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  1. What is YOUR favorite scrub brand?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just got hired as a PCT/nurse extern on a telemetry floor (yay!) and I am in the market for scrubs. My school has us wear Cherokee Workwear Revolution brand and they are honestly quite...

  2. Burnt out PCT/nursing student

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am in nursing school. I applied to work as a PCT to gain applicable healthcare experience and have a "leg up" over some of my classmates in terms of knowledge and experience. Most everyone has said...

  3. 63K ABSN - Yes or No?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to Cmor's topic in General Students

    My parents are fully supporting me while I am in school and I'm working as a PCT for experience and "fun" money. I guess I should've added that as a disclaimer because I don't care too much about my...

  4. 63K ABSN - Yes or No?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to Cmor's topic in General Students

    Save the 63k. My traditional BSN program is only going to end up costing me 20k for four years (includes room & board). General rule of thumb, never go into debt more than you will be making your...

  5. LVN partner lazy

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to reneejones92058's topic in General Students

    If it's an assigned partner, I will reiterate what a PP said and advise you to look out for yourself. If it is a partner of your choosing, then I will give you some sage advice that a professor of...

  6. Pre-Nursing, A.S.

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to Gabicolon's topic in General Students

    I am confused. Will you have a degree? Or will you just have all of your nursing pre-requisites completed? I have not heard of an A.S. in "Pre-Nursing"; that's a term I only hear in reference to lower...

  7. IPad Mini for clinicals?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

    I think my clinical instructor would chuck me into the medical waste if she ever saw me use an iPad in the hospital. ? In all seriousness, I would highly recommend avoiding bringing electronics that...

  8. Does prestige of program matter?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to ad2020's topic in General Students

    Quick side note. In my state at least, the first time NCLEX pass rates in 2019 for ADN and BSN programs were 85% and 92%, respectively. So I would contend that this is not always true but of course...

  9. Does prestige of program matter?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to ad2020's topic in General Students

    I think a school should be required to report if they manipulate their pass rates using exit exams. Because, honestly, if a student isn't ready to pass the NCLEX upon graduation but has made it...

  10. Does prestige of program matter?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to ad2020's topic in General Students

    So, it’s safe to say, a school with a high pass rate that does not administer exit exams would be a “better” program (in terms of preparedness for the NCLEX) than one that selectively only sends...

  11. Does prestige of program matter?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to ad2020's topic in General Students

    My school doesn’t administer exit exams. Every graduate sits for the NCLEX. What’s the rationale behind schools giving these exit exams? I don’t think it’s a common practice in my area because...

  12. Does prestige of program matter?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to ad2020's topic in General Students

    I would encourage you to verify the information your school provides on NCLEX pass rates with the official state BON data on your school's pass rates. I have seen quite misleading advertisements for...

  13. Personal Statement question

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to Habb31719's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally, I would NOT mention you chose nursing because you were rejected from PA schools. The last thing nursing schools want to see are applicants that choose nursing as a plan B to PA or Med...

  14. Help with class schedule

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to Amberd1201's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I remember the mess of trying to fit all my pre-reqs in! It is no fun task...especially with advisors who don't understand a pre-nursing courseload ? I personally would structure it like this: Summer...

  15. I feel dumb as a rock in comparison to my classmates

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to Nursing_1011's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, your performance is all they have to judge you on. This is like saying how high schools shouldn't judge students based on how they're doing in high school...nursing school is a series...

  16. Is it safe to be a nursing student right now?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to guest1141431's topic in General Students

    I completely agree with everything the PPs have said, so let me just add on: 1. We are training to be nurses. This is what we signed up for. Times are scary, but sadly this won't be the last outbreak...

  17. ABSN Program Online due to Covid - Huge Negative?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to acjo123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! First of all, CONGRATS on being accepted into nursing school! Regardless of the current global health situation, it is a phenomenal accomplishment which many people can only dream of achieving. I...

  18. BSN Programs associated with Teaching Hospitals

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to CaveFreak's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not to derail your thread, but may I ask what benefits you see to attending a BSN program associated a teaching hospital? Regardless, you will be getting clinical experience no matter which university...

  19. Does prestige of program matter?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to ad2020's topic in General Students

    NCLEX pass rates are very telling of a school's success. In my state (FL) schools are placed on a probationary status after just one year of NCLEX pass rates being 10 pts below the national avg....

  20. Working as PCT during nsg school

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all! I have an interview tomorrow for a FT position working nights as a PCT on a tele floor. If all goes well and I land the job, I intend to stay employed throughout the Summer then go PRN once...

  21. Working as PCT during nsg school

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to blueskiesandsunshine.prn's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much! I don't plan on working during the school year so the sleep/time constraints aren't an issue to me, so I think it is a good compromise based off your

  22. Phlebotomy Certificate during Nursing School worth it?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to marii1017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally would focus more on getting a PCT/CNA certification, if you want healthcare experience while in school. Many facilities may cross-train PCT/CNAs to do venipuncture and you certainly will...

  23. A&P 1 and Pathophysiology at the same time

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to CRNAdreamer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pathophysiology & Pharmacology is one class at my university (with a part I and II; so we take PP1 then PP2 the next semester, not unlike the A&P sequence). ? They focus on similar things,...

  24. Anyone else having doubts?

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey there, You are certainly not alone. While I am no longer prenursing, it was during those semesters I had the most doubt about entering the nursing profession. I am sure the COVID pandemic has...

  25. A&P 1 and Pathophysiology at the same time

    blueskiesandsunshine.prn replied to CRNAdreamer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hats off to you. I have no clue how one would successfully do Pathopharm without any extensive A&P knowledge! Pathopharm builds on A&P in the sense that 1) it is mainly application based...