purplerabbit2012

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1. HELP! HR benefits mess/nightmare

   purplerabbit2012 replied to BulletBlueSky's topic in Career Support

   I would bring the paper that says 90 days to HR and try to see if they can do something. I would try to get a different HR person as the one you talked to on the phone. And just be really nice and sweet and maybe even apologetic about it and not soun...

2. Down and Out

   purplerabbit2012 replied to mom2rjns's topic in General Students

   Don't loose hope. Sometimes even if we do the very best we can, it still doesn't work out the way we want it to. At least you have a very supportive husband. Learn from what happened and just reapply. Like other poster said, it's just a tiny set ...

3. Lewis BAC/BSN Program and their new KAT test, what is that????

   purplerabbit2012 replied to purplerabbit2012's topic in Illinois

   Hi! Maybe you can get away with buying the older editions for the professional development classes but for Health Assessment you should really buy the actual book. I know the price sucks but some books we do reuse throughout the program. And what'...

4. Financial Help For Student Nurse

   purplerabbit2012 replied to garamas's topic in Student Assist

   See if he is comfortable to apply for food stamps. He is probably eligible. Tell him to look it up online. I would not "advise" him to go do it. I would just mention it in passing. Some people might feel embarassed so I wouldn't push it, but as...

5. LEWIS UNIVERSITY

   purplerabbit2012 replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois

   carpediem, I just used the one they recommended. I didn't buy the review book, just rented it from Chegg. Here's something I posted awhile back: Yes I took the KAT test Nov.2 and passed it..... We took the whole test but they said they are only lo...

6. ADN OR BSN

   purplerabbit2012 replied to Nurse Rodriguez's topic in General Students

   Weight the pros and cons.... It ultimately depends on a person's situation, I think.... So what is your situation?

7. Pathophysiology vs. A&P textbook

   purplerabbit2012 replied to jmw458's topic in General Students

   I'm taking Patho right now and I have that same book. Understanding Pathophysiolgy by Heuther. The book explains the normal physiology first then the abnormality next. So you don't really need your A&P book. I'd sell it to buy the new book.

8. Sharing your survival tips--How do you prepare each semester?

   purplerabbit2012 replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

   I like this post, I'm "bookmarking" it to read the rest.

9. Do some patients deserve special treatment?

   purplerabbit2012 replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

   Not that I'm justifying the patient's and patient's family's actions but the fact is the hospital staff messed up. On the grand scheme of things a little annoyance is still better than a lawsuit. If the pt sues the hospital that would cost the hosp...

10. Financial aid to continue school

    purplerabbit2012 replied to 2Bornot2bB's topic in Student Assist

    Yea check if Financial Aid office gave you the maximum loan you can borrow for the year. Ask them. I remember in my freshman year I had to get a private loan because my federal loans werent enough. Then the next year I found out I couldve borrow t...

11. SMELLS

    purplerabbit2012 replied to luvmysoldier's topic in General Students

    I tend to hold my breath..... or breathe through my mouth... lol Is that bad?

12. What to expect on my 1st day!?

    purplerabbit2012 replied to Courtcatt's topic in General Students

    Super nervous and excited at the same time!!!! Orientation is Aug.27 then classes start August 30th. First lab is a few days later. I'm doing an ABSN program that is 18 months long. I heard the 1st semester is rough so I hope I don't get weeded ou...

13. Too much on my plate need advice!!!!

    purplerabbit2012 replied to NAZIZ's topic in General Students

    When they start making you feel guilty, ask them what they have personally done to help their parents.... You did your share and sacrificed a lot. Don't let them keep taking advantage of you. In the end, your immediate family is more important. Th...

14. Lunch?

    purplerabbit2012 replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    I recently bought these Stay fit containers http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stay-Fit-5-Pack-Food-Storage-Set/11072497?sourceid=1500000000000003260370&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11072497 I have the cereal and salad one and prepare them the night before....

15. Pt.s threatening bad feedback on customer service surveys

    purplerabbit2012 replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    To ericksoln.... LOL couldn't have said it better