TiredKitten

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  1. Are ASNs worthless?

    TiredKitten replied to georgiapeach27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm with the people saying look at the hospitals in your local area. In my state, diploma and associate nurses have no problem getting hired, even to specialties like OR, NICU, and ICU. The hospitals...

  2. Taking Nclex three months after graduating!!!

    TiredKitten replied to kmek30's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had problems with Pearson Vue not being able to email me my ATT. After multiple attempts with 3 different emails, they finally just mailed me a hard copy. By the time I got that, a month had gone by...

  3. Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    TiredKitten replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    Hopefulkim99, your mailbox is

  4. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2016

    TiredKitten replied to IGotThis86's topic in General Nursing

    Flfuturern, how many of the prerequisite classes do you have finished? The more classes you have when you apply, the higher on the list you will

  5. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2016

    TiredKitten replied to IGotThis86's topic in General Nursing

    Like I said, the only prereq they require finished before starting is A & P 1. They will look to see which classes of the 9 prereqs you have done. They use a point system that assigns so many...

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

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

    Jaycam is right. It depends on the school and state for both nursing and being a doctor. In my state, there is only 1 medical school that graduated MDs and their minimum GPA is 2.7. Before I applied...

  7. Take Microbiology online or on campus?

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

    Take it online if you do well in online classes. I took a 4 credit hour micro class and lab online and it was so much easier to manage with kids. Most of the people I know recommended online because...

  8. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2016

    TiredKitten replied to IGotThis86's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Hopefulkim99. If you have a prior degree, you probably already have several of the 9 classes required for graduation with associate. And most of the non nursing BSN classes. The only class...

  9. RN started affair with pt...led to divorce

    TiredKitten replied to Whispjes55's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would report it. Don't we as nurses have the responsibility of reporting things? If it was a fellow nurse and her patient, would you hesitate reporting? I would have a problem using a case worker...

  10. Use of cellphones while at work

    TiredKitten replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    So what did they say about the watch phones like apple

  11. Possible attendance write-up

    TiredKitten replied to Pedsnurse1026's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be looking for another job with better benefits. I've never heard of a nursing job with so few time offs. The place I'm at now you accrue 8 hours of vacation and 8 hours of sick time a month....

  12. Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    TiredKitten replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    I've heard other states have long wait lists. Some of the schools here might have you on the wait list for a year if you don't get in the first year. But some have no wait list and take everyone that...

  13. Should I get the second AA degree???

    TiredKitten replied to hellfirecat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had to take a sophomore level or higher stat class for my ASN. Most program around my area require it at the associate level. If you didn't have it when you do a bridge program, you'd be required to...

  14. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2016

    TiredKitten replied to IGotThis86's topic in General Nursing

    I was originally wait listed the year I applied (2012) as were a lot of others. I and others got a phone call the last week of June saying we were in the class that started July 5. There were 59 of us...

  15. Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    TiredKitten replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    If you are willing to relocate to NV for cheaper living, consider something in a southern state or western part of the Midwest. Like Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, etc.. Those states may not...

  16. Seeking RNs' input on a CNA job dilemma

    TiredKitten replied to inprocess's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you give at least two weeks notice, you should be fine. That being said, I'd be concerned about working for an employer that won't even let you swap shifts with someone. Especially if you...

  17. When will ADNs be "phased out"

    TiredKitten replied to lightshesaid's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I doubt ADN will ever be completely phased out. I think I depends on how saturated the area is with BSN. In my metro area of 700,000 people, there are several ADN programs with an option for RN to BSN...

  18. Nurse forced to work as a CNA

    TiredKitten replied to hillbillienurse's topic in General Nursing

    They do that a lot at the psych hospital I work for. Psych seems to be a constant revolving door of employees. I've worked a lot as the med nurse (Lpn job) and behavior health aid depending on the...

  19. Getting back into the clinical game

    TiredKitten replied to cdthorste's topic in Nursing Career

    You don't say if you are BSN or ADN. That being said, if you are willing to move to Arkansas, the hospitals here are desperate to hire RNs. With over 700,000 people in the Little Rock metro area, and...

  20. UALR RN Program Applicant 2015

    TiredKitten replied to suzukichic01's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what you consider a minor mistake. I've seen students dropped for drawing up meds wrong, like insulin. But even a small amount of insulin is a big deal, so not like simply giving an...

  21. UALR? UAMS? or Baptist?

    TiredKitten replied to giltav22's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry about jobs. Most hospitals in the area are short of nurses. A few like Saline Memorial are so short they are currently advertising hiring bonuses for full time RN. Most people in my UALR...

  22. Do Bachelor's Degrees Save Lives? - The Facts about Earning a BSN

    TiredKitten replied to Rasmussen University's topic in General Nursing

    I don't buy the hype that BSN nurses are better nurses. I started the BSN classes right after graduating from my ADN program, but only because the local hospitals were making students sign forms...

  23. Should I leave this racist town?

    TiredKitten replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you are willing to move again, consider Arkansas. I can't attest for the rest of the state, but the metro area where I am is pretty decent about the way people get along. The whole area is growing...

  24. New Grad BSN-RN, no work exp. NEED GUIDANCE!

    TiredKitten replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have worked in Psych since graduating May '14. Fell into it while doing RN temp work. Have you tried the state mental hospital? The one here is always hiring along with the psych units at the local...

  25. What are the best Nike shoes for a 12 Hour Shift?

    TiredKitten replied to mf299709's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I tried tennis shoes, but every one I tried made my feet and legs hurt by the end of the shift. I found the perfect shoes for me. I found the SafeTStep brand Gretchen Clog at Payless for around 35....