Ella26 BSN, RN

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3 years BSN, 8 years RN, 3 years LPN

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  1. It took me 14 years to go from... CNA>LPN>ADN>BSN... you just keep going. Set small goals and crush them! Sometimes, I still pinch myself that I finally have my BSN, because it was a long...
  2. I have only been a nurse for 9 years....But, the mere thought of taking a pencil and paper NCLEX and then waiting months for results... is absolutely terrifying!! Kudos to all that came before...
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    Moving to Florida

    Hi there, I plan on moving to FL from MN in the next few months (I already have FL single state nursing license, my sis lives there I've been visiting every few months) Anyhow, my question to you...
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    LPN to RN NCLEX

    I felt like my PN-NCLEX was harder than RN. But, I think it's because you don't know what to expect the first time. For RN-NCLEX, I also studied things that I felt weak on LPN. They didn't even...
  5. Good luck on your
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    New grad pay ?

    What did they offer
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    New grad pay ?

    I'm in a private clinic- $27.50/hr. I believe I would make more at a bigger health system. But, I like my job. No nights, weekends, and paid holidays
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    ARCC or Century?

    Both are good programs. All the schools in the cities are very competitive. I'm not sure how many apply vs accepted or with what composite scores as I graduated years ago before those criteria were...
  9. I am not in your same boat as I have no desire to work in a hospital or LTC facility. But, I will add that if you live in the twin cities, apply or try to find a job in a more rural area hospital....
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    Best RN-BSN program?

    See my other post on Metro. Good
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    RN-BSN in MN

    Hi, I just finished RN-BSN at Metro in December 17'. I felt it was a good program, very manageable for the working adult. I worked 45+ hours/week and graduated with honors. But, I don't have kids, so...
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    Failed last semester and it hurts

    I definitely agree with the previous posters. I would not waste anymore time contesting or dwelling on what you could have done better at. It's time to pick yourself up and move on. Accept the loss....
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    RN-BSN programs

    I went through Metro State's RN-BSN program (graduated 12/17). It definitely was not as rigorous as my LPN at DCTC or my bridge (LPN-RN at St. Kate's). The RN-BSN was pretty flexible and manageable....
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    Clinic nurses, do you have a second job?

    As an RN, I've never worked in a hospital or LTC, so clinic nursing is all I know (I started at the clinic as an LPN and stayed after getting my RN, then BSN. I was promoted and compensated as I rose...
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    3 nursing jobs in 2 years. Unhirable?

    LPNewbie, Sorry you are having such a hard time. The first step in moving forward from your mistakes is to accept responsibility. It sounds like you have done that. Secondly, reflect on the...
  16. Sounds like a great service. How are things
  17. Exactly! I hope you find something that you like and
  18. Hello, Sorry for your current predicament. If you are in your 90 day trial still, I would put in my 2 week notice and leave. No sense in staying if you hate the job. This would be fair to you and the...
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    2018 Nurse Salary

    Location: Mpls-St Paul Metro Experience: 7 years; BSN Specialty: Specialty Clinic Facility: Small Private Practice Clinic Base Pay: 24.50 Differentials: None. OT: Time and half >40 hrs. Averaging...
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    When do nursing programs do drug tests?

    Never drug tested for any of my programs-LPN, LPN-RN, or
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    New Grad and Cross Country Move

    Hello, That is a tough decision to weigh... I think I would stay and work at the job that is more than likely guaranteed. Get some experience. I'm sure you can fly back and forth to see your spouse....
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    What are Your Goals for 2018??

    1) Get caught up at work 2) Enjoy my free time 3) Find hobbie I enjoy 4) continue fitness journey 5) continue therapy
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    Uhhhh, That's Kinda Personal

    I was born here and so were my parents and their parents and so on....We have a lot of different immigrants in the Twin Cities...I have gotten a few times as a Black American woman, "Wow... your...
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    Stressed out

    I'm sorry to hear this frustrating news. I'm not in that area of the US so cannot offer any advice on that. But, keep researching. Is it possible to work every other weekend or something. Or per...
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    Registered Nurse, BSN

    Hello, Sorry to hear about your ordeal. However, your post is somewhat confusing... Were you sent home because you were falling asleep in the meeting or something else? Need more details.