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  1. Best Experience to get into an ICU

    squidbillies replied to John SPN's topic in Critical Care

    Boo yah, one point for john

  2. Keep getting worse at interviews. Hopeless?

    squidbillies replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Awe, I so sorry to hear you feel crushed. Do you have any family or friends that you can ask to do a mock interview with you? Having some experience. Even if just with friends, may be able to help...

  3. Hca hospitals and ipn .........

    squidbillies replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have no knowledge of this specific situation, however I'm familiar with HCA. I would not mention the ipn in the interview. It is not at all necessary to reveal. You will do a background check and at...

  4. Anyone knows of any FREE resources for someone who has lupus but no insurance?

    squidbillies replied to otilika's topic in General Nursing

    She can get Medicaid or go to the health department for a very reasonable rate. It's definitely an option. Sorry, I know of no resources other than that. Good luck to

  5. CALLING ALL NEW LPNs! EAST COAST

    squidbillies replied to bs98241's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Central Florida here. A rural hospital, med surg/tele, offered me 19 without bennies, 16 with. A prison agency in town offered me 21 no bennies, 17 with. I graduate next

  6. no available books in middle east I want to be RN

    squidbillies replied to suha.O's topic in General World

    University of Sharjah in Dubai has a nursing program. You could get pre reqs like anatomy and physiology, microbiology, etc at the university of Baghdad. Then try and get into Dubai. I know Dubai is...

  7. New CNA starting job search...need salary help!

    squidbillies replied to melijm's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Kentucky, you're lucky to get 11 on overnights without bennies. Much me realistic to get 8-9 with no experience, no bennies. Florida it's about 10. While I'm not familiar with your area, I think...

  8. What is the worst hardship/story you have ever seen/heard in your nursing career?

    squidbillies replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    Just two weeks ago at clinical. Parents come in with three year old to ED. Ask if it will harm the child if he eats feces. They can not afford food so they put their feces in Tupperware and eat it....

  9. Other Rewarding Careers Beside Nursing

    squidbillies replied to aquarius89's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh, also funeral director. Only a 2 year degree, you can do it all online at SPC. Just have to find a funeral home to do clinicals if you don't live close to tampa area. Starting pay is 55k ish. You...

  10. Other Rewarding Careers Beside Nursing

    squidbillies replied to aquarius89's topic in Nursing Career

    Dental technician. They make dentures and retainers. Only like 5% job growth according to BLS but they exist for sure. Pay is like

  11. What kind of license do I get by becoming a LPN through the Army?

    squidbillies replied to jocelynearmy's topic in Nursing Career

    It's now 68w with the "m" option. It's technically combat medic. Done in fort Sam Houston, tx. It's an extremely long AIT. It does not automatically give you a license. The army has trained you, so...

  12. I want to become a nurse but my gpa is low

    squidbillies replied to jwhn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't necessarily agree with some above posts. First, those classes are all extremely difficult. Be happy with the c, you passed! Second, i would look into private colleges like Phoenix, rasmussen,...

  13. Question for LTC nurses

    squidbillies replied to PierceTheVeil's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A CNA I know always puts gum or a mint in her mouth when she is working with bathroom stuff. She keeps it in her pocket. It helped me for sure during clinicals

  14. Nursing in Lexington, Ky - Too many schools for too few new grad jobs

    squidbillies replied to kmckenney616's topic in General Nursing

    There are the hospitals in Lexington but there are also hospitals in Danville, Richmond, liberty, Stanford etc etc. expand your search area if you insist on working in a hospital. But there are also...

  15. Job Hunt w/ Arrest Record

    squidbillies replied to MauriceLPN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I did not and definitely would not bring it up

  16. Job Hunt w/ Arrest Record

    squidbillies replied to MauriceLPN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Maurice, I would not let it stop me from continuing to apply to places. I have found that bigger companies tend to have a hiring procedure where this isn't an issue. For example, I worked for a...

  17. LPN and OR Tech

    squidbillies replied to AM326's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ariana, in my area (central Florida), lpn's are definitely hired as scrub

  18. Would you go the traditional BSN route after LPN.

    squidbillies replied to na-na's topic in LPN to RN

    I would not. Why would I when it could be done in as little as two years elsewhere, acen(nlnac) accredited and all? Just my opinion

  19. Just had my first interview! Wasn't asked any questions

    squidbillies replied to anxioustotest's topic in Nursing Career

    Every interview I have had like that resulted in me getting the position. I believe they are simply wanting to get eyes on you to make sure you have two arms and two legs. Dress and act the part,...

  20. caught up in a dilemma

    squidbillies replied to Dave_S's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dave, have you looked into a private school? They are a lot less strict on pre reqs and the grades you come in with. More expensive, yes, but it I'll get you your degree. There's also the option...

  21. Should I be forward about being a stripper?

    squidbillies replied to Nixon99's topic in Nursing Career

    Misslady, from what I understand, A paper trail would give the very real possibility of the BON finding out, then screwing your license for improper conduct. It happened to a webcam girl I know when...

  22. Willing to move anywhere do anything!

    squidbillies replied to MichaelMcKinney's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Private college. They aren't all bad. Look on your state board of nursings website to see which ones are NLNAC accredited and go with one of those. Expensive, yes. Worth it?

  23. A question about questions.

    squidbillies replied to Beautiful Mind RN's topic in General Students

    Stephan and C, thanks! Makes total

  24. A question about questions.

    squidbillies replied to Beautiful Mind RN's topic in General Students

    Serious question- how in the world do you all have/make time to study additional books? Are these books quick reads that reinforce the material you've already studied from your required reading? I'm...

  25. finding job as a nurse

    squidbillies replied to AdinaBucur's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What all did you send? Cover letter and resume? Pretty personalized? Congrats, I hope to get