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  1. Passed boards whoo hooo

    wirehead replied to misscrystal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!

  2. Does going to a "top-rated" nursing school really make a difference?

    wirehead replied to pantherfan14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think it matters so much, even a community college would suffice, get your Associate's RN, then you can do an online RN-BSN program, I agree with others, if you're going into teaching or maybe...

  3. What is your current LPN salary

    wirehead replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I haven't been an LPN since 2008, but back then in NJ f/t it was $22.50 per hr, per-diem as high as $26-28. I'm happy I got my RN, but I was making a decent living in NJ as an

  4. is it worth it to keep your license active?

    wirehead replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    You worked so hard to get it, many people struggle to get their license, keep it active, it's really not that expensive, it's not a waste of money, consider how much money it cost to get the license...

  5. PRN meds

    wirehead replied to mom-wife-nurse's topic in Patient Medications

    If you're talking about pain meds, Munro makes a good point, we need to assess our patients pain before they come asking. The idea of pain medication is to prevent pain from progressing rather than...

  6. Taking My Nclex Tommorow Morning!!

    wirehead replied to LvnOnTheRise949's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck! Remember there isn't always an absolute correct answer, sometimes it's the best answer that is

  7. How do you take NOTES in class during Nursing Scool?

    wirehead replied to NursingStoodent's topic in General Students

    Nothing beats an old fashioned pen and

  8. Passed First Semester-now I need your help

    wirehead replied to BeccaC623's topic in General Students

    Your welcome Becca. The truly most valuable purpose of the study group is what you mentioned, getting other's perspectives often helping clear things up you may not have fully understood. Sometimes, I...

  9. Needle Stick Injury - beating myself up

    wirehead replied to LaceyRN12's topic in General Nursing

    Since you know her blood work is good and your health wasn't jeopardized, then use this as a learning experience to avoid future accidents. I don't know about your mother, but a lot of old school...

  10. Passed First Semester-now I need your help

    wirehead replied to BeccaC623's topic in General Students

    Congrats on getting through your 1st semester, it only gets harder from there!! Study groups are helpful, but be sure to pick the smart kids in your class to be part of your group! A lot of students...

  11. Nurse with anxiety/depression

    wirehead replied to nursepenelope's topic in Home Health

    nursepenelope, I totally understand where you're coming from as many here have stated, and truly commend you for having the courage to seek out the help of your peers on this board!! I started my...

  12. If you like your health insurance, you can keep it your insurance. Period

    wirehead replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  13. Sunday night heebeegeebees

    wirehead posted a topic in General Nursing

    Am I the only one who gets the Sunday night heebeegeebees in anticipation of the work week ahead? They kill me, because I can't sleep, and have to be up early, so then my Monday is termed grouchy...

  14. Sunday night heebeegeebees

    wirehead replied to wirehead's topic in General Nursing

    Me too, often times just staying home for a week is a vacation!!! What branch of service are you in? I almost joined the Navy at 18, but went the Law Enforcement route instead, while I loved every...

  15. Sunday night heebeegeebees

    wirehead replied to wirehead's topic in General Nursing

    So you metabolize the Sunday night heebeegeebees a little slower, it's such a strange phenomenon, I think my issue is I'm such a free spirit that I just hate to have to be somewhere, to have to do...

  16. Sunday night heebeegeebees

    wirehead replied to wirehead's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I feel somewhat normal now. It's not a matter of loving nursing, I guess it's the old "fear of the unknown," we so often have to console our patients about. I never know what to expect from one...

  17. Worried about paying off student loan debt

    wirehead replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    To the OP, I wish you all the best in your studies, I hope you graduate and pass the NCLEX on the 1st shot, and while you're doing clinicals, make friends, network, and market yourself as best you...

  18. Worried about paying off student loan debt

    wirehead replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    It doesn't say 64% of new grads or newly licensed RN's are getting jobs either. It doesn't state a percentage of newly licensed RN's taking jobs in other fields, it doesn't give enough detail how they...

  19. Worried about paying off student loan debt

    wirehead replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    Didn't say you mentioned it, just found it interesting that's all. I'm posting as I'm watching tv getting geared up for a busy week of work. I'm not worried about citations, or every little detail,...

  20. Worried about paying off student loan debt

    wirehead replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    I think it makes a valid point, I personally know new grads that have gave up looking for a job and went into medical billing, or surgical scheduling, even taken receptionist positions. So since you...

  21. Worried about paying off student loan debt

    wirehead replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    There is a section in this article that supports my theory that there is not 64% of new grads finding jobs, they simply give up and take different positions in the health care field....

  22. Worried about paying off student loan debt

    wirehead replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    NURSE, STAFF, 2013 NEW GRADUATE Job In Massachusetts - Massachusetts General Hospital - Healthcare / Medical

  23. Worried about paying off student loan debt

    wirehead replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    You're right, maybe you wouldn't have found the same job, maybe you would've, you took a gamble it cost you a fortune, you've done well, and I'm happy for you. I stand by the fact that the profession...

  24. Worried about paying off student loan debt

    wirehead replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    What a lively debate, love it! First, I realize not all of those schools in Boston offer nursing undergrad degrees, but I think you well knew, I meant the ones that do are not in the top 20. The...

  25. Worried about paying off student loan debt

    wirehead replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    Again KelRN215, you graduated at better times then the OP is facing. If he will live home with his parents and be fortunate enough to get a job, sure he wont die from his debt, but he will feel...