Moogie

Moogie

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  1. Is it mandatory to have a BSN in most states?

    Moogie replied to bear&moose's topic in General Students

    North Dakota used to require a BSN but that was dropped years ago. It proved to be too difficult to recruit enough RNs. Some facilities in western ND still offer hiring bonuses because they can't...

  2. It finally happened to me....

    Moogie replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    I worked float pool as a new graduate. It was the biggest mistake of my career. I always felt unsure of myself and a bit incompetent. I did not have supportive management and lacked a peer group so I...

  3. Need some Pep Talk

    Moogie replied to RNlvn's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Practice, practice, practice. Spend time working on word problems, figuring out the concepts, and applying them to real-life situations. Look at research to help you understand what is meant by a...

  4. I almost got kicked out of my program from ONE mistake!

    Moogie replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    I agree completely. I think it speaks well to your professionalism and integrity that you owned up to your mistake. I honestly don't think that this will come back to haunt you. Had you tried to cover...

  5. continuing education for an ADN graduate????

    Moogie replied to jbidaho's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but I am a little confused by your post. Are you currently an AD graduate with a bachelor's in another field or are you about to start a nursing program? If you are just starting your...

  6. "Group quizes"?!

    Moogie replied to dp1200's topic in General Students

    Again, it's SUPPOSED to foster communication and the ability to come to a consensus but it doesn't seem to be working that way. You bring up a good point about stubbornness and bullying. I've met a...

  7. "Group quizes"?!

    Moogie replied to dp1200's topic in General Students

    I've heard of group quizzes being used as a type of active learning, a way to encourage group interaction and learn to problem solve together. I think they COULD work, especially if they were not...

  8. Weather Cancellations

    Moogie replied to newstudent2010's topic in General Students

    My ADN program was affected by a teachers' strike back in the late 1970s. Waiting it out was very stressful. As I recall, we didn't miss too many days of clinical but we did have to forego spring...

  9. I'm so nervous!!!

    Moogie replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    What interests you? Do you see yourself in an advanced practice nursing role (e.g., nurse practitioner or CRNA), in administration, in education? A PhD is a research-based degree. Many colleges and...

  10. heartless DON or reality check?

    Moogie replied to sarafina's topic in General Nursing

    This is something that distresses me about nursing. If those in authority (e.g., DONs, charge staff, instructors) cannot show compassion to their people, how can they realistically expect their nurses...

  11. Being forced to rethink my views on fibromyalgia

    Moogie replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    I've been living with fibromyalgia for years but was not diagnosed until about a year and a half ago. The most commonly prescribed medications had too many side effects so basically I just live with...

  12. Nurses with criminal background

    Moogie replied to txgirl11's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moved to this forum to elicit more

  13. free NAT practice test

    Moogie replied to jenc73's topic in General Students

    Closing this thread as it is seven years old and the link may no longer be active. To the previous poster, you might want to do a Google search for Nursing Aptitude Test practice exams or ask someone...

  14. About to leave nursing school

    Moogie replied to workinghardforit's topic in General Students

    You need to do what is right for you. Maybe this wasn't the right time for you or the right field. I wish you much success in whatever you

  15. BSN School Relevant?

    Moogie replied to Sugamama's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think your plan is sound. Doing well in a BSN program will demonstrate your ability to handle the rigors of graduate school and should help counteract your previous undergraduate record. There are...

  16. Professional Salesmen seeks medical device job, wants certificate,rn?

    Moogie replied to helpall03's topic in General Nursing

    Just a reminder from your friendly neighborhood moderator: When you see a post that you think is questionable or that might have been written to elicit emotional responses rather than engage the...

  17. Did you apply to an NP school before you got your BSN?

    Moogie replied to smkiya's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I suggest you check with the schools to which you are interested in applying and see what they say. Considering that you are an experienced nurse, I don't see anything that should hold you back from...

  18. Am I totally out?

    Moogie replied to pupnj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just to clarify, OP, you're still in high school, right? Getting good grades in high school will help you get into the college of your choice. Getting good grades in the science prerequisites will...

  19. I got in !!!!!

    Moogie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome news! Congratulations and best wishes to you as you progress through your

  20. What's a good reason to quit nursing school?

    Moogie replied to none the wiser's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much for posting your follow-up. I didn't realize that the thread was a year old and was about to comment---and then saw your post! What an awesome story! Congratulations on getting...

  21. Should I email the director of the nursing program

    Moogie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Did you send the email? Have you heard anything yet? Waiting is soooooooo difficult. (I wish we had a crossing fingers emoticon!) Please keep us

  22. SICK of HESI!!!

    Moogie replied to ConnieNTX's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Have you ever had issues with test anxiety? It sounds to me that you know the material but when you get to the HESI, you choke. If your school offers help with test anxiety through its counseling...

  23. I just lost my brother, hoping to get some feedback

    Moogie replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry for your loss. Both my son and I have experience with close friends committing suicide. A friend of mine killed herself several years ago and it has taken me a long time to get over...

  24. Starting my last semester of nursing school and I'm TERRIFIED!

    Moogie replied to Dazglue's topic in General Students

    Just a reminder from your friendly neighborhood moderator: Personal attacks and vulgarities/profanities are against the Terms of Service agreement, to which we all agreed when we became members of...

  25. Do we really need New Grad RN Program?

    Moogie replied to Datu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Moving to Graduate Nursing Forum to elicit more