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    What are some things I can Do NOW to prepare Myself??

    BloomNurseRN replied to carberrylane's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sounds like you're making a good start! Reading the Pharm book and your Fundamentals book are an excellent way to get moving. Also, I would highly recommend an NCLEX study book. I didn't purchase...
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    already spent $30K on prereqs and some nursing school....should I continue?

    BloomNurseRN replied to studentnurse3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I honestly can't say for sure what route you should take, this is a complicated question. My question would be, are there any other ADN/ASN programs in your area that you could apply to? Are you...
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    Help! Advise on LPN or RN program without an entrance exam in IL, or IN

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

    I attend Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana and the nursing program here does require the TEAS exam. Is there a reason your mom doesn't want to take an entrance exam? The TEAS isn't easy but...
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    Is it "5 rights" or "6 rights"?

    BloomNurseRN replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My textbooks also included the "5 rights" and THEN included that many facilities do 7 or 8 rights, which would be the documentation, along with reason (the rationale behind the medication) and...
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    Need advice...

    BloomNurseRN replied to butterflykisses23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't say for sure that it would help you but it may not be the best thing to do while in nursing school. Most nursing programs are extremely intensive and reading heavy. You may find that you...
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    Financial Aid

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

    I also recommend an appeal. Many schools will put you on to a program to help you any way they can. I started out 10 years ago in an accounting program but dropped out due to the sudden death of my...
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    Any stories/advice overcoming low undergrad gpa?

    BloomNurseRN replied to clg0213's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know it's not easy to overcome but as zoe92 stated, a B is definitely better than a C. Also, absolutely try to concentrate on the other things they consider. If they give additional points for...
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    chem 1 and ap 2

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

    If you did well in Chem I before and feel comfortable with it, go for it! I took Chem 101 and A&P 201 (sounds about the same type 9of course load) along with two nursing classes last semester and...
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    PATHOPHYSIOLOGY?!!!

    BloomNurseRN replied to KAC123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I had the option of taking a pathophysiology class before I started my nursing program I definitely would have taken it. It's NOT an easy subject but to be able to study disease processes in the...
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    I applied to Nursing, now what?

    BloomNurseRN replied to claira15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I completely second this advice!! When I chose co-req's to go with my nursing curriculum at my community college, I chose things that I knew would transfer when I pursue my BSN. I could have taken...
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    New

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

    Sometimes it's hard not to feel that way but just take it one semester and one class at a time. If it means enough to you, you will push through and keep doing it even when you think you can't....
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    positive TB test........now what?

    BloomNurseRN replied to 2bmalenurse2012's topic in General Students

    As everyone has said, a clear x-ray should get you by. :-) Good
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    ATI "Nurse in a box"

    BloomNurseRN replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    We were told about the Nurse In a Box the first week of class last year. That was a bit of a PAIN. The fees were put on our accounts though so at least it came out of financial aid instead of out of...
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    Would this count as work experience?

    BloomNurseRN replied to kjohnson1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If you're doing things like vital signs with direct patient care I can't imagine why it wouldn't be considered healthcare experience. Good
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    Discouraged Pre-Nursing Student

    BloomNurseRN replied to jellybean321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's frustrating when it's not sticking but that doesn't mean you won't excel in nursing school. I struggled with Chem last semester (took it will in nursing school - it's a co-req for me, not a...
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    Patients hitting on nurses

    BloomNurseRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm still a student nurse but last year during my med-surg clinical rotation I got to spend some time in the PACU. The patient I was helping with was one I accompanied directly from the OR who was in...
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    which college do i choose?

    BloomNurseRN replied to tubellax0's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know lots of people that take transferable pre-req's to save money before going full-time to a traditional four-year school. Can't imagine how there could be a downside to that.
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    Where can I apply?

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

    I don't know about going from one program to a completely separate program. In my area there are other campuses of my community college within about an hour so people apply at multiple campuses to...
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    Nursing Program Rumors

    BloomNurseRN replied to buttons93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Absolutely!! I have worked hard to dispel rumors at my school that are so similar to these. No waitlists, no you don't have to have ALL A's or you have no hope, no you don't have to get 95% on the...
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    Late for exam

    BloomNurseRN replied to katpatel's topic in General Students

    I would be devastated but I definitely would try to calmly discuss it with the instructor in private. There is always a possibility she might work with you and give you the chance to take it, even at...
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    Do you have a lot of Debt to pay off

    BloomNurseRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    By the time I'm done I think I will be at around $20k. I wouldn't have had so much but I lost my job last year (my hospital outsourced the transcription department) and am currently on unemployment....
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    difficulty

    BloomNurseRN replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    I think it's just a different level. The pre-req's lay the ground to delve into the crazy involved stuff. You're expected to know anatomy so that when they start talking disease process and vital...
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    Classes to take for Fall

    BloomNurseRN replied to Izonme's topic in General Students

    I would definitely look for something filler. If you have the option of something like medical terminology that could be a big help once you're in the program. Knowing that "hepato-" is pertaining...
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    Using ebooks vs. textbooks

    BloomNurseRN replied to vw74vw's topic in General Students

    I have used e-textbooks but not while in the nursing program. While I think they would be fine for some courses, like pharmacology, I'm not sure I would be able to really focus and get what I needed...
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    It's summer break...

    BloomNurseRN replied to ER(notso)n00b's topic in General Students

    I am with you on feeling like I've forgotten things!! We got done May 5th and don't go back until August 20th. I have been trying to study NCLEX prep books and I'm getting ready to read the ATI...