NurseGirl525 ASN, RN

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    declining vaccines

    NurseGirl525 replied to rockappella's topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying to understand why you would refuse. You are entering the nursing field. You should at this point be educated enough about vaccines to know that we need them. If you do not want them,...
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    Still on my soapbox

    NurseGirl525 replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I am also wondering what state you live in? Here in Indiana you don't see MAs in hospitals, they primarily function in doctor's offices. As a matter of fact, LPNs are being phased out of hospitals...
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    Help! Did anyone get into nursing schools with b or c's for bio classes?

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

    It depends on the program and what they look at. My school goes off of a points system and A&P I and II are the most heavily weighted. My school goes off of 4 classes and Teas test. So it...
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    Accelerated ADN program?

    NurseGirl525 replied to mommycruz3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is it a for profit or private? I know up here in Indiana many places won't hire from the for profit schools. Please check out the NCLEX pass rates at this school. Since you are paying a lot of...
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    Accelerated ADN program?

    NurseGirl525 replied to mommycruz3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have honestly never heard of an accelerated ADN program. Do you already have an associate's degree? An accelerated BSN is for those who already have a bachelor's in something
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    Advice for someone preparing for nursing school

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

    I also applied for Ivy Tech Fall program. It's a killer having to wait, huh? I would just relax and have fun because when August comes, it's going to be
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    Becoming a nurse

    NurseGirl525 replied to jencmccutcheon88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have one boy that is 8, I could not imagine 4 under 6. I would wait until at least a couple of them are in school. Nursing school is extremely competitive and you need the best grades possible to...
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    Nursing school and a newborn?

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

    I only have one and my son is now 8. I could not even imagine trying to do nursing school with a newborn and a 2 year old. I thought I was never going to make it through my son's first 4 mos. of...
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    Grrrr....

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

    I am a single mom to an 8 year old boy doing school full time for the past year. It's a matter of organizing and prioritizing so your kids don't miss out. I take my classes during the day while my...
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    Registering for the Fall (AP)

    NurseGirl525 replied to Ariana214's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking Sociology now with Psych, Advanced physiology, and algebra. I took A&P II with 4 other classes last semester. I would advise not taking it alone. First it is going to take you way...
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    Good class to take to see if nursing is for me?

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

    I would volunteer at a hospital. You cannot take any courses starting with NSG until you are in the program. I do know my school offers a med term class and a beginner's pharmacology class maybe you...
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    Juvenile felony, can I still be a nurse?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Pkam's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Was it on a juvenile record or were you charged as an adult? If it was juvenile it may be sealed and no one would be able to see it. You will have to pass a background check. Normally I would say...
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    Mother .Nurse.Career

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

    I am a single mom to an 8 year old boy. I start the program in the fall. Just make sure you have back up babysitters. I could not have done this without a good support system in place. Right now...
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    Passed TEAS TEST Yesterday My Story

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

    While I applaud your efforts and scores, I think you misunderstand what nursing is about. It is not easy hours and money. Depending on where in the country you live, you may not find a job in this...
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    Ivy tech pn/asn fall 2014

    NurseGirl525 replied to taylor.gibson93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How did you get a 91 overall? Do you mean 71? I scored a 78 on mine and have all A's in the prereqs. I think my score is a 168. I applied to the ASN program in Anderson and am hoping to get in. I...
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    Should i become an RN

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

    You need a better GPA to get into nursing school. I would say at least a 3.0 or above to be competitive. If your school allows any retakes I would look at retaking some classes to boost up your GPA....
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    Nursing school is killing my relationship!

    NurseGirl525 replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    As someone who just got out of my 15 year marriage (divorce was final in January), and is in another relationship now, I hope I can offer you some advice. I got married very young. I was your age...
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    Maybe I'm not meant to be a nurse :(

    NurseGirl525 replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just a little reality check here, you need to figure out what the problem is. Yes, people can tell you not to give up on your dream but their words mean little if you don't fix the problem and get...
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    high schooler --advice to become RN!

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

    The only person that can answer that is you. As with any job, you will find people who hate their job. This is not limited to nursing. You need to weigh the pros and cons and decide what you want...
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    Who carries the best PETITE sized Scrubs?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Hanna0225's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like antidote. Great fitting
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    Medtech College Indianapolis, IN

    NurseGirl525 replied to maeuni08's topic in School, College Programs

    They are awful. They cost a ton of money and no one hires graduates from there because there program is bad. They are also not accredited. I have a friend going
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    Completed Non-Accredited Nursing Program, But Want Higher Education. Help!

    NurseGirl525 replied to TheCommuter's topic in School, College Programs

    It's the regional accreditation that you want. The national doesn't mean a whole lot. Regional is where you get to transfer the credits. That's where I have a problem with these schools. I know of...
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    Completed Non-Accredited Nursing Program, But Want Higher Education. Help!

    NurseGirl525 replied to TheCommuter's topic in School, College Programs

    Where I live, you won't get a job unless it's accredited. And that kind of is the point of becoming a nurse to get a job. Most hospitals won't even let these schools in for clinicals. And that's...
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    WHY do I need a BSN?

    NurseGirl525 replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If the NCLEX was different, I could understand all the fuss. But until they make a different NCLEX and make a huge difference in pay, I don't see what the difference is. A BSN has what amounts to a...
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    Lost ID now and Nclex in a week.

    NurseGirl525 replied to mnelmac's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, it has to be either a passport or state issued id. You are going to have to get a new passport if you plan on returning to your home country anyway. You can't leave without a passport. Or if...