SummitRN BSN, RN

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    Top 10 tips for nursing school

    SummitRN replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    Trudiegirl provides EXCELLENT advice for a certain type of student. I am not that type. So if you are odd like me, here are my counterpoint tips. 1. Only read the book if you have to, or want to and...
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    Can you guys give me an example of a day in the life of a nursing student?

    SummitRN replied to patriotprincess's topic in General Students

    A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NURSING STUDENT: Or how I realistically (cynically?) remember an average day from the first year written mostly in article/pronoun-free macro-stream-of-consciousness Wake up at...
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    Hats and ear muffs at NCLEX?

    SummitRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am very prone to visual and audio distraction during exams. At school, I wore a baseball cap that I could pull the brim down so all I saw was the paper or computer screen and didn't see anyone in...
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    What is Your School's Selection Rate?

    SummitRN replied to Clodhopper's topic in General Students

    It was about 3% for external applicants and 20% for internal applicants. Most merit based schools are 10-20%
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    They want me to teach developmental math!!!

    SummitRN replied to bookwormom's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Your school sucks if they'd force unwilling and unqualified faculty to teach an important class. That is bad for you and for the students. Get a new job
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    Misogyny in Nursing

    SummitRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you have to be overly sensitive to interpret "I say women are catty" any way other than colloquial shorthand for "cattiness is a trend I observed among women I interact with" when posted by a...
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    ITT tech RN?

    SummitRN replied to bublinkova's topic in General Students

    Short answer, yes. Long answer, yes, many for-profits have "sub-par" clinical placements, or advertise great clinical placements, but only 10% of the class goes to those, the rest end up in day care...
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    Seeking a first job with planned travel?

    SummitRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    i graduated nursing school and am going to take my boards in late july or early august. i need a job. i am searching for one hard. i have even applied (without a license in hand). i am supposed to...
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    Why was it hard for you?

    SummitRN replied to angeltech's topic in General Students

    1. Overthinking the problem: nursing tests want you to think "simple," unlike the real world. 2. Random moving hoops to jump through: "oh by the way, we decided you all have lab tomorrow morning. Show...
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    Bed Bugs

    SummitRN replied to 84RN's topic in Home Health

    I'd go to a public laundry matt and a fitness center for showers. If you get them in your home, don't think that your work is going to pay the thousands of dollars for repeat exterminator visits that...
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    Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    SummitRN replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is not a word. Have you forgotten the title to your thread? "Are you smart enough to be a nurse?" You answered this question: "you don't have to be smart." I disagreed. Your choices of words...
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    Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    SummitRN replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not a single person has argued with this point. Posters have been questioning several of your other
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    Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    SummitRN replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have described competency and knowledge, not intelligence or "being smart." You demonstrate a miscomprehension of intelligence or have decided to create your own definition that flies in the face...
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    Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    SummitRN replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some people find it more hurtful to their self-esteem to be told "you failed because you really didn't want it enough," or "you were too lazy," or "you didn't believe" instead of "your abilities are...
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    Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    SummitRN replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    fear of failure is human nature. that is not crazy. it is what you do with the fear that is "sad" or "awesome." i know people who have, at lower and higher levels. it is not a rarity. some...
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    Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    SummitRN replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have to be SMART ENOUGH. Do you have to be smart to be an engineer? A doctor? A scientist? An economist? A businessman? Yes to all, but in different ways. And so too for nursing, another...
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    How far do you drive for nursing school?

    SummitRN replied to %63theend's topic in General Students

    i commuted 40-90 miles for ns/clinicals (1-3 hours). it is definitely doable, especially with the ability to stay with friends/relatives to reduce # of commutes. i have one suggestion: make use of...
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    Is there hope? :/

    SummitRN replied to Sandylim253's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is NOTHING wrong with taking classes slowly and working. That shouldn't discourage you. When you say your grades are discouraging, is that because you are averaging in the 2.somethings or...
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    This is the "new" policy..denied admission based on low compass math score

    SummitRN replied to suzilks1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Inclusion is an awful policy. So is refusing someone completely solely for a low math score instead of mandating they take a specific remedial math course and
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    How do I get experience while in pre-nursing?

    SummitRN replied to LaceElaine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If the OP can't do 40 or 60 hours of CNA, they definitely can't do
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    No veterans preference for military vets who work as nurses at the VA hospitals.

    SummitRN replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government, Military

    In theory, the VA can use Veterans preference to take the vet over the equally qualified non-vet. OP, your complaint is that someone who you felt was less qualified than you was chosen over you. That...
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    Denver area community college for pre-reqs wanted

    SummitRN replied to nelley87's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Colorado Mountain
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    Is an iPad beneficial?

    SummitRN replied to Brookelin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Tablets are ultimately toys. They are neat, fun toys. They don't offer the productivity of a laptop. Everyone who tried to use an i-pad as their mobile computer in nursing school eventually bought an...
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    Check this out! Stethoscope necklace?!

    SummitRN replied to kayruhh's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'd be concerned about anything loose or rattling against the steth tubes causing
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    Accredited or not Accredited ?

    SummitRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    I think accreditation is an important and frequently misunderstood subject worthy of this thorough discussion. Thank you OP for asking the question so that all can