Nurse_USA BSN, RN

Nurse_USA is a BSN, RN and specializes in Critical Care, Coaching.

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   Is taking Chem & Physiology together a bad idea??

   Nurse_USA replied to TarynV's topic in Pre-Nursing

   @TarynV I think it really depends on the point system. It sounds like by your calculation that it count more to do the CNA course and get 3 points than to get an A in physio. I did a similar thing taking Anatomy and Chem together and Physio and ...
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   Start nursing school at 59?

   Nurse_USA replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   To anyone trying to do this at an older age I would encourage you to consider the cost. You can definitely become a nurse but at what cost? If you retire in 5-10 years you should calculate any debt you would have to pay off and make enough money to b...
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   Nursing School Calif

   Nurse_USA replied to Jenbelle's topic in School Programs

   Each school is different, which is really annoying. The only way is to check each program and the school website. An important distinction is Minimum GPA vs Average GPA. They don't often post the Average GPA but if you could find it this would give y...
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   The Interview

   Nurse_USA replied to cieethekid's topic in Pre-Nursing

   The most common questions I have seen are the following: Why do you want to be a nurse? Why did you choose this school? What are your strengths and weaknesses? How do you handle stress? ...
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   Nurse back to school

   Nurse_USA replied to Emiliaaa2266's topic in General Nursing

   Yes! Many nurses go into business either entrepreneurship or a more professional route. I would suggest getting your MBA instead of another BA. This will help you move into leadership and management roles where a BA degree will not necessarily allow ...
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   Hospital nursing school vs community college nursing school

   Nurse_USA replied to Naomi M's topic in School Programs

   It would be hard to say which is harder. All programs really depend on the culture and the professors. I haven't heard of many hospitals running nursing programs. The benefit of doing community college I think may be cost. Community college ADN ...
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   Nursing school with DUI?

   Nurse_USA replied to WanabeeNurse's topic in Criminal

   Hi the problem is not really about getting into a nursing program. They will probably accept you because it's a business. The most important question is really if you can get your license. The licensure process is not governed by the school but by th...
8. 

   The Interview

   Nurse_USA replied to cieethekid's topic in General Students

   For your specific situation I would definitely expect someone to ask you why you are switching careers. But that's awesome because you can be prepared. You can easily explain that you witnessed nursing while working as a radiology tech and explain th...
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   Vaccine Hesitancy

   Nurse_USA replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I'm asking out of honest curiosity: Can someone explain why they personally oppose the vaccine and why? Please provide a link to resources that you have used to make your decision as well. I would like to understand the reasons why people oppose...