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  1. Why should I have to write the NCLEX after working in the USA for 24 years?

    Dodgern posted a topic in Nurse Registration

    Let me back up here and explain my situation. I moved to North Carolina in 1992 after accepting a job offer in Charlotte. North Carolina has reciprocity with Canada meaning that the state accepted my...

  2. Why should I have to write the NCLEX after working in the USA for 24 years?

    Dodgern replied to Dodgern's topic in Nurse Registration

    Just an update~~~~I took the exam on July 27th (my wedding anniversary )..................... PASSED IT!!!!! I was worried knowing that I was going to have to put my nursing career on hold for 45...

  3. Why should I have to write the NCLEX after working in the USA for 24 years?

    Dodgern replied to Dodgern's topic in Nurse Registration

    Thanks for explaining that to her. :) I may try to help any other RNS in the future who find themselves in my situation. I would like to see a new precedent set up so they won't have to write the...

  4. Why should I have to write the NCLEX after working in the USA for 24 years?

    Dodgern replied to Dodgern's topic in Nurse Registration

    Yes....I talked to many humans. ... The best they could do was take the funds I paid for Licensure by Endorsement and use it to pay for the License by Examination application. I think that happened...

  5. ADN or BSN: What's the Big Deal?

    Dodgern replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm....there are still Diploma nursing programs

  6. ADN or BSN: What's the Big Deal?

    Dodgern replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    How long have you been an RN? I have 28yrs under my belt. BUT I'm a lowly Diploma RN. Frankly, there should be a group of us who are "grandfathered" in because of the amount of experience we have. I...

  7. Kiss My Nursing Dream Goodbye?

    Dodgern replied to HanaJ's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excuse

  8. How to politely rescind a nursing school acceptance?

    Dodgern replied to Nursinghopeful19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Always send a thank you for your consideration email and let them know that are rescinding their offer. ...never burn a bridge.

  9. Do you think nurses get special treatment?

    Dodgern replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    I got pulled over a few weeks ago. ....young,snot-nosed cop wouldn't reduce it. Had to go through a lawyer. ...seriously, I hope he learns before he needs us to look after

  10. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    Dodgern replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I think new nurses leave because they had the "Rose-colored glasses" view of nursing. No-one has ever really told them what we do.... This is NOT an insult! Nursing is a high-stress career! We...

  11. 1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    Dodgern replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    He's a great employee but he dogs my every step and keeps asking where the fire hydrant