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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...

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

    quiet_one replied to polishgurlrn2b's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I agree completely...the rumors about both schools are unecessary and for the most part untrue (although was unfortunately my deciding factor..so I only applied to Panola and I have had zero...

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

    quiet_one replied to polishgurlrn2b's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Well my opinion is slightly one-sided :) I chose panola college...I too had heard the rumors about losing accredidation and the difficulties getting into clinicals. Not really sure how true those are,...

  18. When & How???

    quiet_one replied to Farza's topic in General Students

    I try to do a little bit of NCLEX study each day...usually 20 or so questions. I also plan on increasing that for about a month after I graduate. and as far as finding generic drug names you can...

  19. Need your help - trying to change school policy

    quiet_one replied to CrystalShip's topic in General Students

    PC, a community college in TX , 2 year ADN. minimum grade to stay in the program is 75% and if at anypoint during the semester you make less than that on an exam you must do a test review with the...

  20. HELP W/ Nursing Study Books

    quiet_one replied to hersmoms's topic in General Students

    I have to agree with the above posts....saunder's should be a requirement for every nursing program! I also buy the prentice hall reviews and rationale books for each of my classes, it gives alot more...

  21. Ideas for Health Care Issues Skit? Lost!!!

    quiet_one replied to gelousstudent's topic in General Students

    I feel your pain...it is almost over!!! Not really sure what Ohio's issues are, but maybe you could do some general ones like low-income families access to heatlh care....smokers or smoking cessation...

  22. What is it most time-consuming you are studding now?

    quiet_one replied to Tiare's topic in General Students

    Definately fluid and electrolyes...you also may want to look at possibly getting your CNA (6weeks) and maybe taking a monitor tech class to learn your cardiac rhytyms (huge part of this semester for...

  23. Would you "Facebook Friend" a Professor?

    quiet_one replied to MHaffer's topic in General Students

    I would add a professor as a friend on facebook...although I really don't post any personal info I wouldn't want anyone to see, it is still the internet! The school I go to is small and really laid...

  24. Daily planner

    quiet_one replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Students

    I use a simple calander printed of microsoft word, and I put everything down (especially weeks when I have alot going on). I used to be able to remember everything I needed to do off the top of my...

  25. Need help in time management in clinical days

    quiet_one replied to momreserve's topic in General Students

    Each day is very different, depending on the patients you have. What works best for me is to bring a paper to clinicals with times 0700-1700 (or whatever your clinical times are) The first thing I do...