IEDave ASN, CNA, LVN

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    honest feedback on stats CRNA school

    IEDave replied to thebikingbean's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My take: depends a LOT on which CRNA program you're aiming for. Yeah, your overall GPA's going to be a bit low, but you also have solid professional chops to offset that. My experience is that...
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    Nurses, How do you score on big 5 personality

    IEDave replied to Flowerwater's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty accurate for me - just about the last person you'd expect to be a
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    5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Masters in Nursing Informatics

    IEDave replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Looking forward to the responses on this one. I am but a newb LVN, but in a former life was an IT guy. Bachelor's in CS, 23 years experience, yadda yadda, yadda. The minute I go into an interview...
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    No Scott Toilet Paper?

    IEDave replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    One of the perks of a) NOC shift, and b) looking old is that I can hit the store during "seniors only" time, which is right after I get off work. Get there right after the shelves are stocked, pick...
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    Suggestions for ways an unemployed new grad nurse can volunteer medical services to help out during the Covid-19?

    IEDave replied to short cake's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Depending on where you are, call ahead first. I'm an LVN in Southern California, and every LTC/SNF is on lockdown. Nobody but essential staff in or out of the facility, period. As far as whether you...
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    I feel like I will never be a nurse. Need some advice/motivation

    IEDave replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Ookay...PrettyNerd, your story could've been written by me. Got my LVN license in May, 2017. Was fired TWICE, am currently on my 4th nursing job. Yep, it happens. Intellectually one of the top...
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    Can I be a nurse without majoring in BSN?

    IEDave replied to 4pplepie99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just to muddy the waters further... Once upon a time I had a BS in CS (Bachelor's in Computer Science) with a 2.76 cumulative GPA. By hook & by crook, got accepted into a CC VN program (here in...
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    What's something you never expected as a male nurse?

    IEDave replied to Darth Practicus's topic in Men in Nursing

    True dat. Being "one of the girls" was, and still is, a real eye opener. In some ways I find it utterly fascinating to sit down and just listen to the conversations, because prior to being a nurse a...
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    Did your dating life improve when becoming a male nurse?

    IEDave replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Men in Nursing

    As far as nursing being beneficial to a male; in my case, eh, sorta. As noted above, because my profession demands that I be able to communicate with people without losing my cool, that helps. What...
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    Resign first or wait until I find out if I'm fired?

    IEDave replied to FallingInPlace's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats, Calliope - my experience is if they're gunning for you, if you're paying any attention at all you've got a good 1-2 months warning. Look for behavioral changes in supervisors (suddenly...
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    They Like The Nurse, But Love The Nursing Assistant

    IEDave replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    Don't have to tell me twice - did it for three years before moving up to LVN. Got one of my classmates a CNA gig at an LTC facility I was working in. Came close to passing out a couple of times, 'til...
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    Roadkill Cuisine Perks and Pitfalls

    IEDave replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    I admit to not having researched the issue, but part of the reason that collecting roadkill for human consumption in California was illegal had to do with the possibility of abuse by poachers. This...
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    Is a 3.3 Science GPA A Deal Breaker for California ADN Programs?

    IEDave replied to iCantDraw's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nice! Congratulations - a 3.66 means you're in the running. Out here in the San Bernardino/Riverside area some CC's are random selection & some are points, I don't know of any that still have wait...
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    Would repeating a prerequisite hurt my chance of getting in?

    IEDave replied to stormii's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not really possible to say, because it varies so much from CSU to CSU. Best bet is to speak to a nursing counselor at the campus(es) you're applying to. My "seat of the pants" assessment is that it...
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    Reasons nurses get fired

    IEDave replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

    As for me, I was terminated just under a month and a half ago (long story, but it boils down to a toxic relationship with a DON, and an accusation of not charting something that didn't happen) and...
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    How many people made it to the end of the program?

    IEDave replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Students

    We started with 24 in the cohort (VN program, BTW) and ended up with 18 that completed the program. Had 1 who came in from an earlier cohort (missed a semester D/T pregnancy), lost a bunch during...
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    Can't find a job

    IEDave replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From what you've described, it sounds more like bad timing as much as anything; combination of the holidays, staff turnover, & just being in the wrong position in the hiring queue. In my case,...
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    Nclex pn

    IEDave replied to Aolmos86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'd give it another day or 2, then contact BVNPT. In my case I ended up paying to retake the test because I received the congratulatory letter but didn't get my BreEZe account updated. So...paid twice...
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    this is why I want to call off on my last day

    IEDave replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    Past experience has taught me the following: (1) People you though were your staunchest supporters will turn on you when you resign; (2) People who barely acknowledged your presence will back you up...
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    Can I be a nurse if I hate science?!

    IEDave replied to shayjulia's topic in Nursing Career

    It's also a common misconception that LPN/LVN training is "easier" than RN. It's somewhat faster (3 semesters vs. 4) and the emphasis is more narrowly focused (bedside vs. "whadda ya got") but it's no...
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    I failed out of nursing school midway, now what?

    IEDave replied to Jkliu888's topic in General Students

    FWIW, I wouldn't say you failed anyone - as you've probably figured out by now, nursing school is a whole 'nother animal by anybody's standards. In my case, I failed out of VN school once - never even...
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    Nursing @ 32?

    IEDave replied to Firstina's topic in General Students

    Let's see...I'm currently 55 years old, entered a VN program (for the second time - failed out once) at 52, completed same at age 54. When I finished I was the oldest one in my cohort, and the average...
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    California Nursing!!

    IEDave replied to angjam's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, can't speak for the RN side of the shop (new LVN here), and I don't live near LA proper (east of there by about 60 miles) , but I can comment on the Inland Empire end of things. First, endorsing...
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    Article 15 and BSN future?

    IEDave replied to Michael murray's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Only place I can think of where it might be an issue would be if you're looking at a gig with a VA facility. BON's aren't likely to care too much, so long as you disclose it on your licensure...
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    For male students, has anyone ever laughed or dissed for pursuing nursing

    IEDave replied to Big_Mike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    To be honest, nope. Of course, getting a nursing license in my mid-50's had something to do with it, I'm sure... :-) If anything, I was surprised at the supportiveness of people in general - got fist...