Scarlo

Scarlo ADN, BSN

Psych, Med-Surg, utter confusion, chaos!

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  1. Almost half way done??...sometimes I just want to throw in the towel..

    Scarlo replied to fresitachulita's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Study nursing and forget the menu items. I say quit the job and focus on nursing. You will be done this summer and you've already gone too far to just throw it all away. Summer is not that far away,...

  2. Is there a good way to wear a tie with scrubs?

    Scarlo replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ok, inquiring minds want to know....Any pictures with the bow ties? Yes, I am female, but this is kinda

  3. Failed my Third Exit RN Hesi

    Scarlo replied to CareMare's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    What study aids are you using other than the NCLEX 4000? Try Saunders or NCSBN learning extension. NCSBN Learning Extension . NCLEX preparation . Continuing Education for Nurses . Nursing Faculty...

  4. Lvn test - TEAS

    Scarlo replied to vanie29's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    McGraw Hills 5 TEAS Practice book or ATI TEAS Review Manual version 5. The McGraw Hill is probably a little

  5. most hated subject???

    Scarlo replied to fullstopltd's topic in General Students

    I'm really not a mean person, but peds almost killed me Boring, boring,

  6. I don't know what I am doing wrong - not doing so well on tests.

    Scarlo replied to Mindylane's topic in General Students

    If you use the Saunders CD, you can sort the questions according to subject matter/content. Just use study

  7. I don't know what I am doing wrong - not doing so well on tests.

    Scarlo replied to Mindylane's topic in General Students

    I agree with JDK. I used Saunders like a bible and did the questions as they related to the subject matter of the class. The rationales kept me on the right path with the critical thinking. Don't get...

  8. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    Scarlo replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, Yes I know, as well as the rest of the world, that all of us nurses are superheroes and heroines. But sometimes we need to take off our capes, and stop dodging bullets, and just be human for a...

  9. How long before you were able to get a position as a psychiatric nurse?

    Scarlo replied to bellabarbiegirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Grats!

  10. Using Your Photo As An Avatar

    Scarlo replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Well it's not me, but I do very closely resemble my

  11. Wish me luck!!

    Scarlo replied to Morganalefey's topic in School

    Good Luck! Good Juju sent your

  12. The College Network - Legit or Scam?

    Scarlo replied to RHJS's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't do TCN. I agree with sbuxdrinker. If you want credit for coursework, just go buy the study material yourself for much

  13. Yayyyy! I've been accepted into nursing school.

    Scarlo replied to brenay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!

  14. Always thank your nurse...

    Scarlo replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Love!

  15. Confused CNA

    Scarlo replied to jds72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everything Ladyfree said is pretty much spot on. I think it would really depend on your situation. Have you completed your prerequisite coursework for

  16. Is ati helpful when studying for the nclex-pn?

    Scarlo replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I personally found Saunders to be very helpful while I was studying for the NCLEX, mainly because I liked having the rationales to refer to when I got a question wrong. The only ATI material I used...

  17. need advice

    Scarlo replied to dicksonk's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Everything Diva said. Study, study, study. Stay ahead of the curve and do not wait until the last minute to study for tests. Start preparing yourself from day one. Know your lab values and what...

  18. Pre-req online?

    Scarlo replied to scwildflower's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I heard this school offers it. But you have to buy lab materials to use at home and I'm not sure how much any of it would cost, including tuition.

  19. How many will go on to get their RN?

    Scarlo replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Definitely! I am starting my RN program this summer! I am so happy I could scream! (Well, I did actually cry with happiness when I found out I was

  20. Should I drop out of nursing school?

    Scarlo replied to southerngal2108's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No do not quit! Everyone has their own likes and dislikes and not everyone loves med-surg. Med-surg is probably the most difficult. Just stick it out. I loved psych and now work in mental health. And...

  21. LPN to RN vs LPN to BSN

    Scarlo replied to keykey0890's topic in LPN to RN

    Any thoughts on RN to MSN and skipping BSN

  22. LPN to RN vs LPN to BSN

    Scarlo replied to keykey0890's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm currently an LPN and I had this same dilemma. Go straight for the BSN, since it is one of my goals, or go for my ADN. I ended up taking the ADN route essentially because of time and convenience....