knittygrittyRN

knittygrittyRN MSN, RN

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  1. Job market- ADN students being warned?

    knittygrittyRN replied to hope3456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I doubt the BSN 'fad' will die out, to me personally it makes sense the demand more education since our nurses are the front lines of our healthcare. Other healthcare careers already demand higher...

  2. NP vs. CRNA vs. PA

    knittygrittyRN replied to Janice530's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It also depends what type of practice you want to have. In some states NPs can be pretty independent, with prescriptive authority, opening their own practices and such. Whereas a PA can't, they are...

  3. Study skills, please share...

    knittygrittyRN replied to cookie_moster's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With AP 2 I spent a lot of time in the lab like if I needed to memorize muscles I would look at the skeleton and just keep repeating it's name until I had it memorized. Then I'd do the next and keep...

  4. Is there really a "nursing shortage"

    knittygrittyRN replied to laylasmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Because the economy is so bad now most nurses that would retire can't because they need the money. Eventually the tides will turn but I think overall our outlook is much better then other...

  5. Is a 3.52 GPA too low!?

    knittygrittyRN replied to Digthis1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the other posters you shouldn't look at top 15 schools. Look at schools in your area that are excellent nursing schools, just because it doesn't make the cut doesn't mean it's a terrible...

  6. A&P 1 &2 in the summer. Am I crazy?

    knittygrittyRN replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A & P 1 & 2 over the summer and it was difficult because I was constantly exhausted. I had class every night from 5-10 including lab and I worked. If you're taking another class on top...

  7. CRNA in the navy

    knittygrittyRN replied to Robins19's topic in General Students

    Well most CRNA programs require at least 1-2 years of critical care experience (often ICU level care) so you'll need to work first. If you lucky enough to get on an ICU when you graduate you're...

  8. nursing school

    knittygrittyRN replied to tmbbtmbb's topic in General Students

    If you're not in nursing classes yet I'd say don't freak yourself out by reading the NClex book. It has a lot of higher education type of questions that you haven't gotten yet. The biggest difference...

  9. Experience with PRIVATE student loans

    knittygrittyRN replied to cjr2619's topic in General Students

    I have both (private and Federal Loans). Federal loans are great because they usually have a much lower interest rate compared to a private loan. One of my private loans has an interest rate of 12.05%...

  10. I AM TERRIFIED

    knittygrittyRN replied to Kdrenee's topic in General Students

    I believe your actually considered a dependent until 24. Talk to your aid office, you can't do this through the FAFSA website. I talked to my school since I had a similar situation (under 24, not...

  11. New Grad RN - Please Review/Critique My Resume

    knittygrittyRN replied to nursetribe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First off congratulations on passing the NClex! I'm garduating this May and I'm sending out my own resumes. For mine I did a personal profile instead of an objective. Our campus Career Development...

  12. Recommendations for stethoscopes and shoes

    knittygrittyRN replied to jan286's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I have a Littman and it's awesome. I've also heard really good things about Ultrascope but I've never used it personally. For shoes I would go with Nursemates I have a pair of their white clogs and...

  13. How to afford an accelerated MSN program?

    knittygrittyRN replied to soulshine101's topic in General Students

    My school offers book rentals so you can pay around 60 dollars for one book for a semester. I believe Chegg.com and some other websites will let you do the same. I can't speak from personal experience...

  14. Teachers fueling the "my degree is better than your degree" problem

    knittygrittyRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I attend a University which obviously does BSN so the majority of my professors feel this way as well. There are differences between ADN and BSN which is why some places request you have a BSN. But...

  15. What is a passing HESI score?

    knittygrittyRN replied to TAC11's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Also keep in mind that there's 5-10 practice questions that aren't counted. You won't know which questions those are so they'll come up as right or wrong but they won't be included in your score. I...

  16. Bachelors in Liberal studies ~>MSN degree???

    knittygrittyRN replied to Spercy55's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Also Yale I believe also offers a program such as this. I've heard some concerns from nurses saying you can't really teach nursing in one year like these programs do. You do a rotation for about 6...

  17. Did anyone had to retake course?

    knittygrittyRN replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm sorry you haven't been able to find a job. Have you tried various places not just hospitals? A lot of people are having difficulty in finding jobs so you're not alone. You don't have to be a CNA...

  18. communication practice problems

    knittygrittyRN replied to Suns1113's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Freenursetutor This website might be helpful for you, it isn't the greatest website in the world but it's something. I haven't found a ton of resources for online practice questions for nursing...

  19. Physical Assessments

    knittygrittyRN replied to plgunderson's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Honestly in practice most nurses don't do a 'true' head to to assessment. However you do need to know all of it so that you can catch if your patient is decompensating. Everything is more focused...

  20. D on my first exam

    knittygrittyRN replied to truckinusa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My advice is to take it slow and reread the question a few times while eliminating answers to make sure you have it right.I literally write all over my exam, cross things out, underline to make sure I...

  21. Can't find a LPN job for a new grad in Connecticut

    knittygrittyRN replied to ButterflyT's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Have you looked into jobs at the UConn Health Center? I know they hire LPNs so maybe that could be an option for

  22. My plan to get my RN

    knittygrittyRN replied to Xolibear's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I agree with the above posters, CNA training will show you more of what nursing truly is. All of your options are sound it's just determining what's best for you. As you stated from what I've heard...

  23. Lpns in the er

    knittygrittyRN replied to brigirl246's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My hospital has phased out LPNs because they are seeking magnet status. However I do know that in order to become a flight nurse, you'll need your ADN/BSN, and typically they want you to work acute...

  24. Should I regret going ADN over BSN?

    knittygrittyRN replied to lindsayk728's topic in General Students

    In my area in the major hospitals it is difficult to get a job not only in general but they do prefer the BSN over ADN. Some hospitals will hire a limited amount of ADNs and if you have work...

  25. RN the second unhappiest job?

    knittygrittyRN replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    It was I believe it was like a Reader's Digest type of survey though. It did specify that nurses didn't hate their jobs they hated the politics involved. Like for example you can't take verbal orders...