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  1. ADN...is it worth the time?

    maccheese replied to ginaw623's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    They don't have to close, some schools are just adopting a BSN program. My school (currently housing an ADN program) with start their BSN completion program in

  2. jobs while in nursing school

    maccheese replied to jfn820's topic in General Students

    $50,000 for an ADN? That must include something other than

  3. Help with High School courses

    maccheese replied to futurenurse1248's topic in General Students

    Oh yeah, and congrats on wanting to become a nurse. I wish I had known about it in high

  4. Help with High School courses

    maccheese replied to futurenurse1248's topic in General Students

    If you could take AP Stats and get college credit for passing the AP test that would be great. That would be one less class you would have to take in school. The other classes you'd really just be...

  5. Part time jobs?

    maccheese replied to mariposabella's topic in General Students

    Unit Secretary/Clerk or PCT in a Cardiac Intenstive Care Unit ( or really any unit). Are there any hospitals in your area that specialize in

  6. jobs while in nursing school

    maccheese replied to jfn820's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I would only work if I had to, or honestly felt I had the time. Other than that, I wouldn't stress it. As a PP said, you can get a Nurse Tech, or PCT job, which should only be 1 12hour shift per...

  7. Nursing School - 30 - Starting a family HELP

    maccheese replied to ilovecoffee81's topic in General Students

    Are you making 90K for real? If so, can you save up enough to support you during nursing school? This way you can minimize

  8. ADN...is it worth the time?

    maccheese replied to ginaw623's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You definitely want to be sure about the job prospects in your area. I know in my area, some hospitals are still hiring ADNs (some being the biggest hirers of my school's alumni), so I know me...

  9. In need of some encouragement before I give up!

    maccheese replied to taylorxteddy's topic in General Students

    I agree with a PP that you may be experiencing burnout, but your body/mind is also signaling to you to find a balance. I personally think its okay to have B's in nursing school especially if you're...

  10. Reality of Nursing skool

    maccheese replied to 2bmalenurse23's topic in General Students

    I agree manage your time. Take it day by day. Realize all this focus and sacrifice pays off in the end. Keep your eye on the

  11. E Dose

    maccheese replied to gholloway's topic in General Students

    We do use E dose. I think its good as its a tool that emphasizes how important this stuff is, but like PP said, if you passed college algebra and learned something, edose is very

  12. E Dose

    maccheese replied to gholloway's topic in General Students

    To me, nursing math is not all that hard. Reminds me of conversions that we did in

  13. How will someone like me do in nursing school?

    maccheese replied to Melseal's topic in General Students

    I agree, that you wll need lots of time. This time will be spent on memorizing the RIGHT information and remembering how to apply it. Its not like A & P. Yes you need to know A & P and micro,...

  14. Grades.....In Nursing School

    maccheese replied to MattyIrie's topic in General Students

    I know I'm not emphasizing my GPA anymore. I am for real glad to be in the program and progressing. I kind of take it as if they say I'm passing, then I must be doing alright. I don't want to add...

  15. What field of nursing do you want to go in and why?

    maccheese replied to aghols12's topic in General Students

    Nice to see the variety of interest. No way am I interested in ER within the first couple of years. I would love to do it later though. I'd like to start of in Neonatal ICU, Mother/Baby, or Labor...

  16. ADN or BSN?

    maccheese replied to ginaw623's topic in General Students

    Is there not a state school in your area that has a BSN program? They are usually lower in cost. To me, an ADN and an accelerated BSN take the same amount of time. As far as obtaining a job with an...

  17. intervention/goal for cva pt of right side hemiplegiA with urinary incontinence

    maccheese replied to vina89's topic in General Students

    I find that interventions in Nursing Care Plan books help with things like this. For impaired mobility related to paralysis, one goal could be "patient will demonstrate continued or strengthened...

  18. Frustrated after exam grade...the way the questions are asked..

    maccheese replied to danceportal's topic in General Students

    These are all great responses. I am in my first semester too and EVERYONE in my class has struggled in reconstructing our thinking. We're getting it though. Especially if we want to pass these

  19. Discouraged and in need of honest advice

    maccheese replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Students

    I know in our Therapeutic Communication lecture, we talked about sympathy vs empathy. Sympathy being, being sad for the patient, getting emotional, and feeling bad because of their condition. The most...

  20. Geez...they're dropping like flies!

    maccheese replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    Fortunately after three test, only one person has dropped out due to nursing not being the profession for them. The semester ahead of us lost about 20 people out of

  21. Geez...they're dropping like flies!

    maccheese replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    how do you get that? they shred out tests immediately! interesting concept... i ponder if those who rely on the old test, will pass their

  22. How would you compare?

    maccheese replied to 541ginny's topic in General Students

    Maybe the time committment required is the. But Nursing school still requires so much more of you. You also have to think differently. When you get accepted to and start Nursing school. They'll whip...

  23. Need help making a decision

    maccheese replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Nursing

    Do they offer PTO? If so, that may be a way to get a weekend back here and there. Access to overtime, higher pay, and working only three days is very

  24. Can anyone lend me some advice???

    maccheese replied to NeoNatMom's topic in General Students

    knock the prereqs out the way first. do you not have access to student loans that could allow you to pay for daycare. if you're a pretty good student, you can probably study before and after your baby...

  25. I don't know if nursing is for me

    maccheese replied to Idontknowwhattodo's topic in General Students

    I agree. Try to work with the end in mind. I have worked a couple of jobs in a couple of different careers and I've come to this realization that no matter how great a profession is or a job is, you...