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  1. "Just" a CNA?!

    NewSN13 replied to AliceTrout's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was "just a tech" in the ER while I was in nursing school (you know, like 2 months ago!!). I always thought it was interesting when fellow techs got upset when they were treated like "just a tech,"...

  2. 3 months away from graduation how can I prepare for nclex now?

    NewSN13 replied to nilee1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just did questions. In my program, we did an NCLEX prep class during the last semester, which included taking the Exit HESI twice. That helped give me a good idea of any areas I was weak in and...

  3. I took NCLEX-RN today for the first time...

    NewSN13 replied to Blink75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're good! Just try to relax and think about other things while you wait for more definitive results. But I'd say you

  4. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    NewSN13 replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing is my second bachelor's. Once in, the CC here is 4 semesters of part time study. The university is 5 semesters of full time study. Given that and the fact that I would need a BSN for the...

  5. Testing in less than 48 hours..

    NewSN13 replied to rnaria's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Now is relax and take care of yourself time! You have the knowledge, now it's time to just believe in yourself! For test day, just remember that the rules are super strict. My whole mantra was...

  6. Do grades really matter to future employers?

    NewSN13 replied to sharapatan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My new grad residency program asked for GPA and transcripts. I don't know how much it played into hiring

  7. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    NewSN13 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I worked as a tech during nursing school and found it beneficial for my own growth and understanding as well as useful in securing a job before I graduated. I worked in an ER that serves as the only...

  8. I'm done with NCLEX

    NewSN13 replied to Yukinara's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I also used NCSBN as well as jotting down notes/rationales. Although I didn't spend any time really reviewing my notes, I felt like writing it down made it stick in my head

  9. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    NewSN13 replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It may be worth checking with your facility's HR department to clarify that you would be eligible for hire with an associate's. The health system I worked for during school, in the ER, would not...

  10. MOTIVATE ME!!!!

    NewSN13 replied to rizmei's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Motivation is highly individual but for me, I considered all that I had put into being a nurse. Semesters of pre-reqs and nursing school. Tuition, cost of books, cost of other supplies, the cost of...

  11. The candidate currently has test results on hold...

    NewSN13 replied to pthomas89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt the same way! Even though everyone says that it feels awful when it is over, I was *certain* that I failed. It's easier said than done but try not to think about it too much! It's over now...

  12. The candidate currently has test results on hold...

    NewSN13 replied to pthomas89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX on 1/22. I did 75 questions in 45 minutes. My results were on hold when I tried the pop-up. According to the NCSBN website, "Exam results that exhibit unusual statistic patterns...

  13. Drug Names on NCLEX

    NewSN13 replied to gfedcba's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it Wednesday and was surprised that I didn't see both generic and trade since I was also under the impression that both would be

  14. All itt/breckinridge nursing student!!!!!

    NewSN13 replied to Kbartholomay's topic in General Students

    Amen! I push myself hard to learn the material because when this is all said and done, peoples' health and well-being is going to be at the mercy of my knowledge and abilities. This is serious...

  15. BSU Fall 2012 Hopefuls

    NewSN13 replied to DarkLotus's topic in General Nursing

    I applied this time last year and my acceptance letter came mid-April. It felt like an eternity! Good

  16. No Programs - Getting Frustrated

    NewSN13 replied to x_factor's topic in General Students

    I'm no where near Louisiana but my school offers advanced placement in the BSN program for LPNs. Although, by "advanced placement," they really mean that you don't have to take two classed during the...

  17. Things You Know Now (And Wish You'd Known Then!)

    NewSN13 replied to x_factor's topic in General Students

    I wish that I would have taken all of the "nursing school is so hard and you'll never have a life!!!" talk with a huge grain of salt! It's not easiest of educational paths but I'll take it over a lot...

  18. I Can't, I Have Lab

    NewSN13 replied to breezy7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hate not having it count towards by GPA but I love the stress that P/F takes off of me. Out of 14 credits last semester, 4 of mine were P/F (I had two 1 credit labs and one 2 credit lab). Even...

  19. New nursing student question...what do you use to carry all these books?!

    NewSN13 replied to TiffTiff's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Honestly, I rarely take my books to school. I have a North Face backpack with a padded compartment for my laptop (which I only sometimes take to school). I would occasionally take a book but mostly...

  20. Do YOU enjoy nursing school?

    NewSN13 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    I'm a mom and I really like nursing school! My kids are a bit older than yours (6 & almost 4) so I have them in school/childcare during the week from 8-4 (many mornings start early than this for...

  21. Am I the only one???

    NewSN13 replied to clucito01's topic in General Students

    I love school. I'm looking forward to our next semester and clinicals although I'm not super excited about some of the busy work that comes with it. After Christmas, I started getting antsy and...

  22. Male, 25, Prospective nurse. ADN or Accelerated BSN?

    NewSN13 replied to kjawnq's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This, too. I should have clarified that my example was specific to my area. Our hospitals will hire new BSN grads to the ICU but not ASN grads. Of the two health systems I'm interested in working...

  23. Male, 25, Prospective nurse. ADN or Accelerated BSN?

    NewSN13 replied to kjawnq's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you know what area(s) of nursing you would like to work in? Which hospitals employ the type of nurse that you want to be? What are their hiring policies? I ask because I think those are more...

  24. clear liquid

    NewSN13 replied to mrnewman's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As it was explained to us, and as is supported by the definition found here, a clear liquid diet consists of anything that is clear and liquid at room temp. It's not that they have to be eaten at a...

  25. Does RN-BSN programs have more "old" people???

    NewSN13 replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    In my BSN program, it's pretty evenly divided between us old folks and the younger, first time college students. I've made a lot of great friends in my program and age doesn't seem to be much of an...