TexasPoodleMix

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  1. Curious-why not another helping profession?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Chevelle's topic in Nursing Career

    Right on, there. I don't like feeling as though I am responsible for someone elses choices and

  2. Curious-why not another helping profession?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Chevelle's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a background in psych/counseling and didn't enjoy the field. I found it too slow paced, redundant, rigid, and boring. Few opportunities and low pay unless you have been practicing for 90...

  3. TWU, HCC, other houston area nursing schools

    TexasPoodleMix replied to An_dri_uh's topic in Texas Nursing

    check out the north harris website. I am sure there are plenty of others. Good luck

  4. Class of 2007 Hopefuls / Just Getting Started?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to snuggy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah ! Great thread ! I will be finishing up my pre reques this fall (anat and micro) and applying for F 05 around January. I am very excited yet anxious. 07 seems so far away but I know it will go...

  5. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix posted a topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps this should be moved to the nursing career advice section, but I was browsing and found this written by an ex nurse. I take most of it as bitterness and griping, but the part about NO JOBS...

  6. pinning ceremony question

    TexasPoodleMix replied to cherrock's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OMG that moved me to tears. Up until now,I really didn't know what a pinning ceremony is, but I think it sounds

  7. Thank you for all your help

    TexasPoodleMix replied to cowgirlup's topic in General Nursing

    Very well said. I too am pursuing a career in nursing after much thought and a couple of other failed endeavors. I remember every other field or path of education I entered I always heard many, many...

  8. What can we do to improve working conditions in Nursing homes?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was wondering, just how "common" are "attacks" in LTC? Meaning residents getting aggressive and

  9. Beat up by a resident, what to do??

    TexasPoodleMix replied to purple_angel24521's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is horrible . You could have been SERIOUSLY hurt ! I feel really bad for you and your friend and I am disgusted your employer is blowing it

  10. Another Blow for the Elderly/Poor

    TexasPoodleMix replied to CseMgr1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why do you deserve anything ? You just worked your entire life . you have nothing more to contribute :angryfire GRRRRRRr I totally agree with you. I actually didn't know there IS LTC insurance, but...

  11. unprofessional behavior in RN community

    TexasPoodleMix replied to miphillli's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have heard a veteran nurse telling me she couldn't believe how bad nurses cuss

  12. One year of experience required....???

    TexasPoodleMix replied to EarthChild1130's topic in Nursing Career

    This is very disturbing to me as well, and I have noticed the same thing here in Tx........ yet I have heard it isn't usually a problem... who

  13. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    Yep that's right. I'm definitely planning on doing the CNA after semester one if not

  14. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    I do want to go for the RN. I am the type who likes to be too busy for my own good or I get down in the dumps....the only thing that concerns me is getting in (I do have alot of points but there are...

  15. Need advice

    TexasPoodleMix replied to fairyprincess2003's topic in General Nursing

    I agree for the most part. I don't know how or why women can have multiple abortions. It's so hard on the body and I can't imagine it would be

  16. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    That is a great attitude and I appreciate it ! If I ever do get discouraged with nursing, I will just remind myself of all the blahhhhhh jobs I have had in my life (lending and counseling to name a...

  17. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to the martyr attitude. I volunteer for a non profit animal organization and foster homeless pets. I see these people get so bogged down with a housefull of animals and I refuse to do...

  18. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    thank you , my friend ! I feel really good about it, for the first time in my life, I feel positive about a career pursuit. I realize it won't be a bowl of cherries, but what job is

  19. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    woo hoooo, optimism, now that's what I like ! It's very motivating!

  20. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    Do you at least get paid an hourly wage for overtime, or are you just working for free

  21. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    I guess after my last endeavor I just want an interview ! I went into counseling wanting to help battered women. Advisors, etc. told me "oh yes this is the degree you need" etc. etc. Something didn't...

  22. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    HAHAHA ! i KNOW THAT, but you know what I mean ! :rotfl: thank you

  23. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    I will admit, all the "live" nurses I have talked to and know personally love it. And have had no problems getting

  24. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: That's cute

  25. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to know the same thing. I am about 25 miles near Houston. The area I live in is growing very fast,