barcode120x RN, NP

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    Best Route For Me

    barcode120x replied to vcalascibetta98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CNA - LPN - RN. Looks OK to me, seems like you already know your route. Not sure why you are thinking stuff about after graduation if you haven't event gotten in the program yet. In terms of pre-reqs...
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    Quick and easy meals for busy nursing students!

    barcode120x replied to Erythropoiesis's topic in General Students

    PBJ and fruits is probably the best/healthiest meals for school. I ate like crap the whole 2 years in nursing school, but it helped me get through the stress!
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    Speech and Nursing/Nursing School

    barcode120x replied to Mikeya's topic in General Students

    There shouldn't be any "looking down" or discrimination with any type of disability. If someone does look down on others, shame on them and they shouldn't be a nurse. I honestly think you'll be fine....
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    Is it normal that my school doesn't teach us IVs?

    barcode120x replied to Annie_1101's topic in General Students

    It's NOT normal for a NP to not teach/practice IV, but I believe it IS normal if a NP does very little emphasis on the skill. We learned about it in a few quick slides. We did 2-3 practice session in...
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    Terrified 28 y/o in SoCal Needing Advice

    barcode120x replied to JofAllTrades's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    - Will pursuing an ADN instead of a BSN for financial reasons be a waste of my time in an area like San Diego county where magnet programs seem to abound & the market seems to be saturated?...
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    Debating on On-Campus classes vs Online

    barcode120x replied to RainbowHead's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I loved taking online GE classes. Made life so much easier. I was able to do HW as early as I could when posted and could binge do them in a day so I would have the rest of the week off. Saved a lot...
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    Reading?

    barcode120x replied to Zyprexa_Ho's topic in General Students

    Both and listen to lecture and re-listen to lecture if recording was allowed. I read cover to cover and all the pictures, captions, and modules because test questions were from there also. Nursing...
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    What Prerequisites Does Your School Have?

    barcode120x replied to OliveOyl91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology were the only 3 pre-requisites needed to be completed in order to apply/gain acceptance at my community college in SoCal. Developmental Psychology was needed to...
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    How do you introduce yourself to other health care professionals?

    barcode120x replied to ital91's topic in General Students

    Funny thing is, I probably spoke to 2-3 doctors at most in my NP and it wasn't really related to any of the patients that I was taking care of. They were just teaching me some stuff. Did the typical,...
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    Designated "muscle" on clinicals

    barcode120x replied to oklamedic2011's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Pretty simple if you ask me. If you are not busy, help if they ask. If you are busy doing something or have something upcoming that you need to attend to, tell them. It's called teamwork. A pull up in...
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    Scrub help

    barcode120x replied to LaloM's topic in General Students

    I size down because I don't like the bagginess. I like that "slim fit" or "tight fit" feel. I do know about them being difficult to take off lol. I've partially tore one of my scrub tops because of...
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    Best/ Worst Advice

    barcode120x replied to guest8616's topic in General Students

    Best advice, from my dad, was to get a job in the hospital to get my foot in the door. At that time I was working part time as a tutor at my college and was satisfied with my current college life. I...
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    ADN-RN program before BSN or just BSN?

    barcode120x replied to lightshesaid's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not quite true and I believe that is a misconception many pre-nursing students have about the job field with an ADN vs BSN. It depends on how saturated your area is in terms of new grads and how well...
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    Help! Did anyone get into nursing schools with b or c's for bio classes?

    barcode120x replied to faymaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @ alli Not too exactly sure how Chaffey scores you on your application, but Mt. SAC in Walnut, CA does a similar multi-criteria screening. If you haven't already, I would also consider applying there...
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    New grad RN and mad at myself

    barcode120x replied to poopylala's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's all on the job learning experience. Also, don't forget to ask for help. Teamwork will definitely save you time, and remember, you DO have a team. I learned that the hard
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    Advice needed for nursing school!

    barcode120x replied to Anonymous313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Was thinking that too, but my only guess is that 1) the OP is already partially or close to finishing his/her undergrad so might as well finish out OR 2) there might be some constraints on his/her...
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    C in anatomy :/

    barcode120x replied to taylorr13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry to be blunt, but you will need to work your behind and front even harder and get an A in micro and physio. Honestly, there's no room for error because you're gonna need to get a high pre-req GPA...
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    What to expect the first semester of nursing school

    barcode120x replied to KWRN29's topic in General Students

    Congrats, good luck, and get plenty of fun and rest time before you start! Also, if you haven't already start reading up earlier if you can, or at least take a peak at the upcoming chapters to read....
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    I know this gets posted often...

    barcode120x replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As one of the posters said, your area just might be too over-saturated with new grads and/or you may just be unlucky. Southern Cali has it tough for new grads too, more-so a few years ago. A friend of...
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    Midlife Crisis and I'm Only 22 - need some experienced experience!!

    barcode120x replied to EmmReeCPT's topic in General Students

    Midlife crisis?! You're only 22 If you go back and really read your topic and responses to the other posters, you will find that you answered your own question. That being said, you are really...
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    CNA, then What?

    barcode120x replied to WisconsinCheddr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have the time, do your CNA cert and work in the hospital in order to get your foot in the door or healthcare experience in general. If you don't think you need the experience or cash, I don't...
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    Didn't think it would be this tough

    barcode120x replied to Cdnbscn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If the over-saturation is related to hospital jobs, you may want to look for non-hospital job (rehab centers, SNF's, LTAC's, etc) in the mean time. Not everyone's cup of tea, but it's better than...
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    Part time work while in nursing school

    barcode120x replied to wantobern01's topic in General Students

    If you are qualified, apply for ER tech positions or even other hospital positions (rehab, nutrition services, etc) if you are simply looking to get your foot in the door (and your CNA cert isn't...
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    HIRED AS A NEW GRAD

    barcode120x replied to Rich_'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Doesn't hurt to start applying
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    Microbiology

    barcode120x replied to xdrowe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Although I hardly opened my microbio book, I found the class itself interesting and I really enjoyed lab. Growing bacteria was fun