JerseyBSN

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  1. Nursing School as an Older Student

    JerseyBSN replied to Jonelrob's topic in General Students

    You'll do fine. There are a lot of adults (50'ish) going back to school and studying nursing. You have the advantage of maturity. I earned my ASN when I was

  2. Advanced Pharm-Tests or Papers

    JerseyBSN replied to megank5183's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree. My tests were timed and you did have to know your stuff because as another poster said, there is not enough time to look up every answer in the book. I also had case study type papers which...

  3. RODP Summer 2013 start :)

    JerseyBSN replied to lemur87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have taken all three and think taking all three in one semester is too much. If you're not working I suppose it's doable. Best of luck! I'm tackling Advanced Patho this summer. 6 more classes to go,...

  4. Failed NCLEX RN 3 times, the max in my state

    JerseyBSN replied to Psteph's topic in General Nursing

    Any chance of taking it in a nearby state? Never heard of this, what state are you

  5. Unrecognizable without scrubs...

    JerseyBSN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I haven't run into this issue with not recognizing one another but I do notice when I see others out of scrubs that they either look thinner or heavier. Scrubs can be flattering to those who need...

  6. Terminated...

    JerseyBSN replied to rencontrezmoi's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Honesty is always the best answer. You forgot to renew your license and per their policy you were terminated. Don't apologize for making a mistake. Just be confident and if they ask, explain that it...

  7. Exams vs. writing papers!!!!

    JerseyBSN replied to chioma_LPN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Am currently in an NP program. Yes advanced patho and pharmacology had exams but those have been the only two so far. Clinicals include SOAP notes. All the rest are

  8. Advance Patho tips

    JerseyBSN replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm going to tackle it next semester and take only AP and no other classes. Have to make a B or better or will have to repeat. I am reading the book this semester and making condensed notes. Hoping...

  9. Anyone here work FT and doing an NP program??

    JerseyBSN replied to NTPinky's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I work full-time and take 6-9 hours per semester. When it comes time for clinicals I'm going to either cut down to part-time or PRN. You can do it! I am married and have children at home. Grown in...

  10. Writing out the SBAR for the oncoming shift

    JerseyBSN replied to jamaicanL's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Giving verbal report is much more effective. Writing is best saved for good/accurate charting. I prefer verbal report

  11. Exams vs. writing papers!!!!

    JerseyBSN replied to chioma_LPN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My BSN and MSN degrees were 90% research papers. Very, very few exams. No memorization. Where are you attending your NP

  12. Ohio University Online FNP.. can they legally do this?

    JerseyBSN replied to BowHunterRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am so sorry. This just does not sound right, I've never heard of such a thing. Me? I would call the department head and if I still didn't get any satisfaction I would call the president of the...

  13. Black - The New White For Nurses?

    JerseyBSN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The facility where I work went over to all black scrubs for nurses in March of 2011. We were all shocked! Patients even asked if we were in mourning for the first few months. I had a procedure at...

  14. Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    JerseyBSN replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    I think go with the consensus, graduate, never wear the hat again and put your energy into studying for the NCLEX and enjoy being a

  15. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    JerseyBSN replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have worked in drug addiction in the past and I can tell you for certain that it is a rare, strong, and courageous person who can overcome their addiction. I don't think most people realize how...

  16. Grievence Filed Against Me By a Co-worker, What now?

    JerseyBSN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Long story short. My nurse manager told me that one of night nurses thought that I didn't like them and my manager said would you please talk to this nurse face to face and settle this issue? I said...

  17. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    JerseyBSN replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You do not understand the pattern of addiction. The OP should be respected for staying clean and wanting to move on with her life. I applaud

  18. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    JerseyBSN replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    GA_RN I've never taken drugs either but I've always believed that "but for the grace of God go I" I have worked with nurses who have been suspended for diverting drugs. They were able to go into...

  19. Grievence Filed Against Me By a Co-worker, What now?

    JerseyBSN replied to JerseyBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually I filled out an SOE each time 0630 meds were not given, this was per the direction of my manager and copies automatically go to the CNO. My manager told me, don't confront, just

  20. called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

    JerseyBSN replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses get sick and when they do they should stay home and not subject the patients and their co-workers to their illness. Whether they are contagious or not, if you're too sick to work, you stay...

  21. Read this email my NM sent to all the nurses.

    JerseyBSN replied to GummibearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like the NM should be spending more time on the floor observing rather than taking the word of others. This includes both the day and night shift. Been there, done that. Some people...

  22. Exams vs. writing papers!!!!

    JerseyBSN replied to chioma_LPN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yep, BSN was 90% papers and MSN is even more. Once you start writing you won't hate it so much. It just kinda starts becoming normal and gets easier as you go on because you learn how to do research...

  23. Any Excelsior Grads enrolled in an NP program???

    JerseyBSN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was told that some NP programs will not accept Excelsior's A&P, Microbiology and Psychology tests and that I would need to retake those classes first before I could be accepted into an NP...

  24. Discouraged NP Student

    JerseyBSN replied to mjjohns24's topic in Advanced Practice

    They are worried that you, as a caring, compassionate, and very capable healthcare professional, will steal their business. They are students with ego's so big I doubt they'll fit through any doors...

  25. How much personal info do you share with pts?

    JerseyBSN replied to Bouncyball's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't give any personal information.