iPink BSN, RN

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    Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    iPink replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

    I hate, hate, hate working 12's. OP, you aren't alone. I work day shift on a busy acute care unit and most of us (RNs and techs alike) count down the time when it's time to go when it gets to 4/5p. I...
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    Empowerment without direction.

    iPink replied to JackStrawRN's topic in Public, Community Health

    Hopefully others with much more experience can respond, but I'm also a new nurse with my BSN and interested in public health. Once my schedule opens up next month, I plan to volunteer one day a week...
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    offered PHN position

    iPink replied to WhyMEok's topic in Public, Community Health

    I actually want to leave my critical care setting for public health. I have my BSN, will a BSN suffice when looking into
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    New RN, looking ahead; MPH?

    iPink replied to RNuninformed's topic in Public, Community Health

    I'm a new nurse (with less than 1 year experience) who changed careers. I have my BSN and also thinking about my future in nursing. Currently, I'm on an acute care unit that is fast-paced. The rare...
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    Is my GPA & background too average? Need Advice!

    iPink replied to Ames808's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't put your eggs in one basket. Apply to all the ABSNs/MEPNs and ADNs/ASNs. You're GPA isn't the problem, it's that so many people are going into nursing that it's tough out there. A friend of mine...
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    Going back to School - RN, NP, or PA?

    iPink replied to MatieB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @HouTx: When I was in my ABSN program, 99% of the class wanted to become an advanced practicing nurse, with many especially wanting to be a CRNA. Prior to graduation, a few were trying to figure out...
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    Want to quit nursing school.

    iPink replied to dpf112's topic in General Students

    Your parents are there to guide you, be your support system, but not dictate your life when you've become an adult. Although some will bow down and kiss the feet of their parents dictatorship skills...
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    UMDNJ Accelerated BSN Summer 2013

    iPink replied to beach_lover2's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    @DEZZ you may want to go back a few pages as the answers to your questions were given by me. Please don't stress until you get to finals. Good
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    Starting my journey summer 2013!

    iPink replied to 16mm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! I was in your shoes not too long ago. I joined allnurses.com a month before I decided to change my career to nursing. Now I am a nurse. That day will come for you
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    Going back to School - RN, NP, or PA?

    iPink replied to MatieB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a career changer as well. I got my B.A. several years ago and was working in Research for a while. The economy hit and was laid off. I did some research and decided becoming an NP was a better...
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    Am I too old to start a new career in nursing?

    iPink replied to tr1216's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I became an RN at the age of 30 (it's my second career). A few of my nursing professors had also chosen nursing as a second career and haven't looked back since. I can't think of any other profession...
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    How hard is nursing school?

    iPink replied to keya86tiff's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing is hard, time consuming, but very doable. You can do it! They don't know it yet, but your boys will be so proud of you for going all the way. When you graduate celebrate together. I graduated...
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    UMDNJ Accelerated BSN Summer 2013

    iPink replied to beach_lover2's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    No need for you to be nervous about the TEAS. You've already been excepted in the program. It's there just for you to see what areas you're better in than others. They don't kick you out of the...
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    UMDNJ Accelerated BSN Summer 2013

    iPink replied to beach_lover2's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Being in the NALC program is a plus. You meet friends and get ahead of the game then the rest of the students in the program. On the first day of the start of the ABSN program, a lot of students were...
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    ABSN-MSN-DNP all in one

    iPink replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with Irish to gain some experience first as a nurse before going the fast track to become an NP. I graduated from my ABSN program last year, but I plan to work as a nurse for at least 2-3...
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    What degree is better for an RN?

    iPink replied to _amararose_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you can, go for the BSN, just in case the hospital that you work for decides to hire BSNs only and you are called into management and given an ultimatum of getting your BSN in 2 years and be fired....
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    29 too old to start nursing school?

    iPink replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No problem. I happened to check my email and saw the notification. I had to read through to find out when I posted and there I saw from '10. I still love allnurses! Finally happy and relieved I'm one...
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    29 too old to start nursing school?

    iPink replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, this is an old thread I posted in when I was just a prenursing student. Didn't realize you can resurrect old threads...Now, I'm in my 30's and an RN! It's never too
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    Has anyone applied to Florida Hospital Feb/March new grad?

    iPink replied to seb1202's topic in Florida Nursing

    I too applied and got the phone interview yesterday. I fumbled and nervousness was in my voice because I don't like impromtu interviewing. I got the 2 emails for the assessment and references. I...
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    UMDNJ Accelerated BSN Summer 2013

    iPink replied to beach_lover2's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have no idea. I was just shocked when I found out that majority of them have been replaced. When my friend told me we figured it was due to the changes to UMDNJ being bought by
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    Worth it to go back for a BSN?

    iPink replied to lucylooo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't recommend new grads to go into a doctor's office. You won't get the experience needed to be a good nurse. Maybe after a year or two then you can decide to work in a doctor's office. I heard...
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    Worth it to go back for a BSN?

    iPink replied to lucylooo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you plan to get hired at that specific local hospital, then I say go for the ADN. If you plan to broaden your prospects to other hospitals, get the BSN. The ABSN program was tough for me, but I...
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    Are there any Second Degree BSN programs that AREN'T accelerated?

    iPink replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a graduate of an Accelerated BSN and your clinical hours and experience aren't less than the traditional route. However, if I could do it all again would I go through it? No, it was rough. All...
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    Worth it to go back for a BSN?

    iPink replied to lucylooo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey lucy. I was in your position as a Research Analyst too, but I was located up North and had a B.A. My company went through layoffs and after drying my eyes, I decided to really go into the field...
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    Failed 7th time NCLEX RN. Am I a really a failure?

    iPink replied to Sakshi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I looked through your other postings and saw you failed the exam in 75 questions. You stated that you had purchased ncsbn two weeks prior and you didn't have the time to even go through all the...