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    Doing a project- I need you! Please read!!

    ADN 22 3.3 per ADN requirement, 3.87
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    Engraving on Littmann

    My fiance got me the Cardio III, with my first name and soon to be last name. I didn't want to put RN on it, because 1) I'm not one yet, and I think it would be rude to do so, and 2) I want to work...
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    Assignment you learned the most from?

    I can only speak from experience... in my healthcare ethics class, it was mostly an open forum. I felt I learned a lot about myself from an ethical standpoint in that class. We covered topics about...
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    Student RN who wants to join military...help!

    You guys are awesome lol. Thanks for all of the information. As of right now, after I finish a CCNE or NLNAC BSN program, I plan to join the USAF. they're my first
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    thank you

    To all of you brave men and women who are out there, or have been out there. You have saved lives not only in the field, but also here at home, by sacrificing your freedom so that students like me...
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    the homeless that wander in...

    But that is just one experience. There are also amazing success stories! It's just learning to not be jaded from multiple bad experiences, because no one is exactly the same, and one experience cannot...
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    The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    I feel like I'm in one of the Harry Potter books, talking about He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named when someone says the "Q" word... Everyone stiffens up and looks around. I swear, one of the RNs throws salt...
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    Are You A Victim?

    I just wanted to let you know that I've done a few things since reading this post. 1.) I emailed it (with credit to you, of course) to my admissions adviser at the school I just got in to. She's...
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    the homeless that wander in...

    I'm not sure if it's so much the humanity and compassion of the community as it is homeless population of the community.... You can offer help and money and shelter and food to someone without those...
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    CNA instructor

    Best of luck at your meeting, let us know what
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    Consumed by the PAX

    I got my letter officially telling me I got into nursing school
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    Yay! I'm getting pinned!!

    CONGRATS!!!!!!! I'll be there in 2 years, hope to get as many gratz as
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    Some tips that might help

    One thing that I learned while looking for jobs as a CNA was dress the part. When they call to schedule your interview, as if they prefer scrubs or business attire... I know, I know, common sense.....
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    Nursing jobs with a sign on bonus question

    My fiance got a $10k sign on bonus from a previous place of employment (a very reputable retail pharmacy), and it was split up over a 5 year period. But just to play devil's advocate... His place of...
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    CNA instructor

    This is very true! Many hospitals and medical facilities in my state (FLA) have asked me during interviews if I spoke Spanish or Creole (sadly, I do not), and have made it obvious that if I did I...
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    CNA instructor

    With that being said, unless you specifically know the individual or have been put in a similar situation as the OP, please do not give absolutes about OP. Have you been in OP's situation and had...
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    In need of confidence or what?

    I can only dish from my point of view, but here goes! Whenever I was worried that I was not understanding a concept (nursing or otherwise), would make it a point to call someone I knew understood it....
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    Student RN who wants to join military...help!

    What is the difference between civilian corps and assure national guard, in comparison with joining the USAF? From what I understand, CC is under the DoD but NOT military affiliated? I'm still doing...
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    Class of 2015

    We got this ladies and gents!!! I start July 8 at an ADN program, couldn't be more excited. This month of June is going to drag by
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    Nursing school 4th semester drag.

    Have you considered speaking to a school psychiatrist about your problems/ worries? Many universities have these resources available at low to no-cost for their students, and as someone who as...
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    Stethoscope

    My fiance got me the C3 as well, as a grats on getting into NS gift. It's pink, and I love it. The adult/ peds bell is perfect. I don't have any issues listening to breath sounds or (obviously) heart...
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    attn ALL RN's !! serious help

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    Do you remember the moment?

    Also, some of these posts made me cry happy
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    Do you remember the moment?

    All of you. Your passion, your drive... I wanted something to be passionate about. I was 19 and living on my own in a new city. I was waiting tables when a customer started choking. I follow rules to...
  25. I was on another thread, and someone stated that they believe the reason someone hasn't passed their NCLEX was due to the fact that they must have gone to a for-profit school... Are they really as bad...