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  1. Bullies at the work place.. vent

    I find this a funny statement coming from somebody called "sweet
  2. "Loosing" my license

    OP, I've noticed a trend in your threads...you seem to have a problem with new grads and new nurses in general, and particular, with those who stand up for themselves, call foul, when appropriate, try...
  3. you deciding not to buy health insurance does impact me, because inevitably people like you who don't want to buy insurance are going to end up in emergency rooms, racking up hundreds of thousands of...
  4. Canada has socialized medicine. They pay nothing. That is not what we are talking about doing here. Rest assured capitalism is alive and well in the US. There are people here in the US who have...
  5. Shocked by new grads at job fair

    Yep, I'm in school right now with students who are about 15 years younger that I am and I've seen it all. The worst is that they are completely throwing away their education, only doing the bare...
  6. OP...Don't let them take away your right of access to affordable health care. The people who are perpetuating this kind of nonsense could care less about Jesus Christ, they only want to make money...
  7. first of all, female nurses earn $0.86 for every $1.00 a male nurse earns, so in that respect who cares if they don't make caps for you, you'll earn more money despite equal work. (source:...
  8. I think the issue was you joking around with male coworkers about how gross a particular woman's anatomy may be. Totally disrespectful and unprofessional. Do you people not realize that we can hear...
  9. Scam Schools And Diploma Mills

    Here is the thing, it is probably legitimate, however, like many "for profit" schools, your credits will likely not transfer anywhere else, so unless you know you know for sure that once you start,...
  10. Need advice after losing first nursing job

    Sorry, that sounds more like a lie than the initial "didn't fit with my schedule", that would be a lie that would be easy to check out also, since she resigned and did not get laid off. A quick call...
  11. Long-Term Care Nursing: A Specialty In Its Own Right

    I just finished my nursing assistant certification course (as a required part of my RN coursework) and had an incredible instructor who was so passionate about LTC nursing that she has inspired me to...
  12. Do you know what the problem seems to be? I would try to identify what the problem is. Are you a bad test-taker? Are you skipping classes? Are you not completing assignments? Are you doing the...
  13. It's too bad that people feel the need to **** all over their territory like an animal. That is what is going on. You and I would never treat anybody like that and in the long run are going to be...
  14. Things I noticed as a patient...

    Fake nails are just ick, in or out of the hospital. I think they scream "bad judgement". The wearer is exposing themselves to fungus and infections (which they could transfer to an immune...
  15. "pre-nursing" science classes vs. just getting a BSN

    I think you are overestimating how long it would take to do the prerequisites. I already had a BA also and only one class counted toward the 2nd degree major. It will take me 1 1/2 years before...
  16. Nurse hopeful... Possible roadblocks?

    "Expunged" means removed from your record (or should mean that anyway). I'd start by checking up on your own record and seeing if you even have one. Good luck to
  17. I want to curl up in a ball and cry

    I just want to add also that I don't think it's awkward to ask for a formal offer letter next time and you don't have to be apologetic or explain a reason about it. All you have to say is "thank you...
  18. I want to curl up in a ball and cry

    I would send a letter and very politely thank them for interviewing you and taking the time to go over all the paperwork with you and say that you were under the impression that you had a job offer,...
  19. Think Twice Before Becoming a "NURSE"

    We should have a national "approach your manager with a list of 10 simple things you've noticed that could make this place a better, more efficient, more cost effective, safer and more healing place...
  20. Failed first Chemistry test!

    I have been creating my own study guides for chem. About a week before the test I write out a list of all the formulas or reactions, properties of chemicals or whatever we will be tested on and then...
  21. I don't have much to add other than good luck and it sounds like you are making the right decision. I have read hundreds of stories on these boards of nurses leaving really toxic environments and...
  22. Should I become a nurse for the money??

    Wow, I'm really surprised at a lot of this negative advice. You are really young and should set yourself up for a career you think sounds interesting and that you will enjoy. Do what you love and...
  23. New Grad Entitlement

    That was a really nice, insightful, thought-provoking post. I am just starting in nursing school but will keep that all in mind as I go into my
  24. How old is too old?

    I'm in nursing school right now at age 39 and I have to say that I think I'm actually smarter and in better shape physically than when I was in my 20s. I know how to multi-task, prioritize and...
  25. Associate, BSN, or Masters

    I think your undergraduate gpa is too low for the entry level master's degree's as they all have a minimum gpa requirement and are very competitive, so even people with the minimum would not...