MikeyJ

MikeyJ RN

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  1. Shocked at Ph.D. pay scale!

    MikeyJ replied to MikeyJ's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I figured nursing professors would be paid more than professors of other departments in order to give nurses some incentive to pursue higher education -- however, I have always been under the...

  2. Shocked at Ph.D. pay scale!

    MikeyJ replied to MikeyJ's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    What is interesting though is that when I compare those salaries of nursing professors to all the other departments, nothing compares to those of nursing professors. Granted, many of these professors...

  3. Nevada State College?

    MikeyJ replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Funny you bring up the cocktail waitress because the advisor that also teaches (she's only teaches one or two classes -- i think her title is lecturer), she also works at one of the local casinos as a...

  4. Nevada State College?

    MikeyJ replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I totally 100% agree with you. Like i said, I think they should figure out a way to advise non-admitted students. There is one nursing advisor that was just hired this past summer that strictly does...

  5. University of Southern Nevada

    MikeyJ replied to sarkel's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Very very expensive, and they are still under provisional improvement. In fact, the NV State Board of Nursing doesn't even list pass-rates or other statistics on Univ. of Southern

  6. Nevada State College?

    MikeyJ replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Dee, I just wanted to quickly comment on your statement regarding your negative experiences dealing with UNLV. I too had the same impression when thinking of transferring to UNLV. The School of...

  7. Anybody volunteer?

    MikeyJ replied to sbc8201's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I don't volunteer in the hospital anymore, however, I did a few years ago. If at all possible, try to volunteer in the ER. I volunteered at a small hospital, and I was only able to volunteer at the...

  8. Las Vegas

    MikeyJ replied to hanna-beacon's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hanna -- I'm not a nurse yet, only a nursing student. However, I have worked at UMC hospital (as a program coordinator) and I've spent a lot of time at Sunrise Hospital and Valley Hospital. It really...

  9. Horrid clinical uniforms

    MikeyJ replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Those are awesome. Ours is the same style, except a deep dark blood-colored red; however, we have no insignia representing our school on

  10. Tired all the time!!!

    MikeyJ replied to LMRN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm kind of in a similar situation -- however, it is my partner that doesn't get the point. He doesn't understand how stressful school is, and just does the minimal amount of housework. My words of...

  11. Las Vegas

    MikeyJ replied to hanna-beacon's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Totally agreeable -- if I had kids, I probably would not be living in Vegas. That doesn't mean kids are doomed with the school system, because parenting has a lot to do with it as well. For a married...

  12. Received The Phone Call...

    MikeyJ posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This morning at 8:05 a.m. as I was driving to class, my phone rang displaying a number I was not familiar with. I usually do not answer my phone when I do not recognize the number, but I decided to do...

  13. Horrid clinical uniforms

    MikeyJ replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I start my program in a few months (Summer 2007); however, I am actually excited to wear our uniforms. Both the top and bottom scrubs are a deep blood-colored red with our school logo imprinted on the...

  14. Prereq classes vs. nursing school

    MikeyJ replied to coopman712's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start my program this summer; however, I have spoken with many students who are in the program already. Everyone tells me that it is a different type of challenge. The information is obviously new...

  15. Las Vegas

    MikeyJ replied to hanna-beacon's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'm not a nurse yet -- however, I can probably give you some insight. First off, the tourist spots in vegas (such as the strip) and the residential/business sides of vegas are TWO TOTALLY DIFFERENT...

  16. Received The Phone Call...

    MikeyJ replied to MikeyJ's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    University of Nevada, Las

  17. Anyone applying to nursing school right now?

    MikeyJ replied to HikingNinja's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Are you an RN or LPN? I figured you were an RN after reading your posts. That is crazy that you have been unable to find a job here in Las Vegas -- especially at Sunrise where they have sooo many...

  18. Masters right after BSN degree?

    MikeyJ replied to Olli's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Well definitely keep your mind open throughout your BSN program -- you may end up falling in love with another specialty. Regarding the term "advanced nurses" that your school uses in regards to their...

  19. Masters right after BSN degree?

    MikeyJ replied to Olli's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would definitely do at least a year of psych nursing if you are looking to pursue your PMHNP. I know most programs prefer 1 -2 years of experience, but almost every school you look at will have that...

  20. Masters right after BSN degree?

    MikeyJ replied to Olli's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was thinking of pursuing my MPH, MPA, or MBA right after I graduate, while working as an RN. Then after completing that I would decide whether I wanted to pursue my MSN, Ph.D., or something else. I...

  21. Ccsn-waiting Lists??

    MikeyJ replied to buffalowing81's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thats where I am confused -- if CCSN were to double their admissions, they would to seriously hire a ton more instructors and I am unsure if they even have the classroom space available. I heard last...

  22. Ccsn-waiting Lists??

    MikeyJ replied to buffalowing81's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Where did you hear about that, or read it? I had heard about it last year from another student, but I've never been able to find anything online that states

  23. MSW vs. NP?

    MikeyJ replied to funinsun's topic in Psychiatric

    I am not even an RN yet (finishing up my BSN); however, I currently work in case management and work alongside many social workers with their MSW's. I too wonder about pursuing a higher degree and was...

  24. Anyone applying to nursing school right now?

    MikeyJ replied to HikingNinja's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hey Dee -- I am going to UNLV and start this summer. No, I didn't have to take the TEAS or NET. Its a long confusing story with UNLV, but basically because I fall under the 2004 - 2006 catalog, I am...

  25. Anyone applying to nursing school right now?

    MikeyJ replied to HikingNinja's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Dee -- I have finished all of my pre-reqs and am entering nursing school in the Summer 2007... I was just curious on how your labs worked for your micro and A&P classes. Have you transferred these...