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    no random drug testing

    Alisonisayoshi replied to modernhippie_'s topic in Nursing Career

    You can't really smoke pot. It's basically that simple. I worked for years in the loose environment of casinos before I decided to pursue nursing... Couldn't smoke pot there either... Randoms,...
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    So sick of A&P

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Pulley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's not so bad towards the end! And it's really nice to actually feel educated in a college course because to be honest I have not thus far. All my other course work just felt like filler, stuff I...
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    Allergy

    Alisonisayoshi replied to musicnursing's topic in General Nursing

    I have a child with allergies our allergist recommended hardwood floors and frequent
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    How many ADN programs are you applying to for Fall 2013?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to klkoniec's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Have I RUINED my chances at Nursing? :(

    Alisonisayoshi replied to dpm0x's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some schools have option for late drop (no w) with documentation. If its available I would look in to
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    From patient to nurse: red tape?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to nicoG's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there! I'm also in ED recovery (1.5 years diabulima)! I am currently a student with very similar goals! I want to work as a CDE specializing in ED recovery! One nurse helped to change my life...
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    Shocked by facial piercings at work

    Alisonisayoshi replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm a student but I can't help but throw in my 2 cents. I have a large visible, bright, you can't miss it tattoo on my wrist (really it goes about half way up my forearm). It's blue and orange with...
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    Nutrition Prerequsitie

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nutrition, if properly taught, is HARD. I got an A but I studied for it as much as I study for
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    Roll call Gen. Chemistry 2013...

    Alisonisayoshi replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Currently holding an A in the lecture and a B in the lab. Studying gas laws ATM. I wish my math skills had been stronger, that's my only
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    What courses do you plan to take for Fall 2013?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Summer: Algebra (I took intro I need intermediate) Critical thinking Ethics Fall Physiology Organic Chem Stats Spring (Application time!)
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    How many ADN programs are you applying to for Fall 2013?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to klkoniec's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    3 ADN, 3 BSN, and 2 LVN! No stone unturned! In my area of Cali the LVN to BSN or ADN seats almost never fill so if need be rather than wait another application round I'm going to do the LVN in the...
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    Anatomy help!!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Mchs4735's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you have the coloring book? That does help. Do you have cadaver study? Before I started on the cadavers I was sure I would fail (and kill my A) but then I worked on the cadavers and pulled on...
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    To much time wasted on classes that have nothing to do with Nursing!!!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Mschwab316's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cultural Anthropology: I understand cultural differences and can better empathize. Sociology: I took Race and Ethnic relations, I better understand other races and their struggles. English, and...
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    Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    Alisonisayoshi replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's my biggest pet peeve, "oh it's harmless!" Come live in the Emerald Triangle for a few months, tell me it's not hurting anybody. Come check out our transient trimmer (people who process pot for...
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    Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    Alisonisayoshi replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just want to mention there are side effects and consequences to pot. Sorry to burst a smokers bubble, but there are. Currently pot is decriminalized. In some states it's even "legal" for medical...
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    Why I Refuse Flu Shot

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Steve123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My view (I'm a student not a nurse): Years ago I refused the flu shot. Vaccine objections, that was my reasoning. I am a T1 diabetic. In 2004 I got the flu, then I got pneumonia, then I went into...
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    Where is the nursing shortage?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to fbrlauren's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Low Overall GPA and RN Track

    Alisonisayoshi replied to fltatt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    An option is an LPN/LVN bridge, sometimes the GPA cutoff a are a tad lower for bridge
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    What to do after high school to become a RN/BSN in short amount of time and money?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to shadowshodan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Even if you do direct entry you STILL do all the prerequisite courses. There is no getting around
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    What to do after high school to become a RN/BSN in short amount of time and money?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to shadowshodan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is no go "directly to nursing school". (Unless you want to pay a ton of money to ITT or one of those types of schools). There are pre-nursing (prerequisite course work) then nursing school BSN...
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    How to study for Muscle?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to zeno33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have the coloring book, I love it! We are also picture free in my class. My biggest tip for muscles is learn to understand how they are named, origin/insertion, shape, orientation of fibers, size,...
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    A in Chem at midterm A in anatomy at midterm!

    Alisonisayoshi posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am so proud of myself ATM. I just wanted to share that two sciences is possible with hard work and
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    A in Chem at midterm A in anatomy at midterm!

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

    Thank you all! I just was so discouraged by every college counselor not to attempt 2 sciences, but now I know it's doable and it's a bunch of hooey that people fail at it! I'm so PROUD to prove them...
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    Do you have to be great in math to be become a RN?!?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Paris_milan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had to work my butt off in math last semester and study like a mofo in chem this semester. I'm horrid at math but I'm getting there... It just takes study. I am starting to believe nobody is "bad"...
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    Drug testing in nursing major/school/clinics/hospitals

    Alisonisayoshi replied to edgokubear's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Marijuana 3-5 but up to 7 years in hair. 30 days after heavy use in urine as little a 7 days after light use. Before I pursued nursing I was the HR coordinator for table games at a casino. A lot of...