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    PearsonVue Trick? DID I PASS?? 2018/05

    HalfBoiled replied to SerbGrad,BSN,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're worrying too much. Take a day off, the test results will come. update resume and assemble your portfolio in the mean
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    Microbiology and Chemistry at same time

    HalfBoiled replied to cysmith87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Doable, but try to cut down on work hours so you can study. Some programs wont let you retake certain
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    Pre-Calc

    HalfBoiled replied to painelex's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Only Statistics was the only sort of math for pre-reqs. I did college algebra for my GEs and boosted my GPA prior to applying. IF you finished your pre-reqs and awaiting for the application period, I...
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    Is $40 Grand too much for an Associate Degree...

    HalfBoiled replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Students

    ADN > no degree. If it beyond your power to obtain a BSN, an ADN will
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    Post NCLEX blues, pls read post...need answers/hope

    HalfBoiled replied to Frannybo310's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Cut yourself some slack. The results will come. I would take this time to update your resume and assemble your portfolio. If anything, spend some time with your loved-ones I spent my time cleaning...
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    Waiting to take RN nclex and Got DUI

    HalfBoiled replied to NurseMK18's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would not report anything to the BON and immediately seek out DUI attorney. Best of
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    Kaplan Test prep

    HalfBoiled replied to emily9898's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Could you be more specific with your question? Nursing school entrance exams usually have TEAS or HESI as their source. I would just recommend their study prep
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    Posting picture on social media

    HalfBoiled replied to gennn19's topic in General Students

    Based on your description, GO FOR IT. Maybe crop the pt's face off the photo or cover it with an Emoji. I have done similar on social media over the years. Have not been reprimanded for my photos in...
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    Rejected by 2 RN Residency Programs

    HalfBoiled replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Residency programs are just gimmicks to appeal to new grads. Apply every entry level 1 RN positions. I learned wayy more on the floor with a preceptor rather than a
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    NEW GRADS

    HalfBoiled replied to ICCURN7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It would be helpful for someone who passed the NCLEX >2-3years and still seeking a
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    Went Home Dilaudid in Pocket

    HalfBoiled replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Real world advice: If you weren't alerted/contact for a discrepancy after 48 hours, throw the vial away, and keep your mouth shut. I have seen similar incidences with my coworkers (whom I trusted and...
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    Is 54 too old to get a doctorate degree?

    HalfBoiled replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    If you love it, DO IT. If you care about the money potential and awesome reputation, ask yourself "When should I
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    Do you trust the organ donation process (after recovery of 'brain dead' boy)?

    HalfBoiled replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If a part of my child get's to live on and help someone. I would live my life at ease knowing my son/daughter made a difference in someone's
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    Loss of all personal freedom.

    HalfBoiled replied to Runnerlives's topic in General Nursing

    Let me guess.. healthcare shouldn't be a right? I don't care about politics, because it was a unproductive distraction while I was in nursing school. After a few years of working in health care, I do...
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    Pro Life Beliefs and Nursing

    HalfBoiled replied to Tuzla99's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I just don't force my own values onto my patients. If I disagree with my pt's politics, religion, personal beliefs. I just follow the hospital policies and give the best nursing care I...
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    Becoming a Doula and working as a doula through nursing school, good or bad idea?

    HalfBoiled replied to Katlin1315's topic in Nursing Career

    I would work as a CNA during nursing school. Better way to network and know the right people during the job
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    Not sure about financial aid

    HalfBoiled replied to misstusk's topic in General Students

    I would definitely take a college loan if I am accepted into a program because I know I will have a job after passing
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    Question about Career Pathway

    HalfBoiled replied to fisherhannah's topic in General Nursing

    I also had that mindset when I graduated high school. Time is what led my decision to go straight into my BSN. Nursing was the shortest (out of PA vs MD) amount of schooling without having to move out...
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    Benefits over passion?

    HalfBoiled replied to KJCnango's topic in General Nursing

    I would get the benefits over anything especially since you have a family to help support. Consider transferring to OR during your "burn out" years prior to retiring or when you're financially...
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    3rd shift and bf

    HalfBoiled replied to klance's topic in General Nursing

    It's not his fault, don't make it his
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    Marijuana

    HalfBoiled replied to JadaM96's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If your friend works out, then it should be out of his system by
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    Failed 5 times

    HalfBoiled replied to dtngu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you were probably reading WAY into the questions. NCLEX was very straight forward and mostly "who do you see first?" type questions. I recommend the LaCharity prioritize book. Read the whole...
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    Am I overthinking this?!

    HalfBoiled replied to Kstevens828's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Doubt it, since no patient
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    Helpful Items to Purchase for Nursing School

    HalfBoiled replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Students

    Saunders NCLEX review guide. Has literally everything, and straight to the point. REALLY HELPS with care
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    How long should prereqs take?

    HalfBoiled replied to taurnxkd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're taking summer school (and assuming you're able to register for said classes), around 2