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    Anyone a nurse as their 2nd career w/ a BS degree from another field?

    NevadaFighter replied to crissy07's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I graduated in 09' with a BS in Health Care Management. After finding out how hard it was to find a job for a new grad with no experience, I decided I wanted to go back to school for nursing. I then...
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    ASN vs. BSN pros/cons and POLL

    NevadaFighter replied to keepaskingy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also think that you should go for the ASN, start getting experience AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, and get your employer to pay for your RN-BSN. There are even some programs that are RN-MSN, so you could just...
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    fear of inadequacy

    NevadaFighter replied to ginaw623's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It probably looks more confusing that it actually is. I am currently in school right now...almost finished with my first year. I find that whenever I am in an observational position, it always helps...
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    $642.00 for Titers :/

    NevadaFighter replied to ProudStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't have insurance when I got mine done. I believe it was still less than $100. They have a Work-Care place that is affiliated with the hospital we do our clinicals at. It is basically just a...
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    Anyone needing a job....

    NevadaFighter replied to mom35's topic in Texas Nursing

    Is Spanish an absolute necessity to live there? I do have some time to brush up before I graduate, but as of now, I do not speak Spanish. Also, have you known of anyone to get hired on before they...
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    Anyone needing a job....

    NevadaFighter replied to mom35's topic in Texas Nursing

    Are you working with any out-of-state RNs? I will be graduating next year and I am looking to relocate. I currently reside in southern Illinois. How is work now that your orientation is
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    Anyone familiar with Big Bend Medical Center in Alpine, TX?

    NevadaFighter replied to bearscrubs75's topic in Texas Nursing

    Did you ever find out anything about relocating to Marfa? I'm in school right now in southern Illinois and I am looking to relocate after graduation,
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    Nursing Student (R.N. Program) but Interested in being a CNA for a Summer Job

    NevadaFighter replied to rmkieft's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Check with your school. At my school, you are eligible for the CNA exam after completing the first half of labs (After 2 months, basically). Its always a good idea to work in your field while going...
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    New Grad with bad progress report in Orientation

    NevadaFighter replied to coolnurse42's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How did your meeting
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    Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    NevadaFighter replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Did you apply for the GN jobs? Do you possess an ADN or BSN? Thanks for all the useful
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    Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    NevadaFighter replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How long have you been working there? Do you like the area? Is there more than 1 hospital there? I'm also looking to relocate after graduation.
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    LPN to Surgical Tech?

    NevadaFighter replied to mommypa's topic in General Nursing

    You could work on getting your RN and then becoming an OR nurse... That would probably require you to work in a hospital setting for a period of time and then transfer to the OR. Maybe you could try...
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    SIUE Accelerated nursing program..pros and cons?

    NevadaFighter replied to genafur8's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I believe your gpa has to be over 3.5. Your bachelors degree must be complete, and your prereqs must be completed or in the process of being completed by the time classes would start. The app comes...
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    first year student

    NevadaFighter replied to studyjunky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In most cases, I believe the first test is always going to be somewhat disappointing. At least you got a practice test, so you know what kind of question to expect on your real test. I just took my...
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    Feedback on San Juan College nursing program?

    NevadaFighter replied to WalldancerNIT's topic in General Nursing

    What did you end up deciding? I've been looking into San
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    States with the most nursing positions?

    NevadaFighter replied to breezy7's topic in General Nursing

    Any suggestions on good locations in
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    Loan forgiveness/scholarship with employment contract?

    NevadaFighter posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello! Does anyone know of any health care facilities that are offering a scholarship or loan forgiveness exchange for an employment commitment? I'm currently in school, and I'm looking into future...
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    Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    NevadaFighter replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What health care organizations are hiring down new grads down there? I'm looking all over right now, but I think Texas would be
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    SIUE Accelerated nursing program..pros and cons?

    NevadaFighter replied to genafur8's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Awesome! Congrats! I'm still waiting to hear back. Did you receive a letter this
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    SIUE Accelerated nursing program..pros and cons?

    NevadaFighter replied to genafur8's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I was just informed that my file was complete...no word
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    SIUE Accelerated nursing program..pros and cons?

    NevadaFighter replied to genafur8's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Ooooh! I'm waiting on a letter, too. Do you remember when your file was completed for