Butterfly0328

Butterfly0328

future OB/L&D nurse(I hope) or hospice

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  1. Surgical Tech and then RN??

    Butterfly0328 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking about getting a degree in Surgical Technology as a stepping stone to an RN. That way I can really get in the action, get to know the "right" people and hopefuly not have to hard of...

  2. Surgical Tech and then RN??

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    canesdukegirl: I will be going into the ADN program here in Las Vegas at the College of Southern Nevada. I have researched and they have a very good NCLEX pass rate. I may go for the RN-BSN program...

  3. Surgical Tech and then RN??

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much for the advice. I initially had just decided to go for the RN and began taking my pre-reqs in spring 2009. I only have 2 more classes to go before being able to apply for the...

  4. Surgical Tech and then RN??

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Unbelievable! Talk about being taken advantage of. At least she rose above that obstacle and got her RN degree. Good for

  5. Surgical Tech and then RN??

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    Thats horrible!! I am very glad I found this website. I love being able to get advice such as this from someone like yourself. I do appreciate

  6. Surgical Tech and then RN??

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    BTW, I am almost done with my pre-reqs. Finishing up A&P II, then will take Micro and thats it. I will take your advice and just go for the RN. Thanks

  7. Surgical Tech and then RN??

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, ok. Thanks for the

  8. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    Butterfly0328 replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I also heard that the training for LPN is much more intense than RN. Besides, for those that have never worked in the medical field could "test the waters" so to speak by becoming an LPN first. I am...

  9. maybe I'm not always the "smart one"

    Butterfly0328 replied to TennesseeGirl:)'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    op: I kind of know how you feel. Except in my case my family doesn't think I will even make it through my pre-requisites. All because over 15 years ago I was taking medical transcription classed...

  10. Will working for same company for 20+ yrs help....

    Butterfly0328 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am currenlty getting ready to apply for the nursing program, but with the economy the way it is and it beging so hard for new grads to get employment do you think the fact that I have worked for the...

  11. More than 1 BIOL at NSC Summer?

    Butterfly0328 replied to CaliJessXoxo's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Melissa: would you say CSN is harder than NSC? I had to take 223 twice and I am now in 224 and looks like I going to have to take it over again to. I just feel really stupid. I know these classes...

  12. CSN Spring 2012 question

    Butterfly0328 replied to michellegookin's topic in Nevada Nursing

    In your opinion, is Biol 223&224 harder at CSN or NSC? I am just finishing my Biol 224 and I don't think I am going to make the "C" I need. It is soooo

  13. Do you think working for the same company for 20+ yrs..

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your feedback. Canesdukegirl: I had plans of dropping to part time while in nursing school. Fortunately the job I am currently doing is almost stress. free. I have been doing the...

  14. Do you think working for the same company for 20+ yrs..

    Butterfly0328 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Will help me land a job once I am out of nursing school? I am currenlty getting ready to apply for the nursing program, but with the economy the way it is and it beging so hard for new grads to get...

  15. Anyone else diagnosed with disc degeneration and stenosis in their 30's?

    Butterfly0328 replied to Lucia25's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Oh, also. My partner also had no injury to explain the degeneration. She just suddenly began to have a lot of pain in her neck, arms and hands. An MRI revealed Degenerative Disc Disease. Although...

  16. Anyone else diagnosed with disc degeneration and stenosis in their 30's?

    Butterfly0328 replied to Lucia25's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    wow, I am surprised no body has responded. Well, I myself do no have DDD but my partner of 18 years did have a multi-level fusion done on c5-c7. She had stenosis with spinal cord compression which...

  17. I had an 89 yr old patient curse out the doctor today.

    Butterfly0328 replied to my.toys's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps she was just really mad that this doctor could put an actual time frame on her expiration date. It really ****** me off when they say, "you have four month, six months" etc. They are not God!!...

  18. Help me! Plz! :'(

    Butterfly0328 replied to jsw1031's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What you really need to do is find out from your health advisement office what kind of GPA you need to be getting in order to be accepted. Even though the minimum is 2.5, you need to know if the...

  19. Thinking about leaving 1st nursing job after 5 months- any suggestions

    Butterfly0328 replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD FOR YOU! You really are making the best decision. I wish you all the luck the world.. Your little man is very lucky to have you. Many moons ago I used to work in a day care and was shocked at...

  20. Thinking about leaving 1st nursing job after 5 months- any suggestions

    Butterfly0328 replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I will post one last thought. I do believe you should complete 1 year for YOURSELF. You may need the one year acute experience as that seems to be the magic number for getting employment in a...

  21. CSN Spring 2011 RN Program

    Butterfly0328 replied to Cupcake89121's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thanks so much for the info. I guess I will just retake my English in order to make sure I have 29 points. Good luck. I'm not too far behind.

  22. Thinking about leaving 1st nursing job after 5 months- any suggestions

    Butterfly0328 replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in General Nursing

    kesr- unfortunately the reality is that as stupid as it is, an employer could create an image of new grads based on one individual. it happens in many aspects. if one goes to a certain restaurant...

  23. Thinking about leaving 1st nursing job after 5 months- any suggestions

    Butterfly0328 replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel what I feel, but I have also always felt that one needs to do what their heart tells them. If you feel in your heart of hearts the best choice is to leave, then by all means do it. It is you...

  24. Thinking about leaving 1st nursing job after 5 months- any suggestions

    Butterfly0328 replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I find myself having to agree with GM2RN. At first I also thought, do what is best for y our family, but GM made some very good points. I am not a nurse yet, but will be one of the "new grads"...

  25. Has A & P been difficult for you? I feel really dumb!

    Butterfly0328 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello everyone. I am new and this is my first thread. I am almost done with my pre-reqs and have had the most difficult time with A&P I and II. I am in the middle of II. I have read alot of...