MN-Nurse

MN-Nurse ASN, RN

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  1. Wondering if I should take the Kaplan On-demand course?

    MN-Nurse replied to student_nurse123's topic in General Students

    Seconded. All reports I have from classmates indicate the Kaplan in-class activities were a bit of a waste of time. However the trainer and qbank questions online were

  2. I need to interview student or recent grad

    MN-Nurse replied to Melly01mel's topic in General Students

    Talking to someone would be best for this assignment. If you can't find anyone to interview, let me know in this thread and I will send you a private message with my contact

  3. Why does anyone go into nursing?

    MN-Nurse replied to guineapiglover2011's topic in General Students

    Oops, sorry about that. I meant the

  4. My lament....my turn

    MN-Nurse replied to Scrubmouse RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, you can call yourself a nurse. Where are you located? My classmates who switched their job searches to LTC and Home Health are getting interviews and offers left and

  5. Why does anyone go into nursing?

    MN-Nurse replied to guineapiglover2011's topic in General Students

    I think your post is almost entirely a strawman that misrepresents the actual feelings and intentions of many of those going into

  6. Working and going to nursing school?

    MN-Nurse replied to Lame's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I dunno about that "#1 on top of every list" thing.... The top jobs I keep seeing for 2011 are: Software Engineer / System Analyst Actuary Dental Hygienist Audiologist In healthcare, they have stopped...

  7. Ive just about had it. Rant, and I never rant.

    MN-Nurse replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is they don't listen to people like him even when they have

  8. Working and going to nursing school?

    MN-Nurse replied to Lame's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "As far as working in the field while in school, I thought it was a lot harder to get a job in a hospital or medical office without any experience what so ever." It is. That's why many of toiled in...

  9. Insight on a question I do not agree with

    MN-Nurse replied to TexHaws's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the specific test question. Instructors can and do make corrections when something is wrong, like say if a question said the normal K+ level is 9-11 mg/dl. But for the OP's original...

  10. Working and going to nursing school?

    MN-Nurse replied to Lame's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know I keep harping on this, but the people in my class having the hardest time finding jobs are the ones who have no experience in patient

  11. What are good shoes, socks, and a watch for a nursing student?

    MN-Nurse replied to J-Swish's topic in General Students

    I picked up some white New Balance walkers out of the clearance bin (women's 9 1/2!). They work fine. My favorite socks are ones that are clean - bonus if they match. You need a watch with a second...

  12. Warning potential nursing students

    MN-Nurse replied to superduperawesome's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it is not accredited it might as well not

  13. Working and going to nursing school?

    MN-Nurse replied to Lame's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It will be harder because it will be nursing school, not because it is a four year. :) Given today's job market, I think every nursing student should work in direct care while attending school. You...

  14. Did I Do Something Wrong?

    MN-Nurse replied to rnccf2007's topic in General Nursing

    Great post and discussion! I was at work the other day and we were talking about what makes great nurses or doctors. The vast majority of people seem to think really good caregivers have some sort of...

  15. What's up with the proposal for req. for Bachelor for RN?

    MN-Nurse replied to uRabbit's topic in General Students

    The seriousness of the proposal is directly related to the job market's demand for nurses. Right now, a lot of places are saying "BSN only" ....because there is a crowd of experienced BSNs that need...

  16. Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve

    MN-Nurse replied to KnightRN's topic in General Students

    We learned about it in physiology and my instructors waved their hand at it in nursing school. The value of learning it is the same as learning what a chloride shift is, it gives you a deeper...

  17. Should I be worried about back problems?

    MN-Nurse replied to austriancrystal's topic in General Nursing

    You need to do what everyone else needs to do: take care of yourself. Eat right, exercise, maintain a healthy

  18. differences between for-profit and not-for-profit

    MN-Nurse replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I dunno. The CEO of my not-for-profit network makes a cool $2 million a

  19. Anyone start as a CNA in their forties?

    MN-Nurse replied to heartbeep's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The classes are the easy part! I started as a CNA at 41 in LTC. That job kicked my butt up and down the hall every shift. But I did it. You can

  20. Tough day as a temp worker interacting with nurses

    MN-Nurse replied to wannabeone2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, you won't. But others will. In thinking about some of my classmates, I can see who is going to be this type of person. Anyway, here's the thing: You cannot let it get to you. Don't react. Don't...

  21. When can nurse grads take the NCLEX? Process for licsensure?

    MN-Nurse replied to layleebug's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Depends on your state and your school. I live in MN and it went pretty smooth. You can take the NCLEX as soon as your school releases your graduation information to the state BON. My school did this...

  22. graduating in less than 6 months- applying for jobs!

    MN-Nurse replied to sophie<3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oops, I misunderstood the context..."New ADN graduate within 6 months or provisional license". Sorry about that OP. Anyway, the other posters are correct, hospitals in my area won't even look at you...

  23. Should I stop to help?

    MN-Nurse replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I've had this happen to me a few times. I let them come over to the closed window and I say, "Can I help you?" through the window. If they refuse to talk and just keep motioning for me to roll the...

  24. differences between for-profit and not-for-profit

    MN-Nurse replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the hospital or clinic or department you work in. I don't think you will find an across the board difference based on how they cook the

  25. deafness blindness and unable to talk

    MN-Nurse replied to serenenostalgia's topic in General Students

    I think starting your research, beginning with your textbooks would be a really good