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I almost did...not for the money though. Granted their salaries are much higher than a nurses salary but I don't think it's anything to write home about. I dated a man whose family was "old money" and the lifestyle was something I could definitely ge...

I hang mine on a hook so it hangs straight down. It's where I hang my uniform so it's all together.

I am just in orientation right but have become friends with the clinical educator. She's already talked about switching me to an RN position once I finish school! Unfortunately I don't feel like this place would be a right fit for me. But I would gla...

In our program, first year we had clinicals once a week for about 8 hours. There were AM and afternoon times. What you got was what the school placed you in. We don't get a choice. Our 2nd year we have clinicals twice a week for 7 hours a day and, ag...

I'm keeping mind. I don't think its necessary to delete unless you waste your time on there or you have things you want to hide. It should be fine as long as you know what would be appropriate and inappropriate to post. I rarely ever post on my accou...

I would make your high school classes your main focus, honestly.

I would wait. There are still 23 people for them to call. Do u know how many people they've called from the wait list? I guess, to me, it would really suck to be told no over the phone. But if you really want to call you shouldn't let anyone stop you...

If I were in your shoes I would go with the snf position. You'll get exposure to different types of medical problems and patients will generally be more acute. I actually just took a much lower paying job in order to gain experience taking care of hi...

There are a lot of new apt complexes towards the Dunlap area. I would look towards that part of the city. Low crime rates and is a little more of an affluent area. Good luck!

I'm in IL....I make around 17/hr at my hospital job. Its a super easy job at a smaller hospital. I still stay on as registry. I took a much less paying job (around 11.50) because its experience with more acute patients. I figured it would be better e...

Congrats on your new job! It's terrific that you landed a job so quickly after getting your license and they are willing to work around your schedule! I didn't mind being in a snf. Honestly, I love being around older folks. You can learn so much from...

Are you enrolled in the program? If so, I would just listen to what she had to say but continue on your path. Everyone will always have their opinion of who will succeed and who won't succeed. Just use it as motivation to do well. I know the bridge...

@kdbean....I live in cental IL :)

Ours are ceil blue top with logo and ceil blue pants as well. Optional white lab coat with logo if we choose to wear them. I don't think I could ever wear all white! Just too many fluids to be around...no way would I stay spotless for longer than an ...

I know a few people who became PAs with a bachelors in biology...my cousin being one of them. I believe most want you to have some sort of clinical/pt care background. As for experience....we all have to start at the bottom. U learn to get the experi...

Personally I like Saunders nclex book. I don't think the books will really help you since they are more separated by systems/specialties (ie maternity, cardiac, renal, respiratory, etc). For fundamentals I used nclex 3500 and 4000 and used the funda...

I would apply to take the CNA licensure test since you are out of school. At the hospitals here, some will only hire you if you have your license. Others will hire you if you've completed one clinical rotation in NS AND you are still a nursing studen...

I've never taken one but I highly suggest you check with the nursing programs you plan on applying to to see if they will accept them. My friend took AP 1 online and 2 as a regular class. The school she was accepted into would not accept the online ...

My reasons for going ADN were strictly monetary. I made too much to get any financial aid although I had quit my job a few months before the program started. So I would have had to shell out over 40k out of pocket. My fiancé and I had that money earm...

Volunteer experience can sometimes help you depending on the hospital. My moms best friend is head of hr at the biggest hospital where I live and they don't really consider it experience since there is very little or no pt contact. When did you quit...

I'm a little confused. Nursing and medical school re completely different. If you think you want to be one a doctor then I wouldn't waste my time majoring in rec. therapy (I'm not quite sure what that is) I would focus on all the required science cla...

Fortunately I got into all the schools I applied to my first time (1 ADN, 2 BSN). I was prepared to keep applying though if I didn't get in. Good luck!

If the school asks for all transcripts then you will need to provide them all. One of my friends tried to hide one of her old transcripts because she failed a majority of the classes at the old school. She got into the program and was in her last sem...

@ Ava - Most agencies will not hire you as a new grad and require at least 1 year experience. Some are 2. It just depends on the agency really. I plan on travelling after a few years of working. Good luck!

Completely agree with others. That should not be a subject to be discussed with patients. There are always other ways to dodge a question or deflect from the subject!