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theantichick

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  1. Over 40 and Becoming a Nurse....Any Thoughts?...

    theantichick replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 42, will be 43 when I graduate with ASN. There are lots of older students in class with me. I also have a goal of becoming a NP, and I want to work in a rural underserved area, so I'm hoping...

  2. Is there a JOB i can get after being reported to GROUP ONE in TX..black listed :(

    theantichick replied to HopefullystayinganRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    rhbrickhouse... would you mind dropping me a PM with more information on this? I'm a data warehouse analyst and am tired of what I'm doing (I work for a company that processes and administers...

  3. Nursing student wishful thinking...

    theantichick replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    OMG, this is my life!! :) Tips? make sure you have your reading and/or flash cards with you at all times, and make use of every bit of downtime you have, even if it's just a couple of minutes. I...

  4. Socializing after work in your scrubs

    theantichick replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I want to thank the people on this thread for inflating my previous slight germophobia into a full-blown OCD with the identification of all the nasty germs out in the community which will kill me long...

  5. Counting Respirations

    theantichick replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    I can. I've done 2 semesters on med-surg now, and on my first semester the hospital I was at, the techs actually counted respirations and were conscientious about getting accurate vitals. At the...

  6. Socializing after work in your scrubs

    theantichick replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't even bring myself to stop for a gallon of milk in my scrubs after a rotation. I'm a bit of a germaphobe - not bad enough to keep me from doing the work, but enough that I use the heck out of...

  7. What field of nursing do you want to go in and why?

    theantichick replied to aghols12's topic in General Students

    I know that my passion is ER. I was a paramedic many years ago, and know I probably won't be able to get into an ER right off the bat (though I understand the local county hospital has a new grad ER...

  8. Single mother questions

    theantichick replied to MixedBellaRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know, when I was a single mom with a kiddo, I'd have given anything to find another single mom with a kiddo to rent part of my home out to, who was willing to trade babysitting, share...

  9. Applying to Weatherford/Tarrant County college. How do i look?

    theantichick replied to Mind0v3rmattR's topic in Texas Nursing

    I got in first try at TCC with a science GPA (I think) of 3.75 and an overall of 3.6 something. They were still giving the TEAS back then, and I wasn't impressed with my raw scores, but compared to...

  10. Finally decided to quit nursing

    theantichick replied to jennjen512's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    IEDave, I'm leaving IT as well... I despise the constant scope creep, the "I didn't say I wanted that, you did it wrong", the endless projects from the 9th circle of hades, and never being "finished"...

  11. Work Fulltime + education benefits or take scholarship and not work?

    theantichick replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN to RN

    I am working and going to school (ASN program) and it's pretty horrific. I understand why nurses tell prospective students all the time not to work. That's not the reality for a lot of us though, I...

  12. Am I wrong for calling off? Please help!

    theantichick replied to np2b4me's topic in General Nursing

    In school our instructors have told us about a process/regulation we have in Texas (may also be in other states, I don't know) called "Safe Harbor". So I don't know where the OP hails from, or if...

  13. Nurses with dreadlocks

    theantichick replied to DarkLotus's topic in General Nursing

    Every facility will have a different dress code when you get a job there. And every nursing school is a bit different, but mine

  14. Nurses with dreadlocks

    theantichick replied to DarkLotus's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm weird. I have never understood why locks are an issue. I have a friend in nursing school (we graduate in December) who had locks for our first semester. Saw her the other day and she's...

  15. instructor says nursing is not for me..

    theantichick replied to Orlette's topic in General Students

    I am a screaming introvert, and generally don't like approaching strangers to talk to them, or being forced to make "small talk". There are many people in my life who think I'm insane for going into...

  16. What is your clinical makeup routine :)

    theantichick replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    moisturizer, mascara (a good waterproof formula), lip balm. I don't have time in the mornings to deal, it's going to all get sweated off anyway. I am so pale that I look ill if I don't have mascara...

  17. The best hairstyle for female student

    theantichick replied to Raewynv's topic in General Students

    I cut off my hair before starting nursing school, and wish I hadn't. The short style looks great and is easy to care for... for about the first 2-3 weeks of clinical, then it starts getting hectic to...

  18. I could use some advice...IS this possible or should I wait even longer?

    theantichick replied to TryingNot2BeScared's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You have to do whatever it takes. If you're determined to go for your degree, then you will probably find a way to make it happen. I will caution you however to cut yourself some slack related to...

  19. WWYD In my Situation

    theantichick replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    I'm starting my second year of my ASN program, and if I had the ability to schedule any of the local BSN programs around my work schedule, I'd go an extra year to get my BSN off the bat....

  20. Ebooks in Nursing School?

    theantichick replied to hannah87's topic in General Students

    I use the ebooks exclusively. I love the portability and since I'm a computer geek I've been reading electronic versions of books forever. I am also not a highlighter-user, nor do I write in my...

  21. Becoming a Nurse After 40

    theantichick replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I am 42 and have another year in my ASN program. I find that the key for me is to have a plan. I was a paramedic when I was in my early 20's and want very much to work ER. I know it's hard on the...

  22. Nursing/Nurses Credit Unions?

    theantichick replied to XXWeaponX's topic in California Nursing

    I also highly recommend to anyone who has qualifications for them banking with USAA. I thought banking with a service out of town would be a pain, but it's been utterly painless, and the best...

  23. Deleting nurses notes

    theantichick replied to Rugford5LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Speaking from the computer angle, the system should not allow deletions. Whether it's indicated as other posters have stated as still being present with strikethrough or just present on audit, that...

  24. Does it matter where you got your BSN from?

    theantichick replied to Toomuchcoffee's topic in General Students

    In my area, the CC I'm getting my ASN from has a better reputation than a couple of the big name universities' BSN. However, my impression is once you've got experience, it really doesn't matter...

  25. And the weight gain begins..

    theantichick replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    I'm almost done with my 1st year of an ASN program, and I've gained 45 lbs this year. Part of it is the OSA I was finally dx with in the summer, and the resultant fatigue causing me to not be able to...