Idiosyncratic

Idiosyncratic BSN, RN

Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg

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  1. Nevada New Grad

    I just graduated from an ASN program, and had a job with a hospital in Vegas two months ago. Official offer came in two weeks ago. UHS seems to be more new grad friendly than other areas. Good
  2. Interview Questions?

    Just wanted to update that I got a contingent job offer before I even left! I'll be starting as a postpartum nurse doing couplet care as soon as I have a testing date(when I get my unofficial...
  3. I got in!!!!

    Congratulations! You've got
  4. How old is everyone?

    24, associates degress, and second semester nursing student.
  5. Anatomy & Physiology??

    Honestly, it'll be hard for you at first. There are some parts(like the RNA, DNA sequencing) that will be harder without that prior knowledge. However, I think that if you study hard enough, and focus...
  6. Is nursing school a possibility?

    You never know until you try.
  7. Am I "late"? 22 yrs old starting prereq Jan

    Not late at all! Not even close! I'm 24(almost 25 ), and I'm entering my second semester of nursing school. There are so many people of various different ages throughout my program. I believe the...
  8. Just got accepted!

    I am officially starting nursing school this fall at my local CC! :) I got my acceptance letter this
  9. questions regarding applying for nursing school

    1..How realistic is it for me to get into a community college with this 3.766 gpa? - Where I live, that's a pretty good GPA, and you'd most likely get in. However, every school and location is...
  10. i already feel rejected

    I second others. Put your eggs in more than one basket. When I applied for nursing school over the summer, I had applied to three different colleges. That way, when in doubt, hopefully one of them...
  11. How Long is/was Your First Semester Hours?

    First 8 weeks: Monday - 8am-11am lecture, 1-4pm lab Tuesday - 8am-11am lecture Wednesday - 9-12pm lab, 1-4pm lab Last 8 weeks: Monday - 8am-11am lecture Tuesday - 8am-11am lecture Wedensday - 9-12 lab...
  12. Nursing 1 Hesi exam!

    Review things that you learned in the beginning of the semester. That's where a lot of us had issues in my program because we got so involved with what we were currently learning that some of the...
  13. Voice Recorder?

    Our teachers approved us to be able to record lectures! However, with the plethora of recorders out there I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for the best recorder? I want something that can...
  14. So I got accepted into my nursing program, and we start the 29th. I've got all my books, resources, etc. However, we don't have our last orientation until the 26th. I wanted to get ahead, but have NO...
  15. Nope. I opened mine occasionally, but not enough to make a difference. Practicing was what helped me the
  16. Nursing School Supplies

    I've gotten a few side things - study guides, help aid books that a few friends suggested, some good apps, lab value guides(a few of my new grad and second year friends have massively suggested...
  17. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    I'll be 24 when I start this fall 26 when I graduate!
  18. Current CNA Pay Range

    Switched jobs. NV Hospital, 15.09 to start with no experience. 1 dollar differential for weekends, time and a half for acknowledged holidays, and 3 dollar differential for
  19. Do you think I failed my CNA Exam?

    That's a tough one unfortunately. Where I tested, we were told wrong side would be an automatic fail. But others who went through it said the instructor may be lenient if you did everything else...
  20. pre employment physical with high heart rate

    If they have any concerns they will usually contact you. What you can always do though is make an appointment with a GP and see if you need to get it handled. I found out I had high BP due to my pre...
  21. Current CNA Pay Range

    I'm in Nevada and I make 15.03 to start without any
  22. Doubts

    Don't worry about it. When you actually get there, have the proper training, and experience - it won't be the same. You will be in situations that will be horrific, but I think you'll have a firmer...
  23. Help...devasted

    I would study study study and take it
  24. Are ASNs worthless?

    Not at all! ASN is a very worth while degree. It depends on your area to know what the hospitals are looking for. Where I live, they motivate you to gain a BSN but do not demand
  25. Got into nursing school with a TEAS score lower than 65%

    No. Not where I live. They give you points for the percentage. Most people don't get in with under a