Well, in my area it is ALL about the academics. They'll choose an unstable individual w/ a 4.0 over someone w/ a 3.0. I've seen it happen. Your last statement is getting old , hopefully...
I totally agree! To the OP, sounds like you're working with a real bunch of 'characters'! :chuckle You're so lucky, too many stories out there about mean docs. Best wishes with your job.
onmyway06 replied to Shadelyn's topic in Emergency
Heres hoping you get the job!! You are soooo lucky, hospitals here won't hire NA's or even LPN's in the ER. I'm currently working in LTC, working on prereqs and hoping to get into the degree program...
Not here! If you are a licensed practical Nurse and would like to bridge into the BSN program, you can. You are placed in the 3rd semester of the BSN. In fact the LPN program here is a Diploma...
I hadn't read through all the posts, but wanted to make a comment. Yes, it is true that we need more nurses. Maybe if colleges and universities lightened up a little on the prereqs, allowed more...
onmyway06 replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing
Great letter! As with people saying 'just a nurse, you are much smarter', it really really bugs me. I'm entering a program soon and must achieve a 3.5 GPA or greater to get in. You have to be just...
jennie, you are a good person. don't feel guilty. i can't speak for your mom, but imho i believe that your mom would not have wanted to 'live' on life support. i am sorry for your pain. you have...
onmyway06 replied to stephcollier's topic in General Nursing
my cousin was a rn for years and just finished her np program. she too is allowed to write scripts. in fact, i may be more inclined to trust a np over some md's......