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1. Older workers that are new grad nurses, please explain.

   sofiesgrammy replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Hunt

   Much of nursing is "therapeutic communication" transltation: psychology. Much of nursing is lifespan considerations in care of the patient. Translation: developmental psychology. I was a psych major, and while there was one class titles "Abnormal Ps...

2. Older workers that are new grad nurses, please explain.

   sofiesgrammy replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Hunt

   I would hire Sue or Jill. they both sounds great! Sue may retire in 15 years, but I doubt that any nurse is going to work in the same department for even that long. It happens, but it isn't the norm. Most nurses are going to move on to another role w...

3. Failed NCLEX 6 times :(

   sofiesgrammy replied to MyiaKelli's topic in NCLEX

   How did you do on Kaplan and ATI predictors? Are you doing well on the predictors, and doing poorly on the NCLEX due to anxiety, or are you struggling with Kaplan and ATI as well?

4. Need advice! Semi new student.

   sofiesgrammy replied to Impossible77's topic in Pre-Nursing

   IF you can do the BSN, go for it! The job market is getting really tough for ADNs, but BSN grads are getting hired right away.

5. Do I really need to know...?

   sofiesgrammy replied to sjg8412's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You won't get far in advanced med-surg if your background in A&P is lacking. Bite the bullet and study, study, study!

6. Working and School

   sofiesgrammy replied to Jennchrst's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Experience as a CNA helps. If you can work as a CNA part-time, that will help. I would advise you to let your employer know that you are interested in going to nursing school and see what assistance may be available. They may offer some tuition assis...

7. New Grad with MBA and 20 years in Health Care mgmt not finding job

   sofiesgrammy posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   Hi, I just graduated from a SACS and NLNAC-accredited ASN program, passed the NCLEX, have license in hand. I was a very successful health care manager with an MBA. I have applied for numerous jobs, only to be rejected repeatedly. My nursing school ...

8. A & P

   sofiesgrammy replied to ph94's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Check out a website called Simple free learning tools for students and teachers | Quizlet. It has free flashcards that other folks have created. You can enter the name of your textbook and it will pull up any flashcards created by others that you can...

9. hi, i am currently a junior in high school but im looking into nursing.

   sofiesgrammy replied to breannaniccole's topic in Pre-Nursing

   There's a great online, free math learning resource called Kahn academy. I stunk at math, and with the help of this website, I scored a 99% in math on my nursing school entrance exam. If I can do it, you can do it! I think the site is kahnacademy.org...

10. NCLEX style questions - do you ever get used to them?

    sofiesgrammy replied to bellafsu89's topic in General Students

    Just want to add that there are exceptions to what I said above, but in general, these tips are a good way to approach NCLEX style questions. Don't feel bad, I think most people do poorly on the first few fundies exams. I was an A student, but I had...

11. NCLEX style questions - do you ever get used to them?

    sofiesgrammy replied to bellafsu89's topic in General Students

    Some people get used to them more quickly than others. Here are some tips: 1. Safety 1st! When you read the question, is there an option dealing with patient safety? If so, that's probably the answer. 2. ABC's! Does the question ask anything to do w...

12. Anyone doing pre reques and nursing program at a community college?

    sofiesgrammy replied to shaylah's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Community College is the best place to get oyur pre-reqs. It's quality at a great price. Check with the RN programs in the area to be sure you are taking the right courses. Not all Anatomy and Physiology classes are equal, for example. In FL, the A&a...

13. I need some advice from Nurses

    sofiesgrammy replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in ADN/BSN

    Not to discourage you, but you need to be aware of the demands a nursing program will put on you and your family. I'm an RN student in my final semester. I hold a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in other fields. Nursing will be a second care...