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momofstudent ADN, BSN

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  1. This can help reduce your NCLEX anxiety

    momofstudent posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hope this simple technique can help all of you. I am so sorry that the NCLEX has become such a point of anxiety after working so hard to get through the trials of nursing school. Please try this...

  2. Job woes in the SF Bay Area... why is it like this?

    momofstudent replied to NTPinky's topic in California Nursing

    Look, I don't think this thread was intended to be

  3. US RN's what is your opinion on Foreign trained RN's

    momofstudent replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with excellent Canadian and British nurses. They are not all from India or the Philapines. In general I feel all foreign-born and trained nurses are more pleasant and harder workers than...

  4. Its Just not fair! Good Nurse getting fired (probably)

    momofstudent replied to funsizedliv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my experience, when things strt to go badly like this it is very hard to recover self confidence under close watch. I agree with nearly everyone, go find another job that offers proper precepting....

  5. Questions about nursing school and nursing in general

    momofstudent replied to TCLA's topic in Nursing Career

    Advice should depend on her particular circumstances. She may need to begin at the community college level for remedial work and then prenursing. She might want to stay at that school for an ADN. If...

  6. Job woes in the SF Bay Area... why is it like this?

    momofstudent replied to NTPinky's topic in California Nursing

    Well, it sounds as if your life is at least somewhat portable. So that is good. So, if you can leave go find the perfect job for you. The one that leaves you excited to go to work each day, the...

  7. Job woes in the SF Bay Area... why is it like this?

    momofstudent replied to NTPinky's topic in California Nursing

    Go to where the jobs are! Don`t **** and moan. This is a new world we are heading into. It may never be the same go-go economy we all were seduced into believing in. New grad jobs may take years to...

  8. No new grad jobs now what?

    momofstudent replied to LOVEJRT's topic in California Nursing

    This recession is time to get yourselves past the recruiters. Job fairs are great because the head nurses and supervisors often show up and you can bend their ears. Just be sure to have a complete...

  9. No new grad jobs now what?

    momofstudent replied to LOVEJRT's topic in California Nursing

    hummm, jails etc. Not a bad idea nor is VA hospital a bad idea. Word of advice from someone who worked in jails: when you go for an interview leave your fashion sense at home. Wear slacks and a modest...

  10. Now its getting outta HAND !

    momofstudent replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I tell you all, online lectures are the way to go. I never ever had an instructor give a decent well organized lecture. Online, Televised, I don`t care. Before there was online programming I was...

  11. phasing out of nursing

    momofstudent replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in General Nursing

    yes, not a bad idea to think of every patient as your family member, that helped me get over some dismal days. BUT, I REALLY THINK THE KEY TO STAY INTERESTED, FEELING VALUED ETC, IS TO SPECIALIZE IN...

  12. Being a New Grad stinks

    momofstudent replied to AniRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am concerned about the accelerated BSN programs because usually there is no summer to do a summer internship. They are so rapid that students cannot work as assistants and get to know a facility and...

  13. This can help reduce your NCLEX anxiety

    momofstudent replied to momofstudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dear cowgirl, So sorry to hear about the NCLEX trouble. Please get what ever assistance you need to get past it. I have met a few who gave up and I was very sorry for them and felt it was such a waste...

  14. Want to work as a civilian nurse for the Air Force

    momofstudent replied to KK7724's topic in Government, Military

    Here is evidence to one of the stupidest things new grads accept! Never, never accept night shift because you are a "new grad" Go elsewhere! New grads need a lot of nuture and exposure to daytime...

  15. Nursing School roadblock?

    momofstudent replied to Doug85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take other courses like Spanish, get a job or volunteer close to the

  16. How is BSN training different than ASN?

    momofstudent replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of these responses are incorrect. I did both so I know. The BSN has a research component because they are also preparing each student for potential graduate study. Associate degrees do not...

  17. Online Pathophysiology

    momofstudent replied to Kabin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look, go to the prerequisite web page for Samuel Merrit college. they have compiled a great list for patho courses and most are

  18. How to decide where to work with no prior hosp exp?

    momofstudent replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    You will find your place just as the previous commenters mention. Cory, you confirmed my suspicions that ER nurses are addicted to adrenalin, no wonder it felt too intense for me. However a great...

  19. Nursing school without a car?

    momofstudent replied to mollysdirtysprocket's topic in General Nursing

    Ha!, I did most of my program hitchhiking because we had no

  20. January nclex supporters

    momofstudent replied to LadySnyper's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please relax you test takers. You are adding unnecessary stress to your lives. Just follow a good prep program or book and go take the test. I took my boards in 1974 and we tested for 2.5 days with...

  21. I'm teaching Math - Any ideas to make it fun, interesting?

    momofstudent replied to AprilW3's topic in General Students

    I would also say, challenge them. Find a nursing article or study that would not be too difficult to understand. Take it to class and discuss how mathematics helps us improve patient care, or study...

  22. 50 Years Old and Just Became a CNA Would Like to be RN

    momofstudent replied to MThomas15's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck! Of course you can do it. You have much life experience to draw upon and that will help you so much in the field. When I was in nursing school as a kid I felt a definite disadvantage to be...