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    Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think Cherokee scrubs are the worst. A few years ago when I was a volunteer at one of our hospitals I had to wear the white Cherokee scrub pants. They were awful and unflattering. You could see...
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    Anyone know about biomedical engineering?

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

    I think biomedical engineering would be a fascinating field. I loved micro and I love learning about the disease process. If I had it to do all over again I would have probably been a microbiologist...
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    Why should there be a certification to be a nursing assistant?

    NurseGirl525 replied to giraffe4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNAs have to be certified in this state. And I think there should be some training involved when doing vitals. I was a student athletic trainer in high school. We gave physicals for all of the...
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    A nurse who might have found god..

    NurseGirl525 replied to Mysteriousdarkness's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am much like you. I question all of the time. I was raised going to church every Sunday and attending Sunday School. I went through my first communion and confirmation. When I was older I taught...
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    ADN Or BSN?

    NurseGirl525 replied to KnottyNurse17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It honestly depends on where you live. In my area, I can get a job as a new grad ADN. Some areas are different. I want to work while getting my BSN so that is the route I am going. Check and see...
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    Finished Spring Semester !

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

    The Teas is not really a big deal. It tests your basic knowledge in all categories and wants to see how ready you are for nursing school. I scored a 78% on it. If I had taken a chemistry class...
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    Which is harder: A&P 1 or A&P 2?

    NurseGirl525 replied to giraffe4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I thought they were both about the same. I had taken A&P I back in 99, then took II last fall. I was alot of memorizing bones a muscles and the basics of cells. I took II last fall with micro....
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    Nursing not for me?

    NurseGirl525 replied to mermaidmotel's topic in General Students

    I would go to your school and speak to an advisor on what other career options there are for you. I know my school has an online thing that you can do that runs an audit of all of the classes you...
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    Should I listen to the results or should I follow my heart?

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

    What your grades say to me is that you are more interested in these other subjects and you pay attention in these classes. You will not get in with all C's. That is a fact. Maybe with 1 C you can...
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    What do you like/dislike about Pre-Nursing?

    NurseGirl525 replied to giraffe4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I agree that waiting is the hardest part. Still have about 2 weeks for my letter. I thoroughly enjoy biology classes. Did micro, A&P I and II, advanced physio, and am now doing a neuro bio...
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    Fall acceptance letters 2014

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

    About 2 more weeks to go!! I am so
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    The Threat of a "B" on a Transcript

    NurseGirl525 replied to jnichox2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree with above. You must also be an Ivy Tech student. I see you are from Indiana also. I am taking college algebra over the summer and my goal is get an A but realistically it won't bother me too...
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    Can parents give medically fragile kids meds w/o Dr. order in homecare?

    NurseGirl525 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think you have to look at it this way, I as my child's parent administer prescription meds and OTC all of the time. I don't need a doctor's permission to give my child his medications. If he has...
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    why nursing is a mess. three simple facts

    NurseGirl525 replied to chillnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I do not think that having more education is a bad thing at all. I do feel that the NCLEX for the ADN and BSN should be different. Right now they are essentially the same thing except the BSN has...
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    Please critique my Personal Statement

    NurseGirl525 replied to Chiro2Nursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nurses are limited in their scope of practice as well. It is going to take you that long to get your MSN in nursing anyway. Many programs require at least 1 year of critical care experience before...
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    Is it possible to work full-time and be a full-time nursing student?

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

    There is no way I could do it. I am a single mom to an 8 year old. Do you have a good support system in place? People that can take care of your child? My son is in 2nd grade and he does...
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    respiratory therapist to nursing

    NurseGirl525 replied to imranramji786's topic in Nursing Career

    I have also never seen a RT to RN bridge. Thinking you are going to have to start over as a RT is very different from an RN. You may not have to do any prereqs but it is not like a LPN who wants to...
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    Explaining Personal Issues to Interviewer

    NurseGirl525 replied to PoppleWombatRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would just be vague without going into detail. You are not obligated to say anything more than family issues which have now resolved and allowed me to go back to work. If you divulge details I can...
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    Blacklisted by your Nursing School?

    NurseGirl525 replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    And this is exactly why I do not participate in Facebook groups. At all. I have my own page which is private and no one but my friends can see. I am also not friends with anyone from my school, nor...
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    Squeamish...

    NurseGirl525 replied to SpssSpss's topic in General Students

    I used to have a problem with it until I became a mom. I totally agree with the pp that said it's pretty much like cleaning a diaper. Now some smells will get to me. I plan on keeping some vicks in...
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    Overworked, Tired, and Sleepy

    NurseGirl525 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I don't sleep very much. My circadian rhythms are completely off and I actually sleep better during the day. Right now I am going to school during the day which kills me because I naturally fall...
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    To be or NOT to be

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

    Yes, whether it is a pointless class or not, you need to do well in all classes. Nursing schools want to see how much effort you put into grades. I would look at differing programs and their...
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    Coming back to Nursing- Questions/Concerns

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

    I don't know how old you are but I am 38 and going back for my degree. I have been toying with eventually getting my Masters and becoming an Advanced Practice Nurse someday specializing in...
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    Coming back to Nursing- Questions/Concerns

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

    I think you will most definitely be competitive with your GPA. Also do not stress over the Hesi. It is a test that wants to know your basic knowledge in math and science along with reading and math....
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    Admission process/ nln,Hesi and TEAS

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

    It depends on the program and whether credits transfer. If you take the prerequisites at one school you have to make sure they transfer to another. I am at a cc college right now and all of my...