quiet_one

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1. Do I have what it takes? Am I cut out for nursing?

   quiet_one replied to Kenrb27's topic in General Nursing

   To be completely honest you will not find out if you are 'cut out' for nursing until you have graduated and are working on the floor! However you have seen a glimpse of nursing with your CNA...

2. online rn to bsn chamberlain college

   quiet_one replied to MVgal's topic in Chamberlain College

   Thanks seasoned....I'm finished :) Robbind I feel that all of the coursework was very straightforward. Each class uses a grading rubric that is easy to follow. There were many weeks when all I did was...

3. maybe I wasn't being nice.....

   quiet_one replied to hearthelper's topic in General Nursing

   medsurg nurses at my facility are not required to have ACLS certification! BLS yes, but the advanced stuff is done by the code team 99% of the time at my hospital (even though I am a medsurg nurse...

4. 2 job offers... now what???

   quiet_one replied to SuperNurseBSN's topic in General Nursing

   First off congrats on your job offers, they both seem like they would be great and your years of experience and education are definitely reflected in the offers.... but i'm gonna give you my anyways....

5. online rn to bsn chamberlain college

   quiet_one replied to MVgal's topic in Chamberlain College

   I have less than a month until I complete my BSN with Chamberlain and it has been a great experience! I would suggest this option to any of my RN friends. For me the money was a huge concern...as you...

6. opinion about nsu shreveport vs panola in carthage...

   quiet_one replied to polishgurlrn2b's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   hmm...I haven't really heard anything about the shreveport/bossier hospitals giving preference to NSU grads....I would really want to speak with the specific hospitals before I factor that into which...

7. no regular schedule

   quiet_one replied to GratefulHeart's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Well I guess i'm not the only one with a lousy schedule! The schedules are posted for a month (new schedule is only put up 1-2 days before it starts!) I really dislike this current schedule..I work...

8. New to Site, questions from a High School Student?

   quiet_one replied to Jahost's topic in General Nursing

   There is not really a place to work that is 'best'...although I would strongly suggest you start looking at your local colleges that offer programs (also don't forget to go to the state board of...

9. New to Site, questions from a High School Student?

   quiet_one replied to Jahost's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Jahost, I think it is great to ask questions to get a better idea of whether or not this field is a good fit for you! My biggest suggestion would be to get your CNA license and work a few hours a...

10. Where do you put your STUFF

    quiet_one replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I try to stay organized (not always successful:) I started out carrying EVERYTHING know to nurses in my pockets :) but now I have come up with a fairly good system for my pockets. first of all I have...

11. First few weeks/month as a new grad - check in

    quiet_one replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All I have to say is this last month or two has been crazy.... so far i've - taken an nclex review course and acls in the same week - graduated nursing school (May 15) - got my ATT (June 5) - started...

12. Nursing student and new mom considering the Air Force

    quiet_one replied to melonydee, student's topic in Nursing Career

    Ok, so I don't really have the answers to all your questions....but I am also considering joining the air force (after my rn-bsn is completed). If I joined I would be facing similar situations since I...

13. Hheeeelllpp! Tryin to decide when to take the nclex

    quiet_one replied to mwdw04's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took my NCLEX at 2p, it works better for me since my mind doesn't wake up until at least 10a! I guess you need decide when you are most focused and alert...and honestly a week will probably not...

14. Questions about math for meds...

    quiet_one replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the NCLEX yesterday...I only had one question but it told me not to enter the units and it also told me exactly where to round to (two decimals was what I got). Bet they are all pretty...

15. Advice on pre-requisites

    quiet_one replied to ms brown's topic in General Students

    I took my chemistry, AP1 +2 other classes in the same semester ...could work part-time (no kids). Then I took micro and AP2 + 2 classes the next semester...no work (still no kids:) and to be honest I...