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  1. New Health Care Bill

    cpl_dvldog replied to rodmoser's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Have already taken Sociology. Even before taking it I knew all cultures have the well-off, the poor, the hard working, and the lazy. I live and work in one of the three "poorest" states you mentioned....

  2. New Health Care Bill

    cpl_dvldog replied to rodmoser's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I do take care of my patients thank you. Even when I know what stupid thing some of them did to become a patient in my unit. Just because someone is injured does not mean I suddenly feel the need to...

  3. New Health Care Bill

    cpl_dvldog replied to rodmoser's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Let me see if I understand you. It is ok to manufacture and sell meth if you are unemployed? Holy cow!! First of all if you are manufacturing, selling, or using meth the odds are pretty darn good you...

  4. New Health Care Bill

    cpl_dvldog replied to rodmoser's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Everyone has a right to earn a living. All they have to do is don't get involved with drugs when they are young, Don't post condemning stuff about themselves on Facebook, and learn the skills needed...

  5. New Health Care Bill

    cpl_dvldog replied to rodmoser's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Having FICA and Medicare withheld from a paycheck is not the same as paying Federal Income tax. Those taxes are paid regardless how much someone makes. You do not get those monies returned to you when...

  6. New Health Care Bill

    cpl_dvldog replied to rodmoser's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I got my year wrong. It was 2009 not 2007. In 2007 it was 38%. I would have posted the link but for some reason allnurses is not allowing copy and

  7. New Health Care Bill

    cpl_dvldog replied to rodmoser's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Most of the people I have met that are in favor of it 1) Have no clue what it actually says. 2) Are all for something they think they will get for free. 3) Do not have the ambition to do what it takes...

  8. Things You Know Now (And Wish You'd Known Then!)

    cpl_dvldog replied to x_factor's topic in General Students

    I agree with everything you said but I would advise to be careful of #4, getting information from nurses, CNA's and such. Not because they will lie to you but because they will tell you how it is...

  9. New Health Care Bill

    cpl_dvldog replied to rodmoser's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, the US does have some of the highest health care costs in the world. Why is this? Is it because insurance companies charge high premiums to cover the costs of Dr's visits and hospital stays for a...

  10. Fired!

    cpl_dvldog replied to LVNBSN2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am not an employment attny obviously, but from what I have read in the past about whistleblowing protection is, to be protected it has to be determined the company has been guilty of wrongdoing....

  11. Things You Know Now (And Wish You'd Known Then!)

    cpl_dvldog replied to x_factor's topic in General Students

    1. Not all instructors are fair. 2. Not all students that want to be nurses are cut out to be nurses. 3. 75=RN. Coming in with a 4.0 does not mean you will graduate. 4. Don't get too invested in your...

  12. How many people did you lose?

    cpl_dvldog replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    My ADN program started with approx 96. Out of those we graduated approx 20-22. We picked up previous failures, as well as LPN Bridge students and still only graduated about 31. I am under the...

  13. Are we trapped by our nursing degrees? Is nursing worth it?

    cpl_dvldog replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    I wold love to know what other jobs you have held before you started nursing. I say this because It sounds like this is your first career type job. I have discovered those that are most dissatisfied...

  14. Male nurse

    cpl_dvldog replied to futurernjap's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Not sure what city you are in, but when my class graduated back in May there were some guys in my class that couldn't buy an interview. One got so desperate he was about to go back to driving a truck...

  15. Which UAB Program is more competitive?

    cpl_dvldog replied to inactiveRN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    You can call admissions and they will connect you to the pre-nursing advisors. A meeting can then be set up to go over transcript and you will be given a packet that tells you what you need to do in...

  16. Wallace State Nursing Class of 2013 (starting in Spring 2012)

    cpl_dvldog replied to NikkiMac's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Sorry I did not respond sooner. Working at multiple locations is very difficult as an RN. You will typically be required to work rotating weekends anyplace you go. Unless you are PRN you will be given...

  17. UAB Spring Admission

    cpl_dvldog posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    I am trying to do some research for a friend that is interested in entering UAB's SON. Does anyone happen to know what the average GPA is typically for Spring admission? She will be a transfer student...

  18. UAB Spring Admission

    cpl_dvldog replied to cpl_dvldog's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Congrats on your acceptance. My friend was not accepted. I was interested in entering UAB's RN-BSN Program. I may have to rethink that now. Nothing personal but I am not sure how I feel about a...

  19. BSN vs. RN Salary

    cpl_dvldog replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Gr8ape... Thank you for a very informative post. Often people are so dead set their way is the best way they fail to see the forest for the trees. ADN nurses can argue all they want that a BSN is not...

  20. A doctor's apology.....

    cpl_dvldog replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    I am not familiar with your doc but from past experience I know people will typically do what you allow them to do, be it a Dr., spouse, or your child. If you are a doormat you will be stepped

  21. Which UAB Program is more competitive?

    cpl_dvldog replied to inactiveRN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    When I checked into volunteering at UAB Hospital they have a stipulation that you must volunteer for 6 months before they will write a letter to turn in for the nursing program. I am not sure if this...

  22. Which UAB Program is more competitive?

    cpl_dvldog replied to inactiveRN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I was told that those on the waiting list that don't get in are automatically in the next class. We had two in my class that didn't finish the first day. When they told us to go down the hall and...

  23. Anyone ever ask for more orientation?

    cpl_dvldog replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think most new grads feel incompetent when finishing orientation. Just remember to ask question when in doubt. It is better to be thought an idiot than to prove it. I hired straight into trauma ICU....

  24. Which UAB Program is more competitive?

    cpl_dvldog replied to inactiveRN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    The information you gave is the same information I have been given in the past with one exception. I noticed when the Spring 2012 classes were posted they are only showing seats for 104. This is for...

  25. transfer from Jeff State to UAB BSN program - can this be done?

    cpl_dvldog replied to lbuac's topic in Alabama Nursing

    UAB will not accept any previous nursing classes unless you have an ADN. If you quit Jeff St. and start at UAB at this point none of your Jeff St nursing classes will