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  1. what should I do with classmate/ friend who won't study but will complain about failing?

    DTWriter replied to Goal_NP's topic in General Students

    *Sigh* The problem with making friends with a classmate... Though I agree with you, OP, here is a forewarning: If you are going to dump this girl, you better hope and pray and pray some more that this...

  2. First write up as an RN

    DTWriter replied to Leesha's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you have just experienced a taste of the "dark side" of nursing. You may have been in the right to report the nurse; nevertheless, whistle-blowers/snitches (no offense) are not look upon kindly in...

  3. LOST our accreditation NLNAC

    DTWriter replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    Whatever the reason, one should avoid attending a non-accredited nursing programs or a nursing program that is in danger of losing its accreditation. "Working on getting accreditation; Reapplying for...

  4. University of Rochester ABPNN Fall 2012

    DTWriter replied to VHFmia's topic in New York Nursing

    I was recently accepted into the ABPNN, but I will be declining my admission. I will let Rochester know some time in the future. Tip for those waitlisted: make plans to see your physician before June...

  5. New Jersey City University (NJCU) Accelerated BSN Program 2012

    DTWriter posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi, I am interested in the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Accelerated BSN Program. I am having trouble finding information regarding the program in terms of: retention rate (How many students...

  6. University of Rochester ABPNN Fall 2012

    DTWriter replied to VHFmia's topic in New York Nursing

    A few years ago, a friend of my family was able to work and do the accelerated nursing program at Rochester (I am not sure if the family friend did the ABPNN or the AMPNN); however, the family friend...

  7. New Jersey City University (NJCU) Accelerated BSN Program 2012

    DTWriter replied to DTWriter's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    They ask questions related to any of the topics mentioned in the official HESI study guide. For example, If the study guide mentioned the circulatory system, then you should known the basics of the...

  8. Rutgers ABSN 2012

    DTWriter replied to chiasmus100's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    When is the

  9. I think I've decided to go the ASN route

    DTWriter replied to ryanalice's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I hope that what you are saying is the case for years to come. Was there a time where physicians would pick BSN over MSN

  10. I think I've decided to go the ASN route

    DTWriter replied to ryanalice's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Getting a DNP degree may not be required of those planning to be nurse practioner now, but it may be in the future. Given the OP's age, if she plans to stick with nursing as a career for several...

  11. I think I've decided to go the ASN route

    DTWriter replied to ryanalice's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ryanalice, what type of nurse do you plan to ultimately be? about how long do you plan to practice as a nurse (ex. 20 years, 30 years, 40 years, etc.)? do you plan/hope to go into other career fields?...

  12. I think I've decided to go the ASN route

    DTWriter replied to ryanalice's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Good idea. Considering your situation, I support you doing the ASN route, then doing the "RN to MSN" Bridge route but only if you are confident that you can use your ASN in the area you plan to work...

  13. New Nurse at New Clinic

    DTWriter replied to Jurica's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Disclaimer: I am a pre-nursing student, not a nurse (yet) . The advice I am about to give is based off interactions with nurses. Having allergy medicine and soda/juices (i.e. for diabetics) on hand...

  14. To my preceptor, future students beware (rant)

    DTWriter replied to leekun2010's topic in General Nursing

    I hope that the other nurses who witnessed the preceptor behaving unprofessional but did nothing to stop the preceptor were scolded as well. Doing nothing to stop evil is worse than doing

  15. I think I've decided to go the ASN route

    DTWriter replied to ryanalice's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For those with non-nursing BS degrees and have families, I would suggest doing a 2-year BSN program over doing an ADN program. Doesn't the ADN route take 2 years? If so, why take 2 years to do the ASN...

  16. Absn 2012 (njcu, shu, pace, etc)

    DTWriter replied to PrettyLady87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Which states are you willing to go to for your BSN program? There are still plenty of BSN programs still accepting applications for their 2012

  17. Rutgers Accelerated Nursing 2012 - The Good, the Bad, the "I wish I knew that..."

    DTWriter posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi, I am interested in the Rutgers Accelerated Nursing Program. I am having trouble finding information regarding the program in terms of: retention rate (how many students graduated vs. total...

  18. Rutgers Accelerated Nursing 2012 - The Good, the Bad, the "I wish I knew that..."

    DTWriter replied to DTWriter's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks, jsanowit and 2bEsqtoRN. I really appreciate your responses. As for the application process, the program uses a "first come, first serve" system. Basically, they review completed applications...

  19. HELP!! NURSE BURNOUT

    DTWriter replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in Nursing Career

    As mentioned before, maybe you should switch your speciality? What is your specialty? Or, if your specialty is not the problem, why not look for another workplace that you would like to work at? I...

  20. HELP!! NURSE BURNOUT

    DTWriter replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in Nursing Career

    (Accidental double post - please ignore this

  21. Why RNs cannot say 'That's not my job'

    DTWriter replied to Dramqueenie1's topic in General Nursing

    RNs that don't say "That's not my job"- It is great that you guys do more than what is required to help your patients but aren't you worry about doing something that you did not need to do but could...

  22. ABSN at NJCU or UMDNJ

    DTWriter replied to chiasmus100's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    glad2basn - regarding your umdnj class, about how many people graduated and about how many people failed out? how many people started in