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  1. If you could "do over" one thing about nursing school, what would it be?

    aachavez replied to justjohn's topic in General Students

    I did pretty well, and am SO ready to graduate in September. Tho I would go back and be more organized, study more and procrastinate less. But then again I can't complain about a 3.8. I got on the...

  2. That awkward moment when....

    aachavez replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    Had a patient that would always be wheeling herself around the halls of the nursing home and carrying on a conversation, i thought she had a bluetooth (she was probably 45). Full conversations,...

  3. NCLEX Rules - Please Follow Them!

    aachavez replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If the testing center staff go to give you your phone, but the seal is broken on the envelope or bag, you may automatically FAIL. In some cases, you may even be barred from every taking NCLEX again....

  4. CNA while in school

    aachavez replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in General Students

    Also look at administrative or secretary, unit clerk type positions. Having some exposure to med. terminology can help you there. Keep applying to CNA or tech jobs as well. Once you've taken your...

  5. What is the quickest specialty certification out there?

    aachavez replied to jaej5's topic in General Nursing

    I will be a new grad soon, with zero medical experience. what do YOU suggest I do to make myself more marketable? What CAN I do to make myself stand out against techs, LPN's and others who have...

  6. What is the quickest specialty certification out there?

    aachavez replied to jaej5's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so at the risk of offending.... I am curious about this as well. I already know I'll be starting with TNCC, ACLS, and eventually working towards CEN (I want to work emergency/trauma). But just...

  7. First day: MONDAY!!

    aachavez replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    always better to be overdressed! What classes are you taking? Are you in a regular semester or a quarterly program? How'd you like your first day at

  8. First day: MONDAY!!

    aachavez replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    We were required to wear scrubs at all times on campus, but recently admin allowed us to go casual when we are not in lab. Many people have taken too much liberty with it. Way too short shorts, tube...

  9. ATI Final for Med Surge I & II

    aachavez replied to shay&lynn's topic in General Students

    THIS! I spent a bunch of time on predictor practice tests today, and I was about to beat my head against a wall. I have predictor next week and again in 2 months, and have to get 90% probability of...

  10. Now that you are in nursing school are you happy?

    aachavez replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Yes, absolutely thrilled that I am where I am. The studying never ends, there's always another paper to write, no matter how hard I try I cant get used to getting up at 3am for clinicals, I'm...

  11. Attn: RN Preceptors - questions for you

    aachavez replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Nursing

    I'm up for mine soon too, keep the great advice

  12. Can you work straights days?

    aachavez replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    This thread leads me to a question.... Is it common for scheduling to be constantly shifted around like that? I certainly do not mind working holidays, nights, weekends, but I know I probably wouldnt...

  13. Thought I would have a job by now. Getting depressed

    aachavez replied to SWRNUSA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm really scared I'll be in the same situation. I graduate in September, but have no previous medical experience. I did get hired at a hospital as a transporter, but they keep putting off my start...

  14. Not immune to mmr

    aachavez replied to Band's topic in General Students

    I had the same thing, MMR titer showed I wasn't immune to one of the M's but was immune to the other 2. So I went to the county health department and had to get the vaccine, 2 injections about a...

  15. Tattoos/Piercings in the workplace?

    aachavez replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have 2 tattoos, one on my ankle and the other on my hip, both easily hidden. I had a nose ring, a small stud, and had to take it out for school. I was totally bummed, I really miss it. I'm...

  16. Why is the US healthcare system so full of "mini-doctors"?

    aachavez replied to Lvdovicvs.Angelvs's topic in General Nursing

    I think calling them 'mini-doctors' could be pretty offensive to some... Nurse practitioners, physician assitants and paramedics are all educated professionals. A doctor would probably be pretty lost...

  17. How much do they let you customize your program/select your clinicals at your school?

    aachavez replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    No choice at all. But then again the first year and a half the only site we had was a nursing home. I'll be starting my preceptorship soon, and it will be either at the same nursing home or a small...

  18. Student loan rates going up...

    aachavez replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    existing loans wont have the interest rate hike, only loans taken out this year will. They may still be able to reverse this in August I think so they won't go up... tho I am not keeping my fingers...

  19. Why does the VA draw blood?

    aachavez replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in General Nursing

    I had blood drawn for titers for my first hospital job i just got, for a transporter

  20. Foley Catheter Lubrication

    aachavez replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Nursing

    Ive only ever seen it done as you mentioned, never heard of applying directly to the

  21. Everest or Rasmussen RN Program?

    aachavez replied to pradagirl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Rasmussens BSN is completely online, like most schools, but costs way more just because it's a private school. I'd also rather go to another school that has a reputation, most people have never heard...

  22. Everest or Rasmussen RN Program?

    aachavez replied to pradagirl's topic in Florida Nursing

    I will be doing my RN-BSN at Ohio state or USF. I'm not going right after, I want to get settled into working before going back to school, and I want to pay off some of my student loans, and I might...

  23. What are tasks that nurses can do with or with out a doctors order

    aachavez replied to mcclot1993's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    this cracked me up!

  24. What was the HARDEST PART OF NURSING SCHOOL for you?

    aachavez replied to J.O.Y.'s topic in General Students

    Getting used to the testing style. my pharm class was ridiculous, didn't learn anything (so it was so easy to get an A) but now it's biting me, I dont know ANYthing about drugs! I just finished Peds,...

  25. Decline a shift equals termination?

    aachavez replied to kparry's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I would sign either, sounds like there is something going on.... If OP gets more info on this, I'd be curious to see what it