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  1. NCLEX Study Plan

    LifelongDream replied to LifelongDream's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow, That's exactly the kind of advice I was looking for. Thank you for your

  2. very confused on how to get into a nursing school

    LifelongDream replied to pandar's topic in General Students

    I personally think a 3.47 would be okay. As far as what classes to take, you need to become best buddies with your admissions counselor. They hold all of the information on what prereqs to take. Good...

  3. NCLEX Study Plan

    LifelongDream replied to LifelongDream's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the encouragement! I sure hope that's true. I still feel like there is so much I don't know!!! Thank you so

  4. Credit checking for a job?..im in trouble :(

    LifelongDream replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely be up front with employers. I used to work in insurance sales and I can't tell you how many times we had to terminated very good employees because of credit issues. If they had been up...

  5. How hard is it for a new grad to get a job in the NICU?

    LifelongDream replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    We just graduated from the Texas Tech Accelerated BSN Program last Friday. One of the girls in our program of 10 got a job in NICU. I applied to NICU as well, but I was thrilled to get a job in Pedi...

  6. Career as a School Nurse

    LifelongDream replied to texancanadian's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nurses are paid on the same scale as teachers in Ector County, so as a new school nurse, you would make around 42,000/yr. I taught until last May when I returned to an Accelerated BSN program. My...

  7. San Angelo TX versus San Antonio TX Hospitals

    LifelongDream replied to FutureNurse1016's topic in Texas Nursing

    Greetings from West Texas! I live in Odessa, Texas which is about two hours away from San Angelo. I went to school in San Angelo and LOVED it. For some odd reason, it seems to rain more often in San...

  8. Job Offers

    LifelongDream replied to LifelongDream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Questions they asked in my interview and my responses included: What are your strengths? I have natural leadership abilities. I was the lead teacher at my school after only being there for 2 years. In...

  9. Did any of you accelerated BSN folks have a not-so-great GPA in your first major?

    LifelongDream replied to Ted D's topic in General Students

    I think it would depend on how long ago you got your first degree. I know of several "slackers" that made it in our program. They really stepped it up in the prereqs and showed they were serious about...

  10. RN ATI question

    LifelongDream replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Students

    I don't know about your school, but ours included the ATI in our testing fees. There was no out of pocket from us. Hope this

  11. Nurses Are Professionals? Oh Really?

    LifelongDream replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm rolling in the floor right now. Sadly, even when I was teaching, we got crazy comments on parent/child surveys. I once got one that said "need to teach my child manners" I'm sorry but if your...

  12. Job Interview confusion

    LifelongDream replied to NICU Nic's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's so wonderful to hear!!! Congrats and good

  13. Jobs after graduation

    LifelongDream replied to Tua15395's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm one of the very grateful and happy few who found a job right after school. I graduated last Friday with a BSN from an accelerated program. I received a call on Monday of this week from the...

  14. freaking out just about to go to nights!

    LifelongDream replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    During nursing school, my preceptor worked nights. I cried when I first found out that I would be completing over 900 hours of clinicals at night. The good news is I really liked nights!!! I was hired...

  15. Shakin' in my boots!!!

    LifelongDream replied to LifelongDream's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you for your ideas and support. I can't wait to get

  16. Job Offers

    LifelongDream replied to LifelongDream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    EmilyLucille523, I am going to share advice I received from my mom. She said to resist the urge to accept the first position that is offered to you. If I had not taken her advice, I would be calling...

  17. I did it!!!! woo hoo

    LifelongDream replied to tabswifeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats to you. Way to go. You are on your

  18. Job Offers

    LifelongDream replied to LifelongDream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have absolutely amazing news to report. The interview was yesterday and it went amazingly well. I was totally honest about my first choice being NICU. When the director called this morning to offer...

  19. Job market prefers BSN , turns away ADN

    LifelongDream replied to aromarn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am absolutely, 110% sure that the math is correct. Just graduated on Friday and lived to tell about it! We worked 270 hours of clinical hours each semester with our preceptor (total of 3...

  20. Job Offers

    LifelongDream replied to LifelongDream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the opinions you guys! I feel like a dog even asking that question because I'm well aware of the fact that in some areas, there are no jobs to choose

  21. Job Interview confusion

    LifelongDream replied to NICU Nic's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't really know but heck, go for the interview girl!!! Congrats and good luck on

  22. Do undocumented aliens end up getting after receiving emergency care?

    LifelongDream replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    I hope that the ignorant nurse that made the comment about illegal immigrants bring disease never takes care of anyone I care about. My husband's mom and dad came to the US illegally initially. The...

  23. Collapsed veins. Can someone explain?

    LifelongDream replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    The collateral coronary circulation develops over time. This is why people that are older when they have a MI are much better off than younger people that have heart attacks. The younger folks don't...

  24. Sleep/work schedule for working 12 hour nights

    LifelongDream replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My preceptor during clinicals was a night nurse. I never slept before my night shift and had no trouble staying awake. I slept the following days from 9-3 or 4. The last day, I slept during the day...

  25. Pathophysiology v. Pharmacology...which did you feel was harder?

    LifelongDream replied to Seyma's topic in General Students

    Patho was the toughest hands down... Pharm was not that bad. I ended it with a