Maggie in NC

Another thought: See if the nursing program has evening classes. You're going to be pulling your hair out but you can get everything you want accomplished! Good luck! And, GOD BLESS YOU, cuz I would have to have MASSIVE XANAX if I had 17-25 6th graders around me 5 days a week.:rotfl:

My intent was to show the many cards these people are trying to play to get nurses to join "their cause." The sooner PEOPLE (not just nurses) realize that they can make change without literally paying for it in the form of dues, the better. If anyone really thinks a union creates positive change, they need to look in the mirror because PEOPLE make change, unions make a profit off of what PEOPLE accomplish.

So...if you have an RN (ADN) would getting a Bachlor's Healthcare Admin really get you any where? Just wondering...

I haven't thought about med school but I have thought about P.A. school. Just seems as rewarding with better hours than an N.P. Any thoughts regarding my perception are welcome!

The Master may be overkill but, if you have a problem hearing sounds with others talking around you the Master is THE TICKET! Our class even bought our instructor one for Christmas because she commented on how much easier it was to use! Another selling point was the warranty. Check out the warranty before deciding. As far as stealing, trust me, if you spend $145 on a steth, you aren't going to let it walk. I have mine tagged X2!

This was posted on a very popular guysnamelist.com site. Don't think they aren't recruiting elsewhere....please notice the politcal statements used (see items in bold). Labor Union Organizer Date: 2005-06-29, 2:05PM EDT Organizers are being hired around the country to bring union protection to Registered Nurses (RN) and justice to the healthcare system. The National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC) /California Nurses Association (CNA) are hiring organizers in Southern states and other areas around the country. CNA has won the best registered nurse contracts in the nation, with the protections of a pension plan; retiree health benefits; fair scheduling and a powerful voice for safe staffing. NNOC/CNA are leading the movement for nurse power to transform the healthcare system in the United States. For far too long, the healthcare industry has ignored the needs of nurses and patients, focusing instead on generating wealth for corporate investors. During their work lives, nurses at non-union hospitals are at the beck and call of the hospital 24 hours a day. At non-union hospitals, nurses have been forced to work mandatory overtime, even when they are so exhausted that patient care could suffer. When nurses from many non-union hospitals face retirement years, there is no pension plan. After nurses spend their entire work lives caring for others, when they retire from non-union hospitals, nurses are unable to afford adequate medical care themselves. Position: Union Organizer, or Lead Organizer, or Organizer in Training As a union organizer you would help nurses develop the organizing committee at a hospital, and help nurses win their representation election in the face of an intense anti-union employer campaign. As a lead organizer, you would be responsible for helping to coordinate the work of organizers and provide assistance for the organizers in training. As an organizer in training, you will learn to play an effective role in a union organizing campaign. The RN workforce is 95% women and depending on the facility, there are many nurses of color. Qualifications: We are currently hiring experienced activists with all levels of experience. A demonstrated commitment to social justice work is required. Experience in women's issues is also a plus. Organizers have preferably had experience organizing for elections, especially health care workers. Lead organizers should have experience running large organizing campaigns for NLRB elections. Lead organizers should have demonstrated success at providing direction and leadership to other organizers. Organizers in training should have a willingness to work hard and a commitment to learning union organizing. In your cover letter please indicate if you have the ability to travel, geographic preferences and restrictions. Please email résumé and cover letter today to: XXXXXXXXXXXX, Executive Director Email Preferred: XXXXXXXXXXXX For more information, please check out our award-winning web-site www.XXXX NNOC/CNA are committed to Equal Opportunity, and considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. We urge people of color and women, experienced organizers and labor representatives of all backgrounds, to apply.

Some new nurses want to go into ICU/ER because it is a requirement for application into some C.R.N.A. and P.A. programs. (Don't flame me!!) I certainly wouldn't want to spend a year or even six months in med-surg if my ultimate goal was to get into a C.R.N.A. program. (times awastin for us "nontraditional" students!). I wonder if some hospitals take long term goals of the nurse into consideration when placing them. Just a thought....

Some new nurses want to go into ICU/ER because it is a requirement for application into some C.R.N.A. and P.A. programs. (Don't flame me!!) I certainly wouldn't want to spend a year or even six months in med-surg if my ultimate goal was to get into a C.R.N.A. program. (times awastin for us "nontraditional" students!). I wonder if some hospitals take long term goals of the nurse into consideration when placing them. Just a thought....

A CNA job will teach you sterile field, patient contact, and how to interact with staff. It's very valuable experience. Get state certified and go for it!

I live in a very rural area. The high school system is extremely supportive of early career choices for students. They have a program called HOSA-Health Occupation Students Association that allows students to get their CNA and shadow in the local hospital system in various capacities to get a "feel" for health occupations. I also agree that high school is the place to get future nurses and that programs need to be developed and embraced for high schoolers. Another thing this school system does is partner with the local community college to allow "dual enrollment" which means high schoolers can enroll at the community college and get college credit while in high school FOR FREE. This sets high schoolers up for success and allows them to get some of the pre-reqs out of the way before graduating from high school. The local hospital generally picks scholarship candidates for BSN/ADN scholarships from high school candidates that participate in the programs I have listed above. I wish more hospitals would set up and support programs/partnerships like the one I have described above. I think we are lucky because we're in an isolated area and we need the workforce to be ready fast if they plan to stay in the local area. Can you imagine what an impact a large city hospital could have in a partnership like the one described above???

You deserve a medal for raising that many kids and still being SANE enough to want to help others in need! Don't panic-you can handle it-heck you raised 4 kids! I wouldn't worry about the rumors about LPNs being phased out either. If it were true, they wouldn't keep accepting students. Besides, by the time you finish, you only need a year to get an ADN and never worry about it again! The important thing to remember is to take everything one step at a time and don't let things out of your control make you feel overwhelmed. You'll be fine! Now breathe and smile! You're doing fine!!

I bought the Dell Axim X50v. It's a beauty. I love the WiFi on it as well as the MP3 so far! I'll let you know it works when school starts!!

Scrubs with pockets like painters pants. Love the access to my scissors, pens, and change without having it in my scrubtop pockets (which seem to spill out every time I bend forward.)

We need some more LAUGHS around here! Please post funny things that you've read on the net that made you laugh so hard you thought you'd spew coke on the computer screen! Mine: I recently read about a nurse practioner that had finished her last patient's exam (A male patient with an STD). She went to lunch with her friends and began discussing his condition. The waiter walked up to get their drink order and she meant to order a "coke" but asked for a "co*k".:roll I'd pay to see that waiters face.......

Can I just say thank you to the orginal poster? I have PTSD and suffered from depression after the death of my spouse. I have learned from your post that perhaps admitting my PTSD to the BON may not be in my best interest. I could see the value if I were still in treatment but since I haven't been in years, I think I'll keep that tidbit of info to myself. People have PTSD for many many reasons. You'd think the BON would look at an admission with favor because at least we went for help. Disclosing to your employer is optional. It's no different than disclosing any illness. You have to tell your H/R folks if it will impact your ability to perform your duties-otherwise you don't owe any explanation. Breathe, this too shall pass.