KeepItRealRN BSN, RN

KeepItRealRN has 28 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in CVICU.

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   Blindsided by Manager

   KeepItRealRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I have experience with HCA. When this happens you are in a no-win situation. Your manager wants you to quit and if you don't this is the beginning of the paper trail she will use to ultimately...
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   Is there really a Nursing shortage, or is it just hype ?

   KeepItRealRN replied to Stacy67CP's topic in Nursing Career

   I think you hit the nail on the head. A lot of new grads are too picky about what they are willing to do and where they are willing to live. The only new grad who can not find a job is one who is...
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   Nurse Slang Yo!

   KeepItRealRN replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

   We always called it going out to check the
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   Student Loan Debt

   KeepItRealRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Students

   Thank you for answering my questions. And no I'm not judging you at all. Whether something is worth it or not is absolutely up to the person who made the decision. One thing I do want to point out...
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   Student Loan Debt

   KeepItRealRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Students

   Congratulations! You're doing it
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   Student Loan Debt

   KeepItRealRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Students

   It
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   Student Loan Debt

   KeepItRealRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Students

   If anyone ever questions your path have them watch this video ADN vs BSN, Let's Follow the
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   Student Loan Debt

   KeepItRealRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Students

   If you have rich parents or a rich benefactor paying for it that's great. All of that is not worth going into hawk to the tune of hundreds of thousands for a Nursing degree. It may feel like it is at...
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   Student Loan Debt

   KeepItRealRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Students

   I am curious what does a "prestigious" school offer that your average school does not? I am asking this in all sincerity. What do they provide to justify the added
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    Student Loan Debt

    KeepItRealRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Students

    Again I'm sure that big fiance had a lot to do with that
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    Student Loan Debt

    KeepItRealRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Students

    That is insane that at the age of 25 living on your own you are still considered a dependent for federal aid. My guess here is that the big fiancial corporations have lobbied the government to have...
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    Student Loan Debt

    KeepItRealRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Students

    I never called you a fool or stupid. I simply was stating a fact that the payment on a 100k loan is about $1,000/month which is close to what an average new grad takes home every two weeks. I was...
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    Student Loan Debt

    KeepItRealRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Students

    100k in student loan debt pretty much wipes out one paycheck a month in take home pay as a hospital
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    Student Loan Debt

    KeepItRealRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Students

    A hearty round of applause for you. You will be happy with that
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    Student Loan Debt

    KeepItRealRN replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Students

    Can you give me a specific example of a door that was opened because of the school you