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  1. Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    SteelGrey replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Most health care professionals don't know jack sh*t starting out :) I absolutely think that experience in the field is crucial, especially so you know what you are getting yourself into before you...

  2. Just got accepted ...now im afraid!

    SteelGrey replied to mcm336's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You can do it! Take it one day at a time. You are totally capable :) If you need to have some income, perhaps consider some per diem work on your husbands time off and or school breaks etc I'm in a...

  3. Is getting my RN at a technical college a bad idea?

    SteelGrey replied to DanielStern's topic in General Students

    I'd definitely do your research regarding accreditation! Don't forget to consider the economics, especially if your doing loans...there are max limits and I know CRNA plus doing technical/accelerated...

  4. Albany Medical College Class of 2017

    SteelGrey replied to URredux's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    May I ask your price range? I'm from the 518 area code and could possibly offer some suggestions or tips! Also is 10-15 minutes by foot or

  5. Only taking certain parts of TEAS V?

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

    If anyone lurking was interested in knowing, or has come across this thread in a search: I can confirm that I'm only taking 2 parts of the TEAS. Thats all that they want and all that they offer at...

  6. Only taking certain parts of TEAS V?

    SteelGrey posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So the LPN program I'm applying to only looks at two parts of the test for acceptance (math and reading). Am I to assume that I'm only taking those two parts of the exam? I'm taking the exam on...

  7. Happy or Not So Happy?

    SteelGrey replied to ANurseOneDay23's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Get your LPN license and get to work! Check out if your employer is willing to pay towards furthering your education. There are many programs and agreements out there between employer and student...

  8. RNs with a Bachelor's in another field

    SteelGrey replied to TwistaKrista's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think the part of this argument that makes it unique is that in both situations the person has a license to practice regardless of the previous education field or level. And that license is what is...

  9. RNs with a Bachelor's in another field

    SteelGrey replied to TwistaKrista's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    From being a lurker, I have seen lots of people talk about all the fluff work of a BSN (those who are already an RN and doing the bridge), hence why you can do it all Online from anywhere in the...

  10. 2015 Roll Call

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

    Hope to be joining this thread for a September start this year, graduating June 2016 Fingers crossed! How is everyone who has started their program doing so

  11. Only taking certain parts of TEAS V?

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

    Thanks! yeah I thought that but then I figured 4 sections would be more than three hours but I will just contact them to

  12. Licensed Nurse or Vet Nurse (tech)

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

    On any given day, 95 % of the population wouldn't know the difference between a PCT/CNA/LPN/RN. You have to pick your battles. People see technicians nursing animals back to health using similar...

  13. Saw an angry clinical instructor...

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

    Sure there are tough professors, but I think this is boiling down to an issue of professionalism, especially in the work place. It's somewhat of a privilege for various programs and their students to...

  14. Suicide by antibotics ?

    SteelGrey replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    " Preppers" [the folks who prepare for end of the world type scenarios] often talk of the fish antibiotic deal. I saw an episode regarding the matter on NatGeo. Basically, If you can't get your family...

  15. Who/what keeps track of your hours?

    SteelGrey posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you use an old fashion time card? Computers? How do you keep track of overtime, holidays, shift differentials, on call etc? Do you ever have

  16. Who/what keeps track of your hours?

    SteelGrey replied to SteelGrey's topic in General Nursing

    Haha! Glad I'm not alone in the payroll crapshoot