Tacocat ASN, RN

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    Advisor is recommending Algebra

    Tacocat replied to MBucanek's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A few things are missing -- Is it a BSN? ADN? Do they require a college-level math, but didn't mention algebra specifically? If you don't have a college-level math course, you're going to need one...
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    Question regarding expiration of credits (career changer)

    Tacocat replied to Hopefulnurse1823's topic in General Students

    I got a bachelors in 2010 and then went back to school a few years ago. My A&P 1+2 and microbiology did expire (7 years) but as an ADN student I was able to take them over the course of a couple...
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    Nclex

    Tacocat replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was thinking of those "technical institutes" like Everest and ITT that prey on people, including non-native English
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    Advice on how to handle a situation at work.

    Tacocat replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If the situation is not salvageable and you believe the firing is coming soon, you can also consider asking for a plan to transition out. Let them know that you understand the job may not be a good...
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    Advice on how to handle a situation at work.

    Tacocat replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Start job searching. Now. If you look for something new while you still at this job, you won't have to check that little box that asks if you've been fired, and you won't have to explain why you've...
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    Nclex

    Tacocat replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So, just a recap: You went to a private, for-profit nursing school with a low NCLEX pass rate; English is not your first language; and you've failed NCLEX 21 times I mean this very kindly, but you...
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    Nclex

    Tacocat replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You said in a previous post you went to a private college. What is their NCLEX pass rate? There are some private, for-profit colleges that take your money and push you through the program, and whether...
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    CNA vs. Nurse: Too saturated or huge need?

    Tacocat replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    @Beldar_the_Cenobite How have things been going for
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    Nclex

    Tacocat replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    With all due respect, why come onto a forum looking for advice if you're going to be sarcastic? People aren't going to validate you; they're going to give you realistic advice from the field. It's...
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    Nclex

    Tacocat replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not everything is sunshine and rainbows. Either you want to succeed, or you don't. You haven't been successful 21 times. For the amount of money you've sunk into "review" courses and materials, plus...
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    Permanently Kicked out of Practicum

    Tacocat replied to FrustratedExStudent's topic in General Students

    OP wasn't an employee. OP was a guest at the facility. Her "rights" were to listen to the circulating nurse and stop talking. There is no "right" to have frivolous conversations within earshot of a...
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    Nclex

    Tacocat replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    At this point, is there even a whole lot to review? Reviewing is like putting the roof on a house when there are no walls to hold it up. If this is truly what you want you need to start over from the...
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    Nclex

    Tacocat replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please do this. There's the secondary issue as well were if you do manage to pass the NCLEX, will the gaps in your knowledge cause problems with patient care? You mentioned in a different thread that...
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    Nclex

    Tacocat replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you've been out of school long enough to take the NCLEX at least 20 times, that's going to hurt your chances at getting hired anywhere. How can you explain that gap without admitting you failed two...
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    Nclex

    Tacocat replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And that's a fine belief to have but the longer you're out of school, the harder it's going to get...looking at your post history you've been taking the NCLEX for at least four years. Have you ever...
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    Nclex

    Tacocat replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's...a lot of money and time to sink into testing a
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    Nclex

    Tacocat replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    @sianee Did you get your results
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    Permanently Kicked out of Practicum

    Tacocat replied to FrustratedExStudent's topic in General Students

    She was watching a C-section. The patient is usually conscious...I doubt the surgeons were talking about nonsense and listening to music. Let's not forget about the patient here, too, who agreed to...
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    Permanently Kicked out of Practicum

    Tacocat replied to FrustratedExStudent's topic in General Students

    She was having a social conversation. She was asked to stop. She chose not to. This isn't a legal
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    Problems Before Nursing School

    Tacocat replied to Remia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In Massachusetts you're required to file proof of health insurance when you file your taxes or else you're charged a penalty. Taken from my own student handbook: "Chapter 23 of the Massachusetts Acts...
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    Permanently Kicked out of Practicum

    Tacocat replied to FrustratedExStudent's topic in General Students

    But she wasn't "kicked out of the building for talking." She was potentially disruptive during an invasive medical procedure after being warned twice. The hospital is within their right to remove a...
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    Please advise me what to do in general.

    Tacocat replied to WatWin's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't put all my hopes into one program anyway? Even if you meet the requirements at Hunter there's no guarantee you'll get in. I'd look into the requirements for other programs and apply to...
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    No skills test for license?

    Tacocat replied to rncolor's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In order to be eligible to take the NCLEX you have to complete a certain number of clinical hours with hands-on skills. There's no separate skills test because if you didn't have skills you wouldn't...
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    Mistakes at CNA Internship

    Tacocat replied to Sheroe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of facilities don't use the disposable wipes because they're expensive; those are a luxury you probably shouldn't get used to. A lot of facilities use the towel/washcloth and soapy water method...
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    Problems Before Nursing School

    Tacocat replied to Remia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you know anybody in your class that you can carpool