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  1. Financing Accelerated Nursing School

    SteelGrey replied to r2ellie's topic in General Students

    It's tough. If you already have a previous bachelors degree, you may hit your max funding. Talk to a counselor about your options to get you through for the year. If you cant manage, I recommend the...

  2. I want to quit nursing.

    SteelGrey replied to Nomad_Nurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Curious why you chose Nursing if you really want to be a wine taster or Photographer? They are very different fields.... Every job is full of all the scenarios and types of people you mentioned. Find...

  3. I need advice please! Urgent.

    SteelGrey replied to patientbutterfly's topic in General Nursing

    Be prepared for financial aid loan limits for a second bachelors degree, as you have unpaid debt from your first one. I would work for a while and pay down debt and get a better idea of what you want...

  4. Verbal warning about sick calls.....please advise

    SteelGrey replied to SaffireWeldon's topic in Canada

    I know it sounds cold but Honestly...most employers are about the bottom line. They want to keep employees around who are like robots: show up on time, never get sick and don't complain. People are...

  5. What next?

    SteelGrey replied to oncpalnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would travel :) Enjoy some of the country and live a little. You don't know what you future holds, and if the ability to travel will be

  6. How much do you really make?

    SteelGrey replied to AnnaK12's topic in General Nursing

    Saddling up with debts, high cost of living, and no job guarantee would be a bad idea. Visa issues are a huge headache. It sounds like nurses make good money , but once you factor in cost of living,...

  7. Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    SteelGrey replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    There is similar adds recruiting nurses for real estate in my area craigslist.... I don't find it offensive. It's just suggestive that most nurses have great people skills, organization and can multi...

  8. I was happy once. Then I became a nurse

    SteelGrey replied to ebart03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The others have fantastic advice and glad to hear your getting some help. Just wanted to encourage you that their are other areas of " nursing" that may suit you! There have been some great...

  9. Can anyone explain..

    SteelGrey replied to SteelGrey's topic in Travel

    Fantastic explanation. I appreciate your

  10. Can anyone explain..

    SteelGrey posted a topic in Travel

    Would anyone here be able to educate me on why there is travel nursing? Like from a Hospital standpoint? Is it about shortages or something- i thought there were no shortages and many people who cant...

  11. Just Nursing courses?

    SteelGrey posted a topic in General Students

    Did anyone go to Nursing school with just the "Nursing" core to complete? I've got an offer to go to a 2 year RN program, and after advisement due to my previous degree and coursework I only have the...

  12. Just Nursing courses?

    SteelGrey replied to SteelGrey's topic in General Students

    Yes! This is me exactly. Pretty much got everything done and the program starts in Fall. Thank you for sharing

  13. Just Nursing courses?

    SteelGrey replied to SteelGrey's topic in General Students

    Fantastic! Thanks for the heads up. Being part time definitely messes with Aid opportunities but It kind of evens out in the end for me. That's awesome that you got to take some graduate level...

  14. Just Nursing courses?

    SteelGrey replied to SteelGrey's topic in General Students

    Awesome, thank you for

  15. Need an emotional support dog

    SteelGrey replied to Katlove10's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I would first address your mental health with a licensed professional. Pets are a big responsibility and a life time commitment. There is a huge financial and time investment involved with pet...

  16. Why don't you just read the chart?

    SteelGrey replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not really related but when I worked in an equine hospital we had a saying called " READ THE F&%$^ CHART" bestowed upon us by the owner of the hospital. We were responsible to read through...

  17. I'm an LPN and I understand.

    SteelGrey replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I view this with a different twist and it involves time and money. For me - LPN program is 10 months. After ten months, I have the opportunity to work as a licensed practical nurse, and then while...

  18. Sexy male scrubs

    SteelGrey replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ironically all the latest womens fashion type scrubs are all baby doll type tops that show off curves, tight form fitting bottoms. Cutesy colors and prints. I personally hate them, but it seems as...

  19. Sexy male scrubs

    SteelGrey replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think classic light green colored hospital issue scrubs with a drawstring, tucked in scrub top- covered in blood from surgery is hot. OH oops that's a bit too specific. Is getting ripped part of the...

  20. 1st Semester Passed by the grace of God

    SteelGrey replied to idasavealife's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations on all your hard work and perseverance

  21. JOBS in Florida

    SteelGrey replied to BeachBliss114's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check out the jail/prison systems if that is something you think would be a fit. I believe one of the big companies is called Corizon but you could be making in the 20's with shift

  22. Looking for a RN-New Grad Job in Florida

    SteelGrey replied to dvera91's topic in General Nursing

    I would look between Miami and Orlando, such as Ft. Lauderdale and Palm Beach etc , I know the hospital in Delray was hiring new grads in the last year but I'm not sure about the moment. If you don't...

  23. Would you file a complaint?

    SteelGrey replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Well it depends on which complaint. I think perspective plays a big role. We have all had bad days and requests that may just put us over the edge. Asking for a blanket in the ER is probably low on...

  24. where do I turn

    SteelGrey replied to starvin4u3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What type of place did you interview at? Does your school program have any job placement help? I'd look everywhere- corrections, doctors offices, clinics, LTC/rehab/home health etc, school systems,...

  25. Physician Bullying of Nurses Reaching Epidemic Levels

    SteelGrey replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    If you've ever worked with people, you most likely have seen them displaying poor behavior- whether it be cursing, name calling, yelling, or throwing things. This is especially common and more...