trekker76

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1. From Computer Science to Nursing.. need help!

   trekker76 replied to chiliwings's topic in Nursing Career

   Hi Lizz, I chuckled at the Mother Teresa comment. I think nurses need to be compensated their market value, which they're not, because they don't negotiate for salaries and allow managers to...

2. Advice ADN vs BSN/already have BA

   trekker76 replied to Jethro64's topic in Nursing Career

   Hi, I guess it depends on the programs in your area and their cost. I am finishing a second degree B.S.N. in August, and could not be happier that I chose that route. I had to quit work for one...

3. The Cons of Nursing

   trekker76 replied to iy0ga's topic in First Year After Licensure

   These experiences do suck. Even more so if you take them personally. Work with your co-workers if they are taking advantage of you. Set solid boundaries. Set boundaries with the patients as well. Did...

4. From Computer Science to Nursing.. need help!

   trekker76 replied to chiliwings's topic in Nursing Career

   Ideally, nurses should be invested in the outcomes of their care beyond earning a paycheck. Vulnerable people's physical and emotional health are at stake. Teamwork is necessary for patient safety,...

5. From Computer Science to Nursing.. need help!

   trekker76 replied to chiliwings's topic in Nursing Career

   Hello, I know the job market can be frustrating in IT, my husband is an IT professional in DC. This area has experienced quite a slow down in IT and pick up in nursing over the past five years. As a...