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  1. why do teachers turn a blind eye to cheating??

    catz123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    first of I would like to say that I love allnurses.com. This community is very supportive and I am glad to be a part of it. My situation is I am a junior in the nursing program. Suppose to be a...

  2. why do teachers turn a blind eye to cheating??

    catz123 replied to catz123's topic in General Nursing

    babylady. I did witness cheating. Other students have witnessed cheating. All through the program. our school does not let us see tests from the year prior. I did get the 35 pages of all of the...

  3. should I withdraw??

    catz123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am 43 years old. I have a family and a part time job. I am am in the pedi, maternity protion of the program. A junior. I had to leave the program last year because of work. I passed med surg and now...

  4. should I withdraw??

    catz123 replied to catz123's topic in General Nursing

    i am going to stick to it and give it my all. Thank you so much for all the

  5. should I withdraw??

    catz123 replied to catz123's topic in General Nursing

    thank you all for your comments. I had to withdraw once already because work would not comply with my school schedule. I would need to get all in the 80's a 90 would be nice. I am trying to study my...

  6. Spanish for Healthcare Workers

    catz123 replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in Arizona Nursing

    In the nursing program that I am in it is required that you take spanish for the health care professonal. This also included those that have taken spanish and my spanish speaking friends. We all had...

  7. Paid internships for a student nurse?

    catz123 replied to studentmichelle's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    you should contact your school. Our school posts intern for the summer but the jobs are in other countires. You get room and board plus pay. Good

  8. I passed med surg!

    catz123 posted a topic in General Students

    I am so excited. I passed my med surg class!!:yeah:I just had to shrare this with the nursing world because I am so happy. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Only three semesters...

  9. I passed med surg!

    catz123 replied to catz123's topic in General Students

    Thank you all so much. I am still so happy about this small accomplishment. The advice I would give is listen to what the professors have to say and focus on that studying. Don't wait until the last...

  10. Anyone regret ever having stepped foot in nursing school?

    catz123 replied to summersent's topic in General Students

    The only reason why I may regret it sometimes is fear of failure #1. I am in med surge and only passing by 2 points and we have 1 test and the final. I guess my #1 reason isn't regret it's just fear....

  11. Middle-aged first-semester nursing student, clinicals, instructors & more

    catz123 replied to djh123's topic in General Students

    I feel compelled to write because I too am a non triditional student. I am in my 40's and am a junior in a nursing program. It has been an emotional and now to financial struggle. Being torn between...

  12. Can RN work as CNA in MA?

    catz123 replied to ladybugsea's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    in ma you can not work under the callibor of your license. In other words and RN can not work as a

  13. Lmh/Regis college & work

    catz123 replied to mbifo's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have heard that people do work full time during the program, all though I don't know how. I would not. going to school 4 days a week and a twelve hour clinical. I work twelve hour shifts over the...

  14. How long is clinical prep?

    catz123 replied to nianava's topic in General Students

    In my first year of clinicals we had to look up all the meds. and the info on our pt. the night before. When I got home I had to look up the meds and the class, state why they are used for that...

  15. Betrayed by my Program

    catz123 replied to This's topic in General Students

    just let me start by saying that in my last post I wanted to say that our school has an extremely high pass rate for the NCLEX. Also I am currently a nursing student. I think it to great to be an...

  16. Betrayed by my Program

    catz123 replied to This's topic in General Students

    I am in an RN program that is very difficult. It has an extremely high pass rate and that is what's most important. Sure the stress level is high, but nursing can be very stressful. In my mind if I...

  17. resume writing service

    catz123 replied to UFmomof2's topic in General Nursing

    I have never used that type of service. However my friend did. She spent about $300.00. It took the person a very long time to get the resume back to her. That all happened almost a year ago and she...

  18. CNA Falsely Accused

    catz123 replied to bettybias's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    you didn't mention what actions your job took following the claims the person made. Did they suspend you? Are you still working there? How about...Did you stop the verbal abuse when this person was...

  19. Seeking career suggestions.

    catz123 replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    maybe you could put in for a different floor in the hospital. I am not sure if you are just not happy with being a nurse or you just don't like the nursing you are doing in the position that you hold...

  20. I really CANNOT believe it

    catz123 replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!:yeah: I know you don't know me but I am so happy for you:) Best of luck on the

  21. Main things to consider in a nursing program?

    catz123 replied to Cleargreen24's topic in General Nursing

    I personally think all nursing programs are quite challenging. Someone or two maybe even three people will not make it through. This does not mean they weren't smart enough, something else could have...

  22. burn out

    catz123 replied to FanceeKP's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet so I am not sure what these words will mean to you. There are so many different opportunities for nurses. You could teach CNA or teach cpr first response for the red cross. You...

  23. Winchester Hospital CNA class

    catz123 replied to misswillow's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have never taken the class there. If its a hospital, I would trust it. you can call the state and see what they have to say. I have called them before and they are great. Very nice and helpful. I...

  24. How to gain experience!!??

    catz123 replied to NursingStudent12109's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    getting your cna is a good idea, it will make you more comfortable in approaching and talking with the patients. You did not mention if you needed to work. It doesn't sound like you need the benefits....

  25. Massachusetts Nursing Homes

    catz123 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    There are hospital and nursing homes that hire with good benefits. I am not sure what area you are from. Are you willing to relocate? Maybe if you were more specific in the area that you are in we...