NICU_Nurse_Casti

NICU_Nurse_Casti BSN, RN

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  1. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    No problem! Good luck! Sorry my response earlier was so short. I was in lecture. Using the focused review generated from the practice exams definitely helped. I don’t know if it has switched over to...

  2. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    I read the entire ATI Nutrition book, took practice exams A & B at least 5 times each, and and read my nutrition book. That helped me out a

  3. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    That is awesome! I think one of the great things about Rasmussen is the 4 different start dates. It is one of the reasons I chose Rasmussen over Keiser. It allowed me to start sooner, which means I...

  4. Why did you choose that nursing program (current or past)?

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NurseBlaq's topic in General Nursing

    I was accepted to an ASN program at a community college and two ABSN programs at private colleges. The ASN was a much closer drive than either of the BSN programs, but since I already have a...

  5. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you, charisn26! It has been an amazing journey so far. Stressful at times, but I absolutely love nursing. Spring 2020 is not too far off! It’ll be here before you know it. I wish you the best!...

  6. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello hello! It is time for another update! I am now in Week 4 of Quarter 3 of the ABSN program at Rasmussen College - Ft. Myers. I had my first exam in Adult Health - Acute Care (aka MedSurg) and I...

  7. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey there lperez127! I sent you a

  8. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Interesting! Picmonic definitely has more videos, topics, and quiz questions and I like that it has the book I am using for MedSurg this quarter. I haven't really looked at the pharmacology portion...

  9. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic and safe Fourth of July. School started back up for me on earlier this week on July 1 at Rasmussen. I am now in my third quarter, which is crazy to...

  10. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey Randon! Thank you for following. I appreciate it. Application was super easy for me. There is no application fee, which is nice. I know some programs require application fees. You do have to pay...

  11. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Quarter 2 is in the books and my final grades have been posted! Essentials of Professional Nursing - 95% = A Pathophysiology - 98% = A Pharmacology - 93% = B I was literally 3 points away from an A in...

  12. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Week 10! We are in our final week of lectures/labs of the quarter. Fortunately, all of my lectures and labs take place on Mondays and Tuesdays, so I am done with classes and can now focus on final...

  13. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you! I have been much busier this quarter than last, but I feel like I am learning so much more and I had some great experiences at clinical. I even participated in a code! I only did chest...

  14. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Alright, alright, alright! So, we are coming to the end of Week 9 of Quarter 2 of the ABSN program at Rasmussen College - Fort Myers. The next couple of weeks are going to be very busy. I just took...

  15. The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    I know that it absolutely could happen to me. It happens to people all of the time. And it is not exclusive to nursing. I was just thinking the situation you described came out of nowhere. But I...

  16. The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    I am in no way saying that what you (and others) have experienced is untrue. Nor do I think it is okay. And my intention is not to throw stones. You're absolutely right that I have not experienced...

  17. The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that escalated

  18. The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe. But I don’t see how going into the profession with a negative attitude will make any situation better for

  19. The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    People have already presented facts about positions being available for both individuals with and without BSNs. And it has already been pointed out some areas of the country are saturated with nurses,...

  20. The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    Although I am “just” a nursing student, I’ve served in the Army, been married and divorced (kind of a Dear John situation), and owned/managed two business. I am not new to dark times. I’ve...

  21. The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps. Or perhaps my positive, can-do attitude will not only help me land a position in the specialty I desire, but also allow me to adapt, adjust, and overcome the many obstacles any profession...

  22. The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    Ad hominems are not an effective way to win debates. Nor do they showcase critical thinking, civility, or

  23. Rasmussen University - Fort Myers

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to NICU_Nurse_Casti's topic in School, College Programs

    Update! I am now in the middle of Quarter 2: Week 8. I had two exams last week and one yesterday. In Essentials and Pathophysiology I achieved a 96% on each Exam #2 and in Pharmacology I got a...

  24. ARE MOST RN SCHOOLS LIKE THIS??

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to Anon143's topic in School, College Programs

    My program has a minimum exam average of 78%. If you meet that, then you still need an overall course grade of 78%. No rounding up. So, if you got a 77.99%, you failed. My school offers free tutoring...

  25. The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    NICU_Nurse_Casti replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    I was actually surprised nobody mentioned moving/relocating sooner. There are obviously many factors that will influence a person's employment and ability to relocate, but we have to look at the...