Sniper RN

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  1. What do you wear to class?

    Sniper RN replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    It depends on the school. My school has no rules on that. Some wear trashy looking clothes. I always dress nicely. I think it is respectful to the teacher to dress nicely. Dress for

  2. Jeff Davis-Brewton

    Sniper RN replied to Honeybee737's topic in Alabama Nursing

    As far as books now, bone up on your A&P it will help you through the rest of the RN course Aslo a good one to get is Saunders NCLEX review. It helps a TON!!! If you arent the greated on math,...

  3. Jeff Davis-Brewton

    Sniper RN replied to Honeybee737's topic in Alabama Nursing

    The reason most people fail is that they expect it to be as easy as other classes they have taken in the past and don't put the requiered effort into it. It is very time consumming. But it is doable....

  4. Jeff Davis-Brewton

    Sniper RN replied to Honeybee737's topic in Alabama Nursing

    starting salary is about $19 then more for shift diff and weekends Jobs are there I am at JD: First semester was 3 days (can do it in 2 if you schedule stacked classes) Second is 3 days (can do it in...

  5. Jeff Davis-Brewton

    Sniper RN replied to Honeybee737's topic in Alabama Nursing

    The amount of points changes all the time. The COMPASS test was not difficult. Brush up on reading before hand. Also if you need to place in math you may want to do some algebra I am about to...

  6. health assesment

    Sniper RN replied to tripp0824's topic in General Students

    get a Saunders NCLEX review book. It comes with a CD and you will use it through out your education till you get your

  7. What was your hardest topic in Med/Surg I or Adults I? Any tips?

    Sniper RN replied to kayty2339's topic in General Students

    endocrine, but I had clinicals then too. After I finished my clinicals it all seemed easier. It seems like everyone struggles at whatever part we are in while they are doing clinicals. Very time...

  8. Mentors and preceptors please advise - newly promoted nurse struggling with peers

    Sniper RN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    So you think that because I don't believe everyone is a leader I should pick another profession? It is the way it is. Maybe he can become a leader, maybe he can't. HE has to be able to lead. How...

  9. Failed NCLEX twice and feel sad :(

    Sniper RN replied to alzinah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Failure is a final outcome. You have not failed until you give up. Try again, and again, and again if you have to. Study everything you can and do the

  10. Prior Arrest and Nursing

    Sniper RN replied to Shadownurse1543's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If it didn't ask if you have ever been arrested, then you didn't lie. I looked at an application in Florida and it does not ask about arrests only convictions. In your case it sound like it was...

  11. Mentors and preceptors please advise - newly promoted nurse struggling with peers

    Sniper RN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Sink or swim. Some people are born leaders, some do better following. Also with the type of personality you described him having, a leadership roll may be unhealthy to

  12. I shall ask the men (Schooling) (Fl nurses?)

    Sniper RN replied to Otterpop's topic in Men in Nursing

    Get your Associates first so you can start working and your mom and dad can get back to walking around the house nakid again and get your BS

  13. First big med error....feel terrible!!!

    Sniper RN replied to MarcyRN3385's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am only a student right now but I had a client this past weekend that was on that med. He was a diabetic with sliding scale insulin. The gyburide was ordered and given regardless of bs levels. One...

  14. Nursing Magazine subscriptions

    Sniper RN replied to catluvx2's topic in General Students

    Why lpn and rn? Won't the rn trump the

  15. Scary Classmate

    Sniper RN replied to OCD_Mom's topic in General Students

    Seems like it was blown out of porportion by your classmates for the sake of drama. Just do what you have to do to get through. I wouldn't go talking to anyone about fearing for your safety on...

  16. HELP with med/surg

    Sniper RN replied to lpnin07's topic in General Students

    The first thinkg you need to do it find out how you learn. Some people learn by hearing, reading, teaching, etc. Once you find out how you learn best focus on it. I do best by writting the material....

  17. How many of you got into nursing school with the first try?

    Sniper RN replied to heartbeats's topic in California Nursing

    First try they go off the point system. I also had to take an entrance test. Was going to go to one school but changed my mind the last minute after hearing horror stories. Called the other school...

  18. How much does WIA pay toward your degree???

    Sniper RN replied to BR NURSE2BEE's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I can't imagine 10k not covering an lpn program. It is enough to cover my rn program. Also you can still get the pell

  19. Jeff Davis-Brewton

    Sniper RN replied to Honeybee737's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Unfortunatly without the micro it will be tough. Maybe not so much for the bridge program. I don't know anything about that but the rn program is pretty competitive. Good luck and try

  20. Drug Screen

    Sniper RN replied to bettysue62's topic in General Nursing

    I think it all depends on the employer but I knew a girl that took a drug test and they said it came back positive. She told them at that point that she was on prescription meds. They acted like she...

  21. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    Sniper RN replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Like the other threads about salary I think we need to have: Area you live specialty years of expearience level (rn, lvn, etc) rate of pay Thanks I am a student right now pay:

  22. Jeff Davis-Brewton

    Sniper RN replied to Honeybee737's topic in Alabama Nursing

    when any of you get into the Jefferson Davis nursing program, send me a PM and I will give you some pointers that will help you be successful in the first

  23. Whats the deal with all the crying?!?!....

    Sniper RN replied to morningland's topic in General Students

    You guys are going to make me cry right now. I haven't cried in years since I was a child. But I do get mad. I think it is just different ways people deal with things to " let it out". In my...

  24. HELP!!! trying to get into pensacola LPN program

    Sniper RN replied to Leobaby's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am guessing , yes. Seeing how jdcc has a higher pass rate of graduating students and a higher pass rate on the nclex. Do some

  25. Jeff Davis-Brewton

    Sniper RN replied to Honeybee737's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I started jd this semster. It is a good program. I considered pjc because I live in Pensacola. Decided on Jefferson Davis because of the great things I heard about it and their nclex pass rate....