HisTreasure

HisTreasure BSN, RN

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  1. How many books do you have to buy?

    Only 9, I think. Our school gets a lot of state funding, though, so some books we need are actually loaned to us. That takes a HUGE chunk out of the
  2. What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    Hmmm... a house. Definitely want to start saving for a house. I want a nice vehicle. BIG- either a mini van or an SUV. I want to go to the salon and get extensions professionally done and I want...
  3. A house link for those wanting to come to AZ

    Thank you so much for the link! :kiss I will not be moving for two years or so... when I get my RN, and after I have some working under my belt. It's great to have that link to keep me motivated. I...
  4. How Much Time Do You Spend on AllNurses.com

    All the time. I am so addicted. I sign on like 3-4 times a day, but I feel like allnurses is my second
  5. What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    Oh, this post is SO awesome! It's great to dream. Ok...first check. Let's see... I hopefully will be working at the hospital before then as a tech, so my bills should be caught up. In that case, I...
  6. $12 an hour?!

    Mostly it is necessity. It is not feasible for me to go the traditional route because it would take me 3+ years to even get into the AS program. As a wife and mother, I don't have that type of time....
  7. $12 an hour?!

    [QUOne is lucky in GA to get 15-16 these days depending which LTC one is working. And I get the spill all the time well the "cost of living" is less.....I will have to disagree with that I've lived in...
  8. Any Nursing Student/mothers Out There?

    Hi, I am a mother, wife, student nurse. I am in an LPN program and I am taking two classes towards my RN come fall. As of now, things are ok. It's a balancing act that is for sure. Mostly...
  9. Nurses grossed out by spit/mucus

    Thank you, Jesus, thought it was only me. I CAN NOT STAND mucous. My goodness, just typing about it makes me want to gag. My husband has had this bad cough for a while now, complete with green...
  10. Nursing school - reasons for not following through

    Many people in last years program failed out because of lack of support our nursing director told us. Support is very important. If you have children you need support especially with the different...
  11. Nursing school - reasons for not following through

    Many people in last years program failed out because of lack of support our nursing director told us. Support is very important. If you have children you need support especially with the different...
  12. Lpn - 2 - Rn

    Deaconess is not accepted in the state of New
  13. Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    As a mentioned in a subsequent post my parents pay my cable/internet and they are helping with my car note. I use internet for school (research and such for papers) and my basic cable is a luxury I...
  14. Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    Then I dont understand how u can afford name brand clothes and cant afford to pay for food.-Sounds kind of silly of u to keep up with the Jones but cant afford food,clothing,child care and medical...
  15. I feel you are right. We all come from different walks of life, and some of the things we go through help us to be more compassionate and understanding. We have a greater appreciation for life and...
  16. Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    :imbar Well, please excuse the defensiveness. :imbar Being in my current state is very shameful for me, and trust me, I do not brag. My parents are well off, as are my in-laws. Would they help us...
  17. Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    I am so sure you do not mean your reply to sound so offensive and judgemental, so please excuse me if my reply seems laced in ice. First, I don't do ER visits. I've been in the ER ONCE in my...
  18. Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    Maybe in NY it's different... Some people jump through hoops to get assistance who really need it. Attending workshops, job training, and counseling before they are even given help. Others slip...
  19. Nursing student/Mom and last nerve about family life

    I probably should read ALL the posts first, I only read four, but here is my .02. I too have a two and a half year old. She is my oldest, I have three. I was trained (so I was told) at 13 months, so I...
  20. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    I will be attending the eleven month LPN program at Rochester Educational Opportunity Center in Rochester, NY. It is a vocational college with many programs, but the nursing department is located in...
  21. $12 an hour?!

    I am definitely going to get my RN, sooner than later. I might have to do the Deaconess route, or the Excelsior not sure which yet, since waiting lists here are CRAZY and I have a husband and three...
  22. $12 an hour?!

    That's too funny that you said that, because my husband is a vet, and we are going to the VA clinic on Westfall Rd. tomorrow! Seriously, though, the nearest VA hospital is Buffalo.I am curious, too....
  23. $12 an hour?!

    Thank you for all that information, and especially the salary.com link. I looked it up here in Rochester, and the average is about $17.90 an hour. The lower end is closer to $16.50 an hour. I...
  24. Agency working! I love the concept of per diem working. The autonomy is like being self-employed with you making your own hours, going where you want to go, working only in conditions you find...
  25. Discovery Health rocks! (I don't feel like such a "nerd" anymore!) My husband will be downstairs watchin the history channel, I would be upstairs watching 512 (Discovery Health!). I love the...