bitter_betsy

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  1. Didn't include middle name when applying for licensing

    bitter_betsy replied to hollandlops's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm chatting with them now.... slow process. I'd love to use my passport but.... got divorced since then so - its no longer valid ? lets hope for the

  2. Didn't include middle name when applying for licensing

    bitter_betsy replied to hollandlops's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Our BON website states that it needs to match your Drivers License exactly and that if it doesn't - you need to contact the BON and have it changed immediately. I'm actually worried about mine...

  3. Recommendation Request: Dosage Calc Understanding Books?

    bitter_betsy replied to QuasiHumerus's topic in General Students

    Check out booklist for the school that you will be attending. Purchase that one and start on it now. Even if its an older version - its essentially the same. Good

  4. ADN vs BSN Nurses' Competency

    bitter_betsy replied to StudentNurseMNUS's topic in General Nursing

    While I have a 4 year degree - I only spent 14 months in an ABSN program. Time in program doesn't make a difference between nurses. I'm salty about having to work so hard for my GPA when I carried...

  5. Failed Adult Health, What Now?

    bitter_betsy replied to nursing327's topic in General Students

    It is difficult to really disappoint parents. The only time I am disappointed is when my daughter doesn't trust me enough to tell me the whole truth - the first time. She makes choices that I don't...

  6. Failed Adult Health, What Now?

    bitter_betsy replied to nursing327's topic in General Students

    Even after sleep - I don't think I understand the scholarship/loans enough to really give guidance. Do you have an instructor there that you are comfortable with - someone that you can talk to - not...

  7. ADN vs BSN Nurses' Competency

    bitter_betsy replied to StudentNurseMNUS's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your frustration. Coming from a BSN program where I studied my butt off, ended up with a 3.6 GPA and guess what..... if you do the math - thats a 92 and in my program that's a solid B....

  8. Would you "adopt" a nurse or allow yourself to be "adopted" (For Nurses' Week)?

    bitter_betsy replied to Sour Lemon's topic in General Nursing

    Nope - too weird for me. Weird on so many

  9. Failed Adult Health, What Now?

    bitter_betsy replied to nursing327's topic in General Students

    I'm too tired at the moment to think about finances... I'll come back to that at a later time. Realizing that you spent this semester learning from home certainly puts you at a disadvantage. I was...

  10. Failed Adult Health, What Now?

    bitter_betsy replied to nursing327's topic in General Students

    So WHY do you have to take classes this semester? Can't you just take one off and study? Taking on a double major or a minor when you didn't pass a core class isn't going to benefit you in the long...

  11. Where to go as a nurse if you dont want to work with patients at ALL?

    bitter_betsy replied to guest1074618's topic in General Nursing

    I am so stinking new at this - I have NO idea what I am talking about - however in some states nurses (with proper education) can become coroners (and usually it is an elected position). I admit I...

  12. NCLEX after 15 years of graduation

    bitter_betsy replied to BSN123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You didn't say where you live now but if that state is somewhere other than TN - call that BON too. Good Luck. You will probably need a refresher of some

  13. VSim

    bitter_betsy replied to Queenofthesouth24's topic in General Students

    I have had to do plenty. Are you doing lippincott or something else? If its Lippincott - look at how you failed. Sometimes they are a little difficult - especially when you have to do one with CPR....

  14. MUSC ABSN FALL 2020

    bitter_betsy replied to garssta's topic in School, College Programs

    Yup - good luck with parking. I paid and it was worth it. $90 per semester and I would do it again in a heartbeat. For free you used to be able to park in Hagood (a bus ride away from campus - it...

  15. MUSC ABSN FALL 2020

    bitter_betsy replied to garssta's topic in School, College Programs

    I thought I would answer some questions for ya'll.... someone noted a difference in fall and Spring prices - that is because if you accept student insurance fall does not include the "Summer" semester...

  16. Help too dumb to register for NCLEX part 2

    bitter_betsy replied to RubyJuly2020's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Background and Fingerprint is a separate action item (but one item not two - you get fingerprinted and it triggers a background check to be started - you don't have to do anything extra for the...

  17. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    bitter_betsy replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am aware of a situation where RNs and providers are provided 1 N95 mask and CNAs on the floors are as well. The techs, registration, housekeepers, secretaries and even security and maintenance...

  18. Need real world guidance - Refusing treatment and discharge (ethics paper)

    bitter_betsy posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can a terminal patient refuse a particular treatment and still be discharged (possibly with similar suggested treatment provided by home health) so that insurance still pays for their home health...

  19. Seeking advice about switching from Psych to Medical ER or ICU settings

    bitter_betsy replied to jss1985's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    PCTs at my ER are not allowed to do IVs. We can straight stick and draw off of IVs but we cannot insert IVs. Don't let this stop you. Try. Working in an ER is VERY different than on the floor. We...

  20. Accelerated Nursing

    bitter_betsy replied to guest1126576's topic in School, College Programs

    I use my iPad and iMac for everything. I have an icloud account and everything syncs - if I forget a device - another device can still get to it. EVERYTHING gets saved there if it has ANYTHING to do...

  21. Accelerated Nursing

    bitter_betsy replied to guest1126576's topic in School, College Programs

    Yup - thats about my schedule. Sleep is sometimes a series of 20 min

  22. Accelerated Nursing

    bitter_betsy replied to guest1126576's topic in School, College Programs

    I hope all your clinicals are during the day. I only have 12 hours this semester but I have to switch from day classes to night clinicals - puts a whole new meaning into tired. You need a good...

  23. Accelerated Nursing

    bitter_betsy replied to guest1126576's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm in a 16 month ABSN program at a Medical University. I've gotten approximately 40 days off since I started the program total (not including weekends). They warned us not to work. Some people...

  24. Accelerated Nursing

    bitter_betsy replied to guest1126576's topic in School, College Programs

    Excuse my ignorance - can you explain more about the program? What is your education level and experience prior to starting the program? Also - how is the program laid out - 15 months straight, do...

  25. Considerations between Hospitals

    bitter_betsy posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I will be graduating in May and will be choosing between 2 hospitals. They both have state retirement so that will be the same. Insurance may be the same as well or at least very similar. Both...