ScarletCeylonRN

ScarletCeylonRN

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About ScarletCeylonRN

I'm a nurse that jumped into the nursing profession in a pretty cavalier fashion, gunning right for a BSN program at a major local university right out of high school. I slogged through my nursing program (the hardest thing I have ever done in my life), snagged myself a BSN degree, and faced down the NCLEX, pasing successfully the first time. Now, I'm just waiting around for a job to come my way. I've always known that this is my calling in life and I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity and knowledge to care and nurture for those in need. If you like, drop me a line! I certainly don't bite. :)

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  1. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    ScarletCeylonRN replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    I started nursing school at 21 and graduated earlier this year with my BSN at 23. Considering my circumstances, it was easiest to go for the goal right after high school. I was one of the youngest in...

  2. Teas test 5

    ScarletCeylonRN replied to Alisha1985's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I rolled into the TEAS right after taking my science prereqs, so my experience may not be completely comparable to yours, but I do seem to recall them being more difficult than I'd expected, given...

  3. Teas test 5

    ScarletCeylonRN replied to Alisha1985's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I would recommend buying the practice tests from ATI and getting a study guide. You could go with the official ATI guide for TEAS, or you could get a cheaper generic guide for nursing school entrance...

  4. Help!! I'm shut out of the NCLEX exam!

    ScarletCeylonRN replied to NurseCookie2013's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Unfortunately, this seems to be pretty cut and dry. If you did not meet the acceptable standards set forth by your institution (usually given to you at the beginning of every course), then you did not...

  5. Reddit and HIPAA

    ScarletCeylonRN replied to SionainnRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Some people are stuck in the habit of oversharing on social media sites-- even if that information is not theirs to share. A good rule of thumb is to always assume that privacy filters are...

  6. The competition....

    ScarletCeylonRN replied to Glycerine82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As was I! I will just say that you need to be careful with this line of thought. In nursing school and out in the field you're going to encounter people from a wide variety of backgrounds, so you will...

  7. Best advice for when a patient insists on asking you personal/awkward questions?

    ScarletCeylonRN replied to ScarletCeylonRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's good policy. People tend to run at the mouth when they start talking about personal issues or beliefs, and situations can easily get out of hand. It's best not to blur the professional lines and...

  8. Any tips on how to succeed in nursing school?

    ScarletCeylonRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Keep pace with the readings and be realistic about timelines. Don't wait until 10pm to do the care plan that's due at 11:59pm. DO NOT let classmates flake on group assignments! Hold them accountable...

  9. Science Pre-Reqs

    ScarletCeylonRN replied to ravenl20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do what you need to do. Don't worry about conforming to a specific schedule, because now is the time you need to focus on shoring up your weaknesses. It takes as long as it takes to be successful....

  10. Most Challenging Prereq?

    ScarletCeylonRN replied to rednotebook's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My hardest prerequisite course was physiology, which I took at a CC. I was in a class with a tough instructor (I sought her out on purpose because I'd had her the prior semester for nutrition and she...

  11. Best advice for when a patient insists on asking you personal/awkward questions?

    ScarletCeylonRN replied to ScarletCeylonRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks, Saoirse. I agree, a firm footing in some situations will be required. If they're just not getting the hint, you shouldn't dance around the issue and be frank about addressing the unacceptable...

  12. Best advice for when a patient insists on asking you personal/awkward questions?

    ScarletCeylonRN replied to ScarletCeylonRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I use that that tactic as much as possible and find that it works very well in most cases. But some of the more insistent/intrusive people refuse to be redirected. I'm not as sure what to do about...

  13. Best advice for when a patient insists on asking you personal/awkward questions?

    ScarletCeylonRN posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Once upon a time, I was caring for a patient during one of my school rotations. This was around the time of the election, and his family were having a very heated political discussion amongst...

  14. So...what is nursing school EXACTLY like?

    ScarletCeylonRN replied to starter12345's topic in General Students

    Nursing school really is different than other educational programs. Our practice is about interpreting and applying our knowledge actively in the care of our patients, so questions will be asked with...

  15. Opinion on your uniforms?

    ScarletCeylonRN replied to green34's topic in General Students

    My school used burnt orange scrub tops and black bottoms to match the school colors. They were nice-looking, even though we began casually referring to ourselves as pumpkins. Memories,