puffinsrule

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1. Finally decided to quit nursing

   puffinsrule replied to jennjen512's topic in Professionalism

   Good for you! I'm an older person but a new nurse. I love nursing, but realize it isn't for everyone. You are never too old to change careers - so long as you are still breathing - go for it!

2. How to wear name badge on inpt. psych unit

   puffinsrule replied to HAWKIRN's topic in Psychiatric

   I use the clip on/retractable for my badge and a breakaway lanyard for my keys.

3. Pre Reqs and BSN program courses

   puffinsrule replied to Minch's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Limited to no computer access? Definetly don't do it! You may have all the time in the world, but you still need computer access for History - projects, papers, etc. Finish your pre reqs first then start on the nursing core. Now is not the time to c...

4. Starting FEB 24th with Prof Nurs A and have questions

   puffinsrule replied to RCRRN's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Thank you for your post! I am just now reading it because I am about to take the plunge!:)

5. Summer schedule question

   puffinsrule replied to RnBound0510's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Don't do it!!! If you know algebra and are really good at it, then maybe. I'm not and I would suggest that you take it one class at a time and try to have a life. Just my feelings:) You will get done. There is a light at the end of the tunnel!

6. History 1312

   puffinsrule replied to NclexSally's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Sounds like you need all the books for this class - from what the other comments indicate... I suggest going to half.com, if you haven't already purchased your books:)

7. Do you recommend Presbyterian Dallas a good place to work?

   puffinsrule replied to RNRebecca83's topic in Texas

   I haven't worked at that hospital, but have ridden the train past it. The demographics of the people riding the DART train to and from that area is as diverse as the population of the area. Take a ride on the train and you will see that at Park Lane ...

8. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

   puffinsrule replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

   I went through career training once when I was between jobs. Their advice was - whichever person brings up salary first loses. So, like many of the posters here, my advice is to work on the interview and selling yourself, get the job and then they wi...

9. Anbody Else Gain a Ton of Weight in Nursing School?

   puffinsrule replied to CandyGyrl's topic in General Students

   You're a guy. I'm not sure that counts. Guys lose weight soo much easier than us women. I swear, I gain weight if I just smell food - let alone the stress hormones that kick in and make us retain water!

10. NEED feedback from El Centro/Northlake RN grads. and current students

    puffinsrule replied to mom35's topic in Texas

    It hasn't been nicknamed Hell Centro for nothing:)

11. Help....Need Study Ideas

    puffinsrule replied to athomemom56's topic in General Students

    If you're doing the table in MSWord, you can fit more on a page by hidding some of the text. You can always open the text or read it on line, but just to keep the total number of pages down, wrap the text or just use the smallest font size.

12. Anyone else ready to tell their present job to kick rocks?

    puffinsrule replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm ready to quit also. Good thing I stayed on. I have been applying to NS for 1.5 years now and have been turned down twice. I'm currently working my full time job and a p/t one at a hospital. I'm ready to get in school and quit the F/T job. It star...

13. HELP! Bombed the HESI Entrance Test

    puffinsrule replied to alphadog0228's topic in HESI

    I got a copy of the HESI study guide from the school library. That's what I used to study from. I passed the 1st attempt. Good luck on your next test!

14. How do you get through the end of semester lazies?

    puffinsrule replied to ScrappinSpidey's topic in General Students

    I call it "hitting the wall" because you just can't read or write another sentence. It's burn out. I'm looking for suggestions as well. I also refer to it as wanting the Staples Easy button. Thanks for everyone's suggestions!

15. MAJOR burnout

    puffinsrule replied to JMG2207's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you "hit the wall". :banghead:You can do this. Just hang in there and think like previously posted - one day at a time, one day at a time. You're so close to finishing, maybe count the weeks/days/months to be able to see the light at the ...