healthstar BSN, RN

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    Hate nursing school, please help

    healthstar replied to Higgs747's topic in General Students

    I wish my nursing school assignments were like the once you have, it would be so so much easier for
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    Daily Assessment

    healthstar replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    Sorry to hear that.Try to work it out don't find the easy way out....relationships are not perfect. I wish you all the
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    Daily Assessment

    healthstar replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    I feel you.I have been in that situation before and did not like
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    Remember when...?

    healthstar replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Students

    I remember when--- Stress,drepression and test anxiety was foreign to
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    Should I just lie?

    healthstar replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    This is not just a lie this is a big big lie. That's the first thing they check--school
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    Beat up in the name of nursing school

    healthstar replied to MelanyJ's topic in General Students

    I had some blood work done today---the nurse killed my arm it hurts so bad and I never experienced this kind of pain
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    Immunization Records

    healthstar replied to tisgemuh's topic in General Students

    I gave my school my immunization records ( very old) but it does show that I am immunized and that's what they want to see.I had to get a TB test and also a tetorifice shot ( you need it every 10...
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    What is best? Living at home or getting an apartment while in nursing??

    healthstar replied to Stargazn03's topic in General Students

    I lived with my parents and they paid all my expenses. I did not have to buy food or prepare anything my mom did everything. I think the best option for you would be to stay with your dad, that way...
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    Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    healthstar replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    I worry about some people here too. I have read many posts that describe a situation at work, or med errors in details which makes it easy for managers, supervisors, co-workers to guess who they...
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    Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    healthstar replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    Facebook Facebook, the new daily newspaper where you can read for free anything you want including personal info, job descriptions, crying out for help etc....I used to have facebook but did not say...
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    Anybody have experience with taking a Leave of Absence during nursing school?

    healthstar replied to heatherhammy's topic in General Students

    In my school you can take a semester off for family reasons.They do not kick you out of the program unless you are failing classes or want to take a vacation that semester instead of attending school....
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    Why nursing?

    healthstar replied to samantha18's topic in General Nursing

    Hey...that is my exact
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    Which program to choose- RN or BSN

    healthstar replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Students

    Every day I learn something new. I thought to be an RN was a 4 year program. I wasn't confused by your post I just heard it so many times before and never asked what the difference was between RN and...
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    Why nursing?

    healthstar replied to samantha18's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing because---did not have enough money to go to Medical school and I did not want to take lots of loans, and it takes way too long to complete medical school. There are so many people I know that...
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    Which program to choose- RN or BSN

    healthstar replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Students

    I am so confused about this---what is the difference b/w RN and BSN program? In my school RN is part of BSN program. We graduate with RN-BSN
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    How many uniforms should I buy?

    healthstar replied to Rnstudent2011's topic in General Students

    1 set is enough for me--we have clinicals twice a week. I wish I could buy more but those are not that cheap, I can use that money for something
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    Obama Care

    healthstar replied to johnny depp23's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It will increase because the number of men persuing a career in nursing is increasing--but not sure what's going to happen with the Obama care. I am guessing "increase" we want to get better and not...
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    Assessing Each Other??!??

    healthstar replied to FutureMaleOhioNurse's topic in General Students

    In my school the nursing students practice on each other ( it is a requirement and the instructor walks around to check on us) we practice in lab and there are curtains. We also do health assessment...
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    Honors BSN unable to find job. Can the college be sued?

    healthstar replied to Tankweti's topic in General Nursing

    I hate it when people think GPA, Honors, activities---can buy/ secure you a job. I have read many post by many members that "state their high GPA" and can't find a job. Yes, those are very very good...
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    Honors BSN unable to find job. Can the college be sued?

    healthstar replied to Tankweti's topic in General Nursing

    WoW--this is so funny and sad at the same time. When you got accepted to that college did it say anywhere " We find you a job or our school guarantees you a job in the future"? If you are planning a...
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    Great article re: death and dying

    healthstar replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Such a sad story. It reminds me of the book " the final gifts" I don't know if any of you have read it but it is all about terminal illnesses and how the patients cope and what the dying person...
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    You've been accepted...sike!

    healthstar replied to jmmarie's topic in General Students

    You were simply accepted to their college and your desired degree is pre-nursing. My college requires B and above in order to qualify for their RN BSN program. Not only that, but you are allowed to...
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    Am I Always Going to Argue with my Instructors?

    healthstar replied to LuckyinKY's topic in General Students

    I know the feeling. I also had to defend my test answers,most of the time unsuccessfully. They simply say...the book says so. I learned it's better not to argue --arguing only ruins your reputation in...
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    Nudity?

    healthstar replied to tlp514's topic in General Students

    When I read your post I was like "wow" I have been spelling it wrong for all these years just because my instructor spelled it that way. Thank
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    Have you bought any nursing textbooks online?

    healthstar posted a topic in General Students

    Have you bought any nursing textbooks online? If so, the same edition the school requires? Most importantly, do they come with CDs? This year I want to buy nursing textbooks online but I am afraid...