? Canadian BSN valid?

    m_aidez replied to sixthwannabe's topic in International Nursing

    There are Canadian nurses that work in the US so I think the answer would be yes, the BSN programs in Canada are acceptable in the U.S. In fact, I think nursing schools here have to be accredited in...

  17. What bag do u bring to school?

    m_aidez replied to Newbiestudent's topic in General Students

    I never bring my textbooks with me. So I just use a regular ol' backpack for school. When I go to clinical I have a different bag that I bring with me--more like a huge tote

  18. RPNs that remain RPNs?

    m_aidez replied to guest427013's topic in International Nursing

    It wasn't meant to be a snide remark. I'm just telling you the fact that nobody knows when the market will open up. When I said "we" I meant every person, I wasn't discounting anyone. I would hate to...

  19. What would you nurses like to see more of in Health Care and Nursing?

    m_aidez replied to oryxandcake's topic in International Nursing

    I want more opportunities to learn about Nursing Informatics here in Canada. I'm starting to like research/teaching as

  20. RPNs that remain RPNs?

    m_aidez replied to guest427013's topic in International Nursing

    The market will always be up and down so if you really want to become a nurse other than the reason of "job security" then yes, you should do it. We don't have a magic crystal ball to help us predict...

  21. Occupational therapy vs nursing

    m_aidez replied to OnlyByHisGrace's topic in General Nursing

    I'm looking at the avg. payScale and they don't seem to make MORE than nurses do. In fact, for a Master's degree they should be earning more but it seems like they're earning about the same as nurses....

  22. Telemetry nursing

    m_aidez replied to DroogieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Question: Is Telemetry sort of like a Step-Down unit for cardiac patients? I'm still trying to define and see where it fits in the big picture of

  23. Horror stories about RPN program...Yikes!!!

    m_aidez replied to MC-Jo's topic in International Nursing

    With any sort of schooling... best advice I've ever received: MANAGE your TIME wisely. I seriously think it's an art lol. One thing that always surprises me is how weeks pass by so quickly. I try to...

  24. Can you live a luxury lifestyle as a nurse?

    m_aidez replied to trustabdy's topic in General Nursing

    Wanna get rich? Start saving your hard earned cash and invest them wisely. Yes, you have to be patient because it will take time to accumulate enough money to pay for all your wants. "I only share...

  25. Can you live a luxury lifestyle as a nurse?

    m_aidez replied to trustabdy's topic in General Nursing

    Problem solved.