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  1. From IT to RN and now back to IT/IS

    runsalot replied to Bob_N_VA's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Love this update I also did IT. Military and retail contracting. Mostly db creating and maintaining. Went into nursing because I was getting sick of contract work. I am enjoying my current position...

  2. Already have a non-nursing B.A.; looking to enroll in inexpensive nursing pre-req courses

    runsalot replied to vcassius's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check out the community colleges in your area. Most offer online courses. And are accepted by the majority of programs you would be applying to. With the sciences, the lecture part is on line.. But...

  3. What is the draw to nursing these days

    runsalot replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse. But not young. I am a second career nurse who left an office job because I was constantly laid off after projects were delivered instead of being transition to other projects. Even...

  4. I beat cancer

    runsalot replied to gonzo1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Congrats. 10 years out myself. Feels

  5. Gpc lpn-rn bridge program

    runsalot replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Graduated from the traditional track at gpc. It's doable to work while bridging. The summer is the hardest because it's the most condensed semester. Ob,peds, and mental health all during the summer. I...

  6. I am fed up with PCT position...

    runsalot replied to brittany1111's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I was a pct with a BA in a different field before becoming a nurse. It did not qualify me to interview or pass meds to my patients. But when my techs now tell me something is funny with our patients....

  7. Salary for experienced nurse

    runsalot replied to catica1124's topic in Florida Nursing

    There are several railroads in Jacksonville Fl. Weather is nice too. Some

  8. Student wants to know what stethoscope is best

    runsalot replied to kwilson251's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got my littmanns Classic as a present. It's great. Can hear every thing I need for nursing. And it's only about 70$. And it's the holiday time of the year.

  9. Best ASN nursing program near Atlanta

    runsalot replied to tashell1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    There are good teachers and some not so good teachers at GPC. I passed the Nclex on my first attempt and I now work in a

  10. Best ASN nursing program near Atlanta

    runsalot replied to tashell1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I graduated from Gpc last year. It's not as bad as made out to be. It's affordable. And prepares you well for the Nclex and to be a

  11. no new grads allowed in hospitals?

    runsalot replied to ramosyasmin16's topic in General Nursing

    New Grad here. Working in a hospital. Neuro

  12. stinky patient pet peeve

    runsalot replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    I hope I never have a student like this. It's tough enough being a nurse or a tech with out having to deal with a student like this. This patient may of refused baths, and may be on lasix (why the...

  13. Question about WIA program

    runsalot replied to bableenkaur2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started wia after my first semester of nursing school. I Proved that my parents paid for the first semester. And wia agreed to pay for the rest. And my program lasted for over a year. I just had to...

  14. LPN to RN transition

    runsalot replied to JordanEvans's topic in LPN to RN

    Sounds like you like your current patient population. No reason you cannot continue to work in that type of facility as an

  15. Taking nclex rn in november

    runsalot replied to carrotcake's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you do the hurst review? And get there questions? They are pretty good too. There is such a thing as studying too

  16. Confused

    runsalot replied to Prosperity84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Google it. Put in the school name and nclex pass

  17. Curious...how many attempts did it take you to pass NCLEX?

    runsalot replied to klone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Once. And the latest stats show that 85% pass on the first

  18. My experience as a NS and CNA

    runsalot replied to prettyboyswag's topic in General Students

    I am a new nurse, and I worked on my floor as a tech (cna) for 15 months while in school. We also have a lot of total care patients. As a nurse I may not do as much tolieting, and getting people out...

  19. How do I begin my nursing education??

    runsalot replied to Yarlene621's topic in General Students

    You spend your time at the CC getting your prerequisites done. Like English comp and what ever sciences are required. You may graduate with a general studies degree from that CC. But it is not...

  20. Pearson trick is not 100% Accurate

    runsalot replied to NurseTerin's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    The trick changed like a month ago. Go search the message boards for the hundreds of posts that discuss this. Glad you passed.

  21. Is SNA office worth it?

    runsalot replied to cameronc's topic in General Students

    Totally. For networking, leadership. And fun. Need to set yourself apart from all those other

  22. Throwing out pillows!? Does anyone else do this!?

    runsalot replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Totally agree with it the linens. But change out the field bags and sticks. I agree with that. I have seen people get

  23. Shoes for wide, flat feet with high instep

    runsalot replied to abiklags's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Try a man's shoe. They are naturally wider. Go 2.5 sizes

  24. To Study or Not to Study???

    runsalot replied to xojamieox's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Relax. You are not going to learn any thing new

  25. advice re dismissal from accelerated BSN program

    runsalot replied to angeweise's topic in General Students

    In nursing the two best things a person can develop are a thick skin as even though you may be providing the best care ever the patients are going to be rude, so grin and bare it. And the ability to...