2011NursingStudent

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  1. Anyone studied Nursing Informatics?

    2011NursingStudent replied to guinans's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I have not, however I am currently the IT Director of a title company (also a certified, but non-working CNA) applying to nursing school, and hoping to find a niche in the future combining IT &...

  2. Why Even go for your MA? Don't Understand...

    2011NursingStudent replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend that just started MA school, but knew she could not get in to the LPN/RN community college programs around here because she's not a good test taker and does not have a strong GPA, also...

  3. Teas Test Fiasco

    2011NursingStudent replied to 2011NursingStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And Caliotter, yes, I hope they inform me what decision they come up with soon. I sent a follow up email to the nursing program coordinator just to find out, so hopefully they respond shortly with...

  4. Teas Test Fiasco

    2011NursingStudent posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I took Teas version 4 riiight after my community college's Spring deadline, and applied for Fall. This was in Nov. I studied for 2 weeks using the Teas version 4 manual, and I did great, like 90th...

  5. Teas Test Fiasco

    2011NursingStudent replied to 2011NursingStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Sandi, I agree and that's what I was also thinking. MJMoon, I think that's what they wanted me to say, but because of the time, effort, and cost, its not reasonable for me to so cheerfully...

  6. Sunrise Senior Center?

    2011NursingStudent replied to SDALPN's topic in General Nursing

    I was actually a "mystery shopper" there once, evaluating their facilities & staff =) I had to pretend I had a grandparent I was looking around for a senior living community for. 2 out of 3 of the...

  7. former employer was to pay for classes but didn't and college says I owe

    2011NursingStudent replied to jcallison's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and write a demand letter first. Put "Letter of Demand" at the top, outline the wages and tuition you're owed, total it at the bottom and give them a 30 day deadline to pay. Say that if you do not...

  8. former employer was to pay for classes but didn't and college says I owe

    2011NursingStudent replied to jcallison's topic in General Nursing

    You'd probably win a small claims case because you registered for the classes in reliance on a promise the employer made to pay the tuition. You can sue in small claims for the amount owed + court...

  9. study guide for TEAS???

    2011NursingStudent replied to Spercy55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ^Same, I got version 4 at my school library for free (3

  10. Student Mistreatment

    2011NursingStudent replied to boricualuv4ever's topic in General Students

    You are having a really rough semester, but as long as its what you really want to do, hang in there and don't let things get to you. That said - if someone is talking and you say "Can you spell...

  11. fighting slave wages! for home care /direct care workers

    2011NursingStudent replied to thomasbrooks07's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't understand how you can make less than federal minimum wage, unless you're an intern, and then you make zero. I once worked as a waitress and the company I worked for (an IL casino) did not...

  12. Calling out-have bronchitis and don't know what to do

    2011NursingStudent replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    I've actually wondered about that exact thing myself, because I'm prone to pretty serious cases of bronchitis. It's difficult to get out of bed or do anything - and the coughing fits are absolutely...

  13. 6 interviews!!

    2011NursingStudent replied to nuwbee25's topic in Nursing Career

    I wouldn't say age then...That could make them think that you were immature. If the thought handn't crossed their mind that you may be too young to handle your job well, I wouldn't put it there. I...

  14. 6 interviews!!

    2011NursingStudent replied to nuwbee25's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow, 6 interviews. How old are you that you would say your age is your biggest weakness? Also, what state do you live in if you don't mind my

  15. Just Got Fired, Need Interview Advice

    2011NursingStudent replied to MelissaPhoographerRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Omg, what a horrible story. You are HUMAN. That is absolutely awful...if they want you to be 100% perfect and have enough time w/every patient, they should hire enough staff. You can't be with every...

  16. Am I hopeless if I think I can actually start and get into MVCC?

    2011NursingStudent replied to willIeverbeanurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You still have to be a CNA, but the four prereqs are not required...its only one, BIO180. They still take the same # of applicants, but its ranked by TEAS test score, not GPA + the four classes. This...

  17. Am I hopeless if I think I can actually start and get into MVCC?

    2011NursingStudent replied to willIeverbeanurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    They just COMPLETELY changed the program. Now all you need is a TEAS test score & Bio180 to get in. If you are a good standardized test taker, go for it. I am planning to apply for Spring 2010. I...

  18. Hiring freezes in hospitals?

    2011NursingStudent replied to RB_RN_MSN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    There are 253 RN positions listed on CareerBuilder for Chicago right now. It can't be that

  19. Skin cancer risks question,..I am confused

    2011NursingStudent replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I just looked this up -- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer and is also the most common cancer. It grows from the basal (bottom) layer of the epidermis (the outer layer of...

  20. There is really no nursing shortage!?!?

    2011NursingStudent replied to New2block's topic in General Nursing

    I posted this in another thread, but it applies to this one, too... This is what Yahoo says.... According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Current Employment Statistics, health care employment...

  21. US economic crisis and Nurses???

    2011NursingStudent replied to fudgeremedy's topic in General Nursing

    This is what Yahoo says.... According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Current Employment Statistics, health care employment continued to grow in the first few months of 2008. During the past...

  22. Smoking during pregnancy

    2011NursingStudent replied to st4304's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've heard someone say that their doctor told them that as well, and I think its completely ridiculous. I actually know a former coworker whose mother smoked the entire time she was pregnant, and she...

  23. Teas Testing

    2011NursingStudent replied to trisnic's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly thought it was easy, but I also scored in the 90 something percentile. Basically, its your average standardized test. How did you do on standardized tests in high school? If you scored high...

  24. Masters in Nursing??

    2011NursingStudent replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I see lots of jobs for NPs when I am browsing the health jobs on Careerbuilder. Maybe search around and see what's really avail. in your area. If I was an NP I'd like to be a clinician for Planned...

  25. Grossest Thing You've Ever Seen

    2011NursingStudent replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. I cannot be a nurse. I think I'm going to consider a career in...landscaping...or something