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  1. nursing retirement

    kristen312 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm about to start nursing school, but very confused on how retirement works for nurses. Both my parents have a government job/work for the state, so they automatically get retirement once they've...

  2. Removing an EVD

    kristen312 replied to jrhic's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    NSGY residents. That is, unless the patient gets to

  3. 2 misdemeanors...nervous about getting into school AND getting hired

    kristen312 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Alright, here's my situation. I'm 22, and have been arrested twice for shoplifting. The first time, I was with a friend, and didn't take anything, but since we were together, they charged both of us....

  4. Entering Trident Technical College Nursing Program Spring 2012

    kristen312 replied to Josie1865's topic in General Nursing

    I completely disagree. Clinical is pass /fail but everything else is graded normally. It's hard, but doable. I just happened upon this whole searching for ttc but hopefully the op has passed school. I...

  5. My NCLEX story

    kristen312 replied to BrianT's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We had to score a 96 probability just to graduate, and it was twenty percent of our grade! We had three chances. I scored an 80, 86, then a 98! Practice practice practice! I also passed a few days...

  6. I didn't study for the NCLEX and I passed, first try, with 75qs

    kristen312 replied to RNBSN0105's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, and I found out I passed yesterday! I did have around 250 questions,

  7. I didn't study for the NCLEX and I passed, first try, with 75qs

    kristen312 replied to RNBSN0105's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree! I got NOT breeze through school, and had to retake a med surg class, but rarely studied like I should, since I've always worked during school. I graduated in December, took it a few days ago....

  8. Has anyone gotten the "good" pop up and failed the NCLEX RN?

    kristen312 replied to emptyboxcars's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've heard of it but I think that's only if you don't wait 24 hours, as you are scored twice. If you get it after 24 hours, you should be ok! It worked for

  9. Expunged charges and licensure

    kristen312 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am not asking for legal advice, but I'm not sure what to do. The scbon says that if I have ever been arrested or convicted of a crime I must explain it and submit documentation. I do have a few past...

  10. Why???? Are?? They?? Failing???

    kristen312 replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

    I had to repeat twice in school. One was a major med surg class, half of us failed. I just let myself get behind. The other was psych. It hit too close to home for me.... I had just found out someone...

  11. Trident Technical College and MAGNET

    kristen312 replied to goldilockz's topic in General Nursing

    This is just saying students away. I graduated in December, and it was HARD. And took me three years. But hey, I take my Nclex in a month and feel prepared. It hasn't taken anyone more than a few...

  12. Trident Medical Center or MUSC?

    kristen312 replied to Loloberry's topic in General Nursing

    I had clinical at Trident tele. I don't like Trident, but it is certainly the best floor I've been on. The nurses are great! But I'd prob choose

  13. Work in it...or is living it enough?

    kristen312 replied to melme's topic in Addictions

    I want to do this for the same reason. Had many friends who started using after high school,and had a boyfriend who started using while in the relationship, and ultimate ended it. I excelled in this...

  14. I want to quit nursing.

    kristen312 replied to Nomad_Nurse1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse yet, I'll be taking boards in a month... But I feel like this can happen anywhere. I've been in the food bev industry since I began working 8 years ago, and these jobs are about as...

  15. Expunged charges and licensure

    kristen312 replied to kristen312's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    So, I think I'm good. Thanks for your responses. I wrote a letter saying I had previous convictions which were expunged and what they were for, explaining what they were for. I logged on the website...

  16. 2 misdemeanors...nervous about getting into school AND getting hired

    kristen312 replied to kristen312's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Update! I finished nursing school, and have my ATT! I wish I had known I didn't need to disclose expunged matters because I did anyway haha. But either way everything has been accepted except for my...

  17. do expunged charges matter

    kristen312 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I graduate in a year ava during the break I was pulled over with less than a gram of marijuana. I don't normally ever use this because of school, and would give anything to take it back. I believe it...

  18. do expunged charges matter

    kristen312 replied to kristen312's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    And no probation. I'm just wondering if expunged cases even look better to the

  19. do expunged charges matter

    kristen312 replied to kristen312's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The school did a background check the last charge may be dropped, but I am guaranteed expungement if is

  20. Anyone in MI denied a license? If so, what convictions do you have?

    kristen312 replied to onehope67's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have two misdemeanor shoplifting convictions as well, and graduate in May. I've heard you're normally fine if they aren't violence related, and expunged. You just have to be honest, and if you...

  21. C in Fundamentals

    kristen312 replied to green_girl's topic in General Students

    C is the new A in nursing school. I work HARD to get high Cs in my program. Hardly anyone makes Bs and As are pretty much unheard of. Tests are different! You can memorize everything and still get...

  22. New grad=no job=work anywhere even not nursing?

    kristen312 replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    If you live somewhere with lots of nursing programs, you may have to commute to work or even move, if that's an option. It takes some people a year or so, which really isn't THAT long. I plan to...

  23. is school nursing a good specialty?

    kristen312 posted a topic in School

    Hi all, I am graduating from a well respected ADN program in my area in May, and planning on working in a hospital, ltc, or wherever hires me until I get my online BSN. I always wanted to be a...

  24. Can I get an RN job without healthcare experience??

    kristen312 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I will be graduating a well-respected ADN program in my area in May (hopefully). About half, or more, of my classmates are already working as PCTs or some type of tech. My family does not...

  25. Do you cry a lot in nursing school?

    kristen312 replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in General Students

    I'm in my last med surg class. I cried a lot in my first medsurg class, especially when I failed, along with half the class. But never, ever, cry at school. I cried at home, when my stress level...