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  1. SHOCK of reality nursing vs Nursing School

    PurrRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a 4th semester student doing a seminar nursing requirement group project named SHOCK and BURNOUT. My group has to prepare a creative presentation on this topic and in addition to the research...

  2. ? about DNP accreditation

    PurrRN posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Just curious about how accreditation or lack thereof will affect DNP graduates. When I looked at the AACN website, there are only 18 accredited programs at this time. With the 2015 DNP push, I was...

  3. Professions before nursing

    PurrRN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    McDonalds - 1st job at 16 Hotel maid Waitress Vet tech Ranch hand/trail guide video rental clerk dog groomer US Army MP Security guard SAHM

  4. Nursing school help

    PurrRN replied to kinghawk22's topic in General Nursing

    Probably won't matter. Make sure the school you attend is accredited and focus on your grades, GRE test score, and relevant

  5. Is this school worht it???

    PurrRN replied to xLovelyMakeupx's topic in LPN to RN

    Wait. They are preying on you. $60,000 for an ADN/ASN degree that potentially won't even allow you to further your degee down the line if you want to...and you probably will. I feel for you wanting...

  6. Contacted AMEDD recruiter today

    PurrRN posted a topic in Government, Military

    I had a few questions I wanted to ask about my options. I don't have any intentions of starting anything until next year, I was just wanting some info to work with. Don't know how this is going to...

  7. So you all hate nursing?.....

    PurrRN replied to averna's topic in General Students

    New grad here (May 08). Personally I've found the sentiments expressed here to be ontrack. Six months in and I've thought many a time since starting my new job "I can't believe I did all this work...

  8. I need ADVICE!

    PurrRN replied to LatinDolphin's topic in General Nursing

    Get a list of hospitals you can comfortably commute to and from with your school schedule in mind. Most/Many hospitals have web sites that post openings for doctors/nurses/assistive personnel....

  9. PNA plea "INCREASE NEW NURSE HIRING"

    PurrRN replied to Hoss's topic in International Nursing

    Just out of personal curiosity how is 1 nurse to 160-180 patients even remotely possible? Is this a clerical error or am I missing something about nursing in the Phillippines? Thanks for educating...

  10. I need ADVICE!

    PurrRN replied to LatinDolphin's topic in General Nursing

    Try getting a job as a PCA with a hospital in your area. Provides useful experience, money, and you can usually work your schedule around classes. I wish I'd done that prior to graduation as it...

  11. Mandated

    PurrRN replied to nsaids_nurse420's topic in General Nursing

    It's unfortunate that employers treat us like they do, but it is a reality that they don't care about you/us other than as a means to fulfill THEIR obligations. You could try being honest with them...

  12. Hate this OB/PEDS rotation!!!

    PurrRN posted a topic in General Students

    When I tell people (classmates and friends) that I really hate this rotation, I just get this "Ohhh, you don't like kids", reaction from them. I feel bad at that point for even voicing my...

  13. Recent grads, I need a few questions answered

    PurrRN replied to kelbbud's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. When did you graduate? May 10, 2008 2. What school, what degree? Lincoln University, ASN 3. Did you feel the program was clinically strong? NO 4. What department do you work in? Acute Rehab 5....

  14. Recent grads, I need a few questions answered

    PurrRN replied to kelbbud's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated May 08, started work June 23rd. Fire

  15. Is Rehab the wrong place to start out?

    PurrRN replied to jml444's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May also, and had to accept an Acute Rehab job at my hospital. Fortunately for me, the hospital has an agreement where I precept on the med/surg floor for 12 weeks before going down...

  16. Club 265: PLEASE PLEASE READ and give input! :)

    PurrRN replied to juliemcd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One of my classmates called me on Saturday with the news that she passed. Yep, you guessed it! She had 265Q on Thursday when she took

  17. Advice for new RN

    PurrRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I graduated, passed the NCLEX, and got a job . I start orientation on Monday and will be going to an Acute Rehab floor to begin my career. My only experience has been through the clinicals I...

  18. Advice for new RN

    PurrRN replied to PurrRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks Charlee, I appreciate your insight and advice because I want to be able to be great at my job and realize its ALL important. For the inexperienced, like myself, it can be the little things that...

  19. Aternoon Nclex??????

    PurrRN replied to caringkay RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep, I took mine at 1400 on June 11, 2008. Had to drive 2 hours to get there so I left at like 0930 in the morning so I could get lost (if it came to that) and not panick. I ended up getting to the...

  20. Advice for new RN

    PurrRN replied to PurrRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much for your response. I'm will definitely add your suggestions to my plan. I've read before that some new nurses like myself can get overwhelmed with time management and real world...

  21. How soon after graduation did you test?

    PurrRN replied to Erinfly27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Graduated May 10th and tested June 11th. Half of my class is testing in July, but I was worried that I'd get out of school mode and end up shooting myself in the foot. My advice is to test as soon as...

  22. Nurse and Starting a Family

    PurrRN replied to lmekuria's topic in General Nursing

    You should be aware that new grad don't normally get to pick just any shift they want. So to go in with the idea that you will get a day shift places you in an unrealistic postition. HOWEVER (big...

  23. AngelaSN is no more

    PurrRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    AngelaSN has been replaced with PurrRN (I love cats) + someone else already has AngelaRN (so I had to choose something else). I couldn't bring myself to post before now. The stress was horrendous....

  24. Pearson Registration

    PurrRN replied to CRNA2BKY's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is what happened in my situation. I applied to my state BON in March via my school. I paid Pearsonvue for my NCLEX on the 14th of May. My school messed around with my transcripts and didn't...

  25. Need some opinions on a problem

    PurrRN replied to morningstarRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have no obligation to stir up this hornets nest. This is the responsibility of the students who are unhappy with their grade. Yes, they have the right to take the problem up the chain, however,...