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  1. Why do some nurses use their titles as a big ego boost?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Specifically talking in social settings. I understand if you're at work or at a job interview, your title needs to be specified. I have a friend who I've been doing pre-reqs with years back. Our goal...

  2. I think I'm ready to give up on nursing and it's frustrating...

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in General Nursing

    I initially didn't want to be a nurse. I heard so many night shift stories from my ICU nurse mom growing up. They were awful and if anything, I felt bad for her and her co-workers. Of course, she...

  3. What is a good topic for nursing school entrance essay?

    Hellostudentnurssee replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you! I felt like such a loser writing the post and even thinking of writing that for my essay. I can't believe it's taken me this

  4. What is a good topic for nursing school entrance essay?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The essay question wants us to describe a challenging time in our lives. I'm blessed to say I haven't had any hardships such as others. Frustrating challenges and the only thing I can think of is...

  5. Any benefits with joining Phi Theta Kappa?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in General Students

    I just graduated from the LPN program and got the invitation. I'm planning to go back to that school and apply for the LPN-RN bridge program hopefully within this year or next year. Thing is, will it...

  6. Who do you manage when you're burnt out at work and who do yout vent to?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am an LPN, looking to get back into an LPN-RN program. I 'm currently working at a very big hospital on my dream unit (med-surg telemetry) as a tech and I feel soo grateful to be here. No disrespect...

  7. Do you feel so drained from nursing you just want to cry?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm normally a tough gal. I am able to tolerant high maintinence patients to an extent but last weekend was crazy and I feel so drained..I just started crying. I am a nurse tech in a cardiovascular...

  8. Is it easier to get into a master's nursing program than an RN or ladder program?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've reached my tolerance with nursing schools. Here's my background: I've got my associate's degree/transfer degree in pre-reqs from 2007. I got my LPN Certificate in 2012. I'm at a weird position...

  9. Any advice for a first timer working 3 "12 hr shifts"?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from an LPN program and currently applying for an LPN-RN bridge program. Instead of getting an LPN job, I applied to a hospital as a patient tech (CNA) to get hospital experience and got...

  10. "Public Health" is the new nursing?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Nursing has been a long journey for me. I started volunteering at a hospital when I was 16 and knew I wanted to be in healthcare. Within the past 10 years, I received my AAS in pre-nursing,...

  11. Is the LPN license really necessary to have before going into the RN?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in LPN to RN

    As most of you know, getting into nursing school is very competitive. That's a big, "duhhhh". For me, my plan was always to get a BSN. I was so LUCKY to get into an LPN program almost 3 years ago...

  12. Is the LPN license really necessary to have before going into the RN?

    Hellostudentnurssee replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in LPN to RN

    My school's bridge program is only 3 quarters and there is not license needed. It is

  13. How to deal with a toxic/negative clinical instructor who is insecure?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in General Students

    There was talk of this difficult clinical instructor from months ago - she (allegedly) was verbally abusive with her students. She failed one student because her english wasn't "Americanized English"....

  14. How to deal with those who don't understand the nursing world?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in General Students

    I'm 26, I graduated from the LPN program almost 2 years ago. I was in meetings with the director in my last quarter with the director to get information about our school's bridge program. At that...

  15. How do you keep going when you feel discouraged?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in General Students

    My boyfriend and I are big dreamers. He just graduated and is on his way to a career. I graduated from LPN but am still trying to apply for a bridge program. When I graduated last year, our school was...

  16. Do you have friends and family that don't understand your nursing career?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My boyfriend is an engineer and I feel like he doesn't understand the nursing world-being a nursing student or being a nurse (in general). I grew up in the world of nursing since I was born. My mom...

  17. Heparin SubQ administration?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I gave a heparin injection sub Q to my patient during clinical last week. My instructor said I did it wrong because I showed go "really slow". I wasn't going really fast but just how you administer...

  18. I failed the NCLEX-PN for the 3rd time & my life is messy now. Need support/help?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated from the PN program almost a year ago in March. I studied with classmates using Kaplan and their q-bank along with their live study sessions. I took it in June and did not pass with 75...

  19. I failed the NCLEX and nobody "gets it". Apparently it's an "easy test to pass"

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here's the more in-depth story: https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/i-failed-nclex-817416.html#post7188930 I took the test again last week and found out hours later I didn't pass 2 of the...

  20. Can you reschedule NCLEX if you have a family emergency?

    Hellostudentnurssee replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You guys were lucky! Yeah, I just called them and they couldn't find a date other than the ones listed on the website. I'm definitely wishing, hoping, praying I can get a day next week before the...

  21. Can you reschedule NCLEX if you have a family emergency?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Family emergency last weekend and my test validity is until the 27th of this month. I have it scheduled for this week but I'm drained and still trying to just stay calm from it. I've been meditating,...

  22. Can you reschedule NCLEX if you have a family emergency?

    Hellostudentnurssee replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And yeah, all the days are filled up at the 2 test centers near by. I also called and it's the same from when I tried to reschedule online but good tip,

  23. Can you reschedule NCLEX if you have a family emergency?

    Hellostudentnurssee replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks everyone! Yeah, state emailed me back and just said to reschedule that date but it's past the validity date on my ATT. Also, there was a date open next weekend however, it's a day after the...

  24. Taking NCLEX-PN again :( Any words of encouragement?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone, I'm writing because I need advice (but more encouragement) I graduated almost a year ago at the end of March. Studied with Kaplan in April, May, and took the test in June and didn't...

  25. Taking NCLEX-PN again :( Any words of encouragement?

    Hellostudentnurssee posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone, I'm writing because I need advice (but more encouragement) I graduated almost a year ago at the end of March. Studied with Kaplan in April, May, and took the test in June and didn't...