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  1. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    happy2learn replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Engaging in a discussion about theory is not the same as participating in the course. Also, a BSN doesn't require just a nursing theory class. Again, I'm so tired of everyone calling the courses in...

  2. screaming doctors....how can we handle them?

    happy2learn replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Most of this is great advice. I've been yelled at, not as a nurse because I'm a student, but I bet one day it will happen. I usually walk away. Silence is good too. Definitely have him written up. I...

  3. Required School Vaccination Mix-up

    happy2learn replied to Roberta88's topic in General Students

    How long was it in between these shots? You have to wait at least 4 weeks in between shots, unless they are all given on the same day. If your doctor gave it to you before 4 weeks, then they have...

  4. How do you manage to be healthy with 12 hr shifts?

    happy2learn replied to Work in Progress's topic in General Nursing

    I would be tempted to just bring some lean cuisine/weight watchers/healthy choice meals to eat while I am at work for my meal. The above posters have good advice in regards to meals and snacks. I've...

  5. LVN program tuition

    happy2learn replied to yatziry90's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My school won't allow FAFSA to cover their LVN program because it is not a degree program. Stafford loans do not need to be paid while in school, but the first year max for Stafford loans is $9,500....

  6. Fear Factor

    happy2learn replied to Rensoul's topic in Patient Education

    What the heck!!!!??? I would've been escorted out of the building after the comments I would've said in regards to

  7. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    happy2learn replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gotta love those commercials with the young happy girl standing there smiling, hair all perfect, talking about a nursing shortage and high pay that you can get in 2 years! As if the education and job...

  8. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    happy2learn replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ADN is officially 2 year degree, pre-reqs not included. It's not meant as offensive. Just like many Bachelor's programs take like 5 years but they are called 4 year degree. My program is 9...

  9. Should I even try?.....

    happy2learn replied to jazzyrose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's your first class. You'll be fine. Take some more classes and get good grades and it will be okay. They are not going to focus on one grade. They look at overall

  10. 2.5 gpa from 1st degree... any chance at nursing school?

    happy2learn replied to wahoowa01's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The CRNA program won't accept your current Bachelor's degree. They want a BSN or if you can find an ADN-MSN bridge. So you will have to do the ADN, then ADN-BSN or ADN-MSN bridge. Or DNP. Who knows by...

  11. Going straight for my RN

    happy2learn replied to Nurse Rodriguez's topic in General Nursing

    LPN's don't work in hospital by me. They all work in LTC's. And you have to take a State course and test to be a CNA, and take another course on top of that to be a PCA. It all varies by state. Going...

  12. New jobs anywhere?

    happy2learn replied to Macha156's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did a search for RN new grad positions within 100 miles of where I live and saw all of them said "No New Grads at this time" The only ones accepting new grads were NP

  13. Blind Nursing Student?

    happy2learn replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

    Yes there is! They advertise quite a bit too so I'm sure they are reaching people who may have never known such resources existed. Good for you for staying strong and pursing a dream despite your...

  14. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    happy2learn replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with this, but also consider that many millionaires and rich people do not have the emotional satisfaction that nurses can have. The joy I get from making a patient smile is not worth any...

  15. Blind Nursing Student?

    happy2learn replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

    I believe you. In Ohio, there's a commercial that comes on for a program that assists the blind and deaf where they talk about all of the resources they offer and one of them is a computer screen...

  16. B.A. student looking to go into nursing and then specalize. Help please!

    happy2learn replied to n1cktm's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm doing the ADN route, however, right after the ADN I am going into the RN-BSN program, so there will be no gap in my education. BSN's are preferred in my area. I'm only doing this route because I...

  17. Is it too late for me?

    happy2learn replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    My mom will be graduating with me and she will be 47 when she graduates. There is also a 65 year old woman in my A&P

  18. Blind Nursing Student?

    happy2learn replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

    Legally blind does not mean they cannot see at all. Their world isn't dark. Legally blind is 20/200 so what we can see at 200 feet they have to be at 20 feet to see, I believe that's how it's put....

  19. Should I Start Nursing School Now??

    happy2learn replied to dhicks2213's topic in General Nursing

    There are many areas in healthcare... Ones I had looked into was Radiation Therapist and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. I also considered Dental Hygiene. I think the great thing about nursing though...

  20. Disciplinary action?? Really?

    happy2learn replied to traumaQN's topic in General Nursing

    If it was not a HIPAA violation, I don't see why they can't show you these messages. I could understand why they couldn't if it contained patient info, but their investigation stated otherwise, so...

  21. I want to be a nurse but I have a low GPA

    happy2learn replied to Ethsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school has no problem with people retaking courses. You have to have a 2.75 to get in and maintain a 2.5 to stay in. The wait list is not based on GPA. You get in once you complete the first 2...

  22. LVN vs. Rn

    happy2learn replied to Rtre28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've seen LVN (LPN here) jobs, but they are only in LTC's. I have a friend that was going to be an RN, then she became an LPN and loves it. She loves working with the elderly. Do what you want. Don't...

  23. RN to Sonography program

    happy2learn replied to Michi561's topic in General Students

    No. Sonography is a separate degree. I was in the program. There are similar prereqs and gen ed courses, but that is it. I was in a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and switched to the RN...

  24. Thinking about attending American Career College.

    happy2learn replied to jessiew's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You may want to look into the LPN route. I've seen many posts from people in Cali talk about how hard it is to get into classes and the crazy lottery waiting lists. It seems a lot of them become an...

  25. Is it okay to be in the same nursing class as a relative?

    happy2learn posted a topic in General Students

    This is probably a stupid question, but it's something I've been wondering. I know most of the employers I've had do not let you work in the same area as a relative. This is what I'm wondering. My...