TheCareerStudent

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  1. RN questions...

    TheCareerStudent replied to um??'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    I will tell you that it is very hard when you have a family, but 100% doable. There are women who are dedicated and make it through but there are some who do not grasp the fact that this course is an...

  2. I Just Wanted to Let Oncology Nurses Know They Rock!

    TheCareerStudent posted a topic in Oncology

    Hello All Oncology Nurses Out There, I am just finishing my first MOD of nursing school and I did a project on you guys for my final presentation. I have always been interested in Oncology Nursing and...

  3. I Just Wanted to Let Oncology Nurses Know They Rock!

    TheCareerStudent replied to TheCareerStudent's topic in Oncology

    Amen to

  4. RN questions...

    TheCareerStudent replied to um??'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    I agree with Bob's comments! I would definitely go for the BSN if, like he stated, time is not paramount. If it is for you, like in my case, UoP offers the MSN bridge program which is great. As soon...

  5. RN questions...

    TheCareerStudent replied to um??'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hey, This kind of frustrates me, not you the idea of this. I have a prior B.S. and my concentration is human resource management. It was frowned upon in school and when I became a technical recruiter...

  6. RN to MSN

    TheCareerStudent replied to ZBaur's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Depends on which MSN program you pick. Check out their website it lists all the classes. If you are a military spouse, like myself, you get a big tuition break which is

  7. Anyone see "The Drs" where they talked about nurses?

    TheCareerStudent replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    "Made me wish he would come and talk to some of the docs I have to deal with!" I wish Travis would come talk to me...... He is HOT!

  8. How can an rn with no nursing experience be a supervisor

    TheCareerStudent replied to mozella's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i agree 100% that it is dangerous, i definitely will not knock that! however, i can guarantee you from personal experience that when you have a supervisor in the military who is leading troops in a...

  9. Is Drama a Pre req?

    TheCareerStudent replied to echo56's topic in General Students

    LOL! Major Kudos on this post! I am only 26 but having been military I grew up fast. I cannot stand the drama. I keep to myself and stay out of it. Plus I am one of maybe five people who stays...

  10. RN to MSN

    TheCareerStudent replied to ZBaur's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I will be starting the University of Phoenix MSN bridge program once I graduate from the ADN. I have a B.S. too, in another field. We have a campus here, so I will probably do a hybrid degree to work...

  11. How can an rn with no nursing experience be a supervisor

    TheCareerStudent replied to mozella's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked in quite a few different industries and I have often seen someone with a high level degree but no on the job experience fill management roles. I see both sides of the coin here, as I...

  12. how did you study for A&P2?

    TheCareerStudent replied to meghan91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I covered that stuff in A&P 1 and what I did to prepare was: I bought the Kaplan Coloring Book and used the flashcards in the back for the muscles extensively. I studied about 10 hours, not...

  13. This forum is scaring me!

    TheCareerStudent replied to Laurel32's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is hard and, as I have gathered, when I am an RN that would be hard. But I can tell you that coming from a boring job that I hated, I would rather be mentally stimulated everyday then...

  14. Where did you find financial aid when you decided to go for the 2nd degree in nursing

    TheCareerStudent replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    I get nada for financial aid. I was told when I go for graduate level I will get some assistance, thankfully I have the GI

  15. Pregnant nursing student....

    TheCareerStudent replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! :anpom::anpom: Sadly people often discriminate, in a way, with women in their childbearing years and whom are pregnant. I have personally seen people not hire women who mentioned wanting to...

  16. Taking a pay cut to enter into Nursing

    TheCareerStudent replied to dragn2623's topic in General Nursing

    I am still in school but I also have a prior BS. I will be taking a pay cut of a few dollars, if the economy stays the same or I may be right at what I was making in my previous field. I chose nursing...

  17. Any nurses understand how isolating infertility is....

    TheCareerStudent replied to JacknSweetpea's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My best friend got uterine cancer, the first time, when she was in her early 20's. This was followed by breast cancer, the first time, in her early 20's. She was in the Navy and she would get her...

  18. VA hospital nursing in Oklahoma

    TheCareerStudent replied to NaKcl's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    The length of the process depends on the person. I have heard it can take anywhere from 2 months and up. My friend Carmen took about 2 months to go through the whole hiring process and then...

  19. Nursing program w/a minimum required to pass with a 90% on exams, what do you think?

    TheCareerStudent replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that is intense, we have to make 80% and that is hard a lot of

  20. VA hospital nursing in Oklahoma

    TheCareerStudent replied to NaKcl's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I am a veteran and I volunteer at the VAMC in VA. I can tell you the hiring process is very long but I can also tell you that veterans like me appreciate those who work there! Pay is not the best...

  21. The Best Pathology Book?

    TheCareerStudent replied to Dragonfly1919's topic in General Nursing

    I like Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy, 4th

  22. Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

    TheCareerStudent replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow that is a ballsy post in ANY

  23. Have you ever had a pt have sex...

    TheCareerStudent replied to jarrn03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That is hilarious. Can't knock it, it worked

  24. Entering nursing school in Sept. Any suggestion??

    TheCareerStudent replied to sltenbroeck's topic in General Students

    1) Volunteer at your local hospital, VA Hospitals could really use the help if you have one in your area. 2) Make Barnes and Noble your new favorite store. 3) Go to the gym. That is what I did, it...

  25. How often you see your boyfriend while in nursing school

    TheCareerStudent replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in General Students

    I have a husband, his name is Medical Careers Institute and I see him everyday. :loveya: I have a husband, his name is..... what is his name again, oh yeah Dale..... and even though we live together I...