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  1. First Night alone

    commonsense replied to Nurse Amy Jolie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I think you're over-thinking the situation. Just tell them you did not take the oranges, end of

  2. ER vs. Dialysis (New Grad)

    commonsense replied to DysrhythmiaRN11's topic in General Nursing

    Damn Tonya, most new grads can't even find a job, yet you managed to find two,

  3. Nursing or Medicine???

    commonsense replied to PallaviMuraleedharan's topic in General Students

    5.35 GPA, man you must be really smart. Certainly someone like yourself would never consider such a profession as nursing. I agree all nurses are miserable, the doctors however... Who wouldn't want to...

  4. debt

    commonsense replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    I don't know, there really are no fluff courses in my program. I've never heard of non-clinical classes

  5. debt

    commonsense replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    Fundamentals is the first course, you'll get all your basic nursing skills and knowledge. It's not too bad, it'll give you a good foundation for your nursing

  6. debt

    commonsense replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    One of those 2 non-clinical classes should be the lecture class, unless they are prerequisites like A&P or Microbiology. Are you already in nursing school or are you working on your

  7. debt

    commonsense replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    My school does something similar. Lecture test, you need 75% to pass the class, and clinicals are graded as well. They combine your clinical performance with the paperwork you complete at clinicals...

  8. ER vs. Dialysis (New Grad)

    commonsense replied to DysrhythmiaRN11's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you made your decision, just remember when you walk into the dialysis center tomorrow that this is a professional decision, not a personal one. It seems like the dialysis manager who hired...

  9. Most Unusual and Most Important Interview Questions

    commonsense posted a topic in Nursing Career

    In any nursing interview you have ever done, whether you were offered the position or not, what was 1. The most unusual interview question you were asked 2. A question you were asked that you would...

  10. A "chick's" perspective on Men in Nursing

    commonsense replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    C'mon Tweety, chime in. I would love to hear a man's perspective who has lived and worked in the field for a substantial amount of

  11. ER vs. Dialysis (New Grad)

    commonsense replied to DysrhythmiaRN11's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you are young is irrelevant, but the fact that you are easily persuaded is something you need to work on. It's alright to ask for advice, probably even a good quality to have, but...

  12. debt

    commonsense replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    Gotta be a method to the madness, you should try applying at other schools in the area. Might not be your first choice but it's better than waiting a year or two until the nassau program accepts

  13. debt

    commonsense replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    3.5 should be good enough man, I got in with a 3.3. Just get all your prerequisites done so you don't have to take any in nursing school, I think that was the difference for

  14. debt

    commonsense replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    Basically. Just treat it like an actual job, don't mess around, chit chat, act unprofessional, etc. and you'll be fine. Know your patients disease process, labs, medications, and the plan for the day...

  15. debt

    commonsense replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    Clinicals hands down my man. Some of the teachers can be rough in clinicals but I've found that if you're not scared of them then they let you do your work and don't really hassle you. Nursing...

  16. Bad grades before applying

    commonsense replied to Keona's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What is your overall GPA with the failed classes? And if you don't mind me asking, why didn't you withdraw from the classes before the deadline instead of failing

  17. debt

    commonsense replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    What type of program are you in, ADN or

  18. Help!! Very important question!

    commonsense replied to JennyNurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with caliotter3, speak with someone from the nursing program about your options before you start. Make sure the person you speak with is with the nursing program and not just a general school...

  19. debt

    commonsense replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    I'm fortunate enough to have my parents pay for college so luckily I'm only out cash for gas, lunches, etc. I have to say though, even if I was paying the 1400-1800 semester tuition for my community...

  20. A "chick's" perspective on Men in Nursing

    commonsense replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    That's the beauty of working with women Eduardo, the ability to have some innocent flirtations. Flirt with the women a little, but don't overdue it or make sexual innuendoes and you'll be fine. Being...

  21. Nursing or Medicine???

    commonsense replied to PallaviMuraleedharan's topic in General Students

    Nurses are still seen below doctors in the eyes of most people outside of healthcare. It is unfortunate but that's just the way it is. Being a male nurse I hear "so how come you wanted to be just a...

  22. My experience with a gay male nurse

    commonsense replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Any point to this

  23. advice from current nursing students please!!!

    commonsense replied to swoody's topic in General Students

    I'd take one of two options, either school or work. If you are looking to pursue a post-bachelor degree I would look into taking prerequisites for one of those programs. The other option is to find a...

  24. Did i screw up (interview)

    commonsense replied to Rnis's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you screwed it up at all. They asked you how many "unplanned absences" you have had in the past year. I define unplanned absences as, oversleeping, emergency happens, car crash, etc....

  25. ER vs. Dialysis (New Grad)

    commonsense replied to DysrhythmiaRN11's topic in General Nursing

    I'd go for the ER, but leave your current job the right way. Put in your two weeks notice and talk to the woman who hired you, I mean really talk to her, don't just say what you think the right thing...