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  1. immature nursing students

    anon695 replied to bananabubbletea's topic in General Students

    I don't think it was an immature or rude question. Remember when you were 21? You didn't have much life experience yet and you were genuinely curious what the "adults" were doing so you could get some...

  2. I really screwed up on an interview

    anon695 replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can ask for feedback and see what they say, but more than likely they will not give you any valuable feedback. I used to work in HR (not in healthcare, but this rule applies everywhere) and the...

  3. Do CNAs make for better nursing students?

    anon695 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, from what I've observed in my program being a CNA doesn't give you any real advantage. A CNA may have a slight advantage at the beginning because they have experience taking vital signs,...

  4. Medications that cause urine retention

    anon695 replied to skybmonkey's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You should definitely check your drug guide again, because beta blockers do not work on the kidneys or angiotensin

  5. Is volunteering at the hospital the best way to get me a job upon graduation?

    anon695 replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    Most likely not. Volunteers are allowed to do very little, and you're not considered an employee. The three ways to increase your chances of landing a job after graduation are: Be an employee of the...

  6. I hate nursing school....really thinking about leaving?

    anon695 replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in General Students

    If you can make it through nursing school, you can go into psychiatric nursing. A degree in psychology itself most likely will not lead to a job related to psychology, even if you go to graduate...

  7. I'm becoming discouraged about becoming a nurse :/ How will I get a job?

    anon695 replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you need to worry so much. If you're starting the ADN this summer you won't be graduating until at least 2014, and by that time the economy could be much better. I think the ADN is fine...

  8. My Microbiology Teacher told me I can't become a Nurse

    anon695 replied to louis345's topic in General Students

    Let it go in one ear and out the other. As a nurse you won't be using a microscope. If you're taking Micro I assume you're just starting out with your pre-reqs. Nobody has clinical skills at that...

  9. My RN program doesn't include Med Surg or Pharmacology!? CONFUSED

    anon695 replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Students

    As the poster above said, adult nursing I, II, and III are

  10. Wisconsin has gutted Medicaid, no mandated ratios!

    anon695 replied to EponaRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not if everybody gets out to vote, and votes against the

  11. Are online degrees 'legit'? Such as RN-BSN online? Is BSN really necessary? CONFUSED.

    anon695 replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen no evidence that getting a master's degree offers better opportunities as a beside nurse, so I personally wouldn't spend time and money (master's credits are far more expensive than...

  12. Anyone have any experience with College America?

    anon695 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Legitimacy is somewhat subjective. Are for-profit schools ever as respected as state schools or private not-for-profits? IMO,

  13. Anyone have any experience with College America?

    anon695 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    A quick search shows that it's a for-profit chain school. It doesn't give any information about how much it costs because typically, for-profit colleges only exist to convince people to get as much...

  14. I need a job!! ANY job!

    anon695 replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

    The problem isn't that your're a nursing student, the problem is that you're graduating in a few months and would obviously not be staying long at the potential minimum wage job. From the employer's...

  15. Paid or volunteer experience better?

    anon695 replied to OBplease's topic in General Students

    Paid experience is far better. Volunteers get to do very

  16. New Grads We Have Hit A New Low...Work For FREE

    anon695 replied to SparkleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yup, I've heard of more than one program in NJ where you'd be paying thousands of dollars to work for a set period of time. I am not sure what exactly that work entails or if you really do use you...

  17. Just Rejected From Nursing School - Most Ridiculous Admissions Office

    anon695 replied to guest_57352's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of prestigious schools inflate grades but if Cornell isn't one of them, I believe you. I didn't mean to imply that therefore Cornell inflates grades as well. You should look into ABSN programs....

  18. Just Rejected From Nursing School - Most Ridiculous Admissions Office

    anon695 replied to guest_57352's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my experience the fancy/big name schools have far more grade inflation than community college. Someone would have really had to TRY to fail out of the prestigious school I went to, as in NEVER...

  19. Just Rejected From Nursing School - Most Ridiculous Admissions Office

    anon695 replied to guest_57352's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to a prestigious liberal arts college straight out high school and graduated. Almost a decade later I applied to a nursing school that is a "cooperative" (hospital based program for nursing...

  20. What do you do in clincals when you are in a RN-BSN program?

    anon695 replied to Dazglue's topic in General Students

    You mean the RN-BSN bridge programs for after the ADN? Most of those don't have much in the way of clinicals, they usually have a few days observing in management and then a 40-hour community health...

  21. Are online RN-BSN programs part-time?

    anon695 replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    BSN is the best route for someone just graduating from high school. Apply to your state university's 4-year program and just get it done. The two-year RN and then the RN-BSN right after will get you...

  22. Is anyone having problems deciding between AAS in Nursing versus BSN?

    anon695 replied to skyheaven477's topic in General Students

    As others said, if you can afford a BSN program with minimal or no debt that's great. I was in the same position as you are, it was a second career for me, I wasn't eligible for an financial aid...

  23. Instructors deciding our fate??

    anon695 replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Students

    You decide your own fate, not the instructors. You decide your fate by reading the material, studying, coming to clinical prepared, going to the skills lab and practicing, always attending lecture...

  24. Does anyone else feel this way?

    anon695 replied to Seth O Scope's topic in General Nursing

    Not at all. One of the first thing we were taught in Nursing School is to be non-judgemental and treat everybody with respect, because human dignity is universal. Plus, I am not a perfect person (I've...

  25. Magnet, polarization, ageism, classism

    anon695 replied to edgarandersonrn's topic in General Nursing

    1. Given that all you need is a pulse to be eligible for pell grants and tons of loan money, you can't attribute lack of a 4-year degree to classism. Rutgers and NJCU are both very affordable 4-year...