shiftingtides

shiftingtides

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  1. Denied Nursing School.... Again

    shiftingtides replied to kkb91's topic in General Students

    I think only the schools you're interested in can tell you how best to improve your chances, but definitely don't give up! Most of the schools I've looked at in my state (at the community college...

  2. Is it possible to go to LPN school while living on your own with a part-time job?

    shiftingtides replied to Kohai's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think that this will depend on the program. I would chat with the schools you're interested in and see what they recommend to students. For myself, I don't think I'm going to be able to keep up a...

  3. Struggling, am I a crappy nurse?

    shiftingtides replied to TexasmedicRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not a nurse, so not exactly comparable. But when I started working as a CNA, my first job was as a PCT on a med surg floor. Even though I was full time days, I had to work at least two night shifts so...

  4. Online pre-reqs for RN

    shiftingtides replied to Percephone's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Rio Salado (community college in Tempe) has rolling start dates for their online

  5. Credentials question

    shiftingtides replied to pmabraham's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still in school (for nursing), but I would also feel weird adding MBA or whatnot behind my name. As it is, the only thing I use is CPA, because that is usually relevant to the job. But I won't be...

  6. Online Micro with Lab

    shiftingtides replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've seen this school mentioned a lot for electives here, and it's where I'll likely take mine: Courses - Portage

  7. LPN vs. RN

    shiftingtides replied to Nera_Moo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck to you,

  8. Money for school when "we do not participate in federal student loans"

    shiftingtides replied to RightMeowRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would maybe look into another program. I hate to say it, but even most for-profit schools qualify for federal aid/loans. That this one does not is a red flag to me (and I'm not against for-profit...

  9. LPN vs. RN

    shiftingtides replied to Nera_Moo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in a somewhat similar situation. I am 37, two kiddos at home (teens). For me, the decision to get my LPN first made the most sense because I will have to take less time off work (very important...

  10. Classes that Just Bug You...

    shiftingtides replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Students

    Group projects were the bane of my existence when I was working on a business degree. It seems like that is getting more and more common, especially with fields where teamwork is so important. I'd...

  11. Should I work tomorrow?

    shiftingtides replied to amyn87's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse (yet), but I can say as someone who has been in the hospital a few times, I'd be very upset to notice that a nurse was sick. If I'm at the hospital (or anywhere else I'm not feeling...

  12. LPN vs. RN

    shiftingtides replied to Nera_Moo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm curious. In my state's ADN programs, you can take your LPN exam after the first year, and in many cases you can work a little as an LPN the second year while you finish your RN. I think this is...

  13. Am I competitive enough?

    shiftingtides replied to FrankM100's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll just add that what you've done by your age is

  14. Online Accelerated BSN - options

    shiftingtides replied to futura4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Holy wow. 70k for the

  15. LPN vs. RN

    shiftingtides replied to Nera_Moo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd look at how your state/schools handle bridging. I was able to find a program in my state that bridges directly into year 2 of the ADN programs, so I won't be losing any time. But only some of the...

  16. Paramedic to RN bridge program.

    shiftingtides replied to NYCNative21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why don't you look at renting a room from someone else? That way your credit is not at risk. There aren't a lot of paths through nursing school that allow for working full-time and fully supporting...

  17. HESI vs TEAS

    shiftingtides replied to shiftingtides's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Apologies, I do see that this is a common question. And it looks like I'll have my work cut out for me studying for the TEAS exam. I would still love to hear any study material suggestions. Thank you...

  18. Paramedic to RN bridge program.

    shiftingtides replied to NYCNative21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would seriously consider moving if LPNs only make $12-13/hour where you are (are you sure you're not speaking about CNAs - that's about what CNAs start at in my state). Where I'm at, LPNs start...

  19. Online PreReq suggestions?

    shiftingtides replied to student0075's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The Intro to Psychology exam is quite easy. I haven't tried the Modern States program, but I was able to pass that CLEP with just the REA guide ($20 or less on Amazon). The Human Growth and...

  20. Finally Accepted

    shiftingtides replied to Cc2018's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! But it's hard to suggest a potential job without having a general location or at least an idea of how much you need to

  21. trying to finish RN to BSN:college algebra delaying graduation

    shiftingtides replied to belle05's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would suggest using a bunch of you free time to go through videos and quizzes on Khan Academy. The videos are great, and might be able to fill in your math blanks. Alternatively, Aleks has a nice...

  22. Please Give ME any Good Reason to Stay in the Nursing Field

    shiftingtides replied to ToNurseOrNot's topic in General Nursing

    I will add that business jobs (for large companies that pay well, especially), are not 40 hour per week positions, and while you will have to work 50-60+ hours a week, you will NOT be paid overtime....

  23. Please Give ME any Good Reason to Stay in the Nursing Field

    shiftingtides replied to ToNurseOrNot's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest that you finish your BSN, or at the very least maintain your LPN licensing. Many times, the grass isn't always greener on the other side. My first career path was the business degree...

  24. Sick and tired of wiping butts...HELLP

    shiftingtides replied to Mr.Beast's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For something medically-related, dental hygiene seems like a good

  25. 2018-2019 Student LPN Roll Call

    shiftingtides replied to MrsFutureNurse1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm going to a school in the Denver area at a career college. It means leaving my family for 10 months to stay with relatives, but that's really my best option at the moment. There are sadly no...