NurseExorcist

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  1. Why Do Nursing Instructors Rely So Heavily On PowerPoints To Teach?

    NurseExorcist replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    I am a former corporate training director. All the previous comments are dead-on. The bottom line is, most nursing instructors just don't know any better. THEY need training in the application of...

  2. Pay Raise After Nursing Residency?

    NurseExorcist replied to RNQueen's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm still a student, but this will be a third career for me. I've been painfully loyal to companies, only to be totally taken advantage of. Companies make decisions about staffing and salaries based...

  3. Private School or Community College?! Please Help

    NurseExorcist replied to swtcaligurl's topic in General Students

    Haven't you heard? The community colleges in California are migrating to a point system! No more wait lists! I got on three wait lists last year, expecting to start a program in 2012 at the...

  4. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

    NurseExorcist replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What everyone else said! I'm starting my ADN program next Monday and I'm 47. So what? I'll be working for the rest of my life. I might as well do something

  5. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    NurseExorcist replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your post made my day! Thank you! I start nursing school next month and I'll be 49 when I graduate. It's great to have role models out there, ESPECIALLY at my

  6. Can you become CNA while you are in nursing school?

    NurseExorcist replied to onlyjesus99's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In California, I believe you need to be a CNA to work in a nursing home, but you don't need to be a CNA to work as a nursing assistant in a hospital. Some hospitals do hire nursing students as...

  7. Why don't I have a job right now?

    NurseExorcist replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    One resume tip. Just after your Objective," but BEFORE YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION, have a section with the header "Qualifications." List a few points, with the first being, "More than four years...

  8. Can anyone recommend a good Phlebotomy/IV certification program?

    NurseExorcist replied to MisterSimba's topic in California Nursing

    I took the month long program at Family Health Services Training Center in San Diego. Cost is approximately $1800. It was a pretty good program, but don't take it to get a job as a phlebotomy tech...

  9. Celebrate Your Fall 2010 Acceptances Here!!!

    NurseExorcist replied to starmickey03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How in the world did you get into a BSN program without any prior college

  10. Does being a guy have any affect on being accepted into your schools nursing program?

    NurseExorcist replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If it's true that men have an easier time, I need to apply naked and in person next time. Even with good grades, I have yet to be

  11. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

    NurseExorcist replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I turn 47 next month. Nursing is my "retirement plan." I finished all the general education and science pre reqs LAST year and I'm still trying to get into a program. Schools here use the TEAS. The...

  12. How do you send your TEAS results???

    NurseExorcist posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished taking the TEAS exam (online version) at a college. How do I send the results to other colleges where I have applied? ATI certainly doesn't make it obvious. Do I simply tell someone...

  13. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender Nurses

    NurseExorcist replied to penny0314's topic in General Nursing

    The link is

  14. ATI is a total rip-off

    NurseExorcist posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    here's an online chat i had with an ati rep just a few minutes ago. nancy: hello, how may i assist you? robert: yes! robert: i just ordered a teas transcript robert: and i sent it to the wrong place...

  15. ATI is a total rip-off

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

    I don't care about my report. They are ripping off THOUSANDS of students every

  16. ATI is a total rip-off

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

    Hey guys, the point I was trying to make (poorly) is that they charge $20 to send an email! Don't you think that's ridiculous????????? They are totally taking advantage of the students. The company...

  17. How do you send your TEAS results???

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

    Thank you. $20 for them to send a test score? That's robbery! ATI must be making huge

  18. Teas Help!!! If you have recieved a good score on your TEAS READ

    NurseExorcist replied to singlemommy's topic in General Nursing

    TEAS stands for "Test of Essential Academic Skills." Many of the nursing programs require a certain passing score before candidates may begin classes. Google ATI Testing for more

  19. Teas Help!!! If you have recieved a good score on your TEAS READ

    NurseExorcist replied to singlemommy's topic in General Nursing

    I just took the TEAS for the first time and got an 86. You didn't indicate if there was a particular area of weakness for you. If there is, what is it? If you scored equally low in every area, then...

  20. Back Rubs

    NurseExorcist replied to Saifudin's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not an RN - yet - but I AM a CMT. If you're uncomfortable giving a back rub to someone who is receptive, maybe there's an area for SELF improvement. Spending a minute or two giving a back rub is...

  21. Nurses can help the economy: BUY AMERICAN SCRUBS

    NurseExorcist replied to NurseExorcist's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I realize that, but writing to these companies (by the hundreds of thousands) and telling them want American made products, will have an

  22. new CNA at a hospital?

    NurseExorcist replied to smellyacres's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I volunteered at one hospital for 5 months before taking my CNA class, thinking that would help me get in. Nope! Not even WITH an inside referral to go with it! Thankfully, a friend at another...

  23. Finished Clinical; Have Questions

    NurseExorcist replied to WVlpn2b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It always comes down to money. There wouldn't be a CNA shortage, and the care would be better, if the pay was at least adequate. I am finishing up my clinicals now, and I've been approached by the...