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  1. Change of Mind (not heart)

    laski posted a topic in General Students

    I have been reading/posting here for several months primarily to get a feel for the nursing field and to commiserate with those in similar situations. These forums have been invaluable. I have spent...

  2. Change of Mind (not heart)

    laski replied to laski's topic in General Students

    Holy hell . . . seems there isn't any industry that hasn't been impacted by this atrocious economy! Talked to the instructor with whom I'll be teaching the college course and then to my old...

  3. Would you do it all again?

    laski posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nurses, experienced and new grads, would you do it all again? Considering the current economic climate, the "churning" out of new grads, limited job opportunities (at least compared to the past) and...

  4. Would you do it all again?

    laski replied to laski's topic in General Nursing

    You are all awesome for answering these questions with such honesty. This is so similar to when I started in the teaching profession . . . minus all the medical stuff. But, the respect issues,...

  5. Big decision, tight timeline.

    laski posted a topic in General Students

    I'm facing a major dilemma. Here is what I know . . . I know the decision is all mine to make. I know you have to go with what you are passionate about. I know you need to follow your heart. All that...

  6. Big decision, tight timeline.

    laski replied to laski's topic in General Students

    Awww, ImThatGuy, I feel you. We spoke about this before. I hope it pans out for you. Good for you for sticking it out. I am thinking the PhD makes more sense, I just can't believe I spent all that...

  7. the nursing identity

    laski replied to violin9's topic in General Nursing

    I hold a BA and MEd and I tell you, I eat my fair share of humble pie every day. I was fortunate enough to get into nursing school on my first try and I am grateful for the opportunity. While I...

  8. Nursing Shortage?

    laski replied to mboulis's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am in SE Ohio (small town near OH river) and there are definitely jobs here--now, if you can get them as a new grad, who knows. But this community has a reputation for supporting new graduates, so...

  9. Nursing Shortage?

    laski replied to mboulis's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I see this post was just brought back to life . . . as a SW Ohio resident, I am now officially worried that maybe my choice in attending nursing school (I start in a month) might not be the best....

  10. Couple of questions...

    laski replied to b204060's topic in General Students

    Shadowing and volunteering come to mind. Gives you some insight, experience, and helps you make connections. Contact your local hospital volunteer department. Also, free/community clinics. I helped...

  11. Ipad 2...should I buy?

    laski replied to chall2011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have the funds and you KNOW you will use it, why not?!? I would love to have one (but I have spent the majority of my funds on my nearly four-year-old son's obsession with trains). From what I...

  12. "Too many" nursing programs?

    laski replied to ErinRN2B's topic in General Students

    Too bad I am already starting a program in a month . . . otherwise, I can't think of a better reason to pack my bags and move from Ohio to

  13. "Too many" nursing programs?

    laski replied to ErinRN2B's topic in General Students

    This goes along with some observations I was thinking on posting earlier today. I start my program in about a month and I have perused these boards and talked with other nursing students and nurses....

  14. To Nurse or Not to Nurse

    laski posted a topic in General Students

    I have been accepted to nursing school and start in this fall. I am a 30-something (closing in on 40) mother of two young children with a M.Ed. in Teacher Education (Language Arts). I have taken the...

  15. To Nurse or Not to Nurse

    laski replied to laski's topic in General Students

    You are right, ImThatGuy. No doubt. I am in a more rural area where people with even an associate degree are rare. So, who knows really if finding a job will be easy or not. Probably NOT easy. I...

  16. Advice? Tips? I start the RN program this month and I am terrified to say the least

    laski replied to clclc4444's topic in General Students

    Ditto! I am in the same boat as well, I think nearly all of you. I start nursing school in a little more than a month and I am freaking out a bit (for a number of reasons--including doing something so...

  17. To Nurse or Not to Nurse

    laski replied to laski's topic in General Students

    Thank you! You have all been great in responding. I can't believe I was so set on nursing and am now in this position. A friend of mine is going for her PhD in education. Hearing her actually use...

  18. Mama's Heading Back to School

    laski posted a topic in General Students

    I am certain that if I peruse these forums long enough I will find someone EXACTLY in my shoes, so please bear with me while I ask for a little feedback. I am a married mom of two (2 and 4 year-olds)...

  19. Making the Leap! SLP or RN (NP)

    laski posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am a 30-something mom of two. I have a B.A. (English) and a M.Ed.(Teacher--Language Arts) I started in healthcare (EMT ), worked in technology when the Internet boomed and then taught for a few...

  20. Views on the Nurse Practitioner Professionals

    laski posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just posted a career-advice message on another board here, but really wanted to pick the brains of advanced practice nurses here. How are you treated by patients? Nurses (RN/LPN)? PAs? MD/DOs? Do...

  21. Views on the Nurse Practitioner Professionals

    laski replied to laski's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are so right about the idea of initiative and overall work ethic. I think in many ways you get that anywhere. I have a background in technology and when I entered into education it was assumed all...

  22. Part-time LPN program-Is it worth it?

    laski posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    After considering a couple different programs, I am weighing going back to school to get an LPN. I have a BA and a M.Ed. (I know . . . apparently I love school). After a youth spent in healthcare...

  23. Part-time LPN program-Is it worth it?

    laski replied to laski's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was wondering about that. It is good to know that this program exists. I'm thinking it MIGHT be possible to dedicate a solid year as long as I wasn't committing to several years. That might be the...

  24. Part-time LPN program-Is it worth it?

    laski replied to laski's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the feedback! That's a good idea--to work toward the pre-reqs at the same time. I know there are several I can take online. The RN program would be one more year--if I did the bridge...

  25. No jobs?

    laski posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm reading through the posts and I'm finding something out that really has surprised me. I thought there was a national nursing shortage! While I know a lot of people are in nursing programs or about...