RubySlippers06

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1. What should I do while waiting?

   RubySlippers06 replied to nursing212's topic in General Students

   If it were me, I would start making an assessment as to why I failed out of the first program. Was it due to time management, study issues, etc.? Then, I would make a plan on how to work through what...

2. Is nursing school worth it?

   RubySlippers06 replied to CantDecideUsername's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   When everything is all said and done, I will be roughly $55-60K in debt. Personally, I would try your hardest to not go over $50. Look into going to a BSN program instead of MSN. It will be cheaper...

3. Current Navy Nurses - Question

   RubySlippers06 replied to RubySlippers06's topic in Government, Military

   That's what I have been hearing. I spoke with a Navy recruiter who told me I would probably be able to get a waiver. However, I don't know how much truth was in that. Thanks for the

4. Current Navy Nurses - Question

   RubySlippers06 posted a topic in Government, Military

   Hey everyone! I am currently looking into applying for the Navy Nurse Corps while I am in nursing school. Could anyone tell me what it is actually like being a navy nurse? Do you have any say as to...

5. Good Planner

   RubySlippers06 replied to emergenceRN17's topic in General Students

   I love the Erin Condren life planners, but I'm super cheap LOL so, I am making my own. I just finished the layout and I'm in love. It will have the same feel as the Erin Condren, but more customized....

6. Is Pregnancy During Nursing School Doable?

   RubySlippers06 replied to 2bNurseHammonds's topic in General Students

   You do have a lot of comments but I would like to share my story regarding this. With my first, I was extremely healthy, at a good weight (not over or under) took vitamins, great diet, etc. I was in...

7. Frustrated with the Admission Process

   RubySlippers06 replied to honeyrose29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Wow, I am sorry! That is a terrible system! I would probably apply to other programs around my area as well as that one. Just make sure their NCLEX pass rate is

8. I just want the letter!

   RubySlippers06 replied to RubySlippers06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I think they may have deleted that FB bc it wasn't coming up through the link or a search I did end up finding the fundamentals book super cheap and used on amazon. The others I am going to wait for...

9. I just want the letter!

   RubySlippers06 replied to RubySlippers06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Now, I am having to force myself to not purchase my books off Amazon. They are supposed to send out an email with info in about 2.5 weeks and they register us in the courses. None of this has happened...

10. How do I know if this is fit for me?

    RubySlippers06 replied to nella14's topic in General Students

    I have gone back and forth SO many times when it comes to nursing. When I first started college, I was an English/Political Science double major and planned to go to Law School. This is something I...

11. I just want the letter!

    RubySlippers06 replied to RubySlippers06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YAY!!!! Congratulations! That is super exciting!! I still have no new information, but it is getting closer to the date of knowing! Now I am trying to just enjoy my kids and being able to clean my...

12. Social help, not fitting in

    RubySlippers06 replied to nursepeaches's topic in General Students

    (((((HUGS)))))) You seem to have a tone of great comments (sorry, didn't read them all). I just want to add that you will be thankful you had the extra study time. I am really social and have a...

13. Clinical drama-question about personal property

    RubySlippers06 replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Students

    I feel like this thread just needs to die... I am so sick of seeing it, but I cannot stop myself from reading it! OP, I hate to see that you are getting reamed. I know how much words can hurt....

14. Would this be smart?

    RubySlippers06 replied to carys's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't buy them now, if you have a whole year. First, what if you are not accepted into the program you buy books for? Second, what if they change the book? I would go with the above advice and...

15. BSN or ADN?

    RubySlippers06 replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are also a TON of threads asking this question. You may find some more info in those. I would go with what you get accepted into. Will your hospital offer TA for the ADN or bridge program? I...