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  1. do you think it is okay for a nurse to have bipolar and still be working

    sunnyjohn replied to navywife757's topic in General Nursing

    If you are taking your meds, your condition is well managed and the BON in your state is willing to give you a license I think you will be fine. Like others here have said, take good care of yourself...

  2. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    sunnyjohn replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You get what you pay for. If they paid a living wage to CNA's and LTC workers they would not have such high turnover and they would give better care. It is sad that this is what our elderly have to...

  3. the saga continues...(my journey as a transfer student)

    sunnyjohn replied to allthingsbright's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll say a prayer for you. I read the other thread and I'm glad you found a school that will work with

  4. O.R./L&D Clashing in C-sections

    sunnyjohn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Was this tech a trained surgical technologist or someone pulled off the street and taught on the job to scrub C-sections? How terrible! She makes all techs look bad with this kind of behaviour....

  5. Does anyone else have a&p in one semester?

    sunnyjohn replied to Duker99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P I and II over a full 9 1\2-week summer session. I had an excellent teacher so I learned a great deal. I think the fact that the instructor was so good and clearly outlined what we would...

  6. LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

    sunnyjohn replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know this is off topic, but that actually sounds like a cool

  7. Inexperienced RN

    sunnyjohn replied to Bentley's topic in Nursing Career

    Look for a good nurse refresher course. It will help you get back in the swing of things and regain your confidence. I think you will do just fine. Good

  8. How much did it cost for your ADN?

    sunnyjohn replied to JennaC's topic in Nursing Career

    Dallas County Community colleges are $33 per credit hour for every

  9. Sickle Cell in Australia

    sunnyjohn replied to Spiderella's topic in International Nursing

    She's trying to migrate to New South Wales, Australia not the US. IMHO, you should speak directly with an Australian immigration official. Get the info from the horses' mouth. Your agency person may...

  10. RN to MSN/CRNA. Anyone here do that?

    sunnyjohn replied to dreatx's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Looks like a great program. I have friends in med school at Pitt. They all say it is the best place ever. Pitt is very friendly to non-traditioanl

  11. join Army or air force?

    sunnyjohn replied to bell821's topic in Government, Military

    The Army is nice, but I've only heard wonderful things from Air Force nurses. Have you considered the

  12. Non-Nursing Job while in school?

    sunnyjohn replied to SheLby'sMom's topic in Nursing Career

    Some hospital will snap you up after you graduate. Don't worry. You've got do waht you must to pay the

  13. How far up the ladder can you go with an Associate Nursing degree?

    sunnyjohn replied to Student_Nurse_Cossman's topic in Nursing Career

    As far as your imagination and drive can take

  14. Radiology vs. Nursing

    sunnyjohn replied to ashparker's topic in Nursing Career

    There was a thread on this a week or two ago. Actually there were a few of them. They was very detailed. Do a search. It might help you. Good

  15. Want to move to Texas

    sunnyjohn replied to pinkyface's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well Plano in North Dallas has some of the best schools in the country. I really enjoyed working at Children's Hospital in Dallas. The traffic in Dallas is also a tad better than in

  16. Paging OR team

    sunnyjohn replied to OR nurse nut's topic in Operating Room

    That is a bit much. I thought the anesthesia had to be there when they rolled the patient in the

  17. doctor with unprofessional personal life

    sunnyjohn replied to heart2nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hehe, this is the first thread on allnurses where everyone has been in agreement. "And I am unanimous in

  18. doctor with unprofessional personal life

    sunnyjohn replied to heart2nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am sure you mean well. Think about it. It probably tears this female doctor up every day to have to come in and take care of other people when she cannot help her own husband. Her personal life is...

  19. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    sunnyjohn replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For Real!!! And those darling little angels proceed to spend the next two hours running up and down the

  20. later

    sunnyjohn replied to gassyjon's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You should post a couple more time before you make your final decision. This board can be a great source of info and debate at

  21. I'm probably taking Chem + A&P fall semester!

    sunnyjohn replied to browsing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I don't take a full load of classes, I feel like I'm slacking off! I didn't take a full load this summer and I started getting antsy. Yes I know I'm demented. I'm one of those people who has...

  22. Revelation on Nursing.. I'm going to be a nurse!

    sunnyjohn replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies guys. I am going to write that letter to myself ASAP. I hope more people will post their revelation

  23. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    sunnyjohn replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How in heaven's name are you going to get huffy with a

  24. Well, I guess I am back in teh "pre-nursing" stage AGAIN!

    sunnyjohn replied to allthingsbright's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I understand that colleges reserve the right to offer transfer credit as they wish, but sometimes things get silly. If you were studying for a Biology or Spanish or Math degree, they may not...

  25. Well, I guess I am back in teh "pre-nursing" stage AGAIN!

    sunnyjohn replied to allthingsbright's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Nathalie. The info on Barry was