ReinventingMyselfAgain MSN, RN

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I've done a lot in my 30 years as an RN. Looking to do more.

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    2.5 gpa hello will i get into nursing school

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to shasaynee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If my statements were perceived as back and white, I apologize for the delivery. I actually think by me stating that we all have anecdotes that go both ways, that basically validates that I am not...
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    Job market- ADN students being warned?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to hope3456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Unfortunately the numbers are not accurate, because we have to depend on graduate and follow up surveys (which historically do not get a high return
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    2.5 gpa hello will i get into nursing school

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to shasaynee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While we can all anecdotally speak of instances where grades do not make the nurse (myself included; many of them going both ways), what is the solution? Just let everyone in who "really wants it" and...
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    Job market- ADN students being warned?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to hope3456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Articles like this don't really help: (scroll down to the last one) Degrees of the Future - Yahoo! Education As mentioned, schools do not admit students based on the predictions of the market in...
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    How do I know I am smart enough to become a RN?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to tkesh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school requires more than memorization and regurgitation. That can get you a 4.0 in other classes. I've seen it happen. The 4.0's who can't think their way out of a paper bag. That's where...
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    Will I be in over my head? Advice please!

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to FutureNurseNYC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NYC- where are you taking classes now? I just read all the posts (quickly) and didn't follow if you actually got into SB or are in. Community college still. If you are not in SB yet because of...
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    Any studies done on pre-nursing students?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to TiffanyLe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many schools do have a pre-nursing designation (mine does). But it is not anything you need to be accepted into. You just declare yourself as a pre-nursing student. Isn't pre-med or pre-law basically...
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    Receiving an C in AP I and AP II

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's great that you want to help people. But if you're science (A&P) foundation is not strong, you will not be of much help. Retake those classes. If you got a C in them, you honestly shouldn't...
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    2.5 gpa hello will i get into nursing school

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to shasaynee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you Chelsea. I hate the attitude of "settling" to be a nurse when people don't think they can become a doctor or PA. That "anyone can be a nurse" mentality is what is bringing our profession...
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    Consistency across a school's faculty

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Sadly, I don't see a whole lot of consistency where I teach. There are many who feel it is important, and try very hard to get others on board. But there are always the ones who do not feel they have...
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    How hi-tech/paperless is your program?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    As technology gets better and better, our responsibility to keep up with it becomes harder and harder (for some, that is). As a professor in a nursing program, I proudly carry around at least 2 out...
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    How young is too young...?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting topic. As I was reading this, I asked my newly 13 year old the question. She wasn't sure how she should answer, I told her I won't laugh or judge. She said "15 or 16". I agree, at...
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    will i actually be able to teach with my MSN?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to cortneyrileyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Most faculty start out as adjunct clinical instructors. i know, in the schools I've taught in, this tends to be the trend (not always though; they may take a chance on a newby as a full time...
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    New grad and pregnant

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Starkrav's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations on allow your recent accomplishments! You have a lot going on right now, and I know you want everything to turn out perfect as you begin your career and start your family. Personally I...
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    RN Mom: Where Do Nurses Live in New York City?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to LotusRN1972's topic in New York Nursing

    But VERY high taxes!! You'd have to go a decent distance out there at least 30-45 minutes to get a reasonably priced house. Not saying that the houses where I live are cheap either
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    Can an "C" average student make it in the nursing world? Help Please

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Beautifulvirgo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not necessarily the biggest hurdle, more like the first hurdle. I have seen A students fail nursing. Nursing is a whole different ballgame. It's not about reading and regurgitating. It's also. It...
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    RN Mom: Where Do Nurses Live in New York City?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to LotusRN1972's topic in New York Nursing

    Congrats!! So happy for you :) If the Bronx is not your cup of tea, you could look into the surrounding areas. Depending on where the job is, Queens may be an option (to the South) or Westchester (to...
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    I just can't do this anymore...

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to ruthiemk's topic in General Nursing

    Amen! Our society does not teach us to face our problems, to communicate. Isn't it sooo much easier to just leave, and start over? Nope. As a divorcee (I hate that word, it sounds so glamorous, and it...
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    Rn with associates and 8 years exp. cant find job

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to nursingsteph0716's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As soon as you said you were looking for days, I immediately thought of homecare. Have you applied for NSLIJ homecare? Or VNS (not sure how far from NYC you are) or St Mary's Hospital for Children?...
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    Rn with associates and 8 years exp. cant find job

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to nursingsteph0716's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What type of job are you looking for? Did you leave your last job yet? Ifso, why, and if not, why do you want to switch jobs? And, where do you
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    I just can't do this anymore...

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to ruthiemk's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear that nursing is not what you thought it would be. Where I live, the opportunities for LVN are much more limited than RN. It's much more task oriented (like you're doing now). Was...
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    Failed 7th time NCLEX RN. Am I a really a failure?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Sakshi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks Hygiene! At least someone doesn't see me as being mean. But alas, I am a mother of a teen and a nursing instructor, so it's nothing new
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    Failed 7th time NCLEX RN. Am I a really a failure?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Sakshi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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    Failed 7th time NCLEX RN. Am I a really a failure?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Sakshi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you earn your degree in this country? If so, I'm really wondering how you made it through a program. 7 times is quite a lot. I don't mean to sound harsh. Unless, we are strictly talking about a...
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    How 2 get a job when u have stipulations & no one wants 2 give u a chance

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to gerryc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What are your stipulations? Also, people who aren't hiring you (even without stipulations) are not "Un-Florence Nightinglae-like". They are businesspeople who do not have $ in their budget to...