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  1. Take the Offer as a New Grad?

    That's a joke. 50% of RNs in the country make that with their associates degree. I say keep
  2. Can you make a living just doing strikes?

    I don't think it's feasible. They are so infrequent, and prone to cancellation that it would be difficult to financially support yourself on them. There are also some moral issues
  3. Giving the OP truthful advice about the nursing glut in this country IS helpful. Sure, OP may be able to find a job here. Absolutely. Is it likely? Maybe not. Just know the reality is many many...
  4. Senior Practicum: Telemetry vs ICU?

    ICU. Everything you mentioned about the Telemetry floor can also be found in the ICU. It will look better when applying for the
  5. Don't trust the BLS prediction. It's far
  6. How old are you?

    I'll bite. Explain it to me. I'm no stranger to societal emphasis on
  7. And what exactly will the machine do if a patient
  8. The USA will not be needing any extra nurses at any point in the near future. It is already in a state of saturation. Locally, many nurses have difficulty obtaining employment. Examine your career...
  9. Unless you plan to stay with this employer the rest of your working life, get your
  10. Lowest turnover specialty

    Why do you both say OR is the winner
  11. Asking a higher rate

    Is it acceptable for a travel nurse working an assignment in places such as San Francisco, or Boston, to ask for an hourly rate that is at least on par with what the staff RN's make? I see contracts...
  12. Failing Nursing School Over One Class?!!

    Your instructor didn't fail you, YOU did! Knowing this, it's harder for me to have sympathy. You set yourself up not to pass... I'm sorry about your situation, but most nursing programs have strict...
  13. Is anything at your work that puzzles you

    Elevator etiquette has always puzzled me. Everyone crams into it, avoids eye contact, conversation is seemingly forbidden, you can't even breathe loud. It's so awkward
  14. Asking a higher rate

    Agreed. I sure appreciate what he shares
  15. Getting paid to help people recover and be their lifesaver in their most vulnerable moments. Watching a NICU nurse sing her dying patient softly to sleep in a rocking chair, and when the grandparent...
  16. Travel Nursing Agencies for Nursing Students/ Nurse Techs

    In what? You have to be independent and competent to travel. Nursing students aren't independent. Experience is
  17. Get a job as an ICU tech. Land a job as a new grad RN in that ICU. Do an ADN program. While gaining experience for school, also get your BSN, maybe online. 2 years pass, you're ready to apply. Bam....
  18. Why, lol. That makes no difference in anesthesia
  19. "Montage View" for University of Utah Health Internship

    Private message me and I'll give you the low down on how to score a
  20. Is this crazy?

    I think you should definitely apply. Locally, we have LPN's apply to BSN programs often. It would be a nice transition for
  21. Nurses cant do IO?

    I work in a teaching hospital level 1, and I witnessed two IO's go in last week in our ICU by the
  22. Nurses have an Attitude Problem

    Maybe it's you with the attitude
  23. "Montage View" for University of Utah Health Internship

    You guys should apply to Intermountain facilities. Much easier to get hired and less
  24. Percentage of various NP specialties in acute care?

    Isn't it like 3 or more years to complete,
  25. Does. Anyone like their CNA job??

    I love my CNA jobs. I work as a ICU tech and a NICU tech. I get to see the most astounding things each day at work, and it helps me so much while I'm in RN school. Definitely a big