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  1. RN vs. LVN

    sjbrk replied to MarsupialL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agreed. My opinion would be to wait, retake the class, and try for the RN. At that point, you can always go for the LVN if you don't get in. I wouldn't think of it as a year wasted... Think of it more...

  2. Anyone go from surg tech into nursing?

    sjbrk replied to kiki617's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You already have a bachelors? What about looking into an accelerated bachelor to RN program? It seems like a waste of time to go to ST to go to RN. It is going to cost money no matter when you go to...

  3. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    sjbrk replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, and somehow every single person in the world fits into what she said? I think not. My personal example: my fiancée works off shore (this is very prevalent in AK, many many people work this...

  4. A backbreaking patient...

    sjbrk replied to GrodeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a possibility of bladder training? I work as an aide in LTC and recently had a resident who would call every 15 minutes. Supervisor finally said "no more." We started out telling her she had...

  5. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    sjbrk replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It must be nice to live in such a perfect little box. Glad you have all the answers

  6. Nursing School Expectations

    sjbrk replied to futurenurseclark's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We don't have to have biology for our program -- A&P counts for that. You absolutely must have chemistry. Nursing school is hard, but it's doable. It's all about time management, really. Good...

  7. First day reality check

    sjbrk replied to 2bNurseCai's topic in General Students

    You won't get A's. But you can pass. Say goodbye to extracurricular activities, fun with friends, and any other social activities. You will work and study and go to school and that's it. I did it last...

  8. Senior year clinicals?

    sjbrk posted a topic in General Students

    Hey all, I'm wondering if anyone can shed some light on a question I have. I've heard a couple students (from a different school) say that they were able to choose where they wanted to be placed...

  9. Do you make friends with others in your nursing program?

    sjbrk replied to EP10's topic in General Students

    I'm with you! I'm 20 as are most of the people in my class, but I feel much older. I guess I've lived a lot of life in 20 years or something, but I have little to nothing in common with them. Also,...

  10. Nursing school Experience

    sjbrk replied to MystyqueOne's topic in General Students

    My best advice for nursing school? Get a job as a tech or an aide immediately. You absolutely have time for it, and the sacrifice of your days off of school to go to work will be one of the best...

  11. Did you learn IV in NS?!

    sjbrk replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    We started IV's on a mannequin in our fundamentals class (1st semester). 2nd semester one of our clinical rotations was an IV lab where we started IVs all shift. It was an incredible experience. Many...

  12. Nursing Programs: Public vs Private Universities, does it really matter?

    sjbrk replied to gizzel84's topic in General Students

    I definitely disagree with the idea that private schools are easier. I am in a nursing program at the only private school in my area -- there are three other public universities around that also...

  13. What should I do?

    sjbrk replied to NurseCard's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have worked for two home health agencies, and have many friends in that field. Across the board they are ALL unorganized. You want a job, stay on top of it. Call, call, and call

  14. Potential Employer...Advice.

    sjbrk posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey all! I am in my third year of nursing school and have applied for a scholarship at a local hospital where they will pay for my tuition and then I would work for them after graduation. I have an...