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    Is it doable to work full time while in UTA'S accelerate RN-BSN program?

    napswithcats posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I just finished my RN program and will begin my first job at a nursing home (it's the only thing I can get without a BSN) while I attend UTA's accelerated online RN-BSN program. Since its online, it's...
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    Is being an LPN REALLY that bad?

    napswithcats replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do what is best for you. I have friends that wanted and/or needed to finish school, become nurse and obtain a better salary FAST so they went with the LVN route. The schooling was also way cheaper and...
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    Tell me why an LVN/LPN is a "real nurse"

    napswithcats replied to PrettyNerd's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I was a CNA, I remember being picked on by LVN's for being "just a CNA", now I'm an RN and these same people are picking on me for not having my BSN. Next, I'm going to be picked on for not being...
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    First nursing job is at a nursing home and on my 2nd day I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. Anyone else experience this?

    napswithcats replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    SNF’s are hard because of the amount of residents you get!! I recently started my first job, received “extra” orientation (A total of 6 days) and it was so overwhelming. I am floater and some...
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    Very First Nursing Job

    napswithcats replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    It's been maybe 1 month since I started my first job at a SNF and its been terrible to be quite honest. I'm very slow at passing my medications, a change of condition will ruin my day and I never go...
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    What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    napswithcats replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    It is a very ghetto skilled nursing facility, the local ghetto hospital pays $32 an hour. Other hospitals do start at around 45$ for new
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    Ways to improve?

    napswithcats replied to mj71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would gladly take a pay cut if the resident to nurse ratio was better. There’s just too much work and I don’t feel like I can give the good quality care these people deserve. I only have enough...
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    CA SNF RN's: What are your responsibilities?

    napswithcats replied to fireball78's topic in California Nursing

    As a new grad RN, they offered me $30 and the RN supervisor who has been working there for almost 2 decades makes $38/hr Don’t do it, don’t work at a SNF. The low pay isn’t the worst
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    What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    napswithcats replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    30$ and hour as a new grad ADN in a SNF. I live in San Diego and It’s a struggle because everything is so expensive
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    Is it doable to work full time while in UTA'S accelerate RN-BSN program?

    napswithcats replied to napswithcats's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I ended up choosing to just work part time through it and volunteer at a hospital as I don't really love my job at the nursing home. I just don't feel like a nurse there just passing meds to 30...
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    Figs scrubs

    napswithcats replied to Rionoir's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    They feel really hot and make me so sweaty, they feel like plastic!! I do not like them at
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    I want to leave my first nursing job

    napswithcats replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have officially been on my own now for a few days and it feels inhumane for both the staff and residents. I don't feel like a real nurse or like I am giving good quality care as I only get to spend...
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    I want to leave my first nursing job

    napswithcats replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    oh gosh, I wonder if we are working at the same place. I just started at a similar LTC that still uses paper charting. I only received 5 days of orientation in the 5 different stations and will be...
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    I don't want to give up on nursing....west cost university :(

    napswithcats replied to New2block's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I failed a physiology class which disqualified me from all the BSN programs in the area as they are super competitive. So I studied my butt off for the entrance exams at an ADN program, got a great...
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    CNA vs. Nurse: Too saturated or huge need?

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

    In my area there are less and less CNA’s at hospitals due to budget cuts. If they spend too much on supplies that month, the first thing they cut are CNA’s and just have the RN’s do the extra...
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    Decision: ADN or BSN

    napswithcats replied to WCSU1987's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I had no choice but to get my ADN as I was getting older and I was disqualified from any somewhat affordable BSN program because I failed a physiology class. Of course a BSN is better but some of us...
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    Student Not Eligible for NCLEX

    napswithcats replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Without HESI, I probably wouldn't have passed the NCLEX as it encouraged me to study harder. I LOVED it, it offers remediation and it tells you what your weak points are and what you should focus on...
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    starting pay rate for new grad with no experience for nursing homes

    napswithcats replied to nvang93's topic in California Nursing

    In San Diego, starting pay has been $25 and the highest I've seen is $32. LVN's make around $21-$24. We aren't worth much but definitely a little more than
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    Student Not Eligible for NCLEX

    napswithcats replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Yes!! My school was actually in danger of loosing accreditation because of NCLEX scores. What is mortifying is that these exit exams and the NCLEX test safety and the only basics of nursing! It’s...
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    Student Not Eligible for NCLEX

    napswithcats replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    My school was doing very poorly on their NCLEX exam pass rates and they randomly introduced HESI’s at the end of each nursing course with a minimum passing score of 850 then increased it to 900 and...
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    Nclex Wait time is killing me

    napswithcats replied to apmarquez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats RN!!!!!
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    Nclex Wait time is killing me

    napswithcats replied to apmarquez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That was me last week LOL and there is no way, you just have to suffer through it, post on allnurses, google “how do I know if I passed”, and alternate between rock solid confidence and...
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    UWorld Self Assesment, is UWorld enough?

    napswithcats posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I write the NCLEX in 2 days and I am currently experiencing the typical pre-NCLEX jitters and panic. I find myself alternating between rock solid confidence and debilitating insecurity and I cannot...
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    How do I pick myself up after failing NCLEX?

    napswithcats replied to renchen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I’ve seen people fail it multiple times and keep trying and succeed, for you to go into a deep depression for an entire year over failing once doesn’t make sense to me. If you were smart enough to...
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    NCLEX-RN June 2019

    napswithcats replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They have been pretty fast in Cali!!! I took mine Saturday and my license was up Tuesday at 12:30