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  1. North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    sunnyjohn replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    http://www.texashealth.org/ Arlington Memorial, all the Harris hospitals and all the Presbyterian hospitals in the DFW area Anyone know the yearly reimbursement

  2. Millionaires on nursing salaries

    sunnyjohn replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, that's what I

  3. North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    sunnyjohn replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    Someone PM'd me asking about loans and the system I posted in another thread. I can't remember who it was though. :uhoh21: I have contacted Tuition Answer, Next Student and Bank of America. I am also...

  4. Taxes and the single nurse

    sunnyjohn replied to bchboy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes it is much better to break even than to recieve a refund check. Why give Uncle Sam an interest free loan? Heck no! Be advised, if your deduction # on your W-2 is a 'high' number (7+, I think) you...

  5. Millionaires on nursing salaries

    sunnyjohn replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    You are actually doing VERY well with you savings. Saving 25% gross PLUS matching your Roth and 403(B)? GOOD JOB!:yelclap: ... Way better than most single folks and people with no

  6. Taxes and the single nurse

    sunnyjohn replied to bchboy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pre tax investments, 401(K),

  7. I am an Australian and I do not understand the American levels of Nursing

    sunnyjohn replied to meme39's topic in General Nursing

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  8. North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    sunnyjohn replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    Texas Women's University in Dallas offers the accelerated BSN http://www.twu.edu/nursing/ So does TCU.

  9. is PN in US and here in the philippines just the same?

    sunnyjohn replied to hudaz's topic in International Nursing

    Slim, unless you have another means by which to claim eligibility for a green card (marriage to a US citizen, finding our your long-lost dad/mum is a US citizen, etc). You won't be able to use your...

  10. Can a family file I-140 to hire foreign nurse

    sunnyjohn replied to dollygupta's topic in International Nursing

    Send Suzanne4 a PM or wait for her response. Keep checking back. She is VERY busy, but she has good info on these kind of topics. Good luck/Good

  11. Practical Nursing School In The Philippines

    sunnyjohn replied to kathykaye's topic in International Nursing

    Unless you are already a US citizen, have a US green card or have another means of obtain that green cared (marriage to a US citizen, etc) you WILL NOT be able to qualify for a green card by becoming...

  12. Accelerated BSN and working while in school...

    sunnyjohn replied to chickapin's topic in General Students

    I think it would be almost impossible to work in an accelerated program. PRN might work. You might get in two or three shifts a month. Still unless you REALLY need the money, I wouldn't risk possibly...

  13. Study in Philippines or just stay here?

    sunnyjohn replied to narcissistic's topic in International Nursing

    I think Filipino nurses are wonderful, they taught me everything I know about scrubbing and working in the OR. Still, I think you should stay in the States for your education. Why make it more...

  14. North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    sunnyjohn replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    :rotfl: @ "let the elastic out of you undies" Funnie, you're in rare form! I think it's the 'new stuff' fumes coming off that 15th set of clinical outfits you bought or that new PDA (I'm so jealous!)...

  15. Millionaires on nursing salaries

    sunnyjohn replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Lizz this is so funny! The article I read said the up and coming areas with regards to real estate (not pop.) are in Texas (McAllen being #1, Dallas, etc) and a few mid-size cities in the Midwest!...

  16. Group One

    sunnyjohn replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've applied at a few places in Texas were they give you a seperate form to fill out to receive the credit/consumer report they pull to make the decision. Some just inform you on the application of...

  17. Millionaires on nursing salaries

    sunnyjohn replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the inside track like you do, yes, buying in an "up and coming area" is the way to go. The problem is every Tom, Dick and Harriet thinks they know what area is 'up and coming'. You would...

  18. Millionaires on nursing salaries

    sunnyjohn replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    In addition, I would like to suggest that EVERYONE get a copy of "The Automatic Millionaire" or "Smart Couple Finish Rich" or "Smart Women Finish Rich" all by David Bach. It is a good starting point....

  19. Millionaires on nursing salaries

    sunnyjohn replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Real estate flipping isn't conservative. While long term real estate is always a good investment, short -term flipping is dicey right now. The pros in that game have gotten in, made their money and...

  20. need help becoming srub tech

    sunnyjohn replied to sunnyspin's topic in Operating Room

    Hi I'm a scrub tech. I went to a local community college for my training. Books? Check out "Alexander's care of the Patient in Surgery" and " Berry and Kohn's Operating Room Techniques." It is very...

  21. Any bedside nurses making over 100K ?

    sunnyjohn replied to EveMJRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some parts of Texas are actually very pretty. Your friend should consider the coast or Austin. Vey nice with lots to see outside and lots of outdoor

  22. School loans and debt, how much are you in the hole?

    sunnyjohn replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    Let me first start by saying I ABHOR DEBT. I think most Westerners save too little and spend to much. Sure, worked 3-midnight 5 days a week going through school and lived on rice, beans, mac and...

  23. Group One

    sunnyjohn replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've gotten the Group One report when I did not get hired. They hospital HR person highlighted the part that dinged

  24. North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    sunnyjohn replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    Kotoko, Fun2Care is right, you really should go to one of the El Cnetro ADN information sessions. They give you lots of info, answer specific questions and give out an application packet/checklist for...

  25. Group One

    sunnyjohn replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I won't go into my experience with Group One. I've told the story many times on this board. The dastardly tale is well documented. You can get your report from Group One. The easiest way is to go into...