lifelearningrn BSN, RN

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    Worried about not having a 4.0? DONT!

    lifelearningrn replied to Student4_life's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think a lot of people who have a 4.0 are also people who have retaken several classes and are calculating their GPA on the better grade. To be honest, I don't think that is a fair comparison to...
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    Nurse's aides are running the the floor.

    lifelearningrn replied to sprout2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think this issue can (and does) apply in any workplace environment. The people on the bottom on the deck think (and sometimes do) they do all the work. These are the people who generally do the...
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    Nurse's aides are running the the floor.

    lifelearningrn replied to sprout2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I could be wrong but aren't CNAs there to assist the NURSE, and not the other way around? I've read on this site a lot of CNAs getting upset because RNs/LVNs don't do enough to help them out and while...
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    UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    lifelearningrn replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    I wish they'd just send my rejection and be done with
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    Semester is than half over- How is everyone doing?

    lifelearningrn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm still learning memorizing skills too.. it is NOT my strong point.. I much prefer something I have to comprehend over something I just need to memorize.. mnemonics work good and also visualizing...
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    Semester is than half over- How is everyone doing?

    lifelearningrn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Holy cow, that is a LOT of stuff to learn for one exam!!!! Does your teacher give you a power point or his/her notes? I do best going through the notes and making flash cards on just about everything....
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    repeated one of the pre-requisite class, still wants to get in nursing school

    lifelearningrn replied to Mentalageis16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of nursing schools look only at your pre-req and science GPA.. and overall GPA (using the better of the repeated classes). Honestly, I think if you can get past the repeat of your psychology...
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    repeated one of the pre-requisite class, still wants to get in nursing school

    lifelearningrn replied to Mentalageis16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Fs usually show on a transcript even if the class is retaken and pass. Transcripts will follow you around your whole college career, sad but true. When it comes to GPA, schools usually count the last...
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    repeated one of the pre-requisite class, still wants to get in nursing school

    lifelearningrn replied to Mentalageis16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Advisers are notorious for leaving out information, giving misinformation, or flat out not knowing what they hell they're talking about. I would make sure I talking to an adviser in the nursing...
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    repeated one of the pre-requisite class, still wants to get in nursing school

    lifelearningrn replied to Mentalageis16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If this is what you want, don't give up! Unfortunately, you may have to take a different or longer path than other students. Does the school you're looking at have an LPN program? I know it's the...
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    Semester is than half over- How is everyone doing?

    lifelearningrn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hang in there Loving This. An instructor can make or break an online class and of all the online classes I've taken (about 9) only 2 were structured in a way that helped me learn anything at all. I...
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    Unsupportive husband

    lifelearningrn replied to labchic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is very important to have the support of your spouse. I think for women trying to get an education while married with children it can be hard but is absolutely necessary. Women need to be able to...
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    My Microbiology Teacher told me I can't become a Nurse

    lifelearningrn replied to louis345's topic in General Students

    Tell your micro teacher to go drink a broth tube of Proteus
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    Infant Circumcision in Nursing school

    lifelearningrn replied to AmberLB's topic in General Students

    I had an elective c-section. Not because I was tired of being pregnant or trying to pick my kids birthday. (I love being pregnant) After a conversation with my OB we decided together it was the best...
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    Infant Circumcision in Nursing school

    lifelearningrn replied to AmberLB's topic in General Students

    Based on your handle, I'm not at all surprised you take this stance on these issues. I'm assuming you're all about medication free home birthing as well? I have to agree with the previous poster who...
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    help w/ prerequisites

    lifelearningrn replied to RNtrauma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to agree with the previous poster about Microbiology.. it is so far the easiest science course I've taken! It's fun too!:) My current average in the class is 96% and that is after 2 major lab...
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    Job offer on the spot

    lifelearningrn replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the problem though, without the union to prevent such unfair contracts (and basically indentured servitude) employers will continue to require such commitments without offering any pathway...
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    Accepted...but not excited

    lifelearningrn replied to Thirdwatch's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Only you can answer that question. Go with your gut. It's okay to turn down the offer and go in another direction. I'm sure the next person on the waitlist will be thrilled. Seriously though, before...
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    UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    lifelearningrn replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    With 100s and 100s of applications only 88 of them were above 70 and 3.0? What confused me is that seems like an incredibly low number to me. I'm not complaining, don't get me wrong.
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    UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    lifelearningrn replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    what do you mean only 88 people had this minimum? that everyone else was below this? or that this is borderline? i'm
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    Job offer on the spot

    lifelearningrn replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    How long after the intern period do you have to stay? Honestly, if they want a long term commitment out of you, you should be getting something out of it too (other than just a job). The problem I...
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    Job offer on the spot

    lifelearningrn replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    And people say there is no longer a need for unions! We are moving backwards when it comes to employers. People are no longer getting yearly cost of living or merrit raises, benefits are being reduced...
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    Job offer on the spot

    lifelearningrn replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly wouldn't sign anything legally binding (like repaying orientation costs).. While I see why hospitals want to do this, I also think it's kind of crap because if you end up working for...
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    UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    lifelearningrn replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm actually going to both campuses.. A/P at central and Micro at south.
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    Job offer on the spot

    lifelearningrn replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    Take the job offered and if by some chance you get offered the other position, resign with an apology. Don't hold out for something 'better'.. I'm sure that is way a lot of new grads aren't finding...