okredrobot

okredrobot has 3 years experience and specializes in Mental Health.

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1. A real nurse VS. a "fake" nurse

   okredrobot posted a topic in General Nursing

   The last year has been pretty rough for me. During the winter holidays, I was laid off by my work. Since then I started looking for a new job but it was a bit difficult as I was in the midst of...

2. RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

   okredrobot replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

   I could have sword I was the only one who felt this way. I took both NR351 and SOC350. I wish SOC350 was a live class because some days I just felt like hurling a chair at someone. But definitly...

3. Seeking Guidance

   okredrobot replied to sjmadailey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Hey sjmadailey! First and foremost I want to say...OMG CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BABY! Chamberlain College of Nursing The campus is in Illinois but they have an extremely comprehensive RN-BSN online...

4. RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

   okredrobot replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

   After some trial and error; I'd recommend two classes a semester. Of course that depends on what your schedule is like. For example, I'm single and work full time, so it is pretty manageable for me....

5. RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

   okredrobot replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

   Hey Oubrerodeo; I have taken NR351 several semesters ago. It's a fairly simple class. Gets you acquainted with the online community in addition to incorporating some essential nursing competencies....

6. RAWR! NCLEX RAWR!

   okredrobot posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Oh NCLEX; if you were a human-being, I would CUT-YOU-UP! The first time I took the exam I got all 265 questions. IT WAS AN EXPERIENCE. I remember that as soon as I passed question #75, I started to...

7. Took The NCLEX today!

   okredrobot posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   By far the most barbaric moment of my life! I have been studying for the NCLEX for a while; like two months. I should have given it more time but I had one family emergency pop up after another! I...

8. what are you doing during the break?

   okredrobot replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

   HIBERNATING!

9. NCLEX prep dilemma

   okredrobot posted a topic in General Students

   Dear Community, I am graduating Nursing School in 3 weeks! However, I am in a dilemma; how to prepare for the NCLEX. My school has a special contract with KAPLAN. Originally the price was $399 (with...

10. How can I keep nursing fresh in my mind while on a long break from school?

    okredrobot replied to amybear's topic in General Students

    I just finished my 3rd semester of nursing. So weird how during the semester we dream of the day where we don't have to study. Now that school is out for summer I feel like i need to do something with...

11. did anyone fail any of their nursing classes? (i'm going for RN)

    okredrobot replied to codyiscool's topic in General Students

    oh gosh the memories I ended up failing my first nursing semester. The really odd thing though was that in the class we had 5 exams. In the first I was a couple of points away from passing, the...

12. 2nd day of clinicals & I feel like an idiot...help me gain some confidence!

    okredrobot replied to pecanpies's topic in General Students

    Its only your 2nd clinical experience; don't bend yourself out of shape. Everything comes with experience. For example, in my first semester I was in a nursing home. I was assigned to a client to do...

13. What was your first speechless moment?

    okredrobot replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    Oh, I had plenty of interesting moments with patients; but one clinical in Psych beat out all the rest. This was my first official psych clinical. I was speaking to this one boy who was a few years...

14. How do you manage the stress?

    okredrobot replied to Brekka's topic in General Students

    This might sound a little crazy. But sometimes when I am well over my head with nursing school, work, life, etc....I put my BOSE noise-canceling headphones on (gift- too poor to afford such...

15. What the best advice you've received from clinical instructors in nursing school?

    okredrobot replied to willowRN's topic in General Students

    "Go with your