Stephalump

Stephalump

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  1. How do you keep yourself from quitting?

    Stephalump replied to PurplePRN's topic in General Students

    Gotta third that. My pride is more than enough to keep me in the game. If I legitimately can't do something? Fine. If I without-a-doubt no longer want to do something. Fine. But I won't quit because...

  2. CNA license expires march.

    Stephalump replied to luchy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely check with the state. When mine expired, I had to retake the exam, but not the

  3. I didnt do so good in highschool

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

    I don't think I've ever heard of a nursing program requesting high school transcripts unless you were entering straight out of high

  4. How do/did you study for Fundamentals of Nursing?

    Stephalump replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

    I did a TON of NCLEX questions for Fundamentals. It was really the only way I could figure to

  5. RN to BSN Necessary in Urban Areas?

    Stephalump replied to lulain's topic in General Students

    The trend in my local big med center is only hiring if BSN is in progress. So I can get away with an ADN, but I'll be enrolled in a BSN before I

  6. What do you use for note-taking? (technology-wise)

    Stephalump replied to allycat77's topic in General Students

    I use an iPad and Notability. I can download the PPs to the app and covert them into PDF and annotate them that way. Ether that or I print them 3 to a slide with lines for notes and pen and paper

  7. RN to NP. 2015 DNP true??

    Stephalump replied to JohnnyC313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While I think it will eventually happen, I don't think it'll be any time soon...definitely not 2015. In Texas there aren't any straight DNP programs. Meaning, I have to become an NP via an MSN, and...

  8. Need help writing care plan

    Stephalump replied to Wright88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We just started doing concept maps, and we were instructed to use meds as interventions. Everyone I spoke to after the lecture was really confused; how is medication a nursing intervention? Since...

  9. what kind of assignments are given in nursing school?

    Stephalump replied to gxrod's topic in General Students

    We don't have an awful lot of busy work. Most of my time is spent reading to prepare for labs, SIM, and lecture, doing clinical paperwork, and a few extra things like case studies. I'd say the most...

  10. How often do you study per day or per week?

    Stephalump replied to baluesunlight's topic in General Students

    I'd be lying if I said I study every day. Today I spent 6 hours in class and 2 doing homework. I won't be opening a book tonight. I have 10 hour clinical days tomorrow and Thurs, so I'm almost...

  11. Am I screwed?

    Stephalump replied to JUSTanLPN's topic in General Students

  12. Need information about base rate pay for new RN (bsn)

    Stephalump replied to tbrooke's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Those are usually the average salary for every level of experience. I think it's misleading for a lot of people. The average starting salary for my area is around $45,000, vs the $65,000 median for...

  13. most hated subject???

    Stephalump replied to fullstopltd's topic in General Students

    Sad, but it's Fundamentals. Important, yes, but makes for a dry, DRY lecture and

  14. Need information about base rate pay for new RN (bsn)

    Stephalump replied to tbrooke's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Eh, if you don't live in a high cost area I've seen anywhere from $19-25/hr

  15. What are PCT/PCA pay rates in your area?

    Stephalump replied to btrflieye's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Our local hospitals are starting PCAs at $10/hour. Psych facilities are closer to

  16. Applied for a NAP position

    Stephalump replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in General Students

    That's kind of bizarre. Maybe they know you'll only be working as an NAP for a short period of time so they don't want to invest money into training? That's a bummer, though. Is there anywhere else...

  17. Rn-bsn question which college type?

    Stephalump replied to Runningonfancy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ADN + BA/BS = ADN You can't be granted a bachelors degree in a field without fulfilling all of the requirements for the degree - including upper level courses. Much like if you had a bachelor's in...

  18. Confused CNA

    Stephalump replied to jds72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of people in my class (RN) work. We're only in school for about 18 hours a week. I don't know how the LVNs do it. They're in school 8-5 five days a week. After adding in study time, I don't...

  19. Pageburst?

    Stephalump replied to wannabe an rn's topic in General Students

    It's free with your purchase of an access code

  20. Experience with PRIVATE student loans

    Stephalump replied to cjr2619's topic in General Students

    SAP isn't about having a bachelor 's degree. It's about moving forward. You have to pass the majority of classes. You have to complete the majority of your classes without dropping. And you have to...

  21. March Madness for nursing students!

    Stephalump replied to ShaynaSmart's topic in General Students

    Oh, ok, that's not so bad. I was thinking you were going to have to do it twice. Might be helpful actually, especially if there are things you haven't gotten a chance to practice in

  22. Assessment for alcohol withdrawal

    Stephalump replied to pinksapphire's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    B, I mean. I'm very tired today,

  23. Assessment for alcohol withdrawal

    Stephalump replied to pinksapphire's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Eh, I guess I'd pick A, based on the fact that withdrawal usually happens within 12 hours of the last drink and it would impact how you medicate

  24. How did you decide your specialty?

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

    Well, at the moment most people are just lucky to get one job. If you actually a choice between more than one speciality, you'll be the envy of everyone around you. So people are more often having...

  25. Assessment for alcohol withdrawal

    Stephalump replied to pinksapphire's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I really don't like questions like that. In reality, I'm going to assess both of those things, both within 5 seconds of each other, and I, not going to use the information until I have the answer to...