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  1. Help! OLOL or Southeastern nursing school??

    duncanRN replied to sher412's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I agree. I attended SLU nursing school and did not have a pleasant experience. You learn nursing theory, which is mostly useless in the real world. I don't know anything about OLOL, but I know I was...

  2. Florida Hospital vs. Orlando Regional

    duncanRN replied to GatorNurse84's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would definitely recommend FL Hosp. over ORMC. The recruiters at ORMC misrepresented benefits. I do not work at FL Hosp, but several nurses I know do or have and they highly recommend it as a place...

  3. SLU in Hammond

    duncanRN replied to Gottago's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    The first semester you go to hospital twice for an hour to do a complete assessment. The second semester you go for one day (it's been awhile!); I think 7 to 1. You go the day before for an hour to...

  4. SLU in Hammond

    duncanRN replied to Gottago's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I lived in Hammond while I was in school. From what I understand, Hammond has not been too badly hit by the hurricane. Yes, lots of care plans written by hand. Most instructors are very strict and...

  5. SLU in Hammond

    duncanRN replied to Gottago's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    No, that's exactly why it is hard. In nursing school, tests are all about application and very little memorization. You read the question and all four multiple choice answers seem okay, so you just...

  6. SLU in Hammond

    duncanRN replied to Gottago's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Some of the instructors are pretty mean, probably close to half. Their are only a few who actually care and the others are just there and don't say much or advocate for the students. Administration...

  7. SLU in Hammond

    duncanRN replied to Gottago's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I graduated with my bachelor's degree in nursing from SLU in May of '04. While I was in school, I hated the instructors and thought the curriculum was too strenuous. However, after graduation I was...

  8. public health nursing in florida

    duncanRN replied to tiggerlover's topic in Public, Community Health

    http://www.doh.state.fl.us Click on the link on the left hand side that says nursing. From there you should be able to access the online app. If you have any questions, let me

  9. Did anyone try to talk you out of being a nurse?

    duncanRN replied to following_faith's topic in General Nursing

    I

  10. Did anyone try to talk you out of being a nurse?

    duncanRN replied to following_faith's topic in General Nursing

    I commend you on your pride as a nurse (all of us, after all, are NURSES). However, as an RN, I have seen LPN's get very little respect and their pay is usually 7 or so more dollars less an hour (at...

  11. Did anyone try to talk you out of being a nurse?

    duncanRN replied to following_faith's topic in General Nursing

    I just have to say that even though what you say is harsh, I totally agree with you. My friend's sister became an LPN and it took her 15 mos. of school. However, a family member is going through an...

  12. Need opinion on transferring career

    duncanRN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I would say at this point not to give up on nursing. I have been an RN for a year and my opinion of nursing has varied a great deal. LTC RN's have a very different job than hospital RN's or public...

  13. Could Public Health be my niche?

    duncanRN replied to Genista's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thanks for what you said. I have been an RN in the hospital setting for one year. I have been offered a PHN job, with great hours, but really low pay. What you said makes me realize that when you hate...

  14. Got the job....

    duncanRN replied to anc33's topic in Public, Community Health

    I also have a health department job offer and will take a significant pay cut if I take it. I don't know what to do. I want the job, I think it will suit me better than med/surg nursing, but the pay...

  15. Places to live

    duncanRN replied to HONEYBEAR's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in an apartment complex in the 32822 area code. I am only a few miles from the airport. I really like it here. It's nice and quiet and conveniently located to a lot of

  16. public health nursing in florida

    duncanRN replied to tiggerlover's topic in Public, Community Health

    You could try to apply with the state of Florida. Go to the department of health website and you could apply online. Realize that the state pays less than the hospital, but the benefits make up for...

  17. Orlando, FL agencies

    duncanRN posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Can someone reccomend an agency to work for on a prn basis? I would like to work one or two shifts a month.

  18. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    duncanRN replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If you don't feel right about the position, don't take it. However, don't be discouraged about the job if it is just the night shift situation. You will probably learn alot on this unit. Have a good...

  19. good areas to live in Orlando

    duncanRN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Can anyone tell me where the good areas of Orlando are? I want to buy a house in a good area (not expensive).

  20. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    duncanRN replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with you totally! I initially liked nursing, then hated it, now I'm fine with it and definitely feel more competent (I have been a nurse for one year). Great

  21. good areas to live in Orlando

    duncanRN replied to duncanRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    My fiance' and I are from the LA/MS area, so we are used to lower prices I guess. Right now, we can afford a max of 130k, which apparently will not go far here. We both work in the center/east part of...

  22. Should I have chosen nursing?

    duncanRN replied to undecided's topic in General Nursing

    Please pursue your interest in nursing. I am a fairly new RN (have only been out of school for a year) and yes, nursing does have it's downside, but if you get in it for the right reason and don't...

  23. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    duncanRN replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree...I think some people become nurses for the money and do not realize what the profession truly entails. They don't have compassion or patience, so they don't put care into their

  24. Positions of taking blood pressure in PIH patients

    duncanRN replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would say take it with the patient laying down because sitting up make cause a rise in

  25. What should I do??? New grad with 2 job offers...

    duncanRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Shadow at both places. Go with the job that corresponds with your long-term goals...the hospital is the best place if you plan on becoming an NP. If not, the convent job may be