TheCareerStudent

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  1. ADN Students Whom Already Hold a Bachelors in Another Field

    TheCareerStudent replied to TheCareerStudent's topic in General Students

    I would have to disagree with University of Phoenix feedback. Half of my Bachelors is HRM and half is Management. I worked as a technical recruiter and we loved private school students just as much as...

  2. My Dog Undermines My "Nursing Authority"

    TheCareerStudent posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a good laugh this morning and figured it would be nice to share something light hearted on the website. I am only a new nursing student who hasn't even almost made it to clinicals, so my only...

  3. ADN Students Whom Already Hold a Bachelors in Another Field

    TheCareerStudent replied to TheCareerStudent's topic in General Students

    I knew about the accelerated BSN programs, but I picked the accelerated ADN for a few different reasons (mostly location). I do not know of any direct entry MSN programs in my area nor did I know that...

  4. What does your username mean?

    TheCareerStudent replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Mine is my alter ego, providing professional and personal anonymity. I use the same for other social networking, I don't want any psychos to track me down and kill me.

  5. My Dog Undermines My "Nursing Authority"

    TheCareerStudent replied to TheCareerStudent's topic in Nursing Humor

    No problem Jahra! LOL, Altra I am not sure I would be able to keep a straight face and professional demeanor if someone barked at me.

  6. My Dog Undermines My "Nursing Authority"

    TheCareerStudent replied to TheCareerStudent's topic in Nursing Humor

    Jahra, I am sorry to hear about your dog. I have two and they are my kids, they are members of the family, so I know it must be hard for you and yours. Send warm wishes your way! LOL, Purple

  7. I'm such a hypocrit.

    TheCareerStudent replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I have always hated when smokers get extra breaks at work. But my reason was the people I work with would disappear for an hour or two, I am not a nurse yet, and then come back like nothing was wrong....

  8. About to leave nursing school

    TheCareerStudent replied to workinghardforit's topic in General Students

    I think I am the only person who thoroughly enjoys college..... LOL, I should have been in school for 5 years because I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do. I have a degree and a half, the half...

  9. Nurses, it's time to harden up

    TheCareerStudent replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Great post and great responses from everyone! Gives you something to think about

  10. What makes a good team?

    TheCareerStudent replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I think that micromanagement is when you give a certain person the authority or responsibility to do something and then you go back in under them to undermine their authority. Maybe as a way to...

  11. Anyone here ever failed out of nursing school?

    TheCareerStudent replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Students

    Hey, I hear that it happens a lot. Yesterday at orientation we were talking to a senior and he said that out of the 30 people in his original class, only 7 original students are left. Nursing school...

  12. Need advise on a plan to complete pre-reqs

    TheCareerStudent replied to Graduate2010's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thank you and same to you! I am a planner too, I have lists for everything and 4 caledars..... One I carry, one on my phone, one in my office, and one on a dry erase board in the

  13. What makes a good team?

    TheCareerStudent replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    The number one piece of advice I would offer to any manager is: Do NOT discipline your workers in public but DO offer praise when earned in public! Other then that I won't be much help. I supervised...

  14. How long have you been here?

    TheCareerStudent replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Started lurking months ago and joined this

  15. What job can I get with Exercise Science and Nursing Degree

    TheCareerStudent replied to namazonian's topic in Nursing Career

    An old friend of mine in NY has the same two degrees and she is an ER Nurse at a level 1 trauma center. She loves her

  16. Hey me too!

    TheCareerStudent replied to thenameismac's topic in General Students

    :yeah:Don't worry about eating...... Everyone does it! Personally I don't care who is watching, if I am hungry I will stuff my face, LOL. Just joking but really you will have a lot more to worry about...

  17. How do you deal with anxiety?

    TheCareerStudent replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Students

    I think for people like me, learning to deal with anxiety is a lifelong process. I have always been this way and I have tried meds but I ultimately decided I did not want to be pill dependent. I...

  18. Need advise on a plan to complete pre-reqs

    TheCareerStudent replied to Graduate2010's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I wish I could be of help but I am an MCI student and I had a previous degree, so I wouldn't know where to tell you to start. It sounds like you have a great plan though, if it is in line with what...

  19. skills dvds

    TheCareerStudent replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    They have a ton of videos to choose from on YouTube. I have found some really great videos for Foley catheters that use dummies. You can find just about anything on that

  20. I just lost my brother, hoping to get some feedback

    TheCareerStudent replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    First of all I am so sorry for your loss. I have a similar situation, when I was getting my previous Bachelors my grandmother became terminally ill during my last semester. I went to NY to take care...

  21. RN school juggling act

    TheCareerStudent replied to exit96's topic in General Students

    I am very fortunate in that I do not have to work, I have a wonderful hubby. However I am a military wife so I do have a lot on my plate and am often the head of household. We also do not have any...

  22. BSN to Med School

    TheCareerStudent replied to JWestbrook20's topic in General Nursing

    I like your plan and have considered going the Med School route myself, in the future. But I really love the idea of being a nurse and I have some qualms about being a doctor. So I will play it by...

  23. Nursing School Interview

    TheCareerStudent replied to CnmAshley's topic in General Students

    I had to do an interview with the DON at my school. It was really just like a job interview, just a bit more in depth. I wore a business suit, carried a portfolio, prepared questions, etc. I have done...

  24. Any advice for the newbie

    TheCareerStudent replied to cslxagRN's topic in Oncology

    Good luck! I am just starting school but Oncology is a field of interest for me. In a few months you will be a semi-seasoned pro, I hope to see more posts from you on how it

  25. Medical Careers Institute RN Program

    TheCareerStudent replied to VAmomma's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi Shaunelle, I start the RN program on Monday at the Newport News location, right down the road. When I interviewed with the director she told me that there were 60 spots available and over 100...