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  1. HELP!!!..Open a CNA training school in TX

    Buyer beware replied to Zardaispa's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

  2. When considering a nursing career..

    Buyer beware replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    "On the flip side, a work force comprised of people who want an *adrenalin rush under pressure and a huge learning curve with a desire to do quality work might be exactly who nursing should be...

  3. Just wanted to say I hate nursing soooo much

    Buyer beware replied to NursingBro's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I'm not so sure that no matter what your level of competence is that you ever get over the feelings you describe to one degree or another when anticipating going to the job site. That's if, I...

  4. Filing a Grievence

    Buyer beware replied to lacylou01's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    OP: To get your facts straight and ducks in a row, drop a dime but this you must know.

  5. Question about "W"s on transcripts

    Buyer beware replied to undecidedx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP: This is just me, but in a course you are struggling with the question is: do I ride this tired horse till it drops (apologies to the horsey crowd) and stink up the place or do I withdraw to live...

  6. Veterinary Nurse

    Buyer beware replied to enc123's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, exactly, indubitably. Two allusions come to mind here. 1. "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." will shakespeare 2. "a rose is a rose is a rose." gertrude stein Historical...

  7. Bishop State Spring 2017

    Buyer beware replied to girlinthescrubs's topic in School, College Programs

    Ley me just tell you why you are making a very good decision by attending this school. If you go to (collegescorecard.ed.gov) you will see that the graduation rate is 10% that sounds low doesn't it?...

  8. I got accepted into an LPN Hybrid Program

    Buyer beware replied to tishalu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This school is $25,000 plus per year and it's "state supported." That means if they dip into your Title IV Federally backed student loan money you will end up paying over $5,000 out of pocket...

  9. What should I do, patients safety at risk???

    Buyer beware replied to ednrs4life's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Talk to risk management and with a pleasant affect tell h/s that a very nice women with CP came up the the desk and while experiencing chest discomfort for 20 minutes, was unable to get even a...

  10. Was told to consider not being a nurse?

    Buyer beware replied to rainbow09's topic in General Students

    OP: not to cause a coup d'etat but: This nursing instructor sounds long on critical thinking concerning you and short on positive encouragement. I'm not sure I can legitimately weigh-in on your...

  11. Can an RN assess for spinal injection need?

    Buyer beware replied to chsc90's topic in General Nursing

    OH BOY! Someone get me the smelling salts!!! Wait one minute. I get it. You can't fool me. This is a joke, right? It's a joke, correct? HA HA HA HA.... That's a good one. You really had me......

  12. You're fired

    Buyer beware replied to dburkhart's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Far be it for me to kick you when you're down, but listen to what the folks are saying here. Like an old girlfriend of mine in high school once told me "Buyer beware, you're being too--...

  13. Accepted to two schools, any advice on where to go?

    Buyer beware replied to All_Smiles's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Six of one. Both schools seem good. Which one suits your particular needs and unique set of

  14. I got accepted into an LPN Hybrid Program

    Buyer beware replied to tishalu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Who is behind this "hybrid" program? Many would like to

  15. Psych NP Online

    Buyer beware replied to kwl2619's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

  16. So what's going to happen to health care now?

    Buyer beware replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Question#1: The republican plan in a nutshell for healthcare insurance which is the cornerstone of all "health care" in the U.S. will be to dismantle "the affordable care act" and replace it with "the...

  17. Financing Nursing School - Not Sure What To Do

    Buyer beware replied to rock hopper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Rock, I've got to hand it to you. You're on a suicide mission and you won't be dissuaded. "Waiting another year or two to get into a CC" is not a waste of time. Take the prerequisites while your...

  18. Punished for NP decision

    Buyer beware replied to davidmartindale's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Rule #1. NeverEver interfere with the cash cow known as the patient. This is the poa's tacit threat that is heard loud and clear. But wait there's more! Yes I understand that this play is not easy to...

  19. Longer commute for less pay. Worth it?

    Buyer beware replied to UseTheForce's topic in General Nursing

    This is the double whammy. The Doctor, who by the way loves you, is cutting your pay by $2.00. His Corporatoiin (PA) is changing your "job" code neccesitating an additional $2.00 cut in pay. (slick)...

  20. Shoes (especially for those of us overweight)

    Buyer beware replied to Evening_Primrose's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You could try escalator shoes if you get nauseated in elevator

  21. Currently failing clinical... feel aweful

    Buyer beware replied to Sadblobnurse's topic in General Students

    This professor sounds like Attila the Hun. If the patient didn't want her temp taken, what? The patient should then pick and choose like a Chinese restaurant: one from colume A, you can take my pulse...

  22. Concordia College

    Buyer beware replied to FutureNurse154's topic in School, College Programs

    OP: You must know that even terrible 4yr schools have great NCLEX scores. The Concordia complex of Evangelical Luthern Church affiliated schools is not one of the terrible ones. In fact their...

  23. Education advice?

    Buyer beware replied to autumn_forever's topic in General Students

    Save yourself a lot of heartache. Go to the state school. They usually have a history of doing right by students if you are willing to do the work. Additionally you don't hear mega horror stories...

  24. Utica, Ramussen, or Keiser???

    Buyer beware replied to tht12345's topic in School, College Programs

    OP: Welcome to the "buyer beware" school of hard knocks and harder won advice. Congratulations on getting a batchelor's degree in computer science. Now unless within that degree there are the...

  25. Community college or 4 year school? Advice needed!!

    Buyer beware replied to Ali_98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why be confused? Unless you've got the money and the time, work in a hospital and go back to school as an AD on their dime. (tuition reimbursement benefit) Look. The ANA has been quarter-heartedly...