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    TEAS V Exam? Please Help?

    BloomNurseRN replied to jojo1800's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    The first time I took the TEAS V, I scored a 74%. I took it 31 days later after using the ATI study guide religiously, as well as studying with a friend using that same guide, and was able to score...
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    Help! Has anyone ever been asked to four interviews

    BloomNurseRN replied to poohbear_70's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just recently interviewed with a doctor and his questions seemed to be more focused on specific situations that I might encounter in his office. It seemed like it was mostly a chance to see my...
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    Having trouble applying knowledge, pls advise

    BloomNurseRN replied to AshleyRN1020's topic in MICU, SICU

    How did you do in your clinical rotations? Did your instructors mention this as an issue at that too also? Just curious. Good
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    Chem and Pharm

    BloomNurseRN replied to rachelhuff's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My program has Pharm as a part of the program and it definitely was not an easy class. It sounds like you're not overwhelming yourself though. I had Med-Surg II lecture and clinical, Pharm, Chem,...
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    Just starting out Q

    BloomNurseRN replied to Lacymom's topic in Indiana Nursing

    The nursing homes in our area offer CNA training courses for free and pay you to do them and work for them. They are accelerated but only take a few weeks. If you don't already have a job then...
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    What time do you start clinical?

    BloomNurseRN replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    We start at 7:00 but are always advised to be there about 10-15 minutes early to get settled. We shouldn't be running in the door a 7:00 but rather have our coats off and be ready to receive our...
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    Anyone else graduating 2013??

    BloomNurseRN replied to Jayden8139's topic in General Students

    I'll be graduating in May 2013 and I am beyond excited for that. I'm already doing NCLEX study guides and looking forward to getting that out of the way so I can actually take care of patients!!...
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    Hair & clinical

    BloomNurseRN replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    My hair is very long, hanging below my rear end. My program requires hair to be up and off the collar so I just put it in a bun or cute up do and don't have to worry about it. Really, you want your...
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    experience before entering the nursing program

    BloomNurseRN replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am going to be a second year nursing student this August and I have a GREAT respect for CNA's. Our first clinical rotation was in a LTC facility and did a lot of work with the CNA's there. It...
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    Students & Nurses- How do I get into nursing school with low undergrad gpa?

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

    Yes, being in an ADN program will allow you to sit for the NCLEX-RN. The differences for an ADN/ASN and a BSN nurse is the amount of management style courses. Once you receive your ADN/ASN you can...
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    im really bummed and beginning to rethink my decision...

    BloomNurseRN replied to luvmykids0810's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know it's not easy when things don't work out just the way you want but give it time and know that you have a LOT of time ahead of you. Finishing after 30 isn't that big of a deal in the scheme of...
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    Too soon to transfer?

    BloomNurseRN replied to Yllomia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wouldn't see a problem with it as long as it's within the time frame listed under your hospital's policies. Most employers I have worked for have only a 6-month requirement before a transfer. As...
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    Is 43.3 an ok score on teas v

    BloomNurseRN replied to JBISHUN21's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Most programs have a minimum requirement for the TEAS. It would probably be good to check on the minimums from the program you are interested in applying to. Good
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    Continue LPN school or start RN

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

    That must be very difficult. If the cost is the issue and you know for sure you want to become an RN, it may not be a bad idea to slow down and do the pre-req's for the RN and go for that. I know...
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    My NCLEX Story

    BloomNurseRN replied to KBRN2011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for sharing that. I still have a year to go but am already studying Kaplan. I want to be prepared by the time I graduated and don't want to feel like I'm only starting to study once I...
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    Help with pre reqs!!

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

    It's definitely doable but is obviously going to take hard work and motivation. I am a current nursing student and have two children. I schedule study time just as I would work time and my husband...
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    Seeking advice- new grad in ED

    BloomNurseRN replied to nursejess12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most places expect at least 6 months before employees look to transfer. I also look forward to working in L&D but I think working someplace like the ED or a med-surg floor for 2-3 years isn't a...
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    RN student needs help!!

    BloomNurseRN replied to ESRUN5891's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't think a review would hurt but I don't really think it's necessary. I took my two A&P classes the fall before I applied (I took them as 8-week accelerated courses). By the time I started...
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    Scope of Practice / Nurse Practice Act

    BloomNurseRN replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thanks Indynurse317! I will definitely be checking this out, as I will be a graduating RN next May.
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    Starting pre-nursing in Fall at IUPUI. Already a nervous wreck.

    BloomNurseRN replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in Indiana Nursing

    It's hard feeling that way but I understand. When I decided to go back to school at the age of 29 with two kiddos under the age of 3 I was petrified of failing. I thought I would be failing myself...
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    What will you do with your RN license?

    BloomNurseRN replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    I've known from the moment that I decided to go to nursing school that I wanted to focus on L&D on my way to becoming a CNM also. I am going to try to focus on Med-Surg for about 2 years to get...
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    Tip for Nursing Student: Study whenever you can

    BloomNurseRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    This pretty much sums up what nursing students do. I have the summer off until August and am already studying for my NCLEX exam next year. Yep, just can't stop studying!
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    Paying for school??

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

    That sounds awesome! I would love a program with that kind of admissions. Good luck!
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    Worried to death about dosage cal!

    BloomNurseRN replied to kayruhh's topic in General Students

    For the most part we did self study also. The instructors went over a few calculations just to make sure we had the hang of it but otherwise we had to know our stuff. There were questions on each of...
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    TEAS V Test Study Guides

    BloomNurseRN replied to Tenshi_No_Shikatsu's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I ended up selling mine for about half the cost and it helped me raise my score by 10 pts so I definitely considered it money well spent. Good