Fireman767

Fireman767

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  1. ED as a new grad?

    Fireman767 replied to Maverickm808's topic in Male Nursing Students

    As someone said, just because theyou take new grads doesn't mean jump on it. It is very rough to work in an er as a new rn. I was a floor rn for 1.5 years and I moved to the er, and I still feel...

  2. Carlow FNP program

    Fireman767 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey, I'm currently going to Carlow for my fnp. So far 1 semester in its a decent program, but has some times where disorganization is noted. Otherwise I enjoy what I'm learning, but it's a...

  3. So how does it feel like to be a male nurse

    Fireman767 replied to panjeremy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Actually I will say we are treated differently in the field, at least I feel as though we are. Many of the male physicians are more joking around me, give me their personal cell phone number should I...

  4. ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2013

    Fireman767 replied to jp_0991's topic in General Students

    I had a 93% chance of passing NCLEX-RN on the first time on A and 98% of passing on the second. I passed boards in 75 questions and walked out knowing I passed. ATI is similar to the boards, but the...

  5. What are some easier nursing programs to get into?

    Fireman767 replied to ohhivivian's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    there are some easier schools out there, but be warned, many of the "easier" schools may not prepare you nearly as much for the NCLEX as a tougher school would do. on another note, some easier...

  6. How to become a NP (Nurse Practitioner)...

    Fireman767 replied to Principessa22's topic in General Students

    I dont mean to be that guy, but your still Pre-nursing with no experience at clinical rotations. You should take your time and be sure everything is right for you. That said, the proper route is:...

  7. Locked medications, which ones?!

    Fireman767 replied to dc529's topic in General Students

    Well those drugs you listed are all Controlled substances (class 3-5), none of those are narcotics. Narcotics are generally class 2, although certain places will call those narcotics. Anyway, mainly...

  8. Do I have any options?

    Fireman767 replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    you could always bring your ex back to court and claim hardship. the court will break down all expenses and costs and if they deem hardship you are able to move with the kids to another state or...

  9. iMac or MacBook!

    Fireman767 replied to nurseprince2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    last i checked games are cheaper for pc, plus my pc will never sell my credit card numbers and personal information or go offline for a few weeks. And the reason why to not get a ps3 over a gaming...

  10. simchart Anyone used it yet?

    Fireman767 replied to truckinusa's topic in General Students

    If you knew how much an EMR cost and how much it costs to maintain, its more than most colleges pay for their accreditation. Your stuck using simcharts, sorry. colleges usually sign contracts to...

  11. simchart Anyone used it yet?

    Fireman767 replied to truckinusa's topic in General Students

    terrible software. It really is made aesthetically pleasing but it doesnt work well, its slow, and lacks features real EMRs use. and good luck navigating it. We switched to docucare

  12. iMac or MacBook!

    Fireman767 replied to nurseprince2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Asus I swear by that brand because they have by far the best internals and pretty good support. Never had a problem with any of my 3 of them. im even on one now thats about 6 years

  13. iMac or MacBook!

    Fireman767 replied to nurseprince2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a dell thats been running for 8 years and ive never had an issue with it besides a battery. Got it for $600 too. I have a 6 year old alienware thats never given me a problem. I dont run...

  14. iMac or MacBook!

    Fireman767 replied to nurseprince2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have an alienware thats got a quad core system, more ram than apple will ever offer and its got a back lite keyboard that glows in over a million different colors (really its like 50 colors but they...

  15. Any app that does import powerpoints and can edit them for ipad????

    Fireman767 replied to Kdavina's topic in General Students

    no apps will allow you to write and do the same stuff as office. you can draw and write but it wont convert the same as the first time you did the powerpoint. APPLE ipad and MICROSOFT office arent...

  16. St. Vincent's College- Bridgeport, CT

    Fireman767 replied to applying258's topic in General Students

    well many schools are like that, if you dont have the passing grade you dont have the passing grade. Its a fair system, no bumping people up to pass them. My school does that and people dont pass...

  17. Drug screening anxiety

    Fireman767 replied to littlebear23's topic in General Students

    They screen for classes of drugs, some of which are CNS stimulants and CNS downers. The program DON will probably prevent you from starting classes until your off the percocet and benzos because both...

  18. Out of town clinical sites?

    Fireman767 replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    my first semester i drove 35 mins to get there, now i drive 20 mins. really it is what it is and the commute eliminated some of the students who couldnt make it to clinicals at 7am. however, if you...

  19. Computer Class : Windows 7?

    Fireman767 replied to halfglassfull's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    on the floors you use electronic health records (EHR, EMR systems). the class for that would be informatics, but thats a nursing course, not a normal tech class. windows 7 is easy so that would be...

  20. caught up in a dilemma

    Fireman767 replied to Dave_S's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    although that is an option, thats a very expensive option. CUNY itself is between $4k and $15k depending which school you go to, and it gets worse because you would need to stay in NYC or nearby. so...

  21. Student nurse position

    Fireman767 replied to Stoogesfan's topic in General Students

    usually you are required to complete a semester, otherwise your just a patient care technician. you usually must pass and earn a B or better, but thats up the the hospital HR to

  22. Starting the trek and looking for some guidance (TLDR warning)

    Fireman767 replied to champagneferret's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    well, that is quite a story. I will not lie, nursing school is quite a bit of heartbreak and upsetting times. Its not easy, requires plenty of time to do well. Vomit can be a common thing,...

  23. iMac or MacBook!

    Fireman767 replied to nurseprince2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    second monitor makes it easier to visualize everything. I run dual monitors on my desktop, ill have the internet up on one screen and word on another, making it easier and not having to switch tabs...

  24. iMac or MacBook!

    Fireman767 replied to nurseprince2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i dont mean to start a whole pc vs mac argument but ive had over 20 laptops for pc, and never had an issue. i dont run anti-spyware or malware because i dont trust it. i just watch what websites and...

  25. How long does a nursing degree take?

    Fireman767 replied to Michael Grenade's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    it would be a year, then you start the nursing program which takes 2 years. however this may be longer if its a competitive school because spots arent always