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  1. Is this a bad grade?

    Tinkk posted a topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I'm taking the TEAS exam tomorrow and I haven't studied a lot (been really busy with other classes), but I've gone through the ATI study guide and have done the practice tests. My first try was an...

  2. Scrubs: Are Colorful Ones Unprofessional?

    Tinkk replied to purplegal's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'd say it depends on where you work, IMO. I personally love the classic, royal blue scrubs...I don't know why but that color just seems the most serious and professional to me in healthcare....

  3. I hate clinicals - Anyone else with me?

    Tinkk replied to basenjilove808's topic in General Students

    I just finished my clinicals this semester (in the LPN program). You are right, it's very tiring and while it's alright, I'm starting to think more and more that I'd rather work In a clinic setting....

  4. Failed a syllabus quiz already??

    Tinkk posted a topic in General Students

    This is my second day of nursing school, and I did a 5-point syllabus quiz. It's obviously not that much but I ended up getting two out of five wrong, and I feel like a total idiot I couldn't even...

  5. Should I buy a nice stethoscope?

    Tinkk replied to arojumper's topic in General Students

    I had bought an Adscope stethoscope for cheap and I can barely hear anything out of it. I'm going to return it and buying a lightweight Littman instead...just wondering how well the lightweight one is...

  6. Should I take TEAS prep classes?

    Tinkk posted a topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Hi guys, So I'll be taking my TEAS exam soon, and my school is offering TEAS prep classes for science, math, reading, and English. Each class is like $55. I haven't been able to study much because...

  7. Tb test and vaccines

    Tinkk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got accepted into nursing school and I need to get my MMR shots and Tdap as well as a two- step mantoux done before December 23rd. I scheduled to have my mantoux done tomorrow morning but I...

  8. Tb test and vaccines

    Tinkk replied to Tinkk's topic in General Nursing

    I asked my advisor if I could get the blood test and she says they won't accept it and that it needs to be

  9. Tb test and vaccines

    Tinkk replied to Tinkk's topic in General Nursing

    My school only requires PPD unfortunately...no blood test for

  10. Tb test and vaccines

    Tinkk replied to Tinkk's topic in General Nursing

    Well I went in and asked about it and she said she was not aware of the MMR interfering with the TB test.... So she gave it to me anyway. I hope the school doesn't put up a

  11. Tb test and vaccines

    Tinkk replied to Tinkk's topic in General Nursing

    @ farawyn - I read in a few places mono can interfere with test results. @ blondenurse12 - does it matter in what order you would get them on the same

  12. Tb test and vaccines

    Tinkk replied to Tinkk's topic in General Nursing

    I'll find out what they have to say tomorrow....I also had mono about a month ago as well, I've heard this can be an issue as

  13. Tb test and vaccines

    Tinkk replied to Tinkk's topic in General Nursing

    I have no local health department that hands out cheap

  14. Tb test and vaccines

    Tinkk replied to Tinkk's topic in General Nursing

    I am just the type of person who likes things getting done early and I get ancy if it's a tight squeeze. Anyway I think the two step mantoux is required. Am I getting this right, you have to wait a...

  15. Tb test and vaccines

    Tinkk replied to Tinkk's topic in General Nursing

    I did more research and I'm finding the same information. I'll still go in and ask, fingers crossed its not a major

  16. Is this a bad grade?

    Tinkk replied to Tinkk's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Just wanted to let you guys know I just got accepted into the LPN program! So happy and excited

  17. Question about weekend schedules

    Tinkk replied to melc0305's topic in General Nursing

    At the nursing home that I used to work at, it was every other Saturday and Sunday. I was a CNA, but the nurses had the same weekend schedules as the

  18. Teas v

    Tinkk replied to ayelah_ganda's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I didn't think it was that bad, but I'm also pretty good at reading. The biggest advice I can give is go over the problem and answers very carefully. Make sure you don't spend too much time on one...

  19. Teas v

    Tinkk replied to ayelah_ganda's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I just took it this past week. What's your

  20. Is this a bad grade?

    Tinkk replied to Tinkk's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I'm unable to re-take it unless I need to apply the next semester. So it's as good as it will get. Hopefully there will be no need to wait for the next

  21. Is this a bad grade?

    Tinkk replied to Tinkk's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    How much do schools look at your GPA? I've been able to maintain 4.0 GPA so I would imagine that would be in my favor as

  22. Is this a bad grade?

    Tinkk replied to Tinkk's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Well I ended up getting a 68.7% and I can't retake again right now. I looked over the average acceptance score from the past few semesters and it was about 68% and the program average is 58%. Is this...

  23. Will LPN's be around for long?

    Tinkk replied to OMMx3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In my area, LPNs are in demand in the LTC, hospice, and home health but there are also positions in the hospitals (some units don't use them, but med-surg, neuroscience, and family birthing still...

  24. Prerequisites courses for nursing program

    Tinkk replied to sfw57's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Please take my advice and do NOT take more than a few science classes in one semester. Actually, better yet, only take one if you can. You also can't take A&P II without taking A&P I first (at...

  25. Do you get hit/spit on? Does body fluids splash on you?

    Tinkk replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse yet, but I worked as a nursing assistant for a year...I've had many incidents of residents trying to choke me, bite me, hit me, cuss my eardrums out, making sexual remarks and gestures...