lifelearningrn BSN, RN

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  1. lifelearningrn

    I'm thinking about dropping out of nursing school...?

    lifelearningrn replied to tatempole's topic in General Nursing

    Yet that all sounds so much better to me than spending my days crunching numbers. To each his own, for sure.
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    I'm thinking about dropping out of nursing school...?

    lifelearningrn replied to tatempole's topic in General Nursing

    An accountant may have just as much trouble in the job market as a nurse.. yes.. a paid internship lined up is awesome. But that doesn't mean she'll get hired on or that she won't be laid off in the...
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    A nurse that needs agnger management

    lifelearningrn replied to BPayne16's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure a little sister is the best judge of an older sisters 'anger' issues simply because older sisters may be the most patient, friendly, happy people to everyone BUT their little sisters....
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    I am so worried now ! plz Help

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

    Drinking water is a disqualifying factor? I don't get it.. aren't the test sophisticated enough to detect drugs? I drink a LOT of water, I can't imagine 'failing' a drug test because I drink too much...
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    Any plans for winter break?

    lifelearningrn replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Enjoy your break, you've worked
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    Punched in face, kicked by resident

    lifelearningrn replied to favthing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm so sorry this happened to you. NOBODY should experience this type of abuse no matter what their field is. I hope they find a solution, as physical abuse is unacceptable.. not to mention a crime.....
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    Obsession with nursing( is this normal)?

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

    If you're obsessed then so am I (and I imagine everyone else on the prenursing board).. It is perfectly normal, I think.
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    Smokers in Nursing School--How Are You Treated?

    lifelearningrn replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    That's a pretty good motivator too!
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    Smokers in Nursing School--How Are You Treated?

    lifelearningrn replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    It's funny how society managed to move smokers outside (for good reason) and have since managed to move them XXX many yards from any building. It will get to the point where you won't be able to smoke...
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    For those a BSN or MSN acquired online, did you face discrimination when job hunting

    lifelearningrn replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    i actually don't disagree with you at all on this. i think the best choice for someone doing a degree online is to pick a respected school (like a state school) that offers both types of programs as...
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    For those a BSN or MSN acquired online, did you face discrimination when job hunting

    lifelearningrn replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    While Wikipedia isn't considered a source one should site with a ton of confidence.. often I have found the pages there to have great citations within the articles, so you can do more research from...
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    Concerned...allnurses store product

    lifelearningrn replied to AwayWeGo's topic in General Nursing

    With all due respect, toddlers have an amazing way of going from nap to digging through mommies (or grandmas) purse in .0001 seconds. Sometimes, no matter how careful and vigilant one is, accidents...
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    For those a BSN or MSN acquired online, did you face discrimination when job hunting

    lifelearningrn replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    If your degree comes from UoP, Devry, WGU or any number of other schools known to offer mostly or all online degrees, the employer knows. If it's a school that hosts both types of programs (public,...
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    Concerned...allnurses store product

    lifelearningrn replied to AwayWeGo's topic in General Nursing

    In their defense (I am actually on your side of this debate) this isn't a product for children.. It was designed as a fun gaggy type gift for nurses. I don't think they are a great idea, but I can...
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    GPA

    lifelearningrn replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You didn't fail us. You're need to be doing this for you- and you should be proud, you're doing great.
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    GPA

    lifelearningrn replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Absolutely. Keep doing what you're doing.. continue to strive for better and better grades. Think about it.. I've heard a lot of schools say, "The average GPA for this cohort is 3.5".. that means...
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    GPA

    lifelearningrn replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is not a bad GPA for the semester. Pat yourself on the back!
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    Concerned...allnurses store product

    lifelearningrn replied to AwayWeGo's topic in General Nursing

    Wow- Some pretty nasty comments here.. I do think keeping out of the reach of children is obvious.. however... it's still candy in a bottle designed for drugs.. I wouldn't buy it because I do have...
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    Concerned...allnurses store product

    lifelearningrn replied to AwayWeGo's topic in General Nursing

    FWIW I kind of thought the same thing.. Pill bottles were meant for pills... not candy.
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    How to pay for school??

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

    Have you considered a direct entry MSN program? I'm pretty sure if you're going to graduate school you qualify for FAFSA..
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    is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    lifelearningrn replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    Premed definitely has a lot of difficult classes BSN doesn't touch. A full year of Chem, a full year of organic chem, a full year of physics... The BSN programs I am applying to only require one...
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    Why Do Nursing Instructors Rely So Heavily On PowerPoints To Teach?

    lifelearningrn replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    A lot of people love to teach.. I think it is offensive say all teachers are only teaching because they couldn't hack it in their
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    I am so worried now ! plz Help

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

    I wouldn't worry about it. If the thought the test was inconclusive they'd call you in for another. Personally, I always drink lots of water before any kind of urinalysis because I won't be able to...
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    Which is the best hospital to work for in Houston?

    lifelearningrn replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well you certainly have a lot to choose from.. we have one of the best medical centers in the country here and with that comes awesome hospitals. I've known many, many people who loved working for...
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    A Couple General Nursing School Questions

    lifelearningrn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    Thanks you guys for the information. Cortney- you can take nursing classes along with all the liberal arts classes? I've already taken them all (with the exception of my 3 remaining prenursing science...