tokyoROSE BSN, RN

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

    tokyoROSE replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

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    RN vs MA vs LPN

    tokyoROSE replied to Nicole74's topic in General Students

    What do you mean MA's and LPN's get as much as work as an RN? Are you talking about salary? If so, no. MA's around here make ~$12-13/hr, LPN $15-16/hr, RN $21/hr. Those are starting
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    what is considered a competitive gpa?

    tokyoROSE replied to AlleycatLPN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends if it is a state university, private university, or community college too. I've noticed that state universities tend to be most competitive, and that a 3.5 GPA is competitive. Private...
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    Does anyone else use 'lisa frank' school supplies as an adult?

    tokyoROSE replied to katebean04's topic in General Students

    I am a Hello Kitty girl. I have a beautiful white kitty watch (for adults!) that I wear for clinicals. Hello Kitty jewelry for adults is becoming popular... I totally drool over the platinum and...
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    To get the flu shot, or not to get the flu shot...

    tokyoROSE replied to jordansnapp's topic in General Nursing

    OP, how have you skirted around not getting a flu shot in nursing school? Do you choose to wear a mask through your
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    Oh no they didn't...uniform changes in florida

    tokyoROSE replied to pearljammer's topic in General Nursing

    I WISH they would implement the color codes here. That would make identification easier and be much better on the eyes. I cringe when I see scrubs with teddy bear prints. Nothing says "I'm a...
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    do your teachers make u sign in for class?

    tokyoROSE replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    In my experience, classes where there are many tests and not much assignments/in-class activities, attendance is not necessary. For classes that figure participation and in-class activities as being a...
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    2year RN vs BSN

    tokyoROSE replied to joysimone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, magnet hospitals must hire a certain amount of BSN vs ADN to attain/keep that status. However, I wouldn't say that it is fruitless to go for the ADN. It is important to look at jobs in your area....
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    Health Insurance

    tokyoROSE replied to FutureUofARN's topic in General Students

    I have insurance through my university for $800/semester. Most visits at the university clinic are free, or otherwise they will pay 80% for in-network visits, 60% out of network. Deductible is $100....
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    First IV stick!

    tokyoROSE replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I remember that feeling quite well. It is a great accomplishment. I got my first IV start in the ICU, and the pt was a bit out of it. He didn't even realize I'd done it. Made it
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    Looking for ways to finagle my way into ADN program ...

    tokyoROSE replied to anpvk7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You said it yourself that medicine is commpetitive right now, yet you think it should have been a piece of cake for you to get in? Huh? My friend was in the same position as you last year. She sucked...
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    Nursing School question.

    tokyoROSE replied to MOTOvation's topic in General Students

    The requirements and length of a program depends on the institution. Also, if you did not hear, there has been talk that in 2015, you need a doctoral degree to become an NP. So far this is a...
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    Anyone else miss nail polish?

    tokyoROSE replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    I do not have a clinical rotation in the hospital this semester so I am totally rocking my nail polish! I have nice nails naturally so it isn't bad to go without but I'll miss all the pretty colors...
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    Do I have a good chance at all to get into a good nursing program?

    tokyoROSE replied to dizzyfeet94's topic in General Students

    It depends on the school, but most nursing programs do not look at your high school grades. You most likely will be doing nursing prerequisite classes and these are what will determine if you get in...
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    Financial loans stress

    tokyoROSE replied to newtotown's topic in General Students

    I would be extremely uncomfortable taking out 80k in loans. My parents just bought a second house for that price! (Wonderful time to buy homes right now. sigh. Wish I was out of nursing school.) Have...
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    Anatomy harder than nursing school classes?

    tokyoROSE replied to want2banrn's topic in General Students

    I took A&P when I was 17, with terrible studying skills and I managed to pull A's. I just finished my year of med/surg with B's and considered myself lucky because a bunch of my friends failed to...
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    Better to go part time or full time to Nursing school?

    tokyoROSE replied to koko2002's topic in General Students

    I would only go part time if it was an absolute necessity. There is no need to prolong nursing school! It is going to be tedious and stressful either way. When it comes down to it, retaining all the...
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    Just got my course calendar for next semester...

    tokyoROSE replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Students

    I'm excited for next semester, so glad to not have to wake up at 5am and do 12 hr clinicals! I have nurse management, policy, and community nursing. It will be a nice change of pace from all the...
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    Text Books Needed

    tokyoROSE replied to cjksccc's topic in General Students

    I would recommend checking your local craigslist page or order your books online. I use bigwords.com because it searches through half, amazon, abebooks, etc for the best available price. I hadn't need...
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    Study, work, workout?

    tokyoROSE replied to Samantha11481's topic in General Students

    The only time I get to workout is during the summer. I kick it up hardcore, about 1.5-2 hours a day, 5 times a week. During school, I feel as if there's not enough hours in the day as it is. My trick...
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    I'm thinking about dropping out of nursing school...?

    tokyoROSE replied to tatempole's topic in General Nursing

    How does one do nursing and accounting at the same time? With nursing alone, some days I feel like there isn't enough hours in the
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    I passed med surg!

    tokyoROSE replied to catz123's topic in General Students

    :ancong!: I just finished my year of med/surg and boy am I
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    my first C+ :(

    tokyoROSE replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Students

    While success is nice, I wholely believe that you learn much more from let-downs and failures. It keeps you fighting and working towards a goal; perseverence is very very importance. Let downs let you...
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    Grade Appeals

    tokyoROSE replied to frustrated SN's topic in General Students

    I don't get why everyone is so negative about this. It certainly does not hurt to try. Yes, you must have not done well in your other tests. But we all know how wonky some nursing questions are and...
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    Financial Aid pay for nursing school

    tokyoROSE replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Students

    Yes, I receive Pell grants and nursing scholarships that pay for my entire NS education. Our department give out HUGE amounts of scholarships each year as long as you qualify. These do not look at the...