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....
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....
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...
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!
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......
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...
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...
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...