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  1. I failed nursing school by 1 class

    Can you sit for the LPN NCLEX and get your LPN? At my school I think you were allowed to do that when you were 3/4 through. Good luck, I know that must be heart wrenching being so close.
  2. i need advice on my nursing career

    I plan to get my BSN asap, but I am doing ADN first because it will be soooo much cheaper! RN-BSN bridge programs can take 12-18 months and you can work as an RN while going. Seems much better to me!
  3. Would Nursing be a Good Fit?

    I am just a nursing student (almost done though!), so I do not have a ton of "real life" experience for you, but here are my two cents. Are you an introvert or just shy? I am kind of shy, but when I have a defined role in a situation I am very confi...
  4. Tips for first clinical?

    I am a student like you, so I can totally relate! I have completed 2 semesters of clinicals so far, so I will tell you what has worked for me.... I work my butt off helping my nurse to build a relationship with her, so that she will help me too! I do...
  5. New Grad Back Pain

    Are you drinking enough water? Sometimes when I get really busy and forget to drink water throughout the day I get dehydrated and my kidneys hurt. It feels like really bad back pain. I only ask because since it doesn't start until later in your shift...
  6. Agency work?

    Thank you, that helps!
  7. Agency work?

    What can a CNA expect working for a staffing agency? I am starting nursing school and I need a job that will work around my crazy school schedule and this seems like it might work? I just really don't know what to expect? What kind of pay, hours, e...
  8. Overweight Nurse?

    My weight is with in normal limits, I work out, and I eat fairly healthy. That being said: In my second week on the floor I threw out my back. (working as a CNA) Moral of the story: Use proper lifting techniques and proper body mechanics. They will...
  9. Rose State Nursing Program

    You certainly get points for having a good GPA. There are different ways to get enough points, you just have to figure out the best way for you. Talk to a counselor or go to the web site and play around to see how many points you can get. I got my CN...
  10. Rose State Nursing Program

    The cut-off this fall was 131. They go strictly off of preference points to get in. You can go to the website www.rose.edu to get the info on how to add up your points. You get points for GPA, completed course work, compass scores, and experience. T...
  11. rose state college..advice anything you can give to help

  12. rose state college..advice anything you can give to help

    The 1+1 is a totally different application process. I went to the info meeting last year and it was my understanding that each votech has a certain amount of allotted spots just for the 1+1. You get your invitation to apply from one of the RN program...
  13. rose state college..advice anything you can give to help

    You never know, I think they have an altranate list and a 1 plus 1 program. I applied last fall with 126 and they said I was eligible to do the 1 plus 1, I almost did but decided to do a CNA program and try again later. The 1plus1 is where you go to ...
  14. rose state college..advice anything you can give to help

    I called and they said that the tentative cut off is 131 for fall. Does anyone know what the schedule is like at Rose? Clinical hours/class times/etc...?
  15. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    Wait until someone who is diabetic waits until they are on the lift to collapse into one of their limp, shakey, seizure like moments mid lift. When you are trapped trying to lower them to the floor because they are slouching down like a limp noodle i...