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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    Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You took the words right out of my mouth! But I was going to suggest the romantic comedy :) It is so much like dating. We all have this desire to be validated, and to have our egos stroked a bit....
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    Going back into acute care.

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to raincloud's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds as if she believes she has every right to the job she's interested in. And she does, just as everyone else who is desperately seeking an acute care position. Imagine if every applicant felt...
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    planning to buy in New York city area (nurse salary)

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to froggy8's topic in New York Nursing

    Do you have a job already? Are you in school, or planning on going to school in NY? Are you a fan of public transportation or are you planning on driving everywhere? All o this should be taken into...
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    MSN to PHD in nursing thinking about moving......

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to RN/MSN1984's topic in New York Nursing

    Where are you currently living? And, are you planning in staying in your program? If so, you need to consider the commute to and from school. There is a lot of public transportation in the greater NY...
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    Will I use my knowledge from prereqs in nursing?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The more you use the material learned in your pre-reqs, the more successful you will be. Not just in the sciences, but in all courses. People don't want to hear/believe this, but it's true. Those...
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    What exactly do you learn/do during clinicals?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    Certain skills will require you to be tested out on. It depends on the school. Some schools test only on certain skills, but expect that you know them all (ie, if you are never formally tested on...
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    What exactly do you learn/do during clinicals?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

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    Single mom, wanting to be a nurse

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

    First, I want to say that I think it's great that you want it pursue your education. As a single mom, I think it's very important to be a good role model for your kids, showing them that you are doing...
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    I fail Everything!!! How could I ever be a nurse?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    These are the exact questions I would ask of a student who came to me concerned about their failing grade. But it seems the OP's replies are very short and generic. Not doing well, doesn't know...
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    Credibility of Walden University

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to angie16451's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are you guys happy? You scared the OP away. I seriously can't believe how so many people are taking this personally. If someone is expressing an opinion about a school, or what the perceived (being...
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    Question & Advice Needed (Please read)

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to bopeep82's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's a tough question to answer. As far as getting a Job, it's not impossible, but it all depends on where you live. It also depends on what you're willing to settle for. As an ADN prepared...
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    Penalty for leaving

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

    I know this thread is old (by academic standards) and the OP's semester is over. But this is an ongoing issue, unfortunately. I can't even imagine doing this to any institution, no matter how bad it...
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    is it possible?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

    But,as you state here, everyone wants to (at least starts out wanting to). That's where I was going with
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    is it possible?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

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    Scolded by the teacher!

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to chacha82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the past, I had been known to try to make light of things in lecture, to try to liven up the atmosphere. Sometimes lectures can be so uptight, and the vibe from the crowd is so damn serious...
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    PhD student who is also a New Grad! So Confused!

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to magnoliablossoms's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It is commons for people to come to allnurses to ask for advice, in hopes that the advice is exactly what they want to hear. When you post in a forum that is viewed by many graduate and doctoral...
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    purpose of an MSN and related topics

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to BJR87's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Normally, I'd say "if you don't know what you want to do, then you're not ready to go for a master's.". But it turns out you are actually not even ready, You are in a good position though, because no...
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    RN to MSN advice please

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Nurse_RaRa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It's possible that not one person has all the answers you are looking for. You're asking a few questions, and your situation is a bit unique. Regarding your letter of recommendation, it needs to...
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    Attrition/Retention rate at your School

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Sadala's topic in General Students

    I agree. And in my school it's a C for the
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    Attrition/Retention rate at your School

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Sadala's topic in General Students

    You are correct, NLNAC (now known as as ACEN) looks at attrition rates. They want to know how you are justifying taking in certain applicants who fall below the criteria. Or, if they met the...
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    Attrition/Retention rate at your School

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Sadala's topic in General Students

    They have a stringent admission criteria. They don't take people just to fill the seats. My school has gone through periods where application numbers were low, and almost anyone who applied got in....
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    to go or not to go. That is the question.

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to bigeyes4's topic in General Students

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    Really upset and thinking that I can't get in...

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to TKeith8109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My advice is to find a program that does not have a point system but rather less objective criteria. Or, less stringent
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    It's Finally Happened!

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry, my bad. But since you mentioned FB in your reply, I thought you were
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    "For-profit" schools... As bad as they say?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    I used to teach at a for-profit. Now I teach at a CC. So I can speak to both sides (but only generally, Of course). The sales pitch, the aptitude/assessment test, the boasting of job placement and...