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Questions are: (1) P-wave - what EXACTLY causes the down slope of the P-wave? I understand the P-wave is atrial depolarization, so UPWARD portion/slope of the P-wave makes sense, BUT if depolarization is still occurring during the P-wave, WHY would...

Here's the situation: one of the women in my class is trying to take over the class at everyone else's expense. She has already taken courses that most of the class hasn't taken yet, so she already knows the info we're covering. As a result, she yell...

I have about 4 obnoxious students in the class - one guy and 3 women. I just sit there cringing in embarassment for them - that is, when I'm not ready to stuff a sock in their mouths. Nursing school seems very "Micky Mouse" next to normal university ...

Seems some of the "female" doctors get the same thing; only it's "foctor!" Find it a little confusing that so many female pts are happy to see a male OB/GYN, but not a "male" nurse. I say kudos to the murses...lots of great pt lifting power!

Just a bit archaic.

Sorry for all who can't find work. A lot of people think it's the same old cyclical hiring pattern (happened in the 90's too), but this time is different due to terrible economy. It's a combination. Employers are hurting and they're also afraid to hi...

OP, You're bright and beautiful. THAT is why! They can't stand it. You're best trying to get along, but don't pander (that may come off as a weakness to the pirrhana types). Don't give out too much personal (aka ammo LOL) info either. Try to think li...

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In *general*, the lower down the totem pole of life, the nastier and/or more small-minded people are. (Luckily, there are exceptions, and they always draw admiration due to their grace.) Have never quite figured out what the point is. Seems like poin...

You women are a bunch of HENS! Clucking over a "snotty" student? Clucking over her attire? Ladies, it's no wonder you can't get along! REALLY, don't you have something better on which to focus? Perhaps the PATIENTS!

WHY am I so amused? Guessing someone is a teacher or former teacher. Seems I hit the nail on the head and a little too close to home for comfort. Advice: get a REAL degree and get the hell out of the tax payers' pockets. Repeat after me class: "Middl...

Barring a few decent places, most private companies (whether health-related or not) don't have great benefits these days. They've been whittled away over the years. In addition, this economy is exacerbating the situation (and it's doubtful it will im...

If you're thinking about an NP, you might also want to look into PA. They're essentially pretty similar in the long run re practice in the real world, and will most likely become even more similar as NP's and PA's continue taking over more of the pri...

Re comments about lack of respect for the fluff fields, that's just the way it is. Pragmatically, some of the less demanding degrees are full of busy work with little merit. Regarding the teaching "profession" (if one can actually call it a professio...

Based on the comments re BSN mainly being a lot of additional theoretical coursework, it seems that it's to be expected considering the people who make up the curriculum are most likely in the world of academia (vs the real world of nursing). Profess...

Well, as it stands now, without unions for nurses, nurses have no job security, put up with LOTS of crap, and also since most nurses work for privately-owned entities, no gubment bennies (such as guaranteed retirement pension after 20 yrs - 401k that...

Um, maybe a good employment (and civil and criminal) attorney is in order (lots of free or cheap initial attorney consults available if you decide to go that route). You might want to document it in case you decide to go after the patient and/or empl...

Have to chime in. It seems sometimes educational standards are being raised without any REAL necessity to change anything. If the AAS/ADN nurse is as just good as the BSN nurse, then the only people who benefit are those who are making $$$$$$$$$$ by ...

If you think it's a big enough issue, you might want to run it by an employment lawyer (think there are some lawyers who offer free or very cheap initial consults & if you have some questions prepared, you may be able to get enough info on just o...

Think it may be a 5-semester (or even 6) wait. Reason: it depends on how many applicants total were in the pool for Oct 8 2010 AND previously. There are around 2600 people (not counting the 235 who haven't reaffirmed or the 453 slots for spring 2011)...

OP, Congrats on 2 offers. Well, I vote for the VA too for the reasons others have stated. Guess it depends on how important job stability/security/pensions/benefits/salary is to you (and your family). These days, most private employers don't do much...

Questions are: (1) P-wave - what EXACTLY causes the down slope of the P-wave? I understand the P-wave is atrial depolarization, so UPWARD portion/slope of the P-wave makes sense, BUT if depolarization is still occurring during the P-wave, WHY would...

Thanks to all who answered. Your responses have definitely clarified the issue. Knowing it's relative to the leads, it makes sense now. :)