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  1. Need advice after losing first nursing job

    Loadbetty replied to AsianNurse27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're my hero Haycyn....I was given the "choice" (resign or be fired) 3 days before the probationary period was up....and what did I miss in nursing school? I've been reading post after post and...

  2. New Grad (sort-of) Quit or be fired, for NOT "fitting-in"!

    Loadbetty replied to I♥Dexter's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dexter....it sounds like we work at the same place - I don't think we really do, but what happened to you - down to the words used "not working out" is the same thing that just happened to me. I...

  3. Feeling Bullied By A Preceptor

    Loadbetty replied to mrsrosstobe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    God we must work at the same place! I have had the same experiences....all I can do is sink deeper into depression and cry....not at work - but at home - I'm totally lost and don't know where to...

  4. Sinclair RN Graduates - Advice PLEASE!

    Loadbetty replied to Loadbetty's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Sorry to hear that - I don't have any experiences (yet) with the Chair - who is a new one I think - I know they didn't have a Chair for the NSG dept for the last year or so - not sure....just the...

  5. Sinclair RN Graduates - Advice PLEASE!

    Loadbetty posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi! Would like to get feedback from Sinclair RN graduates or current NSG program students- finally starting the program in the Fall - graduated from another Allied Health program last year - what a...

  6. Sinclair RN Graduates - Advice PLEASE!

    Loadbetty replied to Loadbetty's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Wellllllllllll, that's a subjective thing - when I started in 2004, I dual majored - surgical tech and nursing - supposedly the nursing clock started ticking then - but it didn't and doesn't. I...

  7. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    Loadbetty replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't laugh, but I'm just starting RN school this fall......I graduated in 2007 as a certified surgical tech...had more "bling" for academic achievement on at graduation than Mr. T...it felt like I...

  8. Sinclair RN Graduates - Advice PLEASE!

    Loadbetty replied to Loadbetty's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks SO MUCH! Being in the program, you know how important it is for graduates/current students to "steer" you toward the good prof's/classes, etc. I think I'll be OK with Becker - I only have a...

  9. Sinclair RN Graduates - Advice PLEASE!

    Loadbetty replied to Loadbetty's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks!! The care plans sound like case cards - basically we had to write up this horrendous 4 page "report" of EVERY surgery we did - I mean everything, like down to what kind and how much suture!...

  10. Sinclair RN Graduates - Advice PLEASE!

    Loadbetty replied to Loadbetty's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm with you on the motivation - I did it too - looking back at the SUT program - don't know how I worked 10-12 hrs a night and immediately went and stood for 8 hrs in surgery for 2.5 yrs....but as...

  11. Sinclair RN Graduates - Advice PLEASE!

    Loadbetty replied to Loadbetty's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Wow! You are a motivated individual!!! And A LOT smarter than me - statistics ON-LINE?!?!?!? Thanks for the insight - as I said - I'm the "nerd" that likes the classroom - I've taken quite a few...

  12. Sinclair RN Graduates - Advice PLEASE!

    Loadbetty replied to Loadbetty's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks again - I'm sure you know that this type of info is VERY helpful! I really appreciate the time you are taking to advise me.... I'm a "non-traditional" i.e. "older" student, so I'm the "nerd"...

  13. Sinclair RN Graduates - Advice PLEASE!

    Loadbetty replied to Loadbetty's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thank you SO MUCH!! I was beginning to think there weren't any SCC on this site!! I am VERY relieved to hear their aren't any shenanigans in the program! As I said, I feel I received a GREAT education...

  14. How should I handle this?

    Loadbetty replied to dipsett08's topic in General Students

    I say stop school hopping and stick with where you are the most ahead - sounds like the CC - I'm starting a ADN in the Fall FINALLY and graduated from the same school with the AAS and surg tech...

  15. How is it possible working AND going to nursing school?

    Loadbetty replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree with everyone's comments - I am FINALLY starting the ADN program in the Fall - however - it took 2.5 yrs to get through the surgical tech program (with associates degree - not from a...

  16. Are You Kidding Me???????

    Loadbetty replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    OK - this is going no where - good luck to you - last word of advice.......SPELL

  17. Are You Kidding Me???????

    Loadbetty replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    Blue - what a prophet you are! I was waiting for my favorite Einstein quote...the definition of insanity is repeating the same behavior over and over expecting different results...unfortunately...

  18. Are You Kidding Me???????

    Loadbetty replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    Glad you seemed to have found a program that meets your needs - but here's another word of advice - JUST ADVICE from an experienced "old broad." You might want to consider toning down the defensive...

  19. OMG!! Totally Petrified!

    Loadbetty replied to RNShenanigator's topic in General Students

    Just starting myself (at a late age) I am scared too HOWEVER - I found in my "past life" (aviation-26 yrs) that it's a good thing to keep a HEALTHY fear of what you're doing - never to the point of...

  20. Best way to review A&P before start of NS

    Loadbetty replied to ImNotWitty's topic in General Students

    I used a lot of different things - what seemed to work best was not trying to cram the whole course into a review session - look at chapters/notes one system at a time over a long period....most of...

  21. Are You Kidding Me???????

    Loadbetty replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    "thanks for the concern... but please try & be more kind. this is a career choice i have been looking into for nearly 7 years. i have done research and spent alot of time looking into the programs...

  22. Will I be too old for nursing school?

    Loadbetty replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    Well my brain certainly doesn't think I'm too old for anything.....right up until I can't get out of bed after a day of being the "coolest aunt" running around with my 20 something nieces and nephews...

  23. Are You Kidding Me???????

    Loadbetty replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    "good news, with the standard lpn program there are no prereqs... at least with the ones i have researched here in ohio and in kentucky. the classes (maths & anatomys) are all intrigued into the...

  24. Will I be too old for nursing school?

    Loadbetty replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    Well sure - I think you have to keep your mind open and your eye on "your" ball - you have to be willing to do anything that will get you where you eventually want to be.....it's easy to be distracted...

  25. Will I be too old for nursing school?

    Loadbetty replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    Wow - are we sisters of a different mother?? I know - you're the YOUNGER one, but wow - sans the kids, we've had the same experience....I sat on my fat you know what for 25+ yrs waiting to retire...