werkinit

werkinit

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  1. Become a successful Nurse if you hate A&P?

    werkinit replied to Enmc412's topic in General Nursing

    I got one of my worst grades in Anatomy -- dry memorization, and mostly computer-based w/ plastic models. Give me the real stuff, honestly! Know what I LOVED?? Watching surgeries...tons of...

  2. Waiting for my results!

    werkinit replied to hersheyRNBSN's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats again! I just found out today that the BRN can't locate my transcripts. My school says they sent em in late Aug, but somewhere along the way they disappeared:eek: I took the exam Sept...

  3. Transcripts: California BRN

    werkinit replied to sfnursetobe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ya, I did the PVT trick and got the good pop-up...it kinda helps but I still want the real results. Now I'm kinda freaking out because my classmates (some who took NCLEX after me at a different...

  4. Transcripts: California BRN

    werkinit replied to sfnursetobe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I imagine the BRN would send a letter that your application documents were incomplete if they needed the other

  5. Transcripts: California BRN

    werkinit replied to sfnursetobe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school said the same -- only send official transcripts from the nursing school. My school sent in an additional sheet of paperwork listing the other pre-requisite coursework I completed at other...

  6. Funniest Patient Lie.....

    werkinit replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    In nursing school, one of the patients told my classmate that the scars on his back were from an accident when he worked as a professional tiger

  7. Waiting for my results!

    werkinit replied to hersheyRNBSN's topic in California Nursing

    CONGRATS! I took mine on Sept 2nd -- how'd you get results so fast? I was told

  8. Frightened to Become a Nurse

    werkinit replied to Chlometov's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I totally felt the same way as you in nursing school. Some of the threads on these boards can be terrifying reads! I just graduated and haven't found a job yet so who knows what my attitude...

  9. VAPA New Grad Program 2011

    werkinit replied to RNnicu42's topic in California Nursing

    Hey folks! I applied to this program too -- don't have my license yet but took the NCLEX today (decided to apply anyways...we'll see if I get through). Good luck to all the hopefuls for the VAPA...

  10. Nclex exams tomorrow!!!!!!!

    werkinit replied to allietrin61's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1st off, best wishes to everyone who took the NCLEX today!! I took mine today too and left feeling pretty good about it -- cut off at 75 questions, and got the right message w/ the Pearsonvue...

  11. Is it only hard for Asn and Bsn nurses to get hired?

    werkinit replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot depends on where you are - research the programs in your area, and find out who's hiring what. The graduates from my school & program are really highly regarded by the hospitals in...

  12. Is it only hard for Asn and Bsn nurses to get hired?

    werkinit replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in General Nursing

    I know plenty of Master's & PhD prepared folks who studied completely different fields from their "real world experience." (Often they went to grad school to escape their current jobs & change...

  13. Is it only hard for Asn and Bsn nurses to get hired?

    werkinit replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely right. I don't think any of the students in my program, or the professors, have any misconceptions about how much we don't know. We're baby RNs through & through...the profs tell us to...

  14. Is it only hard for Asn and Bsn nurses to get hired?

    werkinit replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in General Nursing

    PS: I should add the none of the folks in my class are trying to be hired as MSN nurses, they're applying for new-grad nurse positions like everyone else. The competitive edge is that we have the MSN...

  15. Is it only hard for Asn and Bsn nurses to get hired?

    werkinit replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently in a direct-entry MSN program in Northern California & the cohort who graduated last year all had jobs within 6 months of graduation. One student in my class has already been...

  16. Too old for school?

    werkinit replied to kittykitty49's topic in General Nursing

    Some of my favorite RN classmates are in their 50's (I'm 30) & they bring a lot of unique life experience and perspective to the mix. Go for

  17. New Grad starting Oncology

    werkinit replied to TNnurse's topic in Oncology

    Good luck Coconita! Sorry I don't have any advice for you, but I wish you the best and keep us posted on how it all turns

  18. Mount St Mary's accelerated BSN, CSUN AcceBSN

    werkinit replied to nidi's topic in California Nursing

    Totally disagree that state schools base admits on #'s only. My class is barely over 20 (out of 200+ applicants) and we get lots of individual attention. Everything depends on the program, so do...

  19. Mount St Mary's accelerated BSN, CSUN AcceBSN

    werkinit replied to nidi's topic in California Nursing

    That's funny. My research on the same thing was totally different! I guess it all matters who you talk to, right? When I was looking into this I was told that direct-entry MSN's (not completing to...

  20. New Grad starting Oncology

    werkinit replied to TNnurse's topic in Oncology

    Congrats!! I hope to follow you there someday...would love to hear more about your journey as a new grad oncology nurse: trials, tribulations, tips, excitements, fears, anything really! Good luck and...

  21. Is your nursing practice guided by nursing theory and research based evidence?

    werkinit replied to kurume830's topic in General Nursing

    I'm at a hospital that uses briefs w/ incontinent patients...do you know anything more about the research behind it?? Maybe we should look into our skin care policies

  22. Mount St Mary's accelerated BSN, CSUN AcceBSN

    werkinit replied to nidi's topic in California Nursing

    I struggled to decide between admission offers to Mt. St. Mary's Accelerated BSN, and a MUCH cheaper direct-entry MSN program at a State school that would take longer to complete. Oddly enough, I...

  23. Do you still use your old nursing school textbooks??

    werkinit posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I was just wondering if any RN's out there are using their textbooks from nursing school after licensure? I'm planning on keeping my med/surg, critical care, and pharm books. Maybe my psych...

  24. "Graduating & Not Ready"

    werkinit replied to nursinggurl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The other day at my clinical site, a seasoned RN told me "nursing school is like getting a learner's permit. You really only get a taste of what to expect. Once you go out and get a job, that's...

  25. Do Accelerated BSN Programs look at Undergrad School??

    werkinit replied to guest_57352's topic in General Nursing

    When I went to a talk at UCSF about their accelerated programs, they said they use a formula that doesn't take into account the prestige of your school. An "A" from Stanford is considered the same as...