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    Help!! I'm shut out of the NCLEX exam!

    NICU Guy replied to NurseCookie2013's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I feel for you. I was in the same situation. I was in an ASN program and failed a class. I waited over a year to retake the class. I got a B in the class and continued on. I had a second failure...
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    nursing exams

    NICU Guy replied to LOLA184's topic in General Students

    I will go over the test again and read each question slowly. If I misread a question then I will change it. If I am not sure about the answer I chose then I leave
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    Ethical Debate.....please help : (

    NICU Guy replied to bloves5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    this isn't a debate. A debate is to get the audience to see each sides point of view as the correct one. Yours can not win. The patient that is in cardiac arrest has an unknown time frame....
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    Currently have a BA in Psychology and trying to decide between a ABSN or entry MSN

    NICU Guy replied to kbbarbie's topic in General Students

    The ABSN is your best route. Then after a year, start taking classes for your MSN. I have heard that it would hard to get hired as a NP without actually working as an RN. Unless the school allows...
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    Medtech?

    NICU Guy replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Indiana Nursing

    You would have to ask IPFW. Medtech is a private school. Can you get into their RN-BSN program? probably. Will your credits transfer to IPFW? maybe, maybe not. If there are any pre-reqs classes...
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    Application status question

    NICU Guy replied to cjcaet's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    More than likely the are saying that they are choosing the applicants that are done with the pre-reqs (top tier) first then people like you( bottom tier). If you want to get yourself into the top...
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    Chances of acceptance into BSN program?

    NICU Guy replied to Cameron_weber56's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Once you graduated, I would also apply to ABSN programs also. It will provide more chances at getting
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    Desperate help needed!!! Please answer if you know a solution

    NICU Guy replied to thebeloved's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're not asking much are you? 1 12 month ABSN are rare. Mine is 15 month 2 deadline that hasn't past...it's June. most programs have deadlines of april or may 3 doesn't require a 3.0... Most...
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    Nervous about my first clinical

    NICU Guy replied to emily12345's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are used to walking up to total stranger and introducing yourself and having a conversation. Just substitute "Hi My name is Emily. I will be your server today. How are you today? Is there...
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    GS-what??

    NICU Guy replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Government, Military

    2012-GS Hourly/Overtime Rates by Grade and
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    LPN to RN in iowa are there any online or good programs

    NICU Guy replied to nursepiper641's topic in LPN to RN

    Indiana State University : Department of Baccalaureate Nursing Completion : LPN-BS Accepted by Iowa
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    Do I have a chance of being admitted?(Oakland University, MI)

    NICU Guy replied to D1ana123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They can say that based on the last application cycle that you have a good chance, but once you put in your application they generally wont tell you anything until the decisions are made. Because you...
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    ASBN Programs

    NICU Guy replied to BritneyB27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to google second degree BSN and then find the ones close to you and look up the requirements. We have no idea where you live, whether you are willing to relocate or GPA. All nursing...
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    Denied into the Nursing program?

    NICU Guy replied to stratus93's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My point is that males thinking about nursing school are told that they can get in easier because they are male. "Stereotype" was not the proper word. "Rumor" would have been a better choice....
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    Denied into the Nursing program?

    NICU Guy replied to stratus93's topic in Male Nursing Students

    This stereotype needs to stop. 12 out of 30 students in my ABSN are male (40%). Not because they were male but because they ranked in the top 30 of the applicants. Males are not an oddity in...
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    What helped you in your first year / semester of nursing school?

    NICU Guy replied to Cheripk's topic in General Students

    1. Ask questions. They are there to teach you. 2. Call ALL your instructors by either Mrs., Professor, or Dr. You give them respect and they will give you respect. 3. If you need to talk to an...
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    Immunizations

    NICU Guy replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in General Students

    I had my Hep B vaccines about 20 yrs ago. I got titer for Hep B. It just showed immune or not immune, there was no level of immunity like there were with measles, mumps, rubella, and
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    Help!! New LVN having hard time with interviews :/

    NICU Guy replied to alytal's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Research interview questions and practice a mock interview with someone that has been to several professional interviews. Ideally practice with someone that you are intimidated by. It will give you...
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    What sacrifices will you make? / How hungry are you?

    NICU Guy replied to NCmcMan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know what your limit of how much that you are willing to do to get your nursing degree, but if you can get accepted into a BSN program at a university with ROTC programs they will pay for...
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    In need of advice for RN prequisites...

    NICU Guy replied to Briz88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take any of the science courses that require lab (A&P, Micro). Most others can be taken online somewhere. If you move frequently, then opt for an ASN program for 2 yrs then a RN-BSN bridge...
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    3rd shift and school?

    NICU Guy replied to AM326's topic in General Students

    I am in classes 8-3 ( or 4) M-F and then work 630pm-630-am Friday and Saturday night. That way I don't compromise my brain power during classes. I did some of my pre-reqs your way working M-W. Get...
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    Who Can Answer this Scenario?

    NICU Guy replied to angieedoll's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If she is screaming NO and then some other bizarre words, Is she answering your question "NO NO NO I don't want the CT test" or a bizarre question in her head like "NO NO NO I don't want pink bunnies...
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    All nurses! Please help... I need some advice!

    NICU Guy replied to confusedNur's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The requirements for a school to be accredited prohibit a BSN program to be completed from no general ed and pre-reqs to graduation in less than 3-4 yrs. Accelerated programs can be 15- 18 months...
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    EMT-B to ER Nurse

    NICU Guy replied to EMS_Rhino's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You might want to get your paramedic certification and then do a bridge program paramedic-RN. That might get you in the door to an RN program with a lower
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    ADN+experience or BSN?

    NICU Guy replied to logoseternal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am on day 2 of an accelerated 2nd degree BSN. It is 15 months after pre-reqs. Fortunately, all I needed was Nutrition and Stats. So 19 months for me vs 3-4 yrs for ASN. My first degree is older...