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    New grad jobs

    ShelbyaStar replied to rn2014's topic in General Nursing

    Some of my classmates with ADNs were able to get jobs with Healtheast. I know of one in particular at St Johns mental health (however I also applied to that one and didn't get it) and another at...
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    RN - Crushing medications

    ShelbyaStar replied to DDdove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was also wondering about the fluid restrictions aspect. I am about to start my first LTC job but worked previously at a group home where I did flushes between meds, but this was for someone that was...
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    75 Q's Today... Feel Crushed.

    ShelbyaStar replied to misskris528's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt similar but woke up to seeing I passed from my BON, which it turns out is faster than the quick results and free. If that's an option, check that before you pay up. As others said, a hard,...
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    NCLEX 6/21!

    ShelbyaStar replied to burchett1209's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it this morning and it shut off at 75. Oooof. Honestly, I didn't study my brains out, but I didn't in nursing school either. I used ATI tutor since it's already paid for through our tuition but...
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    The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    ShelbyaStar replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked quite the menagerie of different jobs, but the worst was an apprentice for a particular horse trainer in OH. It was my second internship and I was thrilled to be going to work for a...
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    Bemidji State anyone?

    ShelbyaStar posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering. I'm just starting with the regular BSN route. Wondering if anyone knows of any graduates that had an easy or hard time finding a job compared to other programs? Or just wanting to...
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    Asking for help

    ShelbyaStar replied to suyan's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably attempt to apply at a MANE school. My credits looked bad due to previously going to a school on a trimester system, and so when adjusted looked like I didn't have enough credits in...
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    How in this world do you ever get 1 year experience?

    ShelbyaStar replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    I'm located in MN and there is an acute care hospital here that has a new grad program, so I'm sure they'd love to have you with your experience. Was considering moving to CA but as...
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    Considering a move to SF area

    ShelbyaStar posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hopefully this type of thread isn't super common here but it looks like this board doesn't have a whole lot of posts on it... Specifically, we're looking at moving to San Carlos from the twin cities...
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    Considering a move to SF area

    ShelbyaStar replied to ShelbyaStar's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you! That was very
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    Women's Prison

    ShelbyaStar replied to Shuggahs's topic in Correctional

    I'd have the hardest time resisting not being
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    nursing school THAT hard?

    ShelbyaStar replied to happytypingirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's definitely hard. It's easier for me than most as I already have a BS. I still have to remind myself sometimes I'm only in the ADN program- I feel like I'm working on some sort of postgraduate...
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    When did this trend start??

    ShelbyaStar replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't go to my first college graduation. Not sure what the rules are for this one, but heck if I can, sure I'd decorate it. Just saw this recently... maybe not the most professional thing, but...
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    Find your Specialty Quiz

    ShelbyaStar replied to Sisyphus_01's topic in General Students

    I am mainly interested in being a school nurse and that's what I got because of my preference for variety, working alone, and working face to face. Also suggests nephrology, urologic, or HIV/AIDS...
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    Travel to Abu Dhabi or Dubai?? Any advice?

    ShelbyaStar replied to Ali_Cat's topic in International Nursing

    Hmm. One of my nursing instructors worked in Dubai for a while. She seemed to have only positive things to say about it. I will have to ask her about it. I would love to go, as well- something my...
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    Possible to get into a nursing program with these grades?

    ShelbyaStar replied to Wavesandstorms's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It would most likely get you in at my old school, but wouldn't in my current one. It really depends on how competitive the area and your school is. Do your darndest to get a B in AP and you'll likely...
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    I'm in! Woot! L&D nursing here I come

    ShelbyaStar replied to tsm007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! I'm interested in this field as well. Would you mind talking about your credentials and experience and the job market in your area? It's my understanding that ending up in L&D for a...
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    I want to become a school nurse!

    ShelbyaStar replied to KiwiCarol's topic in School

    I'm in MN and here you have to have a BSN and public health nursing certificate before applying for the school nursing certificate. Pay is comparable to a teacher, 30-50k to start depending on your...
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    I'm a nurse and I don't like people.

    ShelbyaStar replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm also introverted and know I can get drained being around lots of people all day. I don't know if you're the same way, but I find it to be much easier to be around kids than adults, especially...
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    Will green skin hurt my career?

    ShelbyaStar replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I thought maybe this was going to you being an ogre. But remember, ogres have layers! You can still be a sensitive and caring
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    Higher Calling

    ShelbyaStar replied to guest449786's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This, exactly. I didn't dream about being a nurse since I was a little girl and am predominantly going into it because it's flexible and pays well, but also because I like to help people, like science...
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    Wood Alcohol Poisoning: An Era Gone By

    ShelbyaStar replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting. Is this the same as "Jake leg" that was common during
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    Higher Calling

    ShelbyaStar replied to guest449786's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I actually did have an instructor tell us day one that if we didn't feel called to nursing that we wouldn't make it through school. I tried to contain my eye roll but I still had to discreetly pick up...
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    I lack social skills and confidence. Is nursing a possibility for me?

    ShelbyaStar replied to DerAustin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you not believe in medicating physical problems with drugs? Will you tell your Diabetic patient to learn to tough it out without their insulin? By all means, first course of action with any chronic...
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    How to NOT Aid a Cheater?

    ShelbyaStar replied to Angeljho's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe next cheezwhiz will show up to tell a story about some despicably fat nurse he knew once that