Idiosyncratic

Idiosyncratic BSN, RN

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  1. Do your teachers round up grades?

    Idiosyncratic replied to NewNurs2020's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it is extremely close, yes. If not, no. For instance an 89.56 would not get rounded up, but an 89.96

  2. The waiting game

    Idiosyncratic replied to Lelestewart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    WOOT!

  3. Looking for out of state nursing programs

    Idiosyncratic replied to zherms's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Western Nevada College in Carson City NV Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno NV Carrington is a career school that is super expensive, but people swear by their education. So far, I got into...

  4. New CNA Hating Life- Will it get better?

    Idiosyncratic replied to team_nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1. yes, I think so. It's a hard job, especially nights. 2. Honestly I never found out how besides not sleeping. 3. I hope

  5. Question

    Idiosyncratic replied to Vtachy1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, they are mandatory

  6. How many programs have you applied to?

    Idiosyncratic replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    3. I was accepted to 2 of them, rejected one seat, and am still waiting on the other seat. All are

  7. Looking for out of state nursing programs

    Idiosyncratic replied to zherms's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you completed pre requisites? The colleges where I'm at in Northern Nevada(just past the Cali border) are not too horribly difficult to get

  8. What was your GPA when you got accepted into nursing?

    Idiosyncratic replied to disnurse91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Northern Nevada WNC Overall GPA: 3.76 Science GPA:

  9. Take Microbiology online or on campus?

    Idiosyncratic replied to varonte69's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I highly highly suggest campus. Micro is a hard subject that I feel requires a lot of hands on to truly grasp the

  10. Just got accepted!

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

    Thank you everyone! I am so beyond excited I'm going to jump out my skin. We have orientation

  11. The waiting game

    Idiosyncratic replied to Lelestewart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sending all the vibes for mail/email!!!! We found out 4 days early(butt heads throwing us for a loop!), and I'm in! :) You'll find out

  12. CNA Salaries

    Idiosyncratic replied to Sashakay's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Figured I may as well add my other amounts. One hospital is 12.28 with a 1.75 differential for nights. Another is 14 with a 1 dollar differential for weekends, and a 2 dollar differential for

  13. What should I do when I ens up with a C in Anatomy ?

    Idiosyncratic replied to Sophia Bui's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, I would suggest retaking that grade. I had a B+ in one of my AP classes and retook it just in case. It may not ruin your chances, but you might have to get A's in the rest of your classes....

  14. Just got accepted!

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

    I have orientation next week

  15. Just got accepted!

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

    At least you got an acceptance! Don't take that lightly, it's a great

  16. Just got accepted!

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

    You'll get it soon, just keep going! :) We weren't supposed to get ours until the

  17. Should I be a nurse? Fears, bodily fluids etc

    Idiosyncratic replied to sarahamelia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, being afraid is something I think I've heard from everyone I've talked to. I know when I got my CNA, I was mortified about bodily fluids, and what I would need to do. But honestly, it...

  18. The waiting game

    Idiosyncratic replied to Lelestewart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's torture. My school has a mandatory orientation on the 25th so they have to do it somewhat sooner lol. 10

  19. Taking the TEAS w/o finishing all science prereqs?

    Idiosyncratic replied to instax_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't advise it. I took it the first time with only taking AP1, and didn't do as well as I did the second time after taking

  20. finding job in nv. when from MO. advice, etc.?

    Idiosyncratic replied to amiegjune242015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depends on where you are in NV. Some places will hire you on as a NAT until your license is

  21. The waiting game

    Idiosyncratic replied to Lelestewart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We have until June 17! So I'm definitely anxiously

  22. Kaplan Entrance Exam

    Idiosyncratic replied to nerdy student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took the Kaplan for carrington a while ago and it was extremely difficult IMO. I've taken the TEAS, HESI, and Kaplan. Out of all of them, the Kaplan took the cake. I really don't have any advice to...

  23. Should I get my CNA license?

    Idiosyncratic replied to anga7692's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it helps a lot to get some experience before you're in nursing school. Plus a little extra income wouldn't hurt either. It can give you a leg up once you graduate, and get your foot in the...

  24. I'm an alternate?!?

    Idiosyncratic replied to Bunny92's topic in General Students

    My program has gone through all of their alternates the last two years. Don't lose faith! You have a good chance of getting in!

  25. How can I stand out in my CNA clinical?

    Idiosyncratic replied to ana_96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They have these Vicks Chapstick looking things in the cold and flu area of Walmart. What I did was smell those before I went into the room and before I washed my hands as not to cross contaminate.