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  1. ABSN College credits versus Community College credits

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

    ^How would I be able to fulfill the lab portion

  2. How recent do letters of recommendation have to be?

    xInspiredx posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. How recent do the letters of recommendation have to be? I will be graduating from college soon, and will be moving back home (which is quite far away). I want to ask for letters of recommendations...

  3. Night Shift 1 hr commute: tips to arrive home alive

    xInspiredx replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't listen to the same CD, because your brain will eventually tune it out. I would change the radio station every now and then. Caffeine is just the way to go. They come in tablet forms too, so...

  4. How recent do letters of recommendation have to be?

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

    ^Thanks for your reply! Does anyone else have any experience with this? Would I be able to ask for a simple letter of recommendation without writing the schools' name? I checked their websites, and...

  5. How will the new healthcare law in 2014 NOT create more jobs?

    xInspiredx posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've been reading a couple of comments in which some people are saying that even with the new healthcare law (in the United States-2014), there still won't be that many jobs for nurses (in the...

  6. What are things that you always need? Graduation gift ideas...

    xInspiredx posted a topic in General Nursing

    I did a quick search to look for gift ideas for graduating nursing students, but the majority of the answers are way too expensive. She is a very good friend of mine, and I would like to get her...

  7. What are things that you always need? Graduation gift ideas...

    xInspiredx replied to xInspiredx's topic in General Nursing

    The ornament idea is

  8. To the accelerated (A-BSN) students: Any regrets?

    xInspiredx posted a topic in General Students

    I am still debating on whether or not to apply for the accelerated BSN program, or go the regular BSN route. I have an undergrad. degree, so it seems like more schools would want me to apply to their...

  9. What are things that you always need? Graduation gift ideas...

    xInspiredx replied to xInspiredx's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all of the great responses everyone!! For the pedicure/manicure idea, does this mean a gift certificate, or those lotion sets? She'll be working in the cardiology department, but I think...

  10. CNA course vs. a PCT course? Also, how long do you have to renew?

    xInspiredx posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Which program should I apply for if I would like to work as a caregiver (i.e. help the elderly at his/her house or a nursing home, but not really provide medical help). I would really just like to...

  11. What does nursing mean to you?

    xInspiredx posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have read some posts where members state that "I believe what nursing stands for" or "I love the concept of it." My question is, what does nursing mean to you? What does it stand for in your...

  12. Will volunteer work help you get a job?

    xInspiredx replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean by this? Then why is it called an 'RN volunteer', rather than just plain

  13. Will volunteer work help you get a job?

    xInspiredx replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    So if you're a volunteer RN (and let's say that you do assume a good chunk of responsibility for the patients), can you use this experience to fulfill the "1 year required experience" that hospitals...

  14. I don't get why you have to become a RN first ?

    xInspiredx posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't quite get why you have to be a regular RN first, before you can actually have the title of a NP. Perhaps I have misread the information online though. How many years do you have to be a RN...

  15. Need help! Please read

    xInspiredx replied to casemandel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hopefully someone with experience regarding this matter can help you out. For now, I would just call/e-mail the programs that you're interested

  16. Need help! Please read

    xInspiredx replied to casemandel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try applying to an Accelerated-BSN program (often called "second degree nursing"). However, many require a minimum of 3.0 undergrad GPA. I am not sure how your 2.99 would fit into

  17. Nursing and needle pricks

    xInspiredx replied to Jules2113's topic in General Nursing

    I've been reading quite a few posts about needle pricks and contracting diseases, and I am just wondering why this can't be solved by wearing gloves? Are people just too fearful? I feel like I am...

  18. How will the new healthcare law in 2014 NOT create more jobs?

    xInspiredx replied to xInspiredx's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    ^Thank you all for the replies! A lot of my family members, who are in the healthcare field, are encouraging me to go the MSN route (nurse practitioner) because they say that NP's will most likely not...

  19. Are the majority of CNA jobs in nursing homes/LTC?

    xInspiredx posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How likely is to work in a hospital if you're a CNA? I've been browsing through openings for jobs, and almost all are for nursing homes or long term care. I wouldn't mind working in this area, but my...

  20. Are the majority of CNA jobs in nursing homes/LTC?

    xInspiredx replied to xInspiredx's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, thank you!!! It didn't even cross my mind. I am definitely looking into it.

  21. Sac State and CSU Stanislaus launch ABSN in Stockton

    xInspiredx replied to Enthused RN's topic in California Nursing

    ^Exactly my thoughts! Thirty-five thousand is a lot. Perhaps they have more resources for the

  22. Nurse: "I hate it here." & has given me doubts!

    xInspiredx posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Today a nurse said that she "hates" working in the L&D/Post Partum area, because of the fact that not every Mom even "cares" about her baby. She's trying to switch over to another department, but...

  23. No luck in the ADN lottery......again

    xInspiredx replied to wannabe an rn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't give up! You'll get your chance soon. For now, why don't you become a CNA? That way you can get experience, and get some money while you

  24. Just wanted to say Hi

    xInspiredx replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! :) It's good to get as much experience as you can

  25. Nurse: "I hate it here." & has given me doubts!

    xInspiredx replied to xInspiredx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ^Thank you all for the replies! I guess it just took me by surprise because of the word "hate", and the way she said that word. She honestly looked so distressed and disturbed. I know that working in...