Cinqly BSN, RN

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    Memphis VA hospital

    Cinqly replied to cinja's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    There are several hospitals in the downtown/midtown area, as well as Baptist and UT schools. The VA probably has the best security, since they have both security and federal officers. I am doing one...
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    Why so many fail out of our program?

    Cinqly replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on finishing school! Next stop: NCLEX I agree with you here. I am a great student and did very well in school until I got to nursing school. It's a whole new ball game! You think to...
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    Best NCLEX (RN) review book?

    Cinqly replied to jewelsg627's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I bought the Saunders. It's seems pretty good, and it is highly reccommended on this forum! It comes with a CD that has practice questions. I've looked at getting Prentice Hall's Review and Rationales...
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    Mobile Nursing

    Cinqly replied to anodell's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm also looking to move to Mobile in 2009 after I graduate (hopefully!). Does any one hospital have a better working environment? I live in a major metropolitan area now, and unfortunately I don't...
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    Disappointed with nurse recruiters

    Cinqly replied to chelsea52's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in an urban area as well, and you'd think with the number of hospitals in my city they would be rolling out the red carpet! However, new grads are taking quite a bit of time to get settled...
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    Which program? RN or BSN?

    Cinqly replied to LittleLynn85's topic in General Nursing

    Ultimately, you should make your decision based on what you want to do. If you are able to apply to either school, you'll have to examine what it is you want out of your nursing degree. If you goal...
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    Pay rates in memphis TN

    Cinqly replied to Crisybelle's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Welcome to Memphis! I'm not sure about CNA pay, but there are several good RN programs in Memphis! University of Memphis (nursing.memphis.edu) UT Memphis College of Health Sciences (Bachelor's)...
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    For all student externs in the Memphis area...

    Cinqly replied to Cinqly's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hey all, It's been over two months since I first posted this thread, and I still don't have an extern job! I was just wondering if any hospital is hiring now?!? How long does it usually take to get...
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    Critical care NP programs vs. regular NP programs...

    Cinqly replied to climberrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was just discussing the idea of double majoring in these two majors, as the training is almost identical save clinical experience. I love the idea that there is a specialization in acute care that...
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    I graduated!

    Cinqly replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :balloons:CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!:balloons: And congrats on starting the MSN program too! Are you staying at the same school? *wink* You'll have to update me as to where you decide to
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    For all student externs in the Memphis area...

    Cinqly replied to Cinqly's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    CRNA, how did you apply to the position at St. Francis?? I looked on their website, and I can't find anything about being a nurse extern on there. Did you just contact their human resources...
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    For all student externs in the Memphis area...

    Cinqly replied to Cinqly's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thank you all for the replies so far! I am really interested to hear from people who are already experiencing or have experienced an externship in one of the Memphis area hospitals. I know that...
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    low overall gpa, high prereq gpa?

    Cinqly replied to shehak20000's topic in General Students

    I would suggest talking to an advisor for pre-nursing, or someone in the nursing program directly. In addition to ace'ing the next three semesters (which is totally do-able if you put your mind and...
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    First day of nursing school

    Cinqly replied to lvnhopeful's topic in General Students

    I thought I would post a reply since I just finished my first week of nursing school!!! Well, classes are (as expected) very fast paced and full of information. I totally underestimated the amount...
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    Skin Integrity

    Cinqly posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all. We are covering our first unit on hygiene and skin care in our skills lab, and one question is kind of throwing me off. If anyone has any suggestions I'd appreciate it! Thanks! List 3...
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    A&P I Summer 2007

    Cinqly replied to reneemichell's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm done! I just finished my final for A&P II...yay!! 2 weeks to nursing
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    What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    Cinqly replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is great to hear! I am getting my BSN in Tennessee, but ultimately I want to move back to Mi, get my NP there, and work (want to be closer to family and that oh-so-lovely countryside). I'm...
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    Memphis VA hospital

    Cinqly replied to cinja's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    This is a rumor, (so I don't know how true it is), but I've heard that once hired they can be somewhat unflexable with scheduling. Just a heads up, I
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    Need advice: Question about relocation bonus

    Cinqly replied to prinzessdy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Guess you need to have everything in writing or it's not for real, huh? I would raise a stink and make sure that I get what was promised. If they don't do it, I'd seriously consider moving on. If...
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    Any good sites for kidney physiology?

    Cinqly posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any good sites (or suggestions) that might help with kidney function. I have a test in A&P on Friday and this is proving to be a difficult subject for me....
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    Any good sites for kidney physiology?

    Cinqly replied to Cinqly's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have the ADAM so I will definately look at that!!! The sites look like they will be very helpful, as well. I don't have much time to study (the test is tomorrow), but every little bit helps....
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    A&P I Summer 2007

    Cinqly replied to reneemichell's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does anyone have any good study sites for renal function? I could really use some help in this area (not my strongpoint). Thanks in
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    First day of nursing school

    Cinqly replied to lvnhopeful's topic in General Students

    So, will we or will we not do all this at U of
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, you're are correct in stating that she may not be ready for this type of training. To be frank, I am slightly surprised that even in a dancing school they do not address whole-body training as...
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    Anyone getting in shape?

    Cinqly replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey, I used to be weak too! But you have to start somewhere... I used to not even be able to do one push up (on knees), and now I can do three sets of 10 (normal pushups)! If I can do it, anyone...