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  1. HELP! HR benefits mess/nightmare

    purplerabbit2012 replied to BulletBlueSky's topic in Nursing Career

    I would bring the paper that says 90 days to HR and try to see if they can do something. I would try to get a different HR person as the one you talked to on the phone. And just be really nice and...

  2. Lewis BAC/BSN Program and their new KAT test, what is that????

    purplerabbit2012 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm applying to Lewis for their ABSN program or the non-traditional program (basically night classes and weekend clinicals). I know they just changed the test from the NET to KAT which is the Kaplan...

  3. Down and Out

    purplerabbit2012 replied to mom2rjns's topic in General Students

    Don't loose hope. Sometimes even if we do the very best we can, it still doesn't work out the way we want it to. At least you have a very supportive husband. Learn from what happened and just...

  4. Lewis BAC/BSN Program and their new KAT test, what is that????

    purplerabbit2012 replied to purplerabbit2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi! Maybe you can get away with buying the older editions for the professional development classes but for Health Assessment you should really buy the actual book. I know the price sucks but some...

  5. Financial Help For Student Nurse

    purplerabbit2012 replied to garamas's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    See if he is comfortable to apply for food stamps. He is probably eligible. Tell him to look it up online. I would not "advise" him to go do it. I would just mention it in passing. Some people...

  6. LEWIS UNIVERSITY

    purplerabbit2012 replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    carpediem, I just used the one they recommended. I didn't buy the review book, just rented it from Chegg. Here's something I posted awhile back: Yes I took the KAT test Nov.2 and passed it..... We...

  7. ADN OR BSN

    purplerabbit2012 replied to Nurse Rodriguez's topic in General Students

    Weight the pros and cons.... It ultimately depends on a person's situation, I think.... So what is your

  8. Pathophysiology vs. A&P textbook

    purplerabbit2012 replied to jmw458's topic in General Students

    I'm taking Patho right now and I have that same book. Understanding Pathophysiolgy by Heuther. The book explains the normal physiology first then the abnormality next. So you don't really need your...

  9. Sharing your survival tips--How do you prepare each semester?

    purplerabbit2012 replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    I like this post, I'm "bookmarking" it to read the

  10. Do some patients deserve special treatment?

    purplerabbit2012 replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    Not that I'm justifying the patient's and patient's family's actions but the fact is the hospital staff messed up. On the grand scheme of things a little annoyance is still better than a lawsuit. If...

  11. Financial aid to continue school

    purplerabbit2012 replied to 2Bornot2bB's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yea check if Financial Aid office gave you the maximum loan you can borrow for the year. Ask them. I remember in my freshman year I had to get a private loan because my federal loans werent enough....

  12. SMELLS

    purplerabbit2012 replied to luvmysoldier's topic in General Students

    I tend to hold my breath..... or breathe through my mouth... lol Is that

  13. What to expect on my 1st day!?

    purplerabbit2012 replied to Courtcatt's topic in General Students

    Super nervous and excited at the same time!!!! Orientation is Aug.27 then classes start August 30th. First lab is a few days later. I'm doing an ABSN program that is 18 months long. I heard the 1st...

  14. Too much on my plate need advice!!!!

    purplerabbit2012 replied to NAZIZ's topic in General Students

    When they start making you feel guilty, ask them what they have personally done to help their parents.... You did your share and sacrificed a lot. Don't let them keep taking advantage of you. In the...

  15. Lunch?

    purplerabbit2012 replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    I recently bought these Stay fit containers http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stay-Fit-5-Pack-Food-Storage-Set/11072497?sourceid=1500000000000003260370&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11072497 I have the...

  16. Pt.s threatening bad feedback on customer service surveys

    purplerabbit2012 replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    To ericksoln.... LOL couldn't have said it

  17. Most new-grad GN/RN jobs filled by techs in St. Louis (2010)

    purplerabbit2012 replied to in2ICU's topic in General Students

    Hey Donald11, Good for you for knowing sooooo many people in healthcare that can ultimately land you a job. However, for most of us a job at a hospital during NS can mean more experience and a better...

  18. just failed out of nursing program, what do i do?

    purplerabbit2012 replied to afuiyigtiwh's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is your school'd policy? In some school, you can go back if you raise your GPA or you can retake the class that you failed twice. Sorry about your situation but if this is really something you...

  19. Lewis BAC/BSN Program and their new KAT test, what is that????

    purplerabbit2012 replied to purplerabbit2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Oh that's cool! I'm taking Soc and Micro Lab right now and will be doing the pre-term thing this summer.... Sooo

  20. Lewis BAC/BSN Program and their new KAT test, what is that????

    purplerabbit2012 replied to purplerabbit2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey Karolyte!!! That's awesome you were able to get in the Fall cohort!!!! I'll be starting in August too so I'm super excited!!! Are you taking any classes right

  21. How Do You Feel About Hospital Volunteers?

    purplerabbit2012 replied to Justanotherday's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely be nice to everyone (patients and staff) and be eager to learn. But for more self-serving purposes: network, build relationships with the staff so you can expand your connections. Try to...

  22. How Do You Deal With The Anxiety After an Interview?

    purplerabbit2012 replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    It's totally normal to be stressed after an interview. But hey,.... you should only worry about things you can control and not on things that other people control. It seems like you did well on...

  23. I'm so not a teacher!

    purplerabbit2012 replied to Steffers's topic in General Nursing

    This is probably oversimplistic.... but treat her/him how yoiu want to be treated. Encourage, be appreciative and criticize privately... I learned that from Dale Carnegie! Great author

  24. Do you work at Loyola? Tell me about it!

    purplerabbit2012 replied to RNcDreams's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi! My mom works at Loyola as a Dialysis tech and she's been working there for 7 years. She loves it. They just opened a new building recently and it's lovely!! They keep on buiding new buildings...

  25. Chicago area BSN Programs

    purplerabbit2012 replied to NeoNPtoB's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Do you guys know what this means for Chamberlain students if their school is not