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    Should I continue or Should I Switch

    somenurse replied to ELBOO2CO2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, i like what MJB2010 wrote, and i'd also recommend taking a pre-NCLEX review course. there are many kinds out there, online, and some in classrooms, whatever works for you. Some ppl do not test...
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    days vs. nights--family life perspective

    somenurse replied to 77for2011's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, great question. I've worked both, and i can see how you might see nights as a better option, because, if you have to, you can drag yourself to various daytime things. however, do note the word...
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    Any nurses willing to answer a few questions?

    somenurse replied to jvan1144's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OH, one more bit of advice, for enjoying nursing, is, as much as possible, try your best to stay out of "Nursing Olympics". this is when one or more (usually takes a few to get it going) nurses all...
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    Any nurses willing to answer a few questions?

    somenurse replied to jvan1144's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    BTW, to my answer in question #1, above, i always thought i was lousy at math. Almost didn't go into nursing because i thought i could not do math. so, prior to entering nursing school, i took a few...
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    Any nurses willing to answer a few questions?

    somenurse replied to jvan1144's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First off, welcome to nursing!! 1. Describe how you use math in your job/workplace? all the time, all the time. Calculating dosages. In old days, also used to calculate IV drip rates, too. When...
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    somenurse replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Lol, off topic, but, re: //"the hospital should have only sent cops if they thought i was in danger"//, listen to this hilarious story. This is like, 20 years ago, long ago, whole other hospital. I...
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    somenurse replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Ah, i could not agree with you more------a hospital had no right to do this to me!! The hospital was facing more and more nurses NOT answering their phones at 2am, knowing it meant they'd be robbed...
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    If you could pick your ideal job in nursing, what would it be?

    somenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    oH, I HAD my ideal job. I was a float. Most nurses loathe floating, i LOVED it!! Just LOVED it, made each day fresh, broadened my knowledge base, kept it exciting and 'fresh'. LOVED it. Also,...
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    somenurse replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    No, read it again, the cops could not reach my door, as my apt building had an outer door that one had to have a code to get into. so cops called my apt manager, who arrived there, she punched in the...
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    MIchigan or Florida?

    somenurse replied to somenurse's topic in Retired Nurses

    really? no one has any opinions or thoughts on this
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    How did retirement changed your life? Was it a dream or a nightmare come true?

    somenurse replied to CJ NV's topic in Retired Nurses

    LOVED the comment above. I don't have much to add, nothing as useful as that most wonderful post above, but, i also went through a period of loss almost, having dedicated so so much of my energy to...
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    refresher classes

    somenurse replied to serenity05's topic in Retired Nurses

    I do not know which of the many refresher programs are best, but, i am just posting so that i, too, can follow this here thread. In my opinion, to return to hospital nursing, i'd think a refresher...
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    "Proof of employment"? for Florida RN license by endorsement?

    somenurse replied to somenurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    OHhhh, THANK YOU SO SO MUCH, BELLE!!! I will have to look over that form a little more carefully then, i thought it DID ask out-of-state RNs to submit "proof of employment" for 2 of the last 3...
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    "Proof of employment"? for Florida RN license by endorsement?

    somenurse replied to somenurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    THANK YOU BELLE!! I did take NCLEX.....30+ years ago, though. (pretty sure it was called NCLEX, even back then...) Over the years, i've been licensed in multiple states, but, never ever had to...
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    somenurse replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    i have not read the 90 comments above, just jumping in. I have been a nurse for over 30 years, employed in all types of areas, and have moved all across the USA, licensed in multiple states. WOW, let...
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    Ivy Tech Nursing Schedule

    somenurse replied to blyon1's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I can't answer the other questions, but, i went through nursing school, with one child, and one on the way, AND i also worked part-time (cuz i had to). but, you WILL need help, support and help with...