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  1. I am psyching myself out... someone smack some sense into me

    whealer replied to madelynsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just found out about this! It definitely is awesome. Helped with my NLN

  2. I am psyching myself out... someone smack some sense into me

    whealer replied to madelynsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated HS in 2003 too! I dropped out of college in 2005 and just free spirited my way through my 29s. I'm not a mommy, so hats off to you for making the leap back into school! I went back to...

  3. Which textbooks should I purchase or rent?

    whealer replied to jhsu54's topic in General Students

    I use Amazon Kindle to rent/buy ebooks, which is definitely way cheaper. I also like using Amazon; they have been affordable and reliable with shipment. The remaining books I rent from Chegg.com. Some...

  4. Why do you?

    whealer replied to STLmomma27's topic in General Students

    Heck

  5. Why do you?

    whealer replied to STLmomma27's topic in General Students

    For years, I didn't know what I wanted to do with myself. I've tried a plethora of jobs and careers. But, 3 years ago, I went back to school for Forensic Psychology...which was an interest of mine...

  6. Shout out to all you nursing students!

    whealer replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the support!!! I'll keep some extra kleenex

  7. When do your fall classes start?

    whealer replied to destrier's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good idea... by the time orientation comes along I'll have no voice!!! We certainly will get there together! Sending positive energy to all you nurses-to-be out

  8. Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    whealer replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    PM me I can help you work it out. Nothing is stopping you from writing a paper and getting a passing grade... except

  9. Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    whealer replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Okay, I'm in my pre-nursing stage so I'm not going to make any assumptions about the level of difficulty in either the ADN programs (which I'm currently enrolled in) or BSN/MSN (which I do hope to...

  10. When do your fall classes start?

    whealer replied to destrier's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    September 10th... it's so far away! Orientation hasn't even been scheduled yet... I'm ready to start yesterday,

  11. On Call SANE 24/7

    whealer replied to whealer's topic in Forensic

    Ah good to know. I suppose my concern lies in not living close enough to the hospital where I would go to meet with the victim. Plus I don't have a car right now. Of course, these concerns are way in...

  12. On Call SANE 24/7

    whealer replied to whealer's topic in Forensic

    So from what I understand - SANE cases are typically given to you when you are not on shift as an ER nurse? I'm assuming, then, that you would be home if you get pages to come

  13. married/engaged/involved students, how are you juggling your relationship w/ school?

    whealer replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

    I'm about to start school soon and I feel like a talk is ahead. I lived with my boyfriend for over a year; we've been dating for two years. He was with me when I was obtaining my bachelors, which was...

  14. Swedish Institute?

    whealer replied to Peaches&cream's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks @shanie818! I know PCOM's nursing program is relatively new... A friend of mine went to their open house and wasn't too thrilled but did note they had potential so who knows what will happen...

  15. I am trying to get out of nursing. My parents will feel terrible if I do.

    whealer replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow... sounds like me but backwards. Before getting back into school, I had my own business and also did web design. I hated it. Nothing wrong with being an entrepreneur - in fact I hope to...

  16. On Call SANE 24/7

    whealer replied to whealer's topic in Forensic

    This is great! Thank you so much @SoldierNurse22. Your responses have been extremely valuable! I'll do some more research with my local SANE organizations and see if I can get some volunteer...

  17. On Call SANE 24/7

    whealer replied to whealer's topic in Forensic

    I see what you mean! Do SANEs typically have shifts? I'm assuming it depends on how many are working at any given

  18. On Call SANE 24/7

    whealer replied to whealer's topic in Forensic

    Thank you! I was hoping that was the answer; but for some reason I saw literature that implied you would be at home when paged. Thanks again for the

  19. Heads up to all new nursing students:

    whealer replied to Nursing2102's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm starting school in a month but I'm not stressed about it. I'm mostly excited to get started and love challenges so I'm looking forward to it. After two years of desk work at a doctor's office I'm...

  20. Volunteer organization requires me to sign a statement of faith

    whealer replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I understand the idea of submitting your own set of standards and beliefs; but I'm not particularly sure of what that will accomplish. Instead just be honest with them, and most importantly, with...

  21. How does autonomy impact the nursing practice?

    whealer replied to Lavenderper's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What about when an RN has her own private

  22. Swedish Institute?

    whealer replied to Peaches&cream's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey there! Sorry I should have been clear. My first semester starts next Month so I haven't completed it just yet. I graduated from John Jay last December in Forensic Psychology; John Jay is a CUNY...

  23. Do you have to be an RN to be an Independent Patient Advocate?

    whealer posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I'm about to head into nursing school and will need a second job to help supplement my cost of living. Because of the hours, my current job at a doctor's office may not work for me....

  24. What do you think of 12 hour shifts?

    whealer replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    What sort of nursing roles involve 12-hr shifts versus 8-hr shifts? Does it depend more so on the facility, your responsibilities, etc?

  25. Do you have to be an RN to be an Independent Patient Advocate?

    whealer replied to whealer's topic in General Nursing

    MotherRN, I don't know too much about case management,