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  1. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    changeofpaceRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can see how that happens. There was a very long wait list for the RN prgram down here a few years back. I found an opening in a private LPN school and took it. That year of LPN school was about...

  2. 3rd shift and feeling sad/alone at work vent

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I laugh watching everyone driving to work as I'm on my way home but that sure isn't the case when I'm leaving for work! Anyway, I worked night shift at my last job and when I mean I'm alone, I...

  3. Q: Time line between CPNE and RN

    changeofpaceRN replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed the CPNE on Jan 7th. I missed the Feb graduation date so I had to wait until March 20th to graduate. I applied to my BON (They will only process the application with a graduation date on...

  4. I'm applying for Nursing School and I want to know if I need a Hepatitis B vacc?

    changeofpaceRN replied to JohannaN's topic in General Nursing

    There is usually a form you can sign that declines it. When I was in school, it was "highly recommended" and made it sound like it HAD to be done. Regardless, talk to your doctor and see if you can...

  5. 3rd shift and feeling sad/alone at work vent

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the response. My phone doesn't have mobile internet capabilities (old dinosaur of a phone) and I'm still under contract for another year. I have 2 years left for my Bachelor's but that...

  6. I got people fired where I work, and now hate my job

    changeofpaceRN replied to shannieliz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I call the toll free abuse hotline if I feel there is possible abuse going on- THEY will look into it if they feel there is enough cause while I stay out of it. I know the supervisors say "come to us...

  7. Stupid things that bosses have you do

    changeofpaceRN replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever happened to treating everyone equally? If the care is adequate, let them

  8. Passed that sucker!!! Cpne st. Pete's albany

    changeofpaceRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!:yeah:

  9. Has anyone ever failed out of nursing school? and what are other options?

    changeofpaceRN replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    Were you going to graduate as a RN or LPN? Some states like pp said will let you sit for the NCLEX-PN after 1/2 the program is done (if you were doing the RN program). Otherwise, waiting a year...

  10. patient to nurse ratio

    changeofpaceRN replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    What shift? That is A LOT of patients if it is anything but 11-7!!!!! When I was a LPN, I had 60 pts at night and I was the charge nurse. I also was responsible for all the IV's in the building at...

  11. which shift do you prefer 3-11 or 11-7?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Which shift do you prefer and why? What do you consider to be the advantages/disadvantages? My husband works around my schedule so I don't need to consider the time that fits my family life (no...

  12. Passed in Utica

    changeofpaceRN replied to Ebony_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! I hope you have a relaxing trip

  13. How familiar are you with vents/trachs?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering how common it is for others to have experience with vents and trachs and how often you get a pt with one? I have ended my job search but 90% of the jobs I came across wanted experience...

  14. Is there a feeling of entitlment among new grads?

    changeofpaceRN replied to MesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with a lot of your post. The problem I see is that these new grads don't even get the chance to prove themselves because they can't even get an interview or a call back! I'm not sure how...

  15. How familiar are you with vents/trachs?

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    It was actually for a variety of home health positions. I did inquire about training and they said they could send me out on 1 case (the other agency didn't even want to train me but they had no prob...

  16. I just picked up malpractice

    changeofpaceRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! You'll be good at whatever you

  17. I'm an RN! I can't find a job!

    changeofpaceRN replied to StudentMidwife's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you looked into agencies? Some of them provide training and at this point, something is better than nothing. If you do go that route, tell them you refuse to work for X,X or X hospital because...

  18. Yay, scholarship!

    changeofpaceRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just had to chuckle when I saw you post about surviving economics. I heard my husband complain about that class more than any other class on the planet. Good luck with

  19. Can't get a job as new RN

    changeofpaceRN replied to black_butterfly's topic in Florida Nursing

    I've been seeing the same thing over in the Tampa and Brooksville area. I was a LPN for 2+ years before getting my RN and I was only contacted by 1 hospital. They offered me the position but I...

  20. Yay, scholarship!

    changeofpaceRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good job and congrats! There is nothing like free money:D for

  21. When to get pregnant?

    changeofpaceRN replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in General Nursing

    I had my son (didn't plan it this way haha) right at the end of school. School ended then 2 months later, I had my son. This gave me time to apply to the BON and study for the NCLEX. Since you have...

  22. Just found out I failed NCLEX for the 5th time... advice please!

    changeofpaceRN replied to lilang's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you get a report showing your weak areas? If so, what are they? What books have you used to study

  23. Personal appearance on job interviews (weird situation)

    changeofpaceRN replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes people should call off when they are sick and capable of spreading something contagious. When I said sick in THIS circumstance, I meant for her situation. I wasn't aware that you could catch a...

  24. Why do they ask for a copy of car insurance

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    if you are doing NO driving for them? No home health, no errands, no nothing except for me driving to the facility. The facility IS in a bad part of town so I wonder if they want to know my car is...

  25. Contaminated Scrubs..do you wear scrubs to the stores

    changeofpaceRN replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in General Nursing

    Every time I am at the mall,I ALWAYS see someone in scrubs shopping for clothes next to me.. if those scrubs have come in contact with anything gross,I surely don't want to try on clothes anymore....