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  1. Finding a Good Nursing College

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

    Check out (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Look specifically at a school's Graduation and Retention rates as well as Cost of Tuition. Secondarily, NCLEX rates from the N.Y. BON. These primary and secondary...

  2. Nervous about having hearing loss

    Buyer beware replied to CanadianMaple's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    OP: As a person with moderate to severe hearing loss, I get it. Sounds like you are doing all you can do from your end (no pun intended). I don't see that you should have any problems doing the job....

  3. What do you wear to work as a school nurse?

    Buyer beware replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    I don't really know. This is a silly question, but here goes: Maybe a Tam O' Shanter and a Kilt on a cold day. Hoot Mon

  4. Does reference checking imply job offer?

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

    OP: Here the usual sequence: If you've been interviewed and you're a good prospect, they will check your references. If you've been interviewed and excluded, as the bard said, "they ain't checking...

  5. Applying for Nursing School With Military Background

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

    Just be careful and apply to reputable schools. You are a military guy with a good record. As such you know you have wonderful educational benefits. That's a good thing. The only thing I would want...

  6. Should I major in something else? Then go into a accelerated BSN program?

    Buyer beware replied to K1w1B1rd's topic in School, College Programs

    You're kidding?

  7. GCU cohort RN-BSN

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

    OP: My data was taken from (collegescorcard.ed.gov). This site provides graduation and retention rates as supplied by GCU itself to the Department of Education. The for-profits fought an extended...

  8. GCU cohort RN-BSN

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

    GCU? Well if anyone pays $28,000+ per year for a RN-BSN program, they should not only be nervous but very afraid. (collegescorecard.ed.gov) You are already a RN. Your best, most cost bet would be to...

  9. suicide? Is this a trend with new nurses that can not cope?

    Buyer beware replied to elysRN's topic in General Nursing

    Broaching the subject of suicide is troubling for most people for many reasons that make human beings uncomfortable. Dealing with this issue requires a certain amount of self reflection that...

  10. What do you consider a heavy patient assignment?

    Buyer beware replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "My boss acted as if I was incompetent." Your Answer: "Feel free to pitch-in

  11. CNA, LPN or straight to RN?

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

    Go to Community College and get an ADN. The other stuff will just cost you time and money with little return on the investment. Find out if there are church, community resources/scholarships/ Federal...

  12. RN to BSN at University of South Florida

    Buyer beware replied to MuscularNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You can do it. Even if it means a proby period. Let bygones be bygones. Full steam ahead

  13. Does segregation exist in hospital settings

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

    There is a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia called Grady Memorial Hospital. Many healthcare professionals are familiar with it and have survived the gauntlet-like, survival of the fittest training this...

  14. Having doubts about nursing school. I'm desperate, any advice appreciated.

    Buyer beware replied to College_girl's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Kooky Korky speaks the gospel truth once again. So wherever you work you will find toxic venues. They aren't all that way, though. But to counter this problem, the wise nurses buy themselves some...

  15. Having doubts about nursing school. I'm desperate, any advice appreciated.

    Buyer beware replied to College_girl's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Kooky Korky speaks the gospel truth once again. So wherever you work you will find toxic venues. They aren't all that way, though. But to counter this problem, the wise nurses buy themselves some...

  16. Hops requiring nurses sign no Falling contract, Is this legal???

    Buyer beware replied to psmith118's topic in General Nursing

    Only have patients sign "no falling contract" if on orthopedic floor and/or are demented elderly clientele and you are understaffed; and/or, if need be, also binding arbitration. *( for convenience,...

  17. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    Buyer beware replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    " Not to worry! The surgeon asked me to have you sign the surgical consent so you should be fully

  18. How did you spend your first nursing paycheck?

    Buyer beware replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    With my first check? Oh, I remember it well. I self-funded a study designed to explore the ubiquity of red-heads (gingers) found in TV commercials. (actually a capstone project) After watching endless...

  19. A lot of tension between students and faculty in my BSN program

    Buyer beware replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Students

    Yes HouTex, I think I am understanding your tacit suspicions as to what kind of school this student may be attending. The student I believe is expressing educational quality misgivings that are not...

  20. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    Buyer beware replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Not to worry, Mr. Schlepnick. Good nursing policy plans for all possible

  21. WGU to Walden NP?

    Buyer beware replied to ChristCares's topic in General Students

    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/clinton-laureate-scandal-lots-smoke-gun-missing-dahn-shaulis?trk=mp-author-card OP: The link above just about sums up Walden (Laureate University). It shows that the...

  22. Help! ITT Closed and I'm enrolled in IOT to get my LPN

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

    kgearynotary: They lied to you. Many for-profit schools as we speak are involved in teach-outs. Many schools owned by Educational Management Corporation owners of South University, Argosy University,...

  23. Am I Just Not Smart Enough?

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

    OP: Keep trying. From what you have written, and from what I can tell, you have a winning personality. I say this because while reading your narrative, and discovering you are only sixteen, I...

  24. WHNP or FNP Preceptor Needed

    Buyer beware replied to cmwb BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    The preceptor situation should not be left to being a matter of luck or at the whim of the few teachers in the community who are willing to teach any school's students for free. It is unseemly for...

  25. how hard is it to break into addiction nursing?

    Buyer beware replied to heynow1313's topic in Addictions

    OP: As you are probably aware by your reference to Banyan Treatment Centers, here in South Florida the treatment of substance abuse is a billion dollar business. People from all over the United...