WDWpixieRN

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  1. Will I get what I need?

    WDWpixieRN replied to charfive's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is a very important thing to consider....we have vocational or technical schools here that cost a fortune, often get folks their licenses, and then they find out when they're ready to transfer in...

  2. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    WDWpixieRN replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    Just an FYI, there are still many areas of the country hurting for nurses....they are recruiting like crazy on the campuses in this area. The hospitals apparently don't pay as high as the coasts,...

  3. Is it okay not to study for the NCLEX while on vaca?

    WDWpixieRN replied to mrod's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you should leave it at home, too. If you managed breaks at school and were able to come back with your mind intact, I'd bet a week off won't make or break your passing the NCLEX. I'm a...

  4. Just wondering....

    WDWpixieRN replied to bananadansie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One of our instructors told us the other day it took well after a year before she realized one day that she wasn't questioning everything she did and asking for advice from fellow RNs. That's about...

  5. So mad

    WDWpixieRN replied to MANinER's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    EXACTLY!! There are several in my class who got in at the last minute, too...that I know of...heaven knows how many they whittled through to get our roster full last semester, but I have always heard...

  6. Outdated Mosby's-Should I Get A New One?

    WDWpixieRN replied to TemperStripe's topic in General Students

    Duplicate post. Silly

  7. Outdated Mosby's-Should I Get A New One?

    WDWpixieRN replied to TemperStripe's topic in General Students

    I'd pretty much agree with pshs....our instructor asked us a lab value the other day and we all spouted what was in our manual. She kind of looked funny, then said, "Oh, well at my clinical facility...

  8. Any Pre-req books needed in Nursing School?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Krither's topic in General Students

    I kept my A&P and some other book (they weren't buying it back), but to be honest, I haven't used either of them for any kind of reference. My NS books seem to have most information I need, or as...

  9. Sallie Mae - Private Loans

    WDWpixieRN replied to PreNurseKirk's topic in General Students

    I took out a Tuition Answer loan to help pay for this past year's tuition and expenses. I don't remember seeing this Signature loan being available (but that's not to say it wasn't). I believe some...

  10. Need advice - new to ER, major anxiety

    WDWpixieRN replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

  11. Nutmeg high?

    WDWpixieRN replied to occc2010rn's topic in Emergency

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: hilarious!! the whole darned grocery and hardware stores are getting to be like

  12. Letter to Dean??

    WDWpixieRN replied to MikeyJ's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, I have to agree with the others. It's a very sad situation, but if they've fired TWO instructors, the person whom was in charge of the firings obviously carries a lot of weight for...

  13. RN Refresher

    WDWpixieRN replied to mrob's topic in General Nursing

    Med/Oncology - MoBap; Med/Surg - DePaul. What you mention you have learned is what an instructor suggested to us as possible reasons for the variance between the two. Additionally, there's a group @...

  14. RN Refresher

    WDWpixieRN replied to mrob's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently a student and have done clinicals at Missouri Baptist and DePaul (SSM). From a student perspective, I loved being @ DePaul. The floor I was on at MoBap seemed to be full of a lot of...

  15. International credit transfer

    WDWpixieRN replied to TempRNce's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You probably will need to check with or call the community colleges or universities you might be attending in the future. With each college having their own set of guidelines, some might; some might...

  16. Developmental Psychology online or classroom?

    WDWpixieRN replied to alliestar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kind of an individual preference...I took Human Growth and Development online and spent that time either reading the book, doing take-home quizzes, or showing up for the mid-term and the final. NOT...

  17. Really Hurt

    WDWpixieRN replied to YUPPIE2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not a bad idea....start making phone calls at a minimum to determine your options....that way you can plan accordingly. Start looking at summer options. Just do whatever you have to in order to...

  18. group tests in nursing school ***??

    WDWpixieRN replied to br107's topic in General Students

    Ditto for my ADN program....we each take the test individually, then they break us in to groups of 3 or so to "retake" the exam. If the group scores over a certain percentage, then each of us in the...

  19. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    WDWpixieRN replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    I think using the words "spoiled" and "get a grip" are a little stiff....from reading the CA threads, there are a lot of places getting more than the $18 to $26 listed above. Somewhere I read...

  20. How do you do in skill lab check offs?

    WDWpixieRN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Students

    The last post before yesterday's reply was 2004....dare I say that most of these folks have either graduated or moved on by now?

  21. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    WDWpixieRN replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    What do you see yourself LOVE doing? What will make you happy to get out of bed in the morning and spend 8+ hours/day away from your home, family, children, etc.? Truly, only you can answer...

  22. I'm starting to think that all Professors are nutcases (long)

    WDWpixieRN replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of my instructors have only gone by first name, with mainly a couple using the "Dr." when applicable. Our first semester instructors were referred to with either a Mrs. or Ms. A lot of times it...

  23. Am I over reacting?

    WDWpixieRN replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Head to your local Borders or Barnes and Noble and look this up in their books. Or maybe even your local public library. We had a great reference book we used to use for formal writing. Good

  24. I'm starting to think that all Professors are nutcases (long)

    WDWpixieRN replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nowhere in your definition does it point out that professor is only used correctly with that definition. The definition I posted clearly uses the words United States as to how it is often used in this...

  25. I'm starting to think that all Professors are nutcases (long)

    WDWpixieRN replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    yes, but if you see the definition i posted of the use in the united states, then she would not be correct for this country. we're all entitled to an opinion here. it's insulting to refer to...