JustKeepSmiling ADN, BSN, RN

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    Sacramento Area Nursing

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in California Nursing

    great responses! Thanks guys! those pictures are breath takinggg!!!! I can't wait to come back up!! I LOVE heat. I actually have Raynaud's - heat is a must for me! I can tolerate cold weather with the...
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    Study tips and organization skills for nursing school!!:)

    JustKeepSmiling replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Very good start by asking for advice! Far too many mistakes for one individual to learn onself! I am in my second semester of an RN program. I also tutor in my spare time and have found several habits...
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    i'm SCARED!

    JustKeepSmiling replied to lalaladee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on going back for nursing! I am younger than you, and I will tell you I WISH I had your brain! Please don't feel scared. I made best friends with a 37 year old. I love her to death,...
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    "size of the paycheck"

    JustKeepSmiling replied to agnesj23's topic in General Nursing

    I would say "well damn! I was wondering why my checks were only 3x5!" Sometimes its easier to respond in a silly manner to reflect back how silly what they said
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    Thinking about moving to Colorado!

    JustKeepSmiling posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hello CO nurses! I'm about to begin nursing school in Fall. I'm torn between 2 year ADN and 3 year BSN, waiting on LSU's decision on my application. I was born & raised in New Orleans. I've...
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    Charity financial aid

    JustKeepSmiling replied to courtneybsc's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Unfortunately, you won't be able to continue to receive aid at DCC. The only way you can regain federal financial aid now is if you continue on to a bachelor's level. :/ I recommend investigating...
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    What contribution can a nursing student make to the nursing field?

    JustKeepSmiling replied to peachysundew's topic in General Students

    So lost with this question. Work as a nurse tech? Eventually become a practicing nurse and contribute to the health care of
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    What you had to give up for NS

    JustKeepSmiling replied to amathis's topic in General Students

    1. My job aka income. 2. Going out with friends often. 3. Actually taking a bath or using the bathroom without feeling like there is something better I could be doing, like studying. 4. Using my ipod...
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    Loans, interest, decisions, oh my!! Help!

    JustKeepSmiling posted a topic in General Students

    Trying to make a big decision here. I tend to over analyze things, so I'm hoping some of my fellow SNs can help me out. I have about 10k in student loan debt as of now. I attended a 4 year school,...
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    Loans, interest, decisions, oh my!! Help!

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for responding. I hope the bump in this threat will help others with the same mental beatdown. I'm fortunate to have a significant other who has agreed to pay the bills for now and we'll...
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    I failed the TEAS-RN so now going for Charity LPN...what do you think?

    JustKeepSmiling replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Don't ever give up! THE LESS YOU BET, THE MORE YOU LOSE WHEN YOU
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    Health Insurance & Nursing School

    JustKeepSmiling posted a topic in General Students

    I'm not sure if this is the best forum to ask, but I wanted to ask as many people as I can. I need to purchase individual health insurance for myself by mid January, when I start clinicals. School...
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    Biology Major-- Im told nursing school is a lot easier?

    JustKeepSmiling replied to Delta_Notch's topic in General Students

    Ditto to my situation! The best advice I can give you is to shadow docs and nurses, learn what they do. Practice of Medicine Vs. Practice of Nursing. Two different beasts. CRNA may not be the best...
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    Charity Class starting in Spring 2010

    JustKeepSmiling replied to BlesterRN2be's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Pharm isn't a lot of notes really. They're organized very well, much easier than handwriting. All lectures are on Tegrity so if you didn't catch something or miss lecture, it's all there for
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    Charity Class starting in Spring 2010

    JustKeepSmiling replied to BlesterRN2be's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Welcome Spring 2010! I will be starting Basics in January. I was set to begin this semester but due to personal problems, I was only able to take Pharm. I've aced every test so far and I'm very happy...
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    Charity SON 2010 health requirements

    JustKeepSmiling replied to kdg101006's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I think you should double check your advising packet... TB skin test should be done no earlier than December 1st for
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    Textbooks editions.. the infamous problem.

    JustKeepSmiling posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What do you think? Go with the older ed or stick to the newest? This seems to be a bigger problem with fall semester. I'm looking at 700+ if I buy all new from campus. Here are the books with muptiple...
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    LSU Trad BSN... a few issues...

    JustKeepSmiling posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I'm applying to LSU for the traditional BSN. I'm beginning to think LSU may suit me as a student better than Charity. I like that the one extra year has more emphasis on critical care than CSN and LSU...
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    Nursing Help! LSU va CSN

    JustKeepSmiling replied to Boogs1203's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I'm sorry, I just have to respond. What source tells you that Charity is #3 in the nation for ASN programs? And the NCLEX pass rate is not 98%. Don't believe me......
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    Can't make a decision for the life of me...

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Nursing

    John, I do believe that is just way we are brought up in the states, to focus on one thing. The US education system is in serious, dire, need of a reform. One thing I do love about nursing is the...
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    Can't make a decision for the life of me...

    JustKeepSmiling posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am posting this here because I am hoping to gain a wide range of perspectives and opinions. I know no one can make a decision but myself, however it is hard to choose when one cannot really know...
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    Can't make a decision for the life of me...

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Nursing

    I have considered the NP, as well as PA. LSU has wonderful master's degree programs and I was immediately attracted to the neonatal NP, that seems like it would be a good fit for me. I'm weighing...
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    Can't make a decision for the life of me...

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone who replied, I appreciate your advice. I DO understand how to use the search option, and believe me I did. I looked on sdn.net too. I wanted to hear more advice tailored to my...
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    Can't make a decision for the life of me...

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Nursing

    Someone PLEASE
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    The Doctor said WHAT?

    JustKeepSmiling replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors are colleagues NOT bosses. I would never ever allow a physician/pa/np whoever the hell doesn't sign my paycheck or isn't my direct report to speak to me or about me/my profession in such...