ArrowRN BSN, RN

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    Family Support

    ArrowRN replied to FuturePedRN2016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are not alone in the "family support" area or lack thereof. I'm a dad, married with 2 kids. It's a constant battle to get study time. Just go through it, it won't be easy but you and the family...
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    Job Application!

    ArrowRN replied to agarc628's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am not certain you will be able to get a job as a CNA just yet. Most applications not only have the CNA certification requirement but also a high school diploma or GED is required. Your state will...
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    "Many of your classmates will not be nurses"

    ArrowRN replied to JoseQuinones's topic in General Students

    I too have noticed over the past couple of months there's been a bunch of people using their real names, some even signing posts like if they writing letters to their mom. This is a PUBLIC forum...
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    Living in upstate New York sick of the cold going somewhere warm for RN school.

    ArrowRN replied to MichaelDoherty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I get your point. Besides California the other option is Florida where I'm at and in case you haven't heard pay sucks in Florida but the cost of living is relatively low depending on which metro area...
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    failed med surg

    ArrowRN replied to snowybee's topic in LPN to RN

    I would stay at that school and repeat, figure out what you missed, have a long chat with your instructor as to how you can improve and go from there. Spend day and night on nothing but med-surg live...
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    Surviving School Please Help

    ArrowRN replied to kana581's topic in General Students

    I wrote an article on just that exact topic. Just go to my threads/blog. I gave some great pointers also got some awesome ideas from other students and nurses. Do I have it down pack? not quite but...
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    "Many of your classmates will not be nurses"

    ArrowRN replied to JoseQuinones's topic in General Students

    My BSN program is 5 back to back semesters( with AA completed). I know some schools use "trimesters" it's just an OB nursing joke...some people need to relax and chill out. On a serious note I don't...
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    Favorite books to help you understand material?

    ArrowRN replied to estormpowers's topic in General Students

    Don't get the Med-Surge Incredibly Easy...I don't know why amazon has so many good reviews on that junk and even a friend recommended it to me. It was really a waste of time for me and really lacked...
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    Living in upstate New York sick of the cold going somewhere warm for RN school.

    ArrowRN replied to MichaelDoherty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Since you already having a Bachelors degree, you would be able to do an Accelerated BSN program and be done in 1 year. That of course is after you completed the prerequisites which would take about...
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    "Many of your classmates will not be nurses"

    ArrowRN replied to JoseQuinones's topic in General Students

    I'm just glad that like over 50% of my classmates are not from my area and plan on moving after graduation...so hopefully this translates to less competition for jobs when we graduate and if more...
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    need help making a final decision

    ArrowRN replied to starnurse2b16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    22? you are super young with lots of time...Firstly what I'm wondering is the same as the first reply, how can you eliminate your options without even giving your schools of choice a chance to accept...
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    Failed my 1st Fundamentals Exam

    ArrowRN replied to Fever4RN's topic in General Students

    All I can say is "Welcome to Nursing School". I also failed my first fundamentals exams with 72% I'd advise you to first talk to your instructor second, get the book Review and Rationales...
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    We're not here for that

    ArrowRN replied to happynurse49's topic in General Students

    That is all part of "nursing things" job definition. Just wait until she is a rookie RN and the senior nurses make that classmate do all the "dirty work". During clinical I like to stay busy, I help...
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    Do "average students" have trouble getting good references from instructors?

    ArrowRN posted a topic in General Students

    I'm planning to get into the job market prior to graduation from my RN program. I'm trying out for PCT positions and apparently nursing instructor references are a BIG deal in the nursing world. I'm...
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    Do "average students" have trouble getting good references from instructors?

    ArrowRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    I think all students have good days and bad clinical days. Sometimes I do great and sometimes I let nerves get the better of me. For the most part if I'm not being quizzed and drilled I do a lot...
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    Do "average students" have trouble getting good references from instructors?

    ArrowRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    Well that's good because there are "A" students who really don't give a crap about nursing...I got no idea why they here, yet they get A's with seemingly little
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    Alternatives for students that fail out of traditional nursing schools

    ArrowRN replied to sampson44's topic in General Students

    I think you have made an excellent point with this post. Sometimes I think not passing a test is the "end of the world" for me because this is my second career and with a family the stresses to...
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    Don't post your personal info in threads!!

    ArrowRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    not to mention it's a good place for employers to spy on you. With enough information they can piece together who you are and "test" you to see if you would break HIPPA or any other of their
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    Stereotyping Male Nurses

    ArrowRN replied to lvansick's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Maybe someone should write a script with a male nurse as having the lead role...don't know how good the ratings will be for a show like
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    So excited - I have a second interview in the morning!

    ArrowRN replied to BooBear'sMommy's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I'm just about to start applying for PCT jobs. I'm a 4th semester nursing student. Sorry I don't have any tips, I'm just really happy for you and its good to see that nursing students are able to get...
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    telemetry reading

    ArrowRN replied to nath03's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    google those exact words, there are quite a few free courses online on reading
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    Pretty down about being a new CNA

    ArrowRN replied to evack5318's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think one mistake men in this field make is trying to "save the day" for our female counterparts and you (the OP) have just proven that men can just as easily get hurt. Dude don't try to be a...
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    Not a people person... (Yikes!)

    ArrowRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    For us I think that is why they invented the OR and anesthesiology...knock em out...lol. Seriously though I've seen some CRNA's in action and that field really appeals to
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    What was/are the 3 things that got/get you through nursing school?

    ArrowRN replied to crushlush's topic in General Students

    1. Exercise or some other method to relieve stress be it yoga,music or what ever 2. Great advice from instructors 3. My family, and classmates support...my classmates made a big
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    Class dilemmaa

    ArrowRN replied to georgiarose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took several online classes including English. These classes are not really "taught". Online classes is for people who are self motivated to learn. You have to teach yourself in a ways and I liked...