KareBear0609

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  1. Hiring outlook for ADN vs. BSN in your town?

    KareBear0609 replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm near Chicago. I'm not a nurse yet, but most all of the hospitals are going magnet therefore you need a BSN to be able to even apply. My advice to you: with all of the people going back to school...

  2. Northern Illinois University

    KareBear0609 replied to KareBear0609's topic in Illinois Nursing

    What is your GPA? What was your accuplacer score? Sorry for all the questions. I plan on applying there at the end of this year and I have heard that there are SO many people that apply and transfers...

  3. UTI vs Cystitis

    KareBear0609 replied to crey29's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on what type of cystitis you are referring to. I believe that bacterial cystitis is related to UTI's. There are non infectious forms of cystitis as

  4. A reson why nursing is a bad career choice...

    KareBear0609 replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    My sister-in-law just gave birth via c-section and was sent home after one day. She came back one week later because she was VERY VERY ill and it turns out the wound was infected. She went to the ICU...

  5. Why is it everyone's favorite?

    KareBear0609 posted a topic in General Students

    I know this doesn't apply to everyone, but.......... Why is everyone's favorite areas mother/baby, ICU, and ER??? Just curious to know the reasons

  6. Pregnancy in nursing program

    KareBear0609 replied to naomiomio's topic in General Students

    I don't see why you wouldn't be able to participate - after all, pregnancy isn't a disability. Good luck to you!

  7. Why is it everyone's favorite?

    KareBear0609 replied to KareBear0609's topic in General Students

    Very well-written response! I appreciated that. Just curious - how come you don't think you could deal with critical care for more than a year at a time? Also, why do you only want to deal with a...

  8. Why is it everyone's favorite?

    KareBear0609 replied to KareBear0609's topic in General Students

    I agree with you on the mother baby! No thanks

  9. How long does it take to get a traditional BSN?

    KareBear0609 replied to eminthesr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really depends on the school. If you have no pre reqs to complete, some where around 2-3 years. The school of my choice is 5 semesters, no summers... so 2.5 years to complete just for the core...

  10. Waste of Time?

    KareBear0609 posted a topic in General Students

    My local CC offers a Pharmacology course. You do not need to be in the nursing program to take it. Should I take it before transferring for my BSN? Or is it a

  11. Waste of Time?

    KareBear0609 replied to KareBear0609's topic in General Students

    The course description states this: This course examines how drugs are processed and utilized in the body. A client's reactions to a drug both therapeutically and adversely are considered. Potential...

  12. "I have 4 free hours?!" oh my god, a lifetime! What do you do at the drop of a hat?

    KareBear0609 replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    No need to feel bad for doing nothing for a few hours especially if the opportunity rarely arises. It is okay to shut your brain off for a few hours and do nothing. Sometimes that is all it takes to...

  13. Question About Abortion

    KareBear0609 replied to Tweety's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I gave birth at an very religious catholic hospital and all they were doing was trying to push birth control on me. Every time some one came into the room, it was "so did you decide on which birth...

  14. Advice, summer internship vs summer ob/peds

    KareBear0609 replied to shadowness's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would say do the internship. That may lead to other things if you get your name out there, make a good impression, network, etc. Good luck to

  15. Withdraw from nursing 1 or stay in?

    KareBear0609 replied to jy8686's topic in General Students

    Don't give

  16. Am I still up for nursing?

    KareBear0609 replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds crazy, but you get used to it and it really won't bother you as much after a

  17. What do you think constitutes insubordination?

    KareBear0609 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    That sucks that she is acting so rudely toward you and everyone else. She, obviously, doesn't realize what a good job she has. There are so many people out there, including myself, that would love to...

  18. I am afraid of not landing a job when I graduate :/

    KareBear0609 replied to karenonp's topic in General Students

    Knowing someone and/or having a connection is always good. In addition, working your way up the ladder may help as well. Like me, I am working at a LTC facility right now as a CNA. I am currently...

  19. Should I retake some not required pre-reqs...

    KareBear0609 replied to KJackson2015's topic in General Students

    I would if I was you, but that is just my personal opinion. I am applying to a school at the end of this year that is stictly based on GPA. Their website says that they primarily look at nursing pre...

  20. can u be a nurse with hyperhidrosis?

    KareBear0609 replied to kmccl0013's topic in General Nursing

    I had surgery for this in May of 2007. I had the nerves cut along my ribcage - my insurance did pay for it. Cured me of this awful disease. Let me know if you want any

  21. Is it very important for patients and nurses to wash hands in the nursing home ?

    KareBear0609 replied to kcvo's topic in General Students

    I think nurses and CNA's think the instant hand sanitizer stations on the wall is sufficient enough and they don't feel the need to wash their hands. I've seen nurses and CNA's go through their entire...

  22. CNA, Medical Assistant or other - fastest way to a hospital job?

    KareBear0609 replied to Edie618's topic in General Students

    If there is a PCT (patient care technician) course in your area, I would highly recommend taking that. I know everyone is going to tell you that most hospitals will train you for those duties, but I...

  23. Wearing all black to clinical interview?

    KareBear0609 replied to Sowhat105's topic in General Students

    I don't see anything wrong with black. I love black. I wear black and white all the time... try maybe putting something white with

  24. What grosses you out?

    KareBear0609 replied to lilbearzmom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is making me gag thinking about it........... When resident's take their dentures out at night before going to bed and there is long, thick, slimy, stringy spit that is attached from their mouth...

  25. PCA to LPN??

    KareBear0609 replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    It is not the PCT/PCA class that has allowed you to pass medications, because PCT/PCA's are not allowed to do that. It is the 8 hour training course that you took. Also, if there is a LPN program in...