Jo Dirt

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  1. Excelsior Admission

    Jo Dirt replied to H60Medic's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey you guys, California and Excelsior are in the planning stages of a deal where an EC grad will be able to take an externship at a junior college in California (nothing real big, something like an...

  2. does IL recognize deaconess grads?

    Jo Dirt replied to KSTNLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Gee whiz, I'm sooooo

  3. does IL recognize deaconess grads?

    Jo Dirt replied to KSTNLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi. Yes, I'm aware that you don't have to be a PhD to be a psychotherapist (at least not in my state) but it is just a personal goal of mine. My father-in-law is a retired psychologist and I am a...

  4. When physician's act up/out

    Jo Dirt replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    If the flogging is not too bad I will just shut up and take it. But if they really start in jumping around like Rumplestilktskin or something I would probably adjust my behavior to match theirs. I...

  5. I quit my job (long)

    Jo Dirt replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Stress can bring out the worst in a person. It sounds like she needs to find a less stressful job. Chances are she would be a different person. The DON where I work has been the DON for over 30 yrs....

  6. How ambitious are you?

    Jo Dirt replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    I turned 30 yrs. old today. I will become an associate degree RN soon (spring of "05) but that is as far as I plan to go in nursing and am in fact looking forward to the day I do not have to be a...

  7. Night shift & single moms how DO you do it?

    Jo Dirt replied to Nursesuzi's topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying to get the hang of the night shift (7pm-7am) and it isn't going well. I'm exhausted all the time and am starting to get really grouchy. Whats worse is that I am trying to go to school also...

  8. Heard a sad, scary story from my preceptor today

    Jo Dirt replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It would seem like the could break the mother's pubic bone if the shoulders would not come

  9. What do you do to motivate yourself?

    Jo Dirt replied to lil me's topic in General Nursing

    Think of what the future holds if you DON'T keep your nose to the grindstone and finish. You are libel to be wearing a funny hat and flipping hamburgers for $6.50/hr. What really keeps me motivated is...

  10. Are there nursing jobs in Wyoming?

    Jo Dirt replied to lu2hk's topic in General Nursing

    It might have to do with there only being 500,000 people in the state. We went out to Wyoming and though I'm a Tennessee person WY does have its own appeal. Looking forward to going

  11. Where are each of you in the EC program?

    Jo Dirt replied to opalmRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I wish I knew how hard A&P was going to be. I am registered to take it December 23. I was studying a regular textbook but have thrown up my hands (can't read 1200 pages between now and December...

  12. Old Ladies Having Babies

    Jo Dirt replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I will be 30 yrs. old tomorrow. Already I'm not as desireable as a 20 yr. old. It's all downhill from here. But that is life. Why can't people just accept when it is time to give it up? And the logic...

  13. What is a Certified Nurse Technician II?

    Jo Dirt posted a topic in General Nursing

    I saw in a hospital where some of the aides were referred to as CNT II...what does this

  14. We make as much as maids

    Jo Dirt replied to TRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hear lay people blaming outrageous health care costs on the obscene salaries paid for health care jobs like nursing. After reading this, I just have to

  15. Surgery keep me from becoming a nurse??

    Jo Dirt replied to SSTnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't know...seems like it would depend on whether your shoulder would physically keep you from being unable to pass meds and chart and do the occasional lifting a nurse has to

  16. College degrees in addition to Nrsg?

    Jo Dirt replied to Midwest4me's topic in General Nursing

    Different strokes for different folks. I'm in an accelerated RN program but I'm only using nursing as a stepping stone to support my family while I obtain a PhD and can become an EMDR/IADC certified...

  17. does IL recognize deaconess grads?

    Jo Dirt replied to KSTNLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think Excelsior will work for me then, because I intend to remain in nursing only as long as it takes me to get my PhD and become a psychotherapist (it's stinks that I have to make one career a...

  18. Old Ladies Having Babies

    Jo Dirt replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That still doesn't make it right. It is just common sense to know the odds are stacked against you as an elderly parent. There is a reason for menopause. Yes, some post menopausal women get pregnant...

  19. Old Ladies Having Babies

    Jo Dirt replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We *have* seen shows on babies having babies, and it is dead wrong for a young teenager to be having babies. But that doesn't make it a valid excuse for old ladies to start having babies. And maybe...

  20. does IL recognize deaconess grads?

    Jo Dirt replied to KSTNLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just thought I'd mention it in case anyone didn't

  21. does IL recognize deaconess grads?

    Jo Dirt replied to KSTNLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So like, wow man...dig...I have been accepted into a *real* program that is supposed to be really far out and solid and right on (Baptist School of Nursing in Arkansas starts january 3) but I thought...

  22. Old Ladies Having Babies

    Jo Dirt replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Old ladies should not have babies. A lot of things *can* be done but that doesn't mean it *should.* It is selfish for these old ladies to have babies. What will it be like for a high schooler or young...

  23. does IL recognize deaconess grads?

    Jo Dirt replied to KSTNLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You can read your state BON's website and see that the statement you made is not entirely true. IL will accept Excelsior graduates from other states who have 2+ yrs. of expericence. Excelsior is...

  24. NC1 Info needed

    Jo Dirt replied to linda111's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took NC 1 a few weeks ago and got a B. I really didn't study much for it and not being that ambitious a B is fine with me, and I would usually balk at a C but I'm so burned out on school anymore...

  25. Does this sound funny to you?

    Jo Dirt replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    I say she's full of