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

    cpl_dvldog replied to NikkiMac's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Nursing school is such an intense program I don't recommend anybody even attempt it unless they are 100% sure that is exactly what they want to do. It will consume your life for the next 5 semesters....

  2. BSN vs. RN Salary

    cpl_dvldog replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    There are two groups of people that you should never listen to, everybody and they. Going from an LPN to an ADN would never be a bad move. I have not heard of any geographic area where a person with...

  3. Does UAB still offer an accelerated BSN(2nd Degree) program?

    cpl_dvldog replied to bjbbeauchamp's topic in Alabama Nursing

    One thing you may not realize about the BSN program at UAB is they now accept approx 150 students at a time. Out of those 150 about 70 are traditional UAB students, those that have taken all of their...

  4. Advice for student nurse regarding staff RN problem

    cpl_dvldog replied to RADIATION_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have noticed some nurses on here seem to forget as nurses we do not make medical decisions, such as DC a foley or IV. That is outside the scope of our profession. If you make a medical decision of...

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

    cpl_dvldog replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    I can't think of many jobs were the employee loves everything about it from start until retirement. Most everybody gets burned out in their job at some point. The main thing to remember is you have a...

  6. Advice for student nurse regarding staff RN problem

    cpl_dvldog replied to RADIATION_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what you posted. I have not been a nurse very long and am not sure when/if I will get to the point I will assume the Dr. wants something done. I may anticipate, but not assume. The way I...

  7. Advice for student nurse regarding staff RN problem

    cpl_dvldog replied to RADIATION_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the situation you find yourself in: You learn to do it the correct safe way in school. The way that is safest for your patient as well as yourself and license. While you are learning the...

  8. What to expect for your Fundamentals & your first clinicals!

    cpl_dvldog replied to NICURN2013's topic in General Students

    Helping is fine as long as it is asked for. Don't forget people tend to learn from their mistakes. Others will resent someone that knows more than they

  9. Do you like the uniforms they give you for your school?

    cpl_dvldog replied to prime11214's topic in General Students

    I didn't have a problem with the color of my school scrubs (royal blue) with school name embroidered above pocket. The problem I had was the pants. There was only one shallow back pocket. Being a guy...

  10. What to expect for your Fundamentals & your first clinicals!

    cpl_dvldog replied to NICURN2013's topic in General Students

    Holy cow! You just described my class. You did leave out the CNA's that felt like they already knew everything about

  11. UAB Spring Admission

    cpl_dvldog replied to cpl_dvldog's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Thank you for the information. I will pass it along. Now maybe she will calm down some before she drives me nuts. I have helped her with the essay and I feel it is very good, well as good as it can...

  12. USA vs Faulkner State/BSN vs ADN?????

    cpl_dvldog replied to Mary Ann Y.'s topic in Alabama Nursing

    I have made an astonishing discovery in my short nursing career. What I discovered is ADN educated nurses "prefer" ADN programs, BSN educated nurses "prefer" BSN programs. I have only met one nurse...

  13. OK we get it STUD, you're straight

    cpl_dvldog replied to bigrigcowboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My point isn't what each group is doing. My point is each group's rational for their actions. Make

  14. Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    cpl_dvldog replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    Welllll.... I just looked at the ADN program in Ohio at Edison State. Seems like your requirements are very similar to mine. The only difference is you have nutrition and we take A&P II during...

  15. Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    cpl_dvldog replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    Wait for it.... Guess what.... All of my classes transfer to the University level also. Actually I will be starting my RN-BSN this Spring. In YOUR state how many core class hours does your ADN...

  16. Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    cpl_dvldog replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently an ADN is regulated per state. The only core classes needed in my state for ADN are English Comp I, Intermediate Algebra, Intro to Psych, A&P I and II, Microbiology, Speech, Human...

  17. Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    cpl_dvldog replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm... I'm going to throw the BS flag on this one. An employer would rather hire an nurse with an AND over a BSN because the BSN nurse has had Chemistry, Nutrition, an Ethics class, etc? That does...

  18. Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    cpl_dvldog replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    If your goal is to work in a Dr.'s office you really need to look at an LPN program. It is only 3 semesters compared to 5 for RN. In my area Dr.'s do not typically hire RN's in their office because...

  19. Failing nursing school

    cpl_dvldog replied to rob luu's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Your school and how many schools are in your location will be a factor in what happens. We had many fail the third semester and none got into another nursing program. There are 3 Jr. colleges and 3...

  20. New Bevill State Nursing Students

    cpl_dvldog posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    I hope this does not violate allnurses rules but I have the entire set of nursing books, except psych, for Bevill's ADN program I will sell. I know how hard it was for me to come up with $1200 to buy...

  21. Bevill State Nursing Program... food for thought

    cpl_dvldog replied to cpl_dvldog's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Congrats on your acceptance. As far as finding jobs go..... My class graduated in May and so far less than 1/4 of my class has been hired. Luckily I had some inside pull to get on at UAB. Everybody...

  22. Employer taking back job offer do to temporary disability legal?

    cpl_dvldog replied to MADDOG70's topic in Alabama Nursing

    It is legal to withdraw an offer of employment until you start your first shift. An offer of employment is always on a contingent

  23. OK we get it STUD, you're straight

    cpl_dvldog replied to bigrigcowboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    A patient in the OR or ED is in a completely different state of mind than one in L&D, Ortho, peds, etc. Very seldom will a nurse of any gender be alone for any length of time with an OR or ED...

  24. OK we get it STUD, you're straight

    cpl_dvldog replied to bigrigcowboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In a nutshell, the reason there is a male nurse forum is because male nurses run into situations that are unique to them. Such as when dealing with female patients, especially young female patients,...

  25. OK we get it STUD, you're straight

    cpl_dvldog replied to bigrigcowboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I had a Western Civ. Professor that put it the best way. "In this country you have the right to life liberty and the persuit of happiness. You also have the right of free speech. You do NOT have the...