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  1. Academic advisor gave me inconsistent advice and I don't know what to think or do

    Buyer beware replied to adriana12995's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Seems like this academic advisor needs some advice on how not to be miserable and inept at giving advice. So before I start talking about unethical and deceptive behavior on this advisor's part, I...

  2. 33 and applying to become a nurse advice please

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

    SWEET!!!! Don't think about it, do it!!! Tons of folks wishing they could sit in that driver's

  3. 33 and applying to become a nurse advice please

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

    At the risk of sounding like the resident allnurses site killjoy, I couldn't agree more with caliotter3. The community college route is the way to go at a fraction of the cost of the for-profit...

  4. I am a new nurse trying to figure out how to get a doctor to stop bullying me at work.

    Buyer beware replied to Mississippideer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember the days when the cardiologists used to suck up to the cardiothoracic surgeons for business. Today it's the other way around. With interventional cardiology the innate nastiness of many...

  5. Chandler Gilbert nursing

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

    https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/search/?name=Chandler-Gilbert%20Community%20College&sort=advantage:desc OP: I posted the link to collegescorecard.ed.gov because it will give you important...

  6. Chandler Gilbert nursing

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

    https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/search/?name=Chandler-Gilbert%20Community%20College&sort=advantage:desc OP: I posted the link to collegescorecard.ed.gov because it will give you important...

  7. Very Condescending Tech?

    Buyer beware replied to lapizius's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OP: You can never tell what the motivations of others are when they treat you like a dirty dish rag, nor should you have to. But here are a couple of guesses: 1. Jealously, (as in I've taken the...

  8. OR to ER -Is this possible??

    Buyer beware replied to ILUVFLRN's topic in Operating Room

    This move is Apples to Oranges. I do not see much of of a smooth segue here but you can learn anything if you have the motivation and are given an "honest" chance at success. Some people do get off...

  9. I cried with a pt .....

    Buyer beware replied to SeaH20RN's topic in Oncology

    OP: In this instance you would have to be made of stone not to cry. I don't care what the "not professionals" might say. I'm not a Bible thumper but I did cry when Mary cried for Jesus. This is love,...

  10. Will lpn school make rn school easier?

    Buyer beware replied to #wontgiveup's topic in LPN to RN

    Wontgiveup, Someone at this school is doing the equivalent of grabbing you by the heels, turning you upside down and shaking the money out of your pockets. I don't see that you should be required by...

  11. Advice--do I retake some classes?

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

    Call the schools but only after you've made your prospective choices. ( you're the captain) Remember you're not applying for a Fullbright schlorship. Your grades look fine. And no for-profits....

  12. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    Buyer beware replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    6:04 pm by elkpark "It takes about a year to get to the point of starting to feel competent and comfortable." So what you should do at this point is apply to an NP school so you can diagnose illness...

  13. Is there something wrong with me?

    Buyer beware replied to Txp12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    One more thing: and the person hired called the

  14. Want to do online classes

    Buyer beware replied to Macdeddy05's topic in General Nursing

    Devon Rex is right!!! But for you, no for-profits. They will eat you alive when they find out your demographic/situation: "young mother, LPN, with 3 year old and new baby who wants to go back to...

  15. Problems with Frostburg's RN-BSN program

    Buyer beware replied to CNL-no's topic in School, College Programs

    To all posters of this thread, Going to nursing school is hectic, time consuming and expensive enough. Having to write letters ad nauseum to administrators or others who have no empathy, power or...

  16. RN job offer with the VA's

    Buyer beware replied to NurseL1's topic in California Nursing

    Employee Benefits - VA Careers Don't be a

  17. Most of my coworkers are leaving...

    Buyer beware replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    True, more true and morest true. But OP, I think I detect something you're saying in-between the lines Although I have never worked in a LTC, I will say that one of the biggest laments I have had over...

  18. Walden University FNP Program

    Buyer beware replied to Tyost619's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/search/?name=Walden%20University&sort=advantage:desc Forbes Welcome This school is expensive. Will loan you up. There are much better options other than the...

  19. Get depressed with my situation...

    Buyer beware replied to micstn's topic in General Nursing

    Daily huddle? Does the check clear? You're alright, carry

  20. Synergy Model and Nursing Metaparadigm

    Buyer beware replied to guest896979's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Is this concept in any way related to a code brown? No! No!, No! Wait a minute! I'm

  21. LPNs still in demand?

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

    LPNs will always be exploited in the areas of health care that allow this job class to function. It has more to do with the influence and power of economics, politicians and the hospital corporations...

  22. Become a NNP process from start to finish

    Buyer beware replied to warriorsunpaw's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you NurseGirl525, This yougster is exactly what the for-profits are looking for. It is a shame but they would promise her the Earth, Moon and Stars and leave her stranded by the wayside. I...

  23. Are Online MSN-FNP Programs Legit?

    Buyer beware replied to kmgrn09's topic in General Students

    This is a great question. The answer depends on your particular leaning style. In other words, your comfort zone. I believe that if you go to a reputable school the initial courses you need to take...

  24. FNP Student, need opinion on experience

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

    A lot of these posts sound like rationalizations for not having or requiring experience in this or that area and then making a case to justify why this lack of exposure or experience is acceptable to...

  25. Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    Buyer beware replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I used to think it was OK but now I think it's gross. All those fomites flying off you in the produce section makes my stomach queasy. And they're antibiotic resistant too. And the "butt" thing. The...