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    Does TEAS V Give Conversion Factors?

    BloomNurseRN replied to cara519's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I don't remember having any coversion questions on the actual TEAS V exam but I could have blocked it out. Good
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    Cliques within LPN classes

    BloomNurseRN replied to MrsCuoco's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Mine actually hasn't been too bad. We only had two men starting out and we all hung out. Study groups seemed to be a nice mix of 20-year-olds and 30-40-year-olds. Mingle with everyone and find a...
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    shoes for clinicals?

    BloomNurseRN replied to jaycee15's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The very best shoe I could recommend is Dansko's but they are pricey ($100+). Besides that you can find plain white Nikes that are pretty comfortable for about
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    ADN or BSN?

    BloomNurseRN replied to MrsBassett's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know in my community the ASN's that come out have as much or MORE respect as the BSN's down the street. My program highly emphasizes clinical skills and hands on time. The students in the BSN...
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    Im scared out of my mind for Anatomy

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

    I second finding a group. It's a ton of memorization and working with people and saying things out loud made a huge difference for me. Good
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    Lost and Feeling Vulnerable

    BloomNurseRN replied to MissJ0910's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did the head of the department give you any specifics as to why (grades, entrance exam, etc)? If so, are those things you can work on? If not, can you contact her for more details? If an ASN/ADN...
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    Am I worrying to much?

    BloomNurseRN replied to kayruhh's topic in General Students

    I hope you're able to get this worked out. A girl in my class last year had this happen. Hers was even sooner though, like having just left the job a matter of weeks earlier. She was assigned that...
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    D in Phys :-(

    BloomNurseRN replied to FutureRNLosAngeles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck! I had the same experience the first time around but I was able to retake it and my school replaced the bad grade with my A. Hopefully yours will do the same.
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    Almost done w/ pre reqs.. question!

    BloomNurseRN replied to jordanhenning's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I second what everyone else has said. Maintain your GPA and find out what the programs in your area require as an entrance exam. Absolutely meet with any nursing advisors that you can. If the...
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    Nursin school confusion!

    BloomNurseRN replied to Melanie42595's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I attend ITCC in Indiana also! I'm a current ASN student and also had to complete pre-req's before being accepted into my program. I'm personally not familiar with any direct admit programs but...
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    Cheating in Pre-Reqs

    BloomNurseRN replied to xxyyzz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, this was one heck of a post. I definitely would tell an instructor about something like this. Nursing programs are highly competitive and it would be a travesty for a person to get a spot only...
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    Study Groups: Help or Nuisance?

    BloomNurseRN replied to MrsCuoco's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Check it out and do what works best for you. I like studying with people because I'm both a visual and audio learner. I like to look at information and talk about it as a way to remember it. If you...
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    Aniexity, Anticipation all for that acceptance letter...

    BloomNurseRN replied to jasilady's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know how hard it is not to be anxious, it's a nail biting time. Try to focus on anything else you can. It sounds like you've got an excellent chance and I hope you get your acceptance letter SOON!...
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    FREE Kaplan RN Course Book

    BloomNurseRN replied to shay&lynn's topic in General Students

    Thank you!! I have a Kindle app on my phone and computer. Can't wait to try this out!!
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    Medication calculations

    BloomNurseRN replied to Annie07's topic in General Students

    Google "medication calculations for nurses" or just "medication calculations" and lots of great stuff comes
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    What is the average of a nursing student?

    BloomNurseRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Students

    My class seems to have a great range of ages. We have a few 21-year-olds all the way up to a few in the 40's. I'm 32 and I'd say the average would be between 25 and
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    Community college has a 7% graduation rate...

    BloomNurseRN replied to Kadambari's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school does do an "exit exam" that is used to help determine likelihood of success on the NCLEX but it does NOT determine graduation. Our passing is only determined by the grades we receive, not...
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    Lost On My Educational Track

    BloomNurseRN replied to CostantinoA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I definitely am thinking along the same lines as the other posters. Nursing is NOT easy, either in training or in profession. If you don't want to be a nurse to work with people, there are plenty of...
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    Really jealous of everyone starting nursing school in the fall!

    BloomNurseRN replied to amariek92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know it's not easy but hang in there. I know people who had to apply two and three times who are now registered nurses. If you really want it, I know you will be able to make it happen. Good...
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    Starting Nursing School in the fall?

    BloomNurseRN replied to NurseKis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, this is not going to be easy but don't psych yourself out before you've even started! Apply yourself and take it one class at a time. Good
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    Community college has a 7% graduation rate...

    BloomNurseRN replied to Kadambari's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think this number sounds a little low but not that far off. Many of the students at community colleges are there for a variety of reasons. Mine is in a large college town and we have a LOT of...
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    CPR Certification Question

    BloomNurseRN replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    I second the Red Cross! They offer classes all the time and hopefully they will have one soon enough to meet your requirement. Good
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    Fears about nursing school

    BloomNurseRN replied to RNintraining72's topic in General Students

    I'm getting ready to start my second year and my biggest fear is my Complex Med-Surg class coming up in the spring semester. I have heard that the instructor is a no nonsense, you better know your...
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    NCLEX Books - Which one worked for you?

    BloomNurseRN replied to TheAmazingMrsA's topic in General Students

    I am getting ready to start my second year as a nursing student and purchased Kaplan NCLEX-RN 2012-2013 Strategies, Practice, and Review, as well as Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment. I wish...
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    Is the second year of an ADN program easier than the first?

    BloomNurseRN replied to 777RN's topic in General Students

    I would LOVE that but I most definitely don't expect that. LOL. Actually that's not 100% true. I am REALLY looking forward to the fall semester because it's my ob/peds and mental health rotation,...