FroggysMom

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  1. The Great Scholarship Chase

    FroggysMom posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Does anyone have any information on available scholarships for LPN to RN bridge programs? I just saw the bill for my first semester and am in sticker shock! I can get some tuition assistance from my...

  2. Frustrated with the image of nursing

    FroggysMom replied to Missa's topic in General Nursing

    Sad.. very

  3. What Virginia towns/cities do you recommend working in and why?

    FroggysMom replied to fd5151's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I agree with you. RUN! It is too hectic

  4. too old to be a nurse....

    FroggysMom replied to nwb's topic in International Nursing

    Hey, I'm 59 years old and enrolled in an ADN program. No sweat! You'll do just

  5. I could use a word of encouragement...

    FroggysMom replied to supermo's topic in General Nursing

    We all touch another life in so many ways. As she touched yours, you also touched hers and each of your lives were both bettered by it. Your feelings are quite normal - you have experienced a...

  6. Doctors........aggghhh!

    FroggysMom replied to TBLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, please HIT ME. I would pursue him to the ends of the earth with the meanest, most evil tempered attorney I could

  7. NOW does the public understand?

    FroggysMom posted a topic in General Nursing

    This news item made it to the Keith Olberman show yesterday and got curious. I picked this up from the local newspaper called The Journal. Particularly sad is the reported statement the doctor made...

  8. Pa None Smoking!

    FroggysMom replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    You are SO right about not living in a mature society. I was tailgated this evening by a woman with an unbelted child in the front seat (I could tell by the way he was bouncing around in the seat that...

  9. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    FroggysMom replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    All this is making my head spin! I'll be retiring (early) and will leave it to the rest of you to duke it out. The only thing that scares me is that when my husband and I are older and in need of...

  10. Would you go to work tommorow?

    FroggysMom replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    After the day I had yesterday, absolutely

  11. I'm done!

    FroggysMom replied to LTNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :mortarboard: Congratulations! I know you worked hard for

  12. If you could change on aspect of nursing.

    FroggysMom replied to AMBERRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    AAAAAMEN!

  13. OMG ! The price of gas! No reimbursement...

    FroggysMom replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    Me too. I'm OUT of both parties - too disgusted with each to vote for ANY of

  14. New Rule on My Unit......

    FroggysMom replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. I wonder how long this might last if they find they are paying 4 or 5 people overtime instead of

  15. An ethical question.

    FroggysMom replied to workingforskies's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting case in Illinois - in favor of reporting.

  16. An ethical question.

    FroggysMom replied to workingforskies's topic in General Nursing

    No burn intended Hunter, but it was ironic to read your reply to this post and then look at your signature line. Now, in response to the question at hand, I think much will depend on the laws in...

  17. LPN job offer, question re/salary$$$

    FroggysMom replied to Mandylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    only accept the salary you are willing to accept. many places (not just hospitals but any employer really) will "lowball" your offer. if you accept, fine for them. but then you will not have a leg to...

  18. what is your nurse to patient ratio?

    FroggysMom replied to paphgrl's topic in Emergency

    Sometimes it "feels" like a million to one. But usually its 5 to one days, 6 to one evenings (hospital). Most always all are acutely ill - the ratios even though they seem small in number can be...

  19. What's driving new nurses away? Other nurses?

    FroggysMom replied to ICURN_NC's topic in General Nursing

    Don't sweat the small stuff...from small-minded people. You do your own job and if YOU are satisfied with you at the end of the shift, well, thats what matters. If, however, you find that something...

  20. what online programs are available to become an LPN?

    FroggysMom replied to cinful's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you are wanting to become an LPN I don't think there are any on-line programs for that. You really need to attend a class and especially get clinical experience as you go. Brick and mortar LPN...

  21. College Network - LPN to RN?

    FroggysMom replied to kate930's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I contacted Excelsior directly regarding their program. They very explicitly told me that they were not connected to the College Network but that CN prepared study guides etc based on their courses....

  22. Quitting job to go to school full-time

    FroggysMom replied to pp516's topic in Nursing Career

    I hope someone notifies the EOC on this restriction! If the school accepts federal funds, they cannot discriminate based on

  23. Typo on resume --sent

    FroggysMom replied to NoCrumping's topic in Nursing Career

    Don'tcha just hate it when that happens? Don't worry. An honest mistake. Good

  24. BSN as Educator?

    FroggysMom posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This may be a dumb question, but is it possible to be a nursing instructor with a BSN degree? I know the preferred is MSN, but are there instructor positions out there for those of us with a

  25. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    FroggysMom replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank