Jenngirl34RN

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  1. Are you required to get a flu shot in the nursing program?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to cee cee g's topic in General Students

    Our school does not require it, but most of the hospitals do. There are a couple of hospitals in our area that will allow clinical students to submit a declination form, but they are then required to...

  2. What does it take for a nursing program to be nationally accredited?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to beeskipper1023's topic in General Students

    Do you mind saying which school here in WA you are going to? I know most of the CC programs in the area are nationally accredited. You may want to contact UW Bothell (that is the campus where the...

  3. How do you handle all the reading?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Students

    I look at the objectives for each module, and what the instructors want us to know by the end of it. Then I go through the books to find those topics and make sure I understand the concepts behind...

  4. New grad BSN RN looking for WA Job

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Whaleluver33's topic in Washington Nursing

    Providence also runs a bunch of nursing homes...you may try starting there to get your foot in the door. You could also try some of the smaller hospitals in the area. There is Valley General in...

  5. What is general skills lab etiquette?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    Why don't you talk to your lab instructor (or whoever is in charge or your sim lab) and find out what the policies

  6. Not learning IV starts

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Mnstn's topic in Washington Nursing

    What school do you go to? We will be learning IVs in our school, but whether or not we are allowed to do them in clinicals is entirely up to the facility we are placed in- some allow students to them...

  7. U of Washington phased out their master-level NP program....

    Jenngirl34RN replied to priorities2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, UW is phasing out their masters program for NP. There are still students working on completing their masters but all new NP students will be in a DNP program. I am actually hoping to get into...

  8. Where do YOU sit in class?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Caribbean Character's topic in General Students

    I always sit towards the front. I get distracted really easily during lectures, especially if the material being covered is not very interesting, so the fewer people I can see the

  9. How would you feel?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to gabriellegoss's topic in General Students

    Do you have a sim lab at your school where you can practice some of the skills you are not being exposed to on the ortho

  10. Would you miss a week of classes for a PRN tech orientation?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to futureofnursing's topic in General Students

    I would check ASAP with your professors about their policies. Missing two classes may not be too bad, if you would not be missing any tests and could get the information on what will be covered in...

  11. Any one know anything regarding Chaldean Birth practices?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Anbo3882's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I didn't find anything specific on Google, but here are links to three organizations that you may be able to contact for more information. You may try calling them and asking for help: CAAHP-USA...

  12. Is it worth it going to a private school for BSN?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to coolinbysound's topic in General Students

    UW is not much cheaper than Seattle U; in fact, it is one if the most expensive public universities in the country. WSU is quite a bit cheaper, but you would have to move to Eastern Washington and...

  13. How to get over being shy?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to mdm063's topic in General Students

    For me it took lots and lots of practice. I am naturally very shy, but when I was in my early twenties I got a job that required me to interact with people. At first I had to completely force myself...

  14. Want to quit nursing school with 9 months left

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Chalysia's topic in General Students

    First of all, get some help. Depression and suicidal thoughts are nothing to ignore. Secondly, if you are paying for your own education and are an adult why are you allowing your parents to pressure...

  15. infant with ocular torticollis

    Jenngirl34RN replied to jbedwards's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry you are having such a hard time! We can't offer any medical advice, but big hugs and I hope everything works out for you and your

  16. Financial Aid

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Kaligirl02's topic in General Students

    I am not sure why you would get 12,000 for six months if you get 10,500 for 12 months, but even if that is what you would get you should talk to your FA office, as each school has their own way of...

  17. med math help

    Jenngirl34RN replied to yayi4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Even my ADN program required one class each of Gen Chem and Organic chem! My program doesn't even start for another 3 weeks, but those chem classes are already paying off because I have so much...

  18. So You Want To Go To Nursing School? (circa 1960's 1970's)

    Jenngirl34RN replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Students

    These are so awesome! My aunt graduated from her hospital nursing program in 1968. She has told me about the grooming inspections, and drawer inspections, and how strict they were. It is really...

  19. Hair Color + Piercings + Job Search

    Jenngirl34RN replied to granolatrees's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Regardless of facility policy, and some in our area are more relaxed than others, my school has very strict appearance rules for clinicals. We are only allowed hair colors that appear in nature...

  20. Need advice on match for Nursing program/city to relocate to

    Jenngirl34RN replied to aheadofthegame's topic in Washington Nursing

    I am going to be at Bellevue College, they have a good ADN program. They don't require a NAC license, but you do have to take an NAC course at a college or technical school. If you take it somewhere...

  21. The importance of "staying fit"?!?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to futurenursekl's topic in General Students

    Don't forget that in addition to the exercise a healthy diet is important too. As the others have said, it is not about looking good. When you eat right you have the energy you need, are able to...

  22. PA-C thinking of an APRN degree

    Jenngirl34RN replied to lkgarn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Vanderbuilt has an accelerated MSN/FNP route for people holding Bachelor degrees in other fields. They do distance learning, but do require some trips to the campus. I don't know all the details,...

  23. Sigma Theta Tau International membership

    Jenngirl34RN replied to Saab93's topic in General Students

    I am a member of my school's Phi Theta Kappa honor society. You should think about joining. Honor Society memberships look great on resumes for new grads. I don't know about that one, but my honor...

  24. Items needed for Nursing kit for clinicals during nursing school?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to StudentNurseFrye's topic in General Students

    Check and see what is in your bag. My kit does not have a stethoscope, BP cuff, penlight, or scissors. We had to purchase those separately ourselves. You would probably be better off just buying...

  25. Why info on white culture omitted from cultural compence in textbooks?

    Jenngirl34RN replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    Probably because in this country there really isn't one "white culture" per se, there are several of them. Culture varies greatly by region in this country. I live the Seattle area and traveling to...