Cupcake89121

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1. What made you go into nursing?

   Cupcake89121 replied to stargazer88's topic in General Students

   That is so great dbabklyn! You are right on with everything you said. Oh, and my husband is trilingual too! You guys are too cool and I am super jealous of your awesome language skills!

2. I don't get it

   Cupcake89121 replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

   To the original poster -- that guy is probably just jealous that you have the opportunity to enter a BSN program. Maybe he couldn't make the cut, maybe he can't afford it, maybe it's too much of a time commitment because he has two kids and two jobs....

3. What made you go into nursing?

   Cupcake89121 replied to stargazer88's topic in General Students

   I worked in customer service for many years, most recently for the largest online retailer of shoes. I got sick of listening to people call to complain about minutiae. I wanted to do something that actually helped those who have real problems and are...

4. Struggling new student, Advice?

   Cupcake89121 replied to Pete77's topic in General Students

   Stop stressing yourself out and learn how to accept that an 80% is GREAT! (good job!) and a perfectly acceptable score. It's your first test in nursing school! Don't be so hard on yourself. When you become an RN nobody is going to care that you got a...

5. Nursing Programs: Public vs Private Universities, does it really matter?

   Cupcake89121 replied to gizzel84's topic in General Students

   I think it just depends on the schools in your area. All of the private schools where I live (Las Vegas) are about $50k for 18 months and super shady. The public institutions, however; are home to the most established nursing programs in the area. Ev...

6. Question re: moving, NCLEX, license, etc.

   Cupcake89121 replied to Cupcake89121's topic in General Students

   Thank you both for the helpful advice!

7. My school is notorious

   Cupcake89121 replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

   Nursing school is tough. Not only are you learning new material, but you are learning a new way to *think* 100 and 200 level gen Ed classes are so easy. I had a 3.8 before I started nursing classes and now, let's just say, that I don't! Hehe Anywhoo,...

8. Question re: moving, NCLEX, license, etc.

   Cupcake89121 posted a topic in General Students

   My husband might accept a job he was offered in a different city so we might be moving soon. I still have to finish my last semester in the fall, however. Would it just be easier to take the NCLEX in my current state, get licensed here, and then just...

9. Nevada State College RN to BSN wants two years of math!

   Cupcake89121 replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Nevada

   I took 124 at CSN so I can't comment but I did take the req'd Stat course at NSC and it was very easy. I don't know if it was my teacher or what but I didn't open the book once. I got an A and I am NOT a math person. Anyway, good luck!

10. Is associates in nursing useless now?

    Cupcake89121 replied to napahills's topic in Nevada

    I like NSC and will enter their RN-BSN program after I graduate and get my license (end of this year...hopefully!) but I think you're reading those NCLEX pass rates incorrectly. NSC year-to-date NCLEX pass rate for 2011 was 81.43% of 70 candidates th...

11. Tuition Reimbursement to get a BSN &Continuing Education question!

    Cupcake89121 replied to ShaynaSmart's topic in General Students

    Hello Shayna! I graduate from my ADN program in December and will enroll in the local RN-BSN program after I pass NCLEX. I have seen some hospitals in my area that offer tuition reimbursement, but I'm not counting on it. I would recommend starting BS...

12. Failing Med-Surg, Should I withdraw?

    Cupcake89121 replied to Hana_617's topic in General Students

    I was failing MedSurg for most of the previous semester (75% avg. required). I had to get an 80% on my final to pass. I got an 88%. It was a very scary moment for me, but I was determined. Don't give up and work hard!

13. Whole class failed first test....now its a TAKE HOME!

    Cupcake89121 replied to Dowdy90's topic in Student Assist

    Instinctively for me: 1. d If your patient can't breathe then they might die and then you won't have a patient anymore. Make sure the patient is breathing comfortably and THEN teaching would be appropriate. A person who is having difficulty breathing...

14. Math Calculations for last semester of Nursing Program

    Cupcake89121 replied to WantingtheBest's topic in General Students

    gerwrtrew

15. CSN Bio 189! How do I get in!

    Cupcake89121 replied to Mjfraser's topic in Nevada

    I was referring to the RN program, not Bio 189. The poster before me mentioned that her sister had to apply to the program multiple times before being accepted.