catebsn25

catebsn25

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  1. Completed my 5 year contract successfully!

    catebsn25 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    congratulations! thank you for coming back and sharing your success

  2. cna + drug testing

    catebsn25 replied to Jashawn2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds like you could use some education on the disease of addiction. I hope your patients can't feel your misguided judgments. It is not a lack of self control or character, but I don't expect to...

  3. cna + drug testing

    catebsn25 replied to Jashawn2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I read the end of the OP as; "I am asking for a friend." As in, she is asking for support. If you have a problem with using drugs, reach out to a family member or close friend and tell them you need...

  4. CC Page-PVT: 75 questions

    catebsn25 replied to fhet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What I've seen here on AN is that while the "good pop-up" is usually 100% correct, some were taken to the CC page and did end up passing. I hope you get good news. If not, remember that this is not...

  5. The Last Moments of an Army Nurse Killed in Afghanistan

    catebsn25 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Government, Military

    RIP. A true

  6. Over Analyze on the NCLEX

    catebsn25 replied to RNfindingherway's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you doing practice questions? You need to be sure that you are understanding exactly what the question is asking... look for key words, and don't second guess your gut

  7. April 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    catebsn25 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Can we tip with medical

  8. Worried about my past!!

    catebsn25 replied to NyLPN067's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If the BON approved you for your LPN license with no restrictions, I am sure you will be fine applying to take the NCLEX-RN, provided you do not add to your criminal history before that time. As for...

  9. Salem state nursing program questions

    catebsn25 replied to nursingpassion16's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I went to Salem State but was accepted back in 2006, and the curriculum has since changed since I graduated. However, the professors in the nursing program are AMAZING and very supportive. I was able...

  10. Need to get my story out there

    catebsn25 replied to LostinMA's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think you will feel better if you come clean with your family. You need their support to get through this. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by their response. Most people want the best for...

  11. it is possible

    catebsn25 replied to tracymac's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Good for you!

  12. Maybe I'm not meant to be a nurse :(

    catebsn25 replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Being a bad test taker or having a low GPA does not mean that you aren't cut out to be a nurse. However, it may be difficult to get into nursing school because it is so competitive. I would apply...

  13. revoked lpn license

    catebsn25 replied to lakeisha3414's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Agreed. Check with the LA BON, and it may be helpful to get yourself a lawyer with experience with the nursing board. Good

  14. I have an criminal background

    catebsn25 replied to Angela Austin's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Check the TX BON website for information... each state has different requirements. You may be required to prove good moral character or something similar. It is not impossible to be licensed with a...

  15. Abuse in Nursing

    catebsn25 replied to stickit34's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wonder if adding it to consent forms would be helpful? "If you physically assault your nurse/healthcare professionals while being cared for at this hospital, police will be called, charges filed,...

  16. Nursing School changing criteria to pass classes

    catebsn25 replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    This happened in my program while I was in the middle of it. They let the students who were enrolled before keep the old passing rate of 74%, and the new students had to have a 77%. I would think they...

  17. Is it okay to do this?

    catebsn25 posted a topic in Private Duty

    I work privately as an RN for a man in his home. There is one other nurse there, and the rest are CNA's and PCA's. One of the CNA's took a medical leave of absence in November of 2012 and is still...

  18. This is my story... please read.

    catebsn25 replied to yngbehr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are not alone, and soon this will be a distant memory. Everything will be

  19. Good Pop-Up but still Failed?

    catebsn25 replied to AnthonyRay's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you got the good pop-up, you passed. Congratulations,

  20. FL RN student with misdemeanors seeks answers please

    catebsn25 replied to Robb1821i's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Look on the Florida BON website for their application for initial licensure. In Massachusetts I had to prove "good moral character" to the board due to my two misdemeanors (possession of marijuana and...

  21. Sobriety and nursing school interviews

    catebsn25 replied to afbc's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What an encouraging thread! Although I'm glad to say I read the whole thing today and didn't have to wait to see what happened. So happy for you and you should be so proud of yourself! The nursing...

  22. I can't get over my failure...

    catebsn25 replied to jead1's topic in General Students

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/im-freaking-out-652691.html found it! check that out, it's really a great article. thank you rn/writer for

  23. I can't get over my failure...

    catebsn25 replied to jead1's topic in General Students

    There is an article written by a member here on allnurses that is called "Freaking Out and Frantic." It is amazing and helped me when I had failed a course and when I was just feeling down on myself...

  24. Sorry, sorry about that, I'm so sorry.

    catebsn25 replied to missmollie's topic in General Students

    I haven't read all the other comments so sorry if this is a repeat, but I have the SAME problem. I have always been this way, and it annoys a lot of people close to me. It is frustrating because it is...

  25. Low self esteem throughout program?

    catebsn25 replied to stargirl018's topic in General Students

    don't let your classmates let you feel down about your abilities. i'm sure there will be topics that are easy for you and tough for others! try to get yourself a math tutor because the math in nursing...