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  1. A backup plan

    tigerlogic replied to Madison1379's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some schools only look at prerequisites or only at the last 60 credits. Or maybe a bridge program?What do people really do with an undergrad in psych these

  2. Worried About Not Making It (CA, San Diego County)

    tigerlogic replied to Distraught_Concerned's topic in California Nursing

    Start working as a CNA. it's good experience and you can retake some classes as you work and/or to apply to programs that put more emphasis on essays and less of a point system. Good

  3. Pay Off My Student Loans In Full or Make Monthly Payments?

    tigerlogic replied to whitecat5000's topic in General Nursing

    Can you split the difference and create a plan to pay them all off in a year or some other faster schedule while also replenishing the savings you

  4. New Student, Not Sure Which Route to go?!?!

    tigerlogic replied to Sunchine123!'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Though I agree with the above posters, the lpn to rn to BSN bridge seems like a good choice if you don't mind gaining lots of different experiences before getting to your dream

  5. Nursing positions deeply embedded in science

    tigerlogic replied to DGabe24's topic in General Nursing

    I was on the academic track (biochem BS, was going into molecular pharmacolgy for grad school) for years and kinda left in a huff (too many competitive crazy people), went abroad to teach and am now...

  6. Need Tips on Keeping a Preceptor Happy

    tigerlogic replied to whatdoIdonow?'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    My experience in training is in another field but generally, "yeah, but..." is a horrible phrase. Also, the trainers I know don't always appreciate never ending varieties of, "that reminds me, when I...

  7. 3 things you wish someone would have told you, that you had to find out on your own..

    tigerlogic replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA in nursing school:It's easy to hurt yourself and expensive to heal. The key to manual blood pressures is often a better stethoscope You have to really fight for your breaks, but some people...

  8. Resume stand out or resume death sentence???

    tigerlogic replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Some of the low key ones are fine. I would NOT put a picture. Keep it simple and to the point and work on your cover letter

  9. Is it possible for a RN to work five 12 hr days?

    tigerlogic replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in General Nursing

    I know a fair number of night shifters -- both RNs and CNAs-- who prefer 6 on, 8 off (12 hr shifts). I would prefer it for nights but not days. But plenty of people do it. Just don't schedule...

  10. Am I too old to become an NP?

    tigerlogic replied to SeaH20RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Is your retirement influenced by how much you need to pay for school? More and more people aren't going to retire so young anyways. Also, you could travel as an

  11. What does CNA do during code blue?

    tigerlogic replied to Ybur514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ask your manager. At my hospital everyone who has patient contact-- including the housekeeping and dietary -- has CPR training and is expected to call a code and start compressions if they find...

  12. I need reassurance, or reality check?

    tigerlogic replied to studentinchicago's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Apply. Write excellent essays. The best grades don't always get in. 4.0s get turned down and 3.5s get in sometimes. The people who never get in are the people who never

  13. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    tigerlogic replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    DUCKY I'm a CNA and a nurse (trying not to laugh) recently asked me to go into a room and ask the older gentleman if he would like to "Use the ducky" I blinked twice and did as requested (not sure if...

  14. Loans just for living expenses

    tigerlogic replied to Doyelfamily75's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Some schools have emergency loans for this type of thing and some banks give private loans for things like this too. Keep applying around, getting a job a second time is much easier than the first...

  15. Im scared out of my mind for Anatomy

    tigerlogic replied to NurseLizzy13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Use google images to help you with histology but double check that you are actually looking at what you searched for. A lot of people in my class liked audio recording the lecture and listening again...

  16. Advice needed about clinical instructor

    tigerlogic replied to RNbethy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had a similar frustration when I did my CNA. The voice in my head told my instructor, "dude shut up! I'm doing it right. I know what I'm doing. Stop interrupting me!" The my speaking voice said,...

  17. Just found out my partner's dad is a DNR

    tigerlogic replied to ionatan's topic in General Nursing

    DNRs at my hospital are sometime really specific: don't intubate but chest compressions ok. Aggressive medical treatment ok; no shock. Or some such thing. If there are specifics, track them down...

  18. No More Prereqs!!!

    tigerlogic replied to jocy_anne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats to you! I started prereqs in June 2011 and became a CNA while doing them. So many people told me it was impossible to get into nursing school on your first try in my city but hard work and...

  19. Nursing student 'food for thought'

    tigerlogic replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I have more energy and focus the more I stay away from gluten and get exercise. Small snacks are

  20. Grateful for male nurses!!

    tigerlogic replied to studentnurse96's topic in Male Nursing Students

    While I agree with what many have said, and have met many great male nurses, why don't WE ALL lay off the gossip, cattiness, etc. Maybe male nurses have a reputation for higher professionalism...

  21. Really sad :(

    tigerlogic replied to NOLAmommy3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You know, I'm a CNA right now and am *so bored*. I do a lot of all night 1 on 1s with suicide or flight risk, basically watching them sleep. But you know what. Im learning good things and I'll be a...

  22. Nursing Instructor Continuously Embarrassing Me

    tigerlogic replied to Jlseeze's topic in General Students

    Standing up for yourself --to him, coworkers, managers, patients, whatever-- is a life skill. I dont agree with his tactics but communicating powerfully with him and your classmates and standing up...

  23. Question for Current Nurses!

    tigerlogic replied to mountainbird's topic in Nursing Career

    ABSN programs are competitive-- some with higher avg GPAs than med schools in the same place-- but not impossible to get into on a first try. I'm a CNA in a hospital and starting a ABSN in the fall...

  24. Deciding between OHSU and BMCC

    tigerlogic replied to mclong2287's topic in General Students

    Are they both full time? Can you work while doing either? Is your cost of living going to be different in different places? If you want to eventually pursue advanced practice, the cc may not look as...

  25. To all of you who have obviously made it into nursing school...

    tigerlogic replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    Well, be better than the local kids with your grades/experience/essay etc. Schools generally give preference to high GPAs but I know many people with "pretty good" grades that beat out higher GPAs....