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  1. Indiana State University

    worldtraveler replied to dekatn's topic in LPN to RN

    ========================================================= I think some may read more into this then really exists. If Georgia was going to ban ISU Grads(NLN approved btw) then it would entail the BAN...

  2. What's your holiday bonus?

    worldtraveler replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    The Nurses I have worked with(myself included) never received ANY type of Bonus. I always worked for the Federal Govt so no one received a Bonus of any type. That said, I gave myself a Bonus Daily(I...

  3. Indiana State University

    worldtraveler replied to dekatn's topic in LPN to RN

    ========================================================= I am well Aware of what I wrote about my friend who recieved her LPN by challenge is a different issue. I mentioned it only to illustrate a...

  4. Indiana State University

    worldtraveler replied to dekatn's topic in LPN to RN

    ======================================================= Evidently there is misunderstanding on your words "I very much disagree that A&P 1&2 are the backbone of anything related to nursing"...

  5. Indiana State University

    worldtraveler replied to dekatn's topic in LPN to RN

    ======================================================== I agree with you that understanding of A&P is very important but to dismiss A&P 1&2 as not being related to the backbone of Nursing...

  6. Indiana State University

    worldtraveler replied to dekatn's topic in LPN to RN

    ========================================================== Wow, in Florida or Penna this would never fly, NO A&P Courses. More specifically, no CLEP Challenge Exams for College level A&P...

  7. Indiana State University

    worldtraveler replied to dekatn's topic in LPN to RN

    There is a lot of Confusion on this ISU External LPN-RN Program on this site. Let me share with you what I have found out: This ISU LPN-RN program isn't catagorized like the Exclesior Program....

  8. NCSBN rules out Philippines as NCLEX site

    worldtraveler replied to pinoy_guy's topic in Philippines

    ========================================================= Mixyplixy--you are spot on with your comments! Living here in Miami, I see this Langauge barrier daily and its a HUGE Problem! What I would...

  9. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    worldtraveler replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I entered Nursing after working as A Merchant Seaman in the US Merchant Marine on Large Seagoing Ships so it was quite a radical career change. In the Merchant Marine I made Big Money(as in BIG). To...

  10. What is the major reason nurses leave?

    worldtraveler replied to saguaro13's topic in General Nursing

    I entered Nursing after working as A Merchant Seaman in the US Merchant Marine on Large Seagoing Ships so it was quite a radical career change. I have never worked so hard(in nursing that is) in my...

  11. Leaving the Profession!

    worldtraveler replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

    I like others went into Nursing as a Mid Life Career change; I was 42 at that time. After stints in various levels of hospitalcare(nursing home to progressive care) I left the Hospital for Good 4...

  12. Best Brand of Shoes

    worldtraveler replied to SwtTxLdy's topic in General Nursing

    bar none; sas, probably the most expensive but simply the best! edit-wow, after reviewing what some pay for these other brands, sas are not the most expensive, they cost around $65-$75/pr. they are...

  13. NOW does the public understand?

    worldtraveler replied to FroggysMom's topic in General Nursing

    Rhinojogger-Good For You! You echo my thoughts exactly; by tolerating this Nurse/Doc Subservient atitutde for Decades, this is why Nurses find themselves, at times, in this uneviable position. The...

  14. Sick of working short

    worldtraveler replied to kristi-lpn2's topic in General Nursing

    With a post like this on short dangerous staffing, its hard to beleive that some Nurses are still against Unionization that could rectify these dangerous work conditions and possibly save their...

  15. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    worldtraveler replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    Since 1965 I have worked in 3 different professions/occupations, Union and Nonunion and all things being Equal I would choose Union over Nonunion in a heartbeat! I worked at General Electric(union)in...

  16. Medicare For All H.R. 676

    worldtraveler replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    On this subject-I see no reason why members of Congress, the Senate, VP Cheney and President Bush should have their Federal Healthcare Insurance subsidized by people for example earning Minimum wage...

  17. Medicare For All H.R. 676

    worldtraveler replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have used the Healthcare system in Canada as well the systems in Europe. A One Party Payer system like Medicare is but one solution. HSAs(health saving accounts as offered by Bush is Not the...

  18. Nursing..THE GOOD & BAD as Male

    worldtraveler replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    EENmorgan--This is what I, as a Male, find disturbing! That is, "women enjoy working with him, because he tends to be given the heavier patients" If Male and Female Nurses are compensated the same,...

  19. Nursing..THE GOOD & BAD as Male

    worldtraveler replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    CG--I carry my own Malpractice even though many of my coworkers tell me it isn't necessary. My Attorney, who is infinetly familiar with the Florida Nurse Practice Act, informed me differently and I...

  20. Nursing..THE GOOD & BAD as Male

    worldtraveler replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    CG, as I posted above, I work home health ONLY. 80% of my work I perform Visits providing care to Insulin Dependent Diabetic patients(spanish speaking only here in miami) and wound care patients. I...

  21. Threats from Management

    worldtraveler replied to kittyrose's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I ran into this problem at the last facility I worked at but spoke to the Nurse Manager and we agreed I would be allowed to attend VIA SpeakerPhone. Each meeting she would place the Telephone on the...

  22. "I'm going to sue you", What do you say?

    worldtraveler replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Career

    When I worked hospitals and heard this threat, I informed them of my name as it is on my ID Badge and if needed, I could refer them to a good attorney should they

  23. Nursing..THE GOOD & BAD as Male

    worldtraveler replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    You Hit the Nail on the Head; as a male Nurse also, I have experienced EXACTLY the same thing as you. I no longer work the Hospitals but when I did, I experienced the Vicious Gossip Part-it was the...

  24. Nursing..THE GOOD & BAD as Male

    worldtraveler replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    As a Male Nurse(who is now 59 yr old and who entered this as a 3rd career at age 43, I would advise you to do a quick CNA(aide) course first and work for a few months in this capacity. I am a US Coast...

  25. Breast Implants

    worldtraveler replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it! You only live once so you may as well be happy with yourself! I went to Bogota, Colombia where they perform VERY HIGH quality Cosmetic Denistry and Plastic Surgery. I had a complete...