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    Why do [some] nursing students fail?

    Apple-Core replied to aquakenn's topic in General Students

    The reasons I have seen personally are poor study habits (so failed exams), too much time spent of social media (in class, no less....so I would put that down as immaturity, lack of dedication, and...
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    Terrified...is this normal?

    Apple-Core replied to Piper98's topic in General Students

    Totally normal. I'm in the same age range as you, and I still feel that way 12 months into the program. I have a serious case of "imposter syndrome" (or whatever it's called) and doubt myself every...
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    Can someone help on which route I should take?

    Apple-Core replied to potatoz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd do the BSN program. Are you already in the ASN program and planning on bridging, or have you not started the program yet? Which school is this
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    Nursing Course - LPN

    Apple-Core posted a topic in General Students

    Not sure if anyone can help. I've asked directly at my school, and haven't managed to get an answer. I will probably contact my state board too, but figured I'd ask here just in case someone can help...
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    Nursing Course - LPN

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in General Students

    thanks
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    Clinicals..

    Apple-Core replied to poliwag48's topic in General Students

    Totally
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    Failed nclex

    Apple-Core replied to Nursing STLY's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Failing anything is horrible, and I understand that empty feeling. Whenever I am in situations like this, I "allow" myself the time to "grieve", so to speak. Some people may disagree with this, and...
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    Dosage Calc Help

    Apple-Core replied to NursingHopeful95's topic in General Students

    gr = grain 1gr = ~65 mg From that info you should be able to work it out
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    RN tells my mom that I don't need to take pre-requisites to become a nurse

    Apple-Core replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Students

    It depends on where you're doing your degree. If it's a 2 year community college, then you will almost certainly need pre-requisites. Each community college is different and it sounds as if you...
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    CNA, nursing student

    Apple-Core replied to Gmac12's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Would Banner let you work as an LPN p/t? I know a lot of the nursing homes hire LPNs, I'm sure they'd work with you if you could only work p/t. Which school are you
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    Any Over 30 Pre-Nursing Students Here?

    Apple-Core replied to sgc29's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I took all my pre-reqs online so that I could continue working fulltime and be available for my kids in the day - I would study at night. The logistics of actual being at school in person is a bit...
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    Any Over 30 Pre-Nursing Students Here?

    Apple-Core replied to sgc29's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    This is an oft discussed topic here on Allnurses! No, you are not too old. I'm almost 50 and onlt half way through my nursing school. There's a bunch of students my age in my class. It's a non
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    CNA, nursing student

    Apple-Core replied to Gmac12's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Have you considered applying to be an LPN? I believe once you've completed block 2, you can do that. It pays much better than a CNA and will give you considerably more hands on experience with meds...
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    Pell Grant/ financial aid

    Apple-Core replied to Chaco-latte's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes it covers the BSN as long as it's your first BSN. However, there is a lifetime cap on the Pell, so it depends on how much aid you received for the AA degree. For the most part, however, it should...
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    NO MORE pre reqs to the pre reqs!!!

    Apple-Core replied to Elleveein's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can understand the desire to by-pass a bunch of classes. It can, quite literally, add several years to your study plan before you can even apply to get in to nursing school. However (yes - I'm...
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    coworkers calling me stupid to and in front of patients

    Apple-Core replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    When someone says something like this to me, I usually say, "I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that...could you repeat it". Being forced to repeat such a spiteful comment usually leaves them feeling...
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    NO MORE pre reqs to the pre reqs!!!

    Apple-Core replied to Elleveein's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have no idea if this is accurate, and I will say when I took my classes my MAT class alone had 4 pre-reqs just to get to the class I needed for nursing. However, what I will say is that students...
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    Can someone please explain INR & Coumadin therapy to me?

    Apple-Core replied to christvs's topic in Patient Medications

    OK, I know this thread is about a million years old, but I am stuck on this very thing. Mainly - why do we use PTT to monitor heparin, and INR to monitor warfarin? Why not use one test for
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    How do you feel about B's?

    Apple-Core replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Students

    It's tough to let go of if you're used to getting A's, but honestly - most of your learning will really take place once you're on the floor and working. Nobody, and I mean nobody, will care what grade...
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    BIG Feet Need shoes

    Apple-Core replied to RNDannniess's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Polyurethane by Klogs Footwear Unisex Springfield Closed-Back Nursing
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    BIG Feet Need shoes

    Apple-Core replied to RNDannniess's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Work & Safety - Big
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    Quick Fluid Volume Deficit / Hypovolemia question...

    Apple-Core posted a topic in General Students

    Am I correct in thinking that hypovolemia will always be a fluid volume deficit, whereas a fluid volume deficit is not necessarily hypovolemia (such as in 3rd spacing)???
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    Where are the nursing discounts?

    Apple-Core replied to mel2234's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Move?
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    Kicked out before even starting

    Apple-Core replied to Confused_nurse2b's topic in General Students

    Its part of the terms and conditions of allnurses.com, regardless of where you
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    Study tips needed

    Apple-Core replied to jp52's topic in General Students

    Most books have summary charts in them. For me, understanding the WHY behind the info is crucial. If I understand that, then the rest falls into