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  1. MA to LPN??????

    icugirl33 replied to highasthesky's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Wouldn't life be grand if everyone who felt they are smart enough can skip school & just challenge the exams. Paralegals would be attorneys in no time, pharmacy techs would be pharmacist,...

  2. Thinking of taking courses non-matric for FNP

    icugirl33 replied to NYNewGrad's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm a new graduate (5/05) and I will be starting graduate school in the spring (1/06). I found out last week that I was admitted. The courses required before starting clinicals are advance...

  3. Do you belong to a nursing association?

    icugirl33 replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    I belong to Sigma Theta Tau International. It is an international organization for nurses. I haven't had the chance to look into additional nursing organizations, but this thread is helping a

  4. Poll: Male Nurses in the OB? Ok or No Way???

    icugirl33 replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in General Nursing

    There should be no reason why male nurses shouldn't be in OB. I know of some patient's who had a problem & while in nursing school, during OB rotation, the male students had to always be...

  5. Can Assoc. RN cut diabetic toenails?

    icugirl33 replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my facility, it also requires a doctor's order and a podiatris would have to trim the toenails. I found out when a family member made the request. On top of everything else I do, trimming toe nails...

  6. Is A Sign On Bonus Worth A 3 Yr Contract?

    icugirl33 replied to cnpta's topic in General Nursing

    8 months prior to my graduation in May 2005, I accepted a job offer from a local hospital , I received $12K up front for signing a 2 year contract and when I started working for them in July, I...

  7. RN experience required?

    icugirl33 replied to ICRN2008's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduated from my BSN program in May 2005. I thought I had to wait a year before going back for my MSN/ARNP. I called my school a few months ago and was told that there were core classes I needed to...

  8. What can an RN do than an LPN can't?

    icugirl33 replied to pdpeanut's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with you 100%. Your view on the matter is realistic and to the point without hurting any

  9. Starting Salaries for NPs

    icugirl33 replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Prior to making the decision to go back to school for my MSN/ARNP, I went to the human resourses dept at the hospital I presently work and was told their starting salary is $37-$50 hour(big range)....

  10. Do You See Yourself Making It To Retirement in Nursing?

    icugirl33 replied to stlnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I just got my BSN 4 months ago and don't see myself in nursing for anymore than the next few years , 2-3 yrs at the

  11. Chem or A&P, which is more difficult?

    icugirl33 replied to Priddyeyez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found chemistry harder than A & P. If your good at math, then chemistry shouldn't be a problem. I felt it was harder for me because i'm not that great in

  12. BSN Or ADN?

    icugirl33 replied to Shannon RN 2be's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on what your long term goals are. There is generally no difference in pay & scope of practice between a BSN and ADN nurse. I originally was going to go the adn track, however, the...

  13. What can an RN do than an LPN can't?

    icugirl33 replied to pdpeanut's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's up to you to decide which track you would like to take. An LPN is prepared mostly for technical task, which would explain the reason an LPN might be more advance attechnical task. While an RN is...

  14. No More Bedside Nursing, I Quit!

    icugirl33 replied to cameroondiva's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I recently graduated from a BSN program (5/05) and by my third day on the floor, was ready to head back to schhol. By the time I received my first paycheck, I reapplied and will be starting an ARNP,...

  15. What was the amount of your 1st paycheck as a nurse?

    icugirl33 replied to brina's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Around $1100 after taxes (7/05) for about 55 hours in those 2 weeks. That amount made me run back to school (starting ARNP in 1/2006).. I have yet to work a full 72 hours, because I tire out after 2...

  16. RN who wouldn't be CNA

    icugirl33 replied to cjog's topic in Nursing Career

    A CNA has nothing to do with studying to be being an RN. If you want to work while being in school, working as a CNA might help you get a flexible schedule. If you want to be an RN, why would you...

  17. Frustrated after 5 weeks of nursing...

    icugirl33 replied to SaderNurse05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am also a new grad who started in the Telemetry floor. By the 3rd day, I was so frustrated that I applied back to my school's MSN/ARNP program. I was in different classes for the past 2 weeks so I...

  18. BSN duties?

    icugirl33 replied to nev's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I don't think getting a higher degree is wasting of time. It really depends on what your long term goals are. Obviously, there is a big difference in knowledge between an ADN, BSN, MSN, and...

  19. What is a vocational nurse?

    icugirl33 replied to vwbugz's topic in General Nursing

    LPN/LVN programs takes about a year to complete full time. Once you have passed, then you write to the Board of Nursing in your state and request to sit for the PNCLEX. Everything else in the previous...