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  1. Applying to ABSN Program Issue: School did not provide sufficient information

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

    OP, So it sounds like your saying that your present school unilaterally sent your former school a letter of verification inquiring into whether or not the nutrition course was taught by a RD which was...

  2. Marion Tech. ADN

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

    www mtc.ed/health Have patience. This is going to be a long slog. Those who are impatient fall by the wayside. Don't worry this school isn't going anywhere and when you have your credentials together...

  3. RN evening program in broward county, fl

    Buyer beware replied to Julissam1977's topic in School, College Programs

    Without knowing the extent of the research you have already done, at the risk of redundancy I would refer you to (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Caveat: Stay away from the for-profits as they abound In...

  4. Trouble Hearing with Stethoscope

    Buyer beware replied to JessicaSkeen89's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    As a person with a pretty profound hearing disability I'm often in denial and do not wear my hearing aids. But I want the world to know that when I do I can hear the rustling of leaves in the trees...

  5. Any good Online RN-BSN Programs online?

    Buyer beware replied to rainydaysoo's topic in Florida Nursing

    WGU's tuition a hair over 10k. per year (vs) Chamberlain (DeVry), in your neck of the woods, 27k per year. (collegescorecard.ed.gov) Both have online programs. Now I see why you want to do this in a...

  6. Going to College and a SAHM. Advice would be awesome!

    Buyer beware replied to SWalker0914's topic in General Students

    OP, You sound like an awesome person. I would just like to tell you about a link that I believe is less biased than the heavily weighted for-profit nursing program link that has been suggested to you...

  7. I Need Guidance

    Buyer beware replied to hjeanfranc's topic in General Students

    OP, Just one thing about the (nursing program) link. It's a bit biased in favor of the for-profits and I have to wonder why? (first 5 listed) To get a better overall view of the schools available to...

  8. Need a preceptor

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

    You might try asking the nursing department director for guidance in this matter as they are always helpful and have great leads in the preceptor community. Especially since Peds is one of the easier...

  9. How start applying to nursing school?

    Buyer beware replied to scott.tyshawna's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey peeps, (collegescorecardmed.gov) Just in case you haven't heard the dept of ed has published a site to help you evaluate schools. The information is quite valid as it is supplied to ed by the...

  10. To be or not to be, LPN?

    Buyer beware replied to HM3Corpsman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello Doc, Go for whatever will give you the most for your educational dollar. Usually that's becoming an RN. Also be wary of the crooks who would love to take your GI benefits. Florida abounds in...

  11. For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    Buyer beware replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Good grammar, correct spelling takes a lifetime of practice. So you work at it or not. Thoughtful and helpful written discussion of insightful ideas and shared experience is what I are strivin'

  12. Pima Community College Waiting List

    Buyer beware replied to BigPimpin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I went to (collegescorecard.ed.gov). This is a school that many people go to to get their academic feet wet. As a result they have a typically low graduation rate. For a Community College this should...

  13. Pima Medical Institute (PMI) Reputation

    Buyer beware replied to BigPimpin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I went to (collegescorecard.ed.gov) to look at the particulars of these schools. The first thing is that there are too many of them scattered throughout the country and that alone gets me nervous....

  14. Changes

    Buyer beware replied to Peacelove889's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Start taking courses at the CC. One at a time. Have success in academia. Gain confidence. Become an ADRN get a job in a hospital and let them pay for your continuing education towards a a BSN if you...

  15. hoping 2017 is as much as a blessing as 2016

    Buyer beware replied to BAY AREA RN's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you've got the bases covered. A little optimism coupled with sound financial decisions are always a winning

  16. Should nursing pay remain modest?

    Buyer beware replied to Longleggedstar's topic in General Nursing

    I think therefore I am

  17. Quitting job, attempted to call to meet face to face, sent email. Is this acceptable?

    Buyer beware replied to bear94's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The school you are going to was able to enroll you at the last minute? That happened to me once too. Sounds like the turnip truck is making the rounds

  18. 2016 florida keys college vs broward college

    Buyer beware replied to Future2018rn's topic in School, College Programs

    Future 2018. You could try the compare and contrast method by going to (collegescorecard.ed.gov). There you will find helpful information to help you make an informed decision concerning this most...

  19. How start applying to nursing school?

    Buyer beware replied to scott.tyshawna's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just two things: many schools DO NOT require you to have a CNA. That does not make any sense except to take you to the financial cleaners. The next most inportant thing for you to be aware of is that...

  20. Wall of Shame

    Buyer beware replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    And just another example of the many things that has always given me the creeps about nursing whether specific to it or not. I think specific to nursing as in Hey Dr. Schmuckman have you seen the wall...

  21. Top New Grad Candidate Rejected from New Grad Residency

    Buyer beware replied to WhenInRome's topic in Nursing Career

    This is correct and harkens back to the old adage that has something to do with who you know and who you...well you know. So if this were a meritocracy as our leaders would have us believe, you would...

  22. NSLFP Nursing Loan Forgiveness?

    Buyer beware replied to TPA_CW_Shelley's topic in General Nursing

    "Nursing loan forgivness?" An oxymoron if there ever was

  23. I've been violated, doI have a case?

    Buyer beware replied to Cpayne77's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Probably the best approach would be to discuss your displeasure with the person who you feel has put your s**t out there. HIPAA's intent was originally designed to protect patients with what years ago...

  24. Grad-entry NP or RN first?

    Buyer beware replied to ericanursing12's topic in General Students

    "Perhaps in the beginning you will feel unprepared..." This is scary. Please first slide CV under the door and wait until you start to feel prepared to see

  25. Depressed after nursing school

    Buyer beware replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    I remember feeling as you do now a bit lost in a world of endless possibilities and asking myself is that all there is? Because if that's all there is let's keep on dancing. Let's break out the booze...