Lizzie Clayre

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1. verbal abuse from patient

   Lizzie Clayre replied to big bang theory's topic in Relations

   I work in a SNF, and had to send out a pt for suicidal ideation... The situation went from bad to worse. Over the last three months his verbal abuse of staff has exploded. The threat of harm was credible to the staff and the other supervisor and I....

2. All of a sudden an ASN is no good anymore

   Lizzie Clayre replied to pattyslattery's topic in ADN/BSN

   By the way... I had an extraordinary experience in the CT community College system and would not trade that for the world!

3. All of a sudden an ASN is no good anymore

   Lizzie Clayre replied to pattyslattery's topic in ADN/BSN

   Scarlettz... Your history reads like mine! I am in my mid 40s now and going back to school was scary...kept a 4.0 until nursing school and "slid miserably" to a 3.84 the top of my ADN class... I miss school terribly and just want to get working now....

4. All of a sudden an ASN is no good anymore

   Lizzie Clayre replied to pattyslattery's topic in ADN/BSN

   Wow subee... Very charitable... How many young nurses did you morcellate today?!

5. All of a sudden an ASN is no good anymore

   Lizzie Clayre replied to pattyslattery's topic in ADN/BSN

   I am an ASN with a prior BA in psychology... Having a tough time getting a job... Can't afford to work on a BSN until I get working! Realized how important it is to have called upon references from coworkers even when they were not a part of my nurs...

6. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   Lizzie Clayre replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX

   I did the "Pearson trick" of trying to register again 15 minutes after I finished... Got the "good pop up" and passed... Only 75 questions and tons of SATA and alternate item format!

7. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

   Lizzie Clayre replied to KayteRN's topic in Criminal

   Many years ago, my partner and I were arrested for several marijuana charges. My case was nolled the following year. I applied to and recently graduated from nursing school. I have done background checks on myself which yield ABSOLUTELY nothing......

8. Confused between school and preganacy

   Lizzie Clayre replied to sabita143's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Talk to the director of your program! We had a number of pregnancies, and the students were able to bank clinical days and make arrangements for exams. Worst case scenario, you take a semester off. Please don't have an abortion, that grief lasts a...

9. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

   Lizzie Clayre replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Relations

   Thank you for that! I need to convert that anger and bitterness to courage and resolve and channel that fervor towards passing the boards!

10. Connecticut LPN to RN Programs?

    Lizzie Clayre replied to Daria5363's topic in Connecticut

    Go to Three Rivers!

11. Looking for Goodwin College Testimonials

    Lizzie Clayre replied to bkeegan8703's topic in Connecticut

    Go to Three Rivers! Nearly a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX on the first try!

12. Nursing school student loans/scholarships/grants for those with a bachelor's degree.

    Lizzie Clayre replied to MsLeana's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Oh, by the way, TRCC paid for my whole degree... 86 credits... Thru grants and scholarships! You can do it!

13. Nursing school student loans/scholarships/grants for those with a bachelor's degree.

    Lizzie Clayre replied to MsLeana's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Don't despair! Financial aid grants are available at the community colleges... And there are tons of scholarships! Do the research on appropriate scholarships and begin writing those essays early! Leave plenty of time to get your references from y...

14. How to get an edge over other nurses?

    Lizzie Clayre replied to LaceElaine's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Do everything you can to collect "A's"! Start reading and studying for the TEAS as you're doing your pre and co reqs! Leave plenty of time to retake the TEAS for a better score! Keep in mind that, depending on the facility, you may be out of a jo...

15. ADN class of 2013

    Lizzie Clayre replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! You are halfway there!