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  1. I am NOT a nurse, but am strongly considering going into nursing. I would like to ask the following ........are brand new nurses expected to perform perfectly? Are they expected by the higher ups to...
  2. In the spring, I read an article in the minneapolis star tribune that minnesota had over 1200 nursing positions and that a shortage was definitely happening. Yesterday, I read in the st. Paul Pioneer...
  3. Med Surge and Telemetry

    Hi . I am was wondering if some one could explain the duties of these two types of nursing.
  4. I am from Minnesota. I am looking into gooing to lpn school. I need to know if there is Minnesota assistance in helping future nurses. I already have a bachelors degree, so I am NOT eleigible for...
  5. Nursing Shortage

    Can any of you current nurses tell me if minnesota is experiencing a nursing shortage? I know other states are, but is Land of the lakes?
  6. Is Travel Nursing Difficult?

    Just wonder if any of you travel nurses could please describe a typical travel assignment. I have heard that travel nurses get their housing provided plus extra pay. Any details or personal...
  7. Book learnin' don't mean a thing...

    Congrats for passing! Your posts have really encouraged me because I am 38 and am just starting to pursue nursing. I get overwhelmed too and I guess it is nice to hear I am not the only one! Keep up...
  8. i hate my nursing job

    Could you give me some of examples of jobs that are NOT hands on nursing? I have heard there is so much variety, but I would like to know something specific. Thank
  9. Best Quality

    What is the best quality a nurse needs to have? A caring heart? Ability to work under pressure? Patience?
  10. I have been hearing alot (and reading on this board) how unhappy nurses are due to short staffing, low pay, lack of support from management, and I thought "gee, sounds a lot like teaching!" If the...
  11. LPN and NCLEX

    Thanks everyone for your
  12. LPN and NCLEX

    Do LPN's have to take the NCLEX--or just RN's? Or do LPN's just take their state
  13. Tuition Remimbursement

    What is the best way to find out if a hospital or LTCF will pay for your lpn training? Call the hospital direct? Or contact the state board of
  14. Adn Or Bsn

    Hi, I hold a bachelor of science in education. I want to pursue nursing and am wondering if I should go to LPN school, then keep on and get my ADN. Someone said I should try to get a BSN. How much...
  15. Adn Or Bsn

    thanks for the info, but i have a question...did you get to become an lpn first? i want to be able to work as an lpn for awhile. i can't afford to take endless classes without working at something....
  16. How long to obtain ADN?

    I already hold a bachelor of science degree in education. Would it be possible for me to complete an ADN in LESS than 24 months? Or would it still take that long because I would have to take all the...
  17. How Do You Check Pass/Fail Rate?

    Thanks everyone for your help! I found the info I
  18. How do you check a schools pass/fail rate? Is this the pass/fail rate of the
  19. Ashland

    Can anyone tell me about Ashland Community College and its nursing program? Is Ashland a good school in KY? I am possibly going to be relocating there. I have heard alot of good things about kings...
  20. Transfer of License

    I would like to know if nursing licenses transfer easily from state to state. MUST you be certified in the state you work in? What if you live on a state line
  21. I have read thru some posts and have seen people mention traveling nurses. What exactly are their job duties? Are they like a "temp" worker for nurses?
  22. Hi Ya'll First of all, I have found this website to be AWESOME! I want to thank everyone who gave me responses and opinions and info etc!! I greatly appreciate it! I am interested in helping others....
  23. What happens if they family complains about you to the higher ups. Like says you have a "bad attitude"? Will your boss support you or side with the patient and
  24. Your Worst Mistake

    Why not? You have lost all confidence? Since your mistake had a pretty good outcome, I would think you would be able to move on, if nursing is your passion. Don't be so hard on
  25. Your Worst Mistake

    Why not? You have lost all confidence? Since your mistake had a pretty good outcome, I would think you would be able to move on, if nursing is your passion. Don't be so hard on