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    Alternatives for students that fail out of traditional nursing schools

    nekozuki replied to sampson44's topic in General Students

    Michael Jordan had exceptional athletic ability, superb hand-eye coordination, an incredible coach, hall of fame caliber teammates, and natural talent. One minor flub during his formative years really...
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    Clinical Instructor Dilemma

    nekozuki replied to Katbird2014_RN's topic in General Students

    Once you're through clinicals and walk the graduation stage, thank your instructor for every rotten experience. Not because she's a great person (she may very well be satan's spawn), but because...
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    Valencia College Spring 2015

    nekozuki replied to boragirl02's topic in Florida Nursing

    Grats, dude! I am starting the LPN to RN advanced standing track in fall 2014, but who knows, maybe clinicals overlap or we'll see each other! Good luck! And yes, I've been hearing pretty consistently...
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    I already have a bachelors in Exercise Science. Should I get my ADN?

    nekozuki replied to laurenroush's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since you already have a bachelors degree in the sciences, I'd recommend the ASBN. If you're planning on doing an ADN to BSN online in the future, why not simply do the BSN now? It may take even less...
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    Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    nekozuki replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just because you haven't heard of it doesn't mean the issue is nonexistent. How often do you hear people outside this website talk about the saturation of the market in Florida, the glut of unemployed...
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    What is your schedule?

    nekozuki replied to goldenanchor's topic in General Students

    I work 50 hours a week as an LPN and take 18 credits a semester. My last full day off was January 5th, my next day off is mid-march. I want to punch myself in the face on a regular basis. Tuesday -...
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    How's the Semester Going?

    nekozuki replied to NurseGirl525's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is 75 degrees today in Florida! It was a bit rainy in the morning, but that cleared right up. I will say, though...I am HATING this semester. My previous courses have been science-heavy classes...
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    Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    nekozuki replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Alright, so you graduate with your ADN and you're ready to go out into the world and get a leg up on all these idealistic, impractical BSN students, right? Sweet! Here we go! Hm, strange, seems that...
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    Do you have a nursing specialty you know you want to pursue?

    nekozuki replied to goldenanchor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I figured I'd want ER or trauma ICU for the excitement, but once I became an LPN and started working with babies on ventilators, it's making me lean toward PICU/NICU. I want to keep my options open...
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    Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    nekozuki replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    BSN is rapidly becoming the entry-level requirement for new grad nurses in many areas (primarily hospitals). As nursing becomes more competitive, the minimum standards rise. Between the influx of new...
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    YOU need to know what accreditation really means!

    nekozuki replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Students

    You wouldn't even get that far. An accredited BSN program will not accept unaccredited ADN courses. At best, they will accept your active nursing license but make you re-take ALL pre-reqs not attained...
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    Number One Pet Peeve in Nursing School: Future "Paycheck Nurses"

    nekozuki replied to joshmiller2010's topic in General Students

    Frankly, as a current "paycheck nurse," my motivations are my business. Oftentimes, I feel like not having a "calling" works to my advantage. I've seen sweet, tender-hearted nurse after nurse turn...
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    Respiratory Therapist to RN?

    nekozuki replied to Shutech's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm entering an LPN to RN transition program at my local community college, and they also accept paramedics and RTs. You simply need to challenge the CNA exam or take a course to get that license, and...
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    What was/are the 3 things that got/get you through nursing school?

    nekozuki replied to crushlush's topic in General Students

    1. Flashcards 2. Mom 3. Cell phone internet browser (nothing alleviates the stress of waiting for grades outside your instructor's office like thumbing through pictures of cats doing silly
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    Getting a C in Nursing

    nekozuki replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    That is a powerful statement, and I have never agreed with anything more. Some people are fine with passing. Some people demand excellence from themselves, and accept all the white-knuckled,...
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    What guided you to Nursing School?

    nekozuki replied to nursecheng's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm one of those who wasn't drawn to nursing through warm, fuzzy feelings. I spent 13 years working in hospitality, and it was only after a suspension from work and anxiety over potential firing that...
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    Anyone working this coming semester

    nekozuki replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Students

    Yep, I work full-time as an LPN. If I have a lot of time off, I actually accomplish less. I guess crushing deadlines and a sense of impending doom are excellent motivators. I actually do most of my...
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    What course was most difficult for you?

    nekozuki replied to SirenoftheSea's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    OB/Maternity was inexplicably hard for me. No clue why, perhaps because it was close to the end of my LPN program and I was simply burned
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    4.0 Challenge!

    nekozuki replied to Technicolourhobo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've managed to keep a 4.0 thus far and God willing, I'll be able to do it again. I'm taking: Microbiology Nutrition Developmental psych honors Leadership development honors Contemporary Lit honors...
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    How many classes are you taking this Spring?

    nekozuki replied to FutureLVN2019's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep. I work 40-50 hours a week as an
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    Sleeping with HMEs (Trach noses) safe?

    nekozuki replied to coraline44's topic in Private Duty

    My patient is the same. She once used an HME 24/7, but now Mom has her with nothing on her trach much of the day (it has decreased the amt of secretions) at the request of her pulmonologist. I just...
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    Financial aid suspension

    nekozuki replied to mmcc01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh man, I feel you, OP! I just went through the same thing earlier this year and was able to get it reinstated. I dropped out of college ten years ago and withdrew from 19 credit hours worth of...
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    How many classes are you taking this Spring?

    nekozuki replied to FutureLVN2019's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    6 classes (18 credits). But only one course is science (micro), and two of them are insipid froo-froo bullcrap that are required for my honors program. I did the 18-credit thing last semester with...
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    What's in your backpack?

    nekozuki replied to AshleyyW92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sticky tabs/mini post-its so I can mark pages and attach notes to things. It's like getting a cell phone: once you have it, it becomes impossible to live without it. Also, a pencil case. I'm such a...
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    New LVN/LPN grads taking RN prereqs,

    nekozuki replied to vintagemother's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm almost done with pre-reqs! I signed up at the local cc the day after graduation. Definitely glad I jumped right in, because it made biology, A&P and psych much easier. Even with 18-credit...