Cruz.Cookie BSN, RN

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  1. Although I'm just a student nurse and my story doesn't even compare to the incredible stories on this thread--the one patient that will always stick out to me was a retired teacher who wanted to pray...
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    Shadowing tonight- nervous!

    I think you should thank the nurse you're shadowing/them for giving you such a wonderful opportunity. You should also make sure you convey your enthusiasm and interest to your shadower...but I'm sure...
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    Job Fair

    Strap on your big girl boots and keep it moving. You will encounter people like this whether you like it or not. All it takes is a positive attitude and perseverance to get to where you need to go....
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    Nursing and the supernatural

    Yes! Love these
  5. I love reading the different outlooks and views into the critical thinking process of nurses from different specialties. Very interesting and
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    PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls

    @Mike @theAFwife how is the program overall? Is there intense check off's..reports to the preceptor..anything? I'd like to get a glimpse of the program overall.
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    Student nursing in cardiac Icu

    So, I applied for a student nursing position at the cardiac Icu and handed in my resume, anecdotal, and recommendation letter to my friends relative (she's a nursing director ) to hand into the...
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    Friends. 😤

    Those are what I call outsiders. They will never understand so its best to keep your head in the game and
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    Feel like I'm barely passing

    I think you should purchase an NCLEX book like Saunders. Not only does it contain comprehensive material but it also has critical thinking -NCLEX style questions in there as well. I also think you...
  10. 2 year BSN program
  11. Let me tell you, I drove an hour and a half five times a day in my first semester of nursing school. I would sleep over a frievds house each week for clinical at 6am as well. It was worth it for me...
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    Rejected from school....Need ADVISE

    Don't "assume" just do it girl. You never know ...it won't hurt to apply. I'm just
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    PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls

    Hi Corey! Is microbiology included in that prereq gpa? And actually my prereq gpa was a 3.8 it includes statistics A&p 1 and 2--class and lab, nutrition , microbiology , microcomputer ...that's...
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    How I Passed the TEAS Exam

    Amazing! Thank
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    Just Took the TEAS V- Opinion and Notes

    Omg you're a godsend thank you!! I am actually starting this month to study for the TEAS practice test and I'm taking it in mid-march. These tips are much
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    Hillsborough Community College Fall 2015

    Oh! Thank you for
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    PHSC 2015 Nursing Hopefuls

    Hi all! I am applying to the PHSC nursing program. I'm in a complex situation in that I used to be a USF nursing student. I got denied progression in my program in my fourth semester because of...
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    PHSC Fall 2015 Hopefulls

    And wow !! You are definitely getting in without a doubt!! If you dont mind me asking what did you use to prepare for the TEAS? I would love to have that score!
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    PHSC Fall 2015 Hopefulls

    Hi Corey! I am applying to the phsc nursing program. I'm a complex case in that I recently failed out of a program in my fourth semester. It was devastating because it was due to my clinical rotation...
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    Hillsborough Community College Fall 2015

    I remember seeing HCC. nursing students at TGH. It's crazy that I might be in that uniform coming from a prior USF nursing student. My dream is to be a nurse..I was so close but I'm putting on my...
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    Hillsborough Community College Fall 2015

    Hello everyone ... I'm a complex case. I used to be apart of the USF BSN program but I failed my clinical rotation. I was not accepted back into the program. This was my fourth semester! I've had...
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    Clinical lesson learned

    Thank you. If you don't mind me asking, what degree did you pursue in the healthcare field meanwhile
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    Clinical lesson learned

    This is a dark time in my life right now. I am constantly in-between thoughts. Am I capable? Did I pick the right career? What is going on ....all of this running through my mind. I know this time...
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    Clinical lesson learned

    Thank you...it
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    Clinical lesson learned

    I'm listening and understanding. Thanks for your response. I wrote this post in the heat of the moment ...should have left done things unsaid. I apologize to anyone I have offended. This was how I...