NurseGirl525 ASN, RN

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    How important are grades when joining an RN program?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Damianmyjoy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My cc also goes on a points system. They take into account 4 classes plus your Teas score. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to apply. Your best bet is to talk to your advisor as we have no idea what...
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    LPN before RN?

    NurseGirl525 replied to TMCasaletto's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would just get my RN especially if you want to be a NP. Way too long and expensive to go the other route, if you ask
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    Laptop vs Paper

    NurseGirl525 replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    What I do is take the notes by hand and then type them into quizlet on my ipad and study from that. I think I remember better when I write to start, then I get the extra reinforcement typing it into...
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    APPENDICITIS

    NurseGirl525 replied to KYARNP's topic in Emergency

    I just have a quick question concerning vancomycin. I thought that vanco was like a last resort antibiotic. I was just wondering about that. Because I know there are some vanco resistant strains of...
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    Surviving accelerated nursing

    NurseGirl525 replied to scooterscamp123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel like exercise is essential for your mental well being. I just make the time to run. I filed for divorce last August and started school in the same week. I started running back then and found...
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    Commuting for Accredited school vs Non Accredited?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is the accredited school also for profit? Why, why, oh why, do people want to go to these schools?? Do not ever go to schools like these. They are trouble. What is the time difference, like 6...
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    How much education do you plan on receiving?

    NurseGirl525 replied to daetor2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm getting my ADN first. It's not an issue in my area. You need to research the job market in your area. I am going to egg my BSN at some point but many places want a BSN + experience. So I will...
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    Will my previous exposure to A&P help me?

    NurseGirl525 replied to dc1994's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did horrible in high school sciences and have done very well in college. I have an A in every A&P class including a 96 in advanced physiology. I got a B in micro. I think it will help it's...
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    Is anyone worried?

    NurseGirl525 replied to ksw1978's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are plenty of job opportunities for NPs out there. Especially in the changing health care system. A NP is rapidly becoming the first face in health care instead of a doctor. They are not as...
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    Got My Acceptance Letter

    NurseGirl525 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It finally came yesterday. I have been accepted for fall!!! But I didn't get in to the campus I wanted. We apply to the whole region at our school and they can put you at any campus in the region....
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    Got My Acceptance Letter

    NurseGirl525 replied to NurseGirl525's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well my plan with child care is either my ex or a good friend of mine. My son gets the bus at her house everyday. I know 30 minutes doesn't seem long but my son does competitive judo and practices a...
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    So much doubt...

    NurseGirl525 replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think first you have to ask yourself is this what you really want? Because you have been at this for awhile and while it's admirable you are close to finishing a degree, let's face it, it's a...
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    Full disclosure??

    NurseGirl525 replied to Nicki_run's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Do not disclose. I never do. I wouldn't worry about something like workmans comp. the fact is, it would be rare for you to have to use it. And if they deny you for a condition you already have,...
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    MLT VS RN

    NurseGirl525 replied to Mikkie13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Those are 2 completely different jobs. Depends if you want to do patient care or not. Lab techs analyze stuff and report results. Nurses provide care and education to patients. Nursing is a much...
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    CNA vs. Hospice Volunteer?

    NurseGirl525 replied to dc1994's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends. How much are you making at your current job? Don't leave a good paying job to become a CNA. You can test and get your license for it after your first semester of nursing school, if that...
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    MLT VS RN

    NurseGirl525 replied to Mikkie13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also wondering what a MLT is? Unless it is a nursing abbreviation you need to spell it ou for us.
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    Questions about taking ADN or BSN from USA to Overseas due to Military Reassignment

    NurseGirl525 replied to nrichiez's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't know much about how the military works, but it is my understanding that any degree obtained in a different country does not apply here to the U.S. You see stories all of the time of people...
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    Penn state nursing

    NurseGirl525 replied to kowenslpn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm from Altoona originally, it's a good program. Penn State is a great place to get your education from. Is Altoona closer to you than State College. I noticed you said you were close to...
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    Major depression and anxiety disorder

    NurseGirl525 replied to ssangel's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I completely understand what you are saying, but why not take some time and take care of you? I suffer from major depression and it took me a little while to get better. It was about finding the...
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    YAY!!!! I GOT ACCEPTED!

    NurseGirl525 replied to I'm_no_Genius_but's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Still waiting on my letter!! Very frustrated. Today is supposed to be the last day they mail them out. I'm getting
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    Veteran's pursuing a nursing degree

    NurseGirl525 replied to Nelsen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know that there are several on here who regularly post. I'm sure they will see this shortly and be able to help. Good Luck and thank you for your
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    ADVICE!!

    NurseGirl525 replied to berrysweetlety's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    But many CNA programs cost well over $1500. Why spend that money when you are able to do it after the first semester. The OP is not worried about money. If she had to work that would be one thing,...
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    Should I take anatomy II over the summer?

    NurseGirl525 replied to mozer92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    7 weeks?? I would not do it. Too much info in a short period of time. I took remedial math and it was fairly easy. It all came back to me after a couple of weeks. But A&P was all new so it is...
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    Already discouraged

    NurseGirl525 replied to vpbernal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would think you would be fine but it depends on a couple of things. It depends on the competition at your school and what they look at. I agree to speak with an
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    How hard is basic anatomy and pysiology

    NurseGirl525 replied to TIffany1579's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I thought they were easy as long as you study. If you show up to class, take good notes, and study, there should not be a