wsuRN09

wsuRN09

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  1. JOB iDEAS WHiLE iN FULL TiME SCHOOL.

    wsuRN09 replied to miidgett411's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 20 hours/week during my full-time BSN program, so it is possible. I know people who worked 40 hours/week as well. You could get your CNA or work as a nurse tech. Or you can do what I did...

  2. What is your splurge?

    wsuRN09 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Have cut back on my little splurges i.e. cute tops from my favorite clothing store, new books etc. to save up for my HUGE splurge... honeymoon with the soon to-be-hubby, a 2 week south pacific...

  3. peace corps?

    wsuRN09 replied to angelstrings's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the BON you have your license through. I know in my state you can be unemployed for several years and not lose your license as long as you just renew it on time every

  4. nursing for financial independence

    wsuRN09 replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Nursing

    If you really like to teach, nursing might be a good option for you. Nurses do a lot of teaching and there are always new things to learn. I have heard that nurses never really quit learning and I...

  5. The Classes To Take In College

    wsuRN09 replied to angela47x3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The classes you'll take depend on the school and the length of their program. For a bachelors degree, as the previous posters mentioned, you will need your science prerequisites and the general...

  6. A Kind Word

    wsuRN09 replied to Manepride's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it! My father is a nurse as well, he didn't start at 50 but he is still practicing nursing at 59. Don't let others dictate what you should do with your life, it's not theirs to

  7. would you have continued thru nursing school if you had shadowed first?

    wsuRN09 replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    I pretty sure I would have still gone into nursing. I love the kiddos I work with and for now they are one big "pro" against the "cons" of my job

  8. HELP! News might want to interview me!!!!

    wsuRN09 replied to StephieBRn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see why it would be a problem if a) you protect your identity and b) don't identify your current employer. Go for it. It would be really nice if the general public understood that our...

  9. signing bonus

    wsuRN09 replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    It wasn't much but I did get one. I got a $250 bonus for the first 40 hours after I finished orientation, $500 after 300 hours and another $500 after an additional 300 hours. I didn't have to sign a...

  10. Who plays the "I'm a Nurse Card"?

    wsuRN09 replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    If I'm asked what I do, I'll answer honestly, but otherwise I keep it to

  11. Did you work while in nursing school?

    wsuRN09 replied to mamacashew's topic in General Nursing

    I worked part-time in non-nursing related jobs, 15-25 hours a week all through my 4 years of college. Looking back, I really had no life but there were bills to

  12. HELP! How does an out of state new grad get noticed?

    wsuRN09 replied to baschaff's topic in Washington Nursing

    Get as many certifications as you can (PALS, ACLS etc.) to help make yourself stand out, the WA market for new grads is really competitive right now. Almost half of my class I graduated with back in...

  13. pregnant and unregular shifts - Mgr won't listen to Dr. recommendations

    wsuRN09 replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell them you have changed your availability to only days (or nights if you prefer), if they don't accommodate you as you have accommodated them, I would deal with it as long as it's not...

  14. Home health nurses and documentation problems - please help me understand.

    wsuRN09 replied to nursetobeoneday's topic in Home Health

    Our documentation is due every friday or we don't get paid... not to mention the office supposedly will call you everyday until the paperwork is

  15. Results of NCLEX in Washington (the state)?

    wsuRN09 replied to NCLEX help's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX on the 4th of Feb (a thursday) and it wasn't until the 9th that WA had my license listed as active on the website. So for me, the unofficial results were

  16. Got accepted to Nursing school...but I want a tattoo :(

    wsuRN09 replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    Do you only want one tat? If not, I would get a different one in a place you can easily hide (like your shoulder or back) until you know what the policies are. Or I guess if the one on your wrist is...

  17. Support?

    wsuRN09 replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody deserves to be in a negative environment even if it's free. I would go for it and prove them wrong. Good luck

  18. is a 3.5 gpa good for bsn program in WA state?

    wsuRN09 replied to haners02's topic in Washington Nursing

    A 3.5 is pretty good depending on when you plan to enroll in the BSN program. If you try to start in the fall, expect it to be way more competitive. I graduated from WSU, they only accept 90-120...

  19. Question Trainer Scores going down

    wsuRN09 replied to wannabHishands's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't stress too much, your scores are similar to what mine were before I took Kaplan. You haven't even taken the class yet and it sounds like you're overloading yourself. Try taking more time...

  20. Kaplan Qbank:time mode or tutorial mode which helps better

    wsuRN09 replied to NowPedsRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Timed. In addition to what previous posters mentioned, it will help reduce stress during your actual test because you'll already be used to that timer ticking

  21. Took my nclex, failed again

    wsuRN09 replied to lovepinks's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would take kaplan again. I took the NCLEX before the change but my kaplan instructor said that they would be updating their course to be current with the changes in NCLEX. Don't give up, you know...

  22. studying for nclex-rn...where to go from here?

    wsuRN09 replied to purpleheart10910's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You'll be fine. I felt horrible going into NCLEX and horrible coming out. I took the kaplan course and my scores were similar to yours on the Qbanks. I passed NCLEX 3 weeks later with 75...

  23. I want to wait for my ATT before scheduling Kaplan...

    wsuRN09 replied to twentysomething's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX 3 weeks after taking the kaplan course. I didn't schedule my test until after I had finished the classroom part of kaplan. The kaplan instructor will go over your "diagnostic"...

  24. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    wsuRN09 replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I would work at Sea World as one of Shamu's trainers... just kidding. I was really interested in radiology before I decided on

  25. Is putting 'BSN' on badge snobbish?

    wsuRN09 replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    My work just printed mine automatically. When I picked up my badge I was told that I worked hard for my titles and should be recognized for it. I happen to agree. When I see others with higher...