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Forgive me, but I've noticed on these boards when a student is afraid of a overly harsh clinical instructor, there seems to be a running theme: angry clinical instructors that embarrass students, intimidate them, and make them afraid of them are the ...

In addition, your written English is very bad. That alone would disqualify you from CRNA school, with the papers and research you must perform. Not to mention in any interviewer would see through your pomposity and your lack of humility and deny you...

Superking: You sound like a pompous person who is not able to get into Medical anesthesia, but still wants to make a lot of money, and sees the CRNA route as a solid way to make 6 figures, and feel superior to nurses who you are, in your mind, smarte...

I love that I am lucky enough to have worked with some wonderful CNAs. A CNA can make you or break you, much like a nurse can make or break a doctor's day. CNAs are often the ones who notice subtle changes in your patient and make you aware of them...

I had a "preceptor" as a new grad on a tele floor who would yell at me down the hall in front of patients, nurses, doctors, and belittle me whenever she had the chance. Her and her little friends would tell jokes with me as the butt of them on a reg...

Yes. As someone who works nights, usually I'm pretty exhausted by the morning when the day shift nurses come in. Most of the time I am patient, but if nurses are just getting together talking about their hot date last week, or gossiping, I just che...

Hi Registered Nurse 3, I am an African American female nurse, with a double Masters in nursing and public health. People make assumptions about me as well. I happen to believe those assumptions are made because I look very young. I also happen to ...

Hello all!!! I'm a tele nurse with almost three years experience, and I am having a second interview with ER nurses next week. Does anyone have any advice or any ideas on what questions they may ask? Any suggestions would be much appreciated, thank ...

Hello! I have recently completed a joint masters degree MSN/MPH degree and I am now looking into becoming a Nurse Anesthesist. I am a BSN prepared nurse, and I also have been a telemetry nurse since 2011. I am also interested in joining the militar...

Thank so very much for the responses!!!!

I would say that most hospitals will interview you and ask you what your area of specialization is, and put you on those floors. I have a telemetry background, so when I started as a registry nurse I could work med-surg, telemetry, but also oncology...

Hi! I just thought I would throw my two cents into the conversation. I just graduated with my BSN (and just passed my NCLEX yay!!!), and I had the good fortune of discovering that I loved learning about the connection between health and policy. So,...

Hi Everyone! I just got into St. Xavier University's nursing program! And, I got a scholarship! Yessss!!! I've also been accepted into Lewis University's program for the spring!Does anyone know these two schools' reputation in the Illinois Area?

Ahhh...yess. I too remember those days of being sooo nervous and excited at the same time about being admitted to UIC. What a competetive, challenging, yet wonderful these two years have been! I'm looking forward to graduating in another month! :...

Does anyone know if nursing students can be of help in Haiti? Or do we need to be registered nurses first? Thanks!

Hi There! I applied and interviewed for the VALOR student nurse position at the VA, and that is the summer job that I have now. My understanding is that the VA has panel interviews, meaning there will be about four or five people interviewing you. T...

Hi! I also go to UIC, I'll be a senior this year. It's true, your gpa has to be great in order for you to be admitted. Also, how are you attending the global campus? That program is for RN's who want their BSN, if I remember correctly. Are you an...

Right but one thing you have to remember is that you did not choose this profession because it's easy, and you didn't choose it because of instructors or rude people. Try to be strong and hang in there, it will all be worth it in the end. I seriously...

LVN Trave.s: I'm a little disturbed by your post. If you are saying that you don't like the childish rude antics of your fellow nurses, then, O.K, I can understand that. I too wish that we had less of that in nursing. But your post seems to go furth...

Hi George! I am in Illinois. Do you mind telling me what school you are speaking of? I attend UIC College of Nursing. 800 people applied for 90 spots last year. Nursing school is very, very competetive. My advice would be to have your son apply e...

Hey Muse! Thanks so much. I just had to say something because I went through hell last year with clinical instructors who bullied me, screamed and yelled at me in front of fellow students and nurses, and belittled my ideas. The thing is, I did not...

Pnclpr: Go with your intuition, especially if it is telling you to stay away from West Suburban! Just Kidding. But on a serious note, my boyfriend applied to this school a few years ago, and had three experiences of West Sub disorganizing his file, ...

I totally second what Princessa is saying, lots of people apply elsewhere. I can't believe it, but it's true!!! And, UIC is totally a wonderful place. Challenging and wonderful. I am a different, more educated nurse now that I'm going to UIC. I ...

Hi Icechick! Oh, I'm not so sure if they let you know your place in line, I would call and ask if they do or not, could be some vicious rumour.

Hey Lawyergirl! This is NOT the courtroom, this is nursing. And, you cannot argue your point to the NCLEX exam that you are right because your answer is the most logical,, or that you were taught the wrong answer, it won't work. AGAIN, YOU CANNOT ARG...