AlwaysLearning247

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  1. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have only known one person to have a job secured before passing the NCLEX. I don't see why you're so discouraged when you didn't even pass the NCLEX yet. Where I am from (MA) you can't even apply...

  2. The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    The worst job I had before becoming a nurse would probably have to be when I was a deli clerk in a grocery store. The customers and managers always talked down to me and I barely made any money....

  3. RN-BSN programs in Mass

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to TREndzetta's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It is $320 per credit and I had to take 39 credits, so $12,480 for the whole

  4. How did you get through nursing school?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Student2017555's topic in General Students

    Sometimes people get anxious and overwhelmed with new experiences. When I was in nursing school the first two semesters for me I would get slight anxiety before walking into clinical but it was never...

  5. Tell me why you regret about becoming a Nurse

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't regret it at all but sometimes I have bad days, as everyone does, and ask myself "what was I thinking going to nursing school?!" But when I think about other careers I don't know what else I'd...

  6. Do you have visible tattoos or know anyone who has visible tattoos?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    I have a small tattoo of a heart with a music note in the middle on my inner forearm. I never had any problems in nursing school or at work as a

  7. Who do you work for the patient or the facility?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. Unfortunately, some facilities seem to want to take anyone for the money. I do not see my patients as money bags, I see them as human beings who deserve respect. I have worked...

  8. Avoid laboure college

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to kimhuynhful's topic in School, College Programs

    If you study you will be okay. The hard part for me was the stress of always having to get a certain grade. Good

  9. RN-BSN programs in Mass

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to TREndzetta's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I graduated with my associates in MA and most of the RN-BSN programs were pretty expensive. I suggest looking into Southern New Hampshire University. The program is cheap, accredited, and 100% online....

  10. Have any of your patients ever told you that you're a good nurse?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to EquinoxSolstice92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've had patients express that I took great care of them and they are thankful for what I've done for them. However, I am very weary about the patients who say "you're much better than nurse so and...

  11. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to blongo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Technically you have to enter all the correct information. I changed the expiration date and it didn't take my card. When I entered all the right information I got the "good popup." I thought I failed...

  12. SNHU Online RN to BSN Program

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to AlwaysLearning247's topic in General Nursing

    The advisors definitely help you choose what classes are best to take together. I was able to start the nursing classes very fast too because I did a lot of prerequisites. Two classes is definitely...

  13. Avoid laboure college

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to kimhuynhful's topic in School, College Programs

    Nursing 1000 for me was a good experience overall. The first 5-6 weeks is spent in lab and I believe I had two days of lecture and two days of lab. You have to pass the tests with a certain combined...

  14. SNHU Online RN to BSN Program

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to AlwaysLearning247's topic in General Nursing

    The nursing classes are actually very interesting and not too hard. They're definitely doable! I took statistics and nursing 300 together, I just completed nursing 305 and ihp 420 together, and I'm...

  15. SNHU Online RN to BSN Program

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to AlwaysLearning247's topic in General Nursing

    I really enjoy SNHU's program. The classes are set up very well on blackboard and the teachers are very helpful. I would recommend this program. It's great too because it's 100%

  16. Avoid laboure college

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to kimhuynhful's topic in School, College Programs

    Sorry you're having a bad experience. I graduated from Laboure and the price was the worst part for me. I had great clinical rotations at the VA, Norwood, Newton Wellesley, south shore, etc. Nursing...

  17. Using Both Ports Of Central Line

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    I always alternate which port I use with IV antibiotics. As far as I know the red port does not mean that it is for blood draws. Some antibiotics are safe to run together but I wouldn't do

  18. I don't want to be a nurse!!

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to sharebear003's topic in General Students

    The last thing this world needs is a nurse who goes into this profession for the wrong reasons. Go do what you want to do. You'll be an adult and can make your own

  19. Night Nursing: Precepting & Perception

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Larry2016's topic in General Students

    I am a night nurse and while the night shift can be more calm than the day, there is still a lot going on. We still have to pass meds, do assessments, do dressings, admissions, etc. all while the...

  20. Patient Nurse Ratio

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to ambobam's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a long term acute care hospital in MA and the ratios are 1:4 or

  21. Didn't Pass Human Physiology and not I am not sure what to do now!

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to nsmith18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dust yourself off and try again, don't give up on your dreams! I almost failed anatomy the first time I took it and I am now a nurse. I almost let that determine my fate in nursing school. Good

  22. Phlebotomist before nursing school?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to jayme363's topic in General Students

    In my opinion I would go straight for nursing, unless you really need the money. I have friends that are phlebotomists and one only makes $12/hr (in MA). When I was a nursing assistant in a hospital...

  23. Embarrassed and depressed

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to beezwax404's topic in General Students

    First of all, you ARE NOT a loser at all. Do not compare yourself to the other people in your class, you may be blind to the struggles they face at home. Nursing school is tough but it is so worth it....

  24. Annoying CNA

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Bellaxx392's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldn't have interrupted her during the med pass. If one of the CNA's did that to me over a dressing change (that isn't urgent) I would be very annoyed as well. You did the right thing by telling...

  25. Why so rude?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Theresa92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on the facility. Many nursing homes are severely understaffed and the nurses and CNA's probably feel like they can't be bothered, still shouldn't act that way. Sometimes people forget when...