StarBelly

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1. Previous (non-nursing) job - let go for "unsatisfactory perfomance". Still hireable?

   StarBelly posted a topic in Career Support

   Last year I worked for a company that let me go for "'unsatisfactory performance". I disputed this allegation, but it's still in my record. Now I am being offered a job in a sub-acute facility and they will do an Investigative Consumer Report, and wi...

2. New RN, wondering if becoming a nurse was a mistake. Please read, I need advice!

   StarBelly replied to emblray's topic in Career Support

   I am so sorry for the loss of your baby. That must be so difficult. As far as the hospital experience - I feel for you! Yet, you are getting very valuable experience that you can use. There are so many options other that working in a hospital. Home c...

3. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

   StarBelly replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

   Thanks for all the practice questions! This is really helpful. I've had one interview at a California prison, and have another scheduled. Here are some of the questions I remember from my interview. 1. Be able to identify the signs and symptoms, in...

4. For those who did Hurst review....

   StarBelly replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX

   I passed!!!! I thought the Hurst Review did a great job simplifying concepts and had great mnemonics. I was also really glad I studied the "Kaplan NCLEX-RN 2010-2011 Strategies, Practice, and Review" book. It really helped me interpret the question ...

5. For those who did Hurst review....

   StarBelly replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX

   I took Hurst Review and found it very good for core content, but weak on testing strategy. So I'm now studying form the Kaplan NCLEX-RN 2010-2011 edition as well. It's an easy read and gives pretty clear advice on how to figure out the stem question ...

6. RN or Accupuncture?

   StarBelly replied to ZenStudent's topic in Holistic

   Laurag_dc, one of my favorite nursing professors is a Reiki Master. She teaches Research and Leadership. Are you thinking of NP? I think you hit the nail when you said "if money were no object". Unfortunately, acupuncture school will put you $70,00...

7. Need chest tube basics

   StarBelly replied to DebbieLynne's topic in Student Assist

   I know this post is really old and I hope you passed the NCLEX and are now happily practicing nursing! Thank you for sharing your notes - they are very clear and simple. As a student, I had a really hard time comprehending how the chest tube system f...

8. Samuel Merritt Uni. ABSN program questions

   StarBelly replied to mhfp's topic in General Students

   SFRose, congratulations on your acceptance. I don't know much about campuses other than Oakland, so I hope it goes well for you. Preparation: understand as much anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology as you can right now. Having a goo...

9. RN or Accupuncture?

   StarBelly replied to ZenStudent's topic in Holistic

   Hi there, just thought I'd chime in here. I chose acupuncture over nursing 10 years ago. I am now in a nursing program, getting my BSN. For me, there are more opportunities to be part of the integration of natural therapies as an RN. And there are mo...

10. Samuel Merritt Uni. ABSN program questions

    StarBelly replied to mhfp's topic in General Students

    Hi there, I'm currently in the ABSN program at SM Oakland. I am not the only one in my class who is already burnt out, only 12 weeks into the program. It is the hardest program I've ever attempted (I already have a B.S and M.S). However, my experi...

11. Samuel Merritt ABSN - San Mateo June 09

    StarBelly replied to EM-RN's topic in California

    Does anyone know if there is any information regarding uniforms and shoes at SM for clinic? Will we find that info out at Orientation?

12. Samuel Merritt ABSN - San Mateo June 09

    StarBelly replied to EM-RN's topic in California

    E.mac Yes, I agree with you about advocating for ourselves. I did note that they were very concerned about resolving my situation which indicates to me that they intend to have integrity. I think it will be good practice for us to be "professional" a...

13. Samuel Merritt ABSN - San Mateo June 09

    StarBelly replied to EM-RN's topic in California

    Update! Samuel Merritt admin admitted their mistake and let me into the program. I received a personal phone call last week. I miraculously got accepted to the Oakland campus. Which gives me seven weeks to find a place to live, pack, move, and g...

14. Anyone Applying to Samuel Merritt ABSN April, May, June 2009?

    StarBelly replied to sherin036's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks all for the information on CNA classes. :redpinkhe Weekend classes sound appealing, as I'm currently working. Lil Gumble, I'm not even on the wait list because my application was "incomplete" due to me being one unit short of microbiology. ...

15. Anyone Applying to Samuel Merritt ABSN April, May, June 2009?

    StarBelly replied to sherin036's topic in Pre-Nursing

    LilGumble, wow, you're GPA and NET are very close to mine. The Reading Comp got me as well. Now I am nervous!!! What number are you on the waiting list and which campus? did you ask anyone why you were put on the waiting list? Are you just guess...