RhodyGirl, RN

RhodyGirl, RN

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  1. Background Check and Credit check???

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to hotmama2be's topic in General Nursing

    Prospective employers do credit checks all the time. It's another factor in how potentially successful you will be on the job. I think it's a little silly, but as long as your credit is decent it...

  2. No experience in Nursing but wants to start a Career in Nursing!! PLEASE HELP!

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Aloha86's topic in General Nursing

    1. It took me about 2 years 2. I was deferred because of lack of seats on my first application,accepted on second 3.Possibly, if you can do summer classes, and depending on the program....BSN or ADN?...

  3. what are the best books or study aids?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to RNmom08's topic in General Students

    Test Success: Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students by Nugent and

  4. So at the end of my "pre-med" career I'm thinking of switching to nursing...

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to xpinchx's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others.....you should look into PA school as

  5. Tell me about CCRI clinicals...

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to sunnsand's topic in General Nursing

    sunnsand- Just a question for you. I have a friend who is in her first semester at CCRI and has just decided she wants to try for nursing. I made an entire plan of study for her (which courses to...

  6. Nurses! Please! I Need Your Advice!

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Kelly_Belly's topic in General Nursing

    Give it a shot! The worst that will happen is that you may not like it. But, you'll never know unless you

  7. Tell me about CCRI clinicals...

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to sunnsand's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to congratulate you! I am in the BSN program at RIC and really liking it so far. Good

  8. Discussing Grades with Other Students

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to anewday's topic in General Students

    People do this at my school all the time. It's insane how competitive people can be....I mean, come on, we're in the program

  9. What's for supper...

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to JHFaith's topic in General Students

    I am a salmon lover!! It is so healthy and easy to make. Here's a quick recipe that I use all the time. Set oven to 400 - 420 degrees (depending on oven) Take two medium to large pieces of tin foil...

  10. How long will it take me to complete these courses?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Weber's topic in General Students

    You should meet with a guidance

  11. Is anyone currently in nursing school

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to amajah's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you live? Try the regional forum for your state of residence, you will probably get more answers

  12. Is your loved one sick of hearing nursing stuff?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to melisgood's topic in General Students

    Your husband is not being supportive. The least he could do is pretend to be interested, and be polite about it. My husband doesnt give a rats behind about nursing, but he knows I am passionate about...

  13. What kind of grading scale are you on??

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

    I am in a BSN program and anything below a 74 is failing. 74 - 76 = C 77 - 79 = C+ 80 - 82 = B- 83 - 86 = B 87 - 89 = B+ 90 - 92 = A- 93 - 100 =

  14. Any RN Program

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to spoiledbrat0627's topic in General Nursing

    You and thousands of other students don't want to wait. An option that might be good for you is to look for a school that admits based on merit/GPA rather than a waiting list. This doesn't mean you...

  15. Nurses who smoke marijuana

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to e4c5's topic in General Nursing

    You're missing the point, I

  16. Nurses who smoke marijuana

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to e4c5's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. I

  17. Nurses who smoke marijuana

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to e4c5's topic in General Nursing

    I really see no issue with drug tests, randomized or not. If it prevents healthcare workers from treating and caring for patients while under any influence....then I don't see why it should be a...

  18. Nurses who smoke marijuana

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to e4c5's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously....?

  19. advice on switching studying habits

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to intuition's topic in General Students

    I also have the Test Success book. It is my savior and I will be using it throughout the program! Good luck on your next

  20. Nurses Smoking

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to JENNLEE's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that nurses are people too, and I really don't care if another nurse is thin, heavy, smoking or not. As long as he or she provides quality care that is the most important thing. However, a RN...

  21. Iclicker???

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Sara5229's topic in General Students

    I used an iClicker for a course last semester. Saves paper and it's very simple to

  22. Massasoit vs. CCRI????

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Bubbles0605's topic in General Nursing

    CCRI is very backed up right now. I know people who've been on that waiting list for years and still haven't gotten in. They just started accepting a percentage of students based on GPA alone, but IMO...

  23. RIH student associate/Miriam Nurse Intern

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Balki's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there- I go to RIC and am planning to apply for an internship at one of those hospitals next fall. I have also heard that Miriam is excellent. Competition is supposedly stiff for internships and...

  24. would you go the LPN route?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

    LPN was never an option for me. When I was deferred on my first application, I tried again and was accepted. Keep trying and I bet you'll get into a RN program. Apply anywhere you can within a...

  25. what's the difference........

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to able2009's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who is a CNA in RI and makes around