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    Pocket References For Clinical?

    akulahawkRN replied to MurseJJ's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about assessment stuff per se, unless you're doing something very specific like NIHSS or MMSE screening. The primary reason for this being that you will do patient...
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    Failed at pre-nursing and pre OT. What to do now?

    akulahawkRN replied to dsh0012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In any of the allied healthcare fields that require some kind of lengthy training, time management as a student is crucial to success. A good rule of thumb for blocking out time to study is to take...
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    volunteering won't help

    akulahawkRN replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As others have said, volunteering isn't so much for getting experience, it's for networking. Also, people tend to hire people they know or those recommended by people they know over people that they...
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    If you've been wait-listed or rejected

    akulahawkRN replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It took me 4 years (8 consecutive semesters) to get in. Don't give up if you don't get in right away because your number could be picked the next
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    Failed at pre-nursing and pre OT. What to do now?

    akulahawkRN replied to dsh0012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I suggest that you go to your school's learning resource center (or whatever they call it) so that you can be assessed as to what your "best" learning style is. It's possible that you aren't learning...
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    BSN vs. MSN

    akulahawkRN replied to AJS04's topic in General Students

    Think of it like this: A Bachelors is basically more General Ed, so you'll be learning more general nursing stuff. Masters programs basically take a Bachelors-prepared student and turns them into a...
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    Rejected now what?

    akulahawkRN replied to jarya's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First, do as some above have suggested: Figure out if there's a reason why you were rejected, such as GPA, prerequisites not accepted or completed, low entry test scores, etc. Then set about...
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    Epic vs Cerner EMR

    akulahawkRN replied to RN_Fan_Club's topic in General Nursing

    As a nursing student, I've used Cerner, Epic, and the "Kaiserized" version of Epic. I have to echo that I think it really depends upon how the facility implements the system. I would have to give a...
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    As a Future CNA, How Should I Address Myself to Patients?

    akulahawkRN replied to MysticTopaz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would suggest if you're a student, then you simply address address yourself as student nursing assistant. Once you're certified, just call yourself a "nursing assistant" because that precisely...
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    I failed a prereq

    akulahawkRN replied to delonghi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the short-term, it will be a setback, but if you use this time to figure out where you need to improve, it won't be time wasted. Sometimes it's figuring out how you learn best or how you study best...
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    American River College ADN Spring 2015

    akulahawkRN replied to Luv2Fly22's topic in School, College Programs

    I know they've been updating their process for entry to their program and that they were/are phasing out the additional weight for reapplicants. In my particular case, I was competing against about...
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    I failed a prereq

    akulahawkRN replied to delonghi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I tend to agree here. If you feel that your only alternative is to stick it out and possibly fail, then your best recourse at this point is to withdraw. Sure you'll likely get a "W" on your...
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    What percentage make it?

    akulahawkRN replied to mae0218's topic in General Students

    At my school, of my original cohort, we lost around 25%. The majority of them do tend to get readmitted to the program so I think the overall non-grad rate is more like 10%. Of my 2nd cohort, we lost...
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    American River College ADN Spring 2015

    akulahawkRN replied to Luv2Fly22's topic in School, College Programs

    That's actually a good thing, even if you're not selected this time. It makes applying again in the future much easier because you have been found to be qualified and meet entry requirements. All...
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    24hr shifts?

    akulahawkRN replied to RiderRN81's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Back when I was working as a Paramedic, I worked 24's fairly often. I actually like them if I am able to get at least some sleep during the shift. I don't sleep well while at work but a little does...
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    nclex postanxiety.

    akulahawkRN replied to mialamia's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The only thing that stopping at 75 means is that you're definitely above or below passing standard. Once you go 76 or beyond, it means somewhere along the way, you're "near passing" which can be just...
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    How to stay positive about grades

    akulahawkRN replied to sabrina17's topic in General Students

    I graduated with honors. Considering that Nursing School is very hard and 4.0 students usually become 3.0 students, that's all that needs to be said. I don't put my GPA on my resume. All that's on...
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    CA Paramedic to BSN

    akulahawkRN replied to Eric_Medic's topic in Men in Nursing

    Eric_Medic, if you're still basically unattached, I would highly suggest heading out of state for your Nursing Degree. I wouldn't look at any of the online/distance programs like Excelsior or similar...
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    CertifiedProfile Questions! SPC Nursing-AS spring 2015

    akulahawkRN replied to NursingSPCSpring15's topic in School, College Programs

    It's been a while since I've uploaded things to CP, but I think you can upload documents and select/note what requirement you are meeting with each uploaded document. Your program is then supposed to...
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    American River College ADN Spring 2015

    akulahawkRN replied to Luv2Fly22's topic in School, College Programs

    I would imagine that they're probably sending out emails to their definite admits and the first batch of alternates and those students that they've determined aren't qualified. I would say to give it...
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    American River College ADN Spring 2015

    akulahawkRN replied to Luv2Fly22's topic in School, College Programs

    In my experience, usually they start sending out the emails around 5 weeks after the close of the filing period. ARC and SCC have similar deadlines in the Fall so if you're chosen by both programs,...
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    charting MD aware when you were not the one responsible to call MD as per facility policy

    akulahawkRN replied to Yoyo1313's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I will not document something that I'm not personally aware of, from the standpoint of me feeling that I would be 100% comfortable sitting on the witness stand testifying about it. How I would...
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    Can you continually give SL Nitro tabs on floor while monitoring BP? A long post.

    akulahawkRN replied to stdntograd06's topic in Patient Medications

    There truly isn't a max dose of NTG... as long as you're giving SL q 5 min. However giving SL NTG that often means you're not leaving the patient's side. Just remember that when you're giving it, you...
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    Transferring for nursing?

    akulahawkRN replied to sunshine_27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't let your feelings for someone you've effectively just met decide your educational path. You must choose what's best for you and your goals. There are many people out in the world and this one...
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    40k for nursing school?

    akulahawkRN replied to varonte69's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to a Community College and I spent WAY less than $40k. In fact, it was less than $4k, prerequisites included. I have an ADN... Hope this gives you some perspective. Oh, and my program has a...