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  1. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    pers replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think people are confusing federal loans ,private loans and grant money. Federal loans (Stafford for example) have limits and 100k exceeds what you can get for an undergrad. Those limits are for...

  2. Difficulty finding a job

    pers replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where you are from, but you might see if there is a Healthy Start program in your area. They can help with preparing you for the baby and either handle or put you in touch with resources...

  3. Replacement Nursing Pin

    pers replied to Ephemera's topic in General Nursing

    The alumni office at my school handles it. If the school isn't around now, it will likely be more difficult to find

  4. PRE-NURSING CNA - beneficial or harmful

    pers replied to dwilhelm's topic in General Nursing

    That may be true where you live and work, but it's not the same everywhere. Some areas allow a CNA do to blood sugars, catheterizations, minor dressing changes, EKGs, telemetry monitoring and even...

  5. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    pers replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have 100k in student loans but I was a traditional student who attended a state uni paying out of state tuition (roughly 20k per year including room and board). My education was funded with...

  6. Anyone know if 265 questions means I passed?

    pers replied to shadow40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's my understanding that it shuts down when it is 95% certain a candidate is above or below the passing standard. If it's less than 95% certain (pass or fail, doesn't matter) it will keep asking...

  7. Online CPR certification

    pers replied to kmarie724's topic in General Nursing

    I have used the American Heart Association's online course several times. I like it as it's much faster than the traditional course and I can do it on my schedule versus the hospital's schedule. We...

  8. i failed ... huhuhu

    pers replied to michelle02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm so sorry to hear your bad news. I think it's ok to be sad, the whole process is so emotional and stressful. Have yourself a good cry and let your hubby comfort you. I wish I could offer more,...

  9. 100 Best Twitter Feeds for Nurse

    pers replied to Spirit of Humor's topic in General Nursing

    Kindle is from Amazon, it's basically the book version of an mp3 player. You can download books, mags, newspapers, blogs etc and read them from your Kindle. Here's a link...

  10. Job Professionalism

    pers replied to Sarah K, RN's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me, I would tell the LTC when they called that I appreciate them giving me the opportunity and would like a few days before giving them my answer and when would they need my response. I...

  11. correct terms

    pers replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    When talking to family and visitors I generally say "died" or some form of "passed" (on, away, whatever). Among staff we often use "go" to refer to death. We've also been known to use, in private of...

  12. Dog walker?

    pers replied to yetanotheramanda's topic in General Nursing

    Service dogs are not required to wear anything indicating they are a service animal. Many do wear a harness or collar but not all do and the ADA doesn't require it. Some states may designate certain...

  13. Dog walker?

    pers replied to yetanotheramanda's topic in General Nursing

    Service dogs are trained to provide assistance to a disabled person but the training can be done by anyone--the patient, family, a dog trainer or a service. If I'm disabled and teach my dog to pick...

  14. Dog walker?

    pers replied to yetanotheramanda's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's the responsibility of the staff to provide care. I can only recall one (blind) patient ever bringing a dog with them and he took care of everything. I would also encourage the...

  15. Got kicked out of an RN program don't know what to do

    pers replied to courageandcare's topic in General Students

    Have you considered an online program? I just saw a post from someone on this site that mentioned Excelsior being an online school she used that would accept people who had completed 50% of their...

  16. How are you using Saunders

    pers replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I need a ton of review, but I'm following their study guide. I don't know for sure how personalized it actually is but mine covers the entire book in 6 weeks with studying 5 days per week. I'm...

  17. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    pers replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From reading the thread, it sounds like you passed according to the "trick." If it let you get to the point you could enter your credit card info, it would indicate you failed according to the...

  18. Second Class Citizens

    pers replied to LilPeonNo1's topic in General Nursing

    My personal favorite is when nightshift staff are scheduled to work at night, attend a class the next day and then work that night. Yeah, I'll work 7p to 7a, attend some class from 8 am to 3 pm and...

  19. Saunders Study Calendar

    pers replied to Lovely_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did your calendar not include every chapter? I of course only know my own and it covered chapters 6-76 (1-5 is just test strategy and using the book). My final score wasn't very good (66%) but even...

  20. Saunders Study Calendar

    pers replied to Lovely_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm also starting out with the Saunders study plan. My original plan was to study an hour per day but that is a LOT to cover if I finish this book in 6 weeks. I figure I'll either need to study more...

  21. Pet therapy

    pers replied to nurse_clown's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried looking at the pet end for information? Delta Society, Therapy Dogs Inc., and Therapy Dogs International are three organizations that may be able to help you with implementing a...

  22. Confused - CNA vs. PCT vs. Medical Assistant?

    pers replied to WeeMama's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depends on where you live, but PCT (or PCA) and CNA (or STNA) are all pretty much the same. With PCT (patient care tech) and PCA (patient care assistant) there are no certifications or tests. These...

  23. Check Out This Doc

    pers replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't like waiting for an hour while a doctor dealt with a personal problem on the phone, but I'm not comfortable faulting him for it without knowing details (that I have no right to know). You...

  24. HELP.....Should I live off student loans?

    pers replied to denise0815's topic in General Nursing

    It may depend on where you live and what school you attend. I have a friend who is a single mom who went back to nursing school and didn't work. She found some apartments that base your rent off of...

  25. STNA

    pers replied to Akr_Chels's topic in General Nursing

    I think the big one is a willingness to do the job. It's the bottom of the totem pole and the job as well as the pay reflect that status. But if you don't want to do the work then don't take the...