NurseGirl525 ASN, RN

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    Depression takes me out of work and I bear all

    NurseGirl525 replied to Brookm482's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I know how hard it is. I have severe chronic depression and have had it for many years. I think maybe you need a switch up on your meds. Maybe the one you have been on has kind of worn out its...
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    TEAS V Prep Courses in Boston?

    NurseGirl525 replied to SKay226's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The math is no harder than Algebra I and the science does have some chemistry on it. I would not waste any money on a Teas prep course. The Teas is a pretty basic test and just measures your...
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    Leaving job for love after working one year

    NurseGirl525 replied to NYnurse13's topic in Nursing Career

    Leaving after a full year bad? No. Now you have your 1 year experience that most places want. Just start feeling out the job market in Florida and make sure you give your employer a 2 week notice....
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    Leave new RN job before orientation starts

    NurseGirl525 replied to newrn887's topic in Nursing Career

    As someone who has done a lot of hiring, this happens all the time and is not a big deal. Just call them and explained what has happened. I disagree with the people who are saying you will be...
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    resume critique assistance-please offer suggestions!

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

    The formatting on this does not look good. I would go to a website that has different templates for writing a resume and fill it out that way. This is hard to follow and I don't quite understand it....
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    I need assistance on how to become a Labor and Delivery Nurse

    NurseGirl525 replied to dreamchaser1992's topic in Nursing Career

    You need to go and get your prereqs done. Go to a college and speak to an admissions officer. Tell them you would like to become a RN and have them give you a booklet on what classes are needed for...
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    What was your favorite topic to study in A&P?

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

    Cardiovascular and I will tell you why. I bombed it in A&P II. I was going through my divorce and my ex was stalking me and I just couldn't concentrate at the time. I did horrible on the test....
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    Grades vs Teaching?

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

    Glad my school is not like that. I love my physiology lecture professor. I had her for A&P II also. She is a great lecturer and makes sure we understand the subject matter. We work hard in her...
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    ADN/BSN Quandaries

    NurseGirl525 replied to Charlie Don't Surf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It honestly depends on the job market in your area. Mine is perfectly fine with the ADN. Honestly, there isn't that much difference except a BSN has a few more humanities courses. How is a history...
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    Becoming discouraged about becoming a nurse?

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

    You are exactly right, you will see negativity in every job you encounter in life. If you have a good work ethic and a need to give, you may make a good nurse. I like hard and challenging work. I...
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    Studied constantly, still got a D on first test.

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

    You need to figure out how your teacher tests. Do her questions come from the book or from lecture? Are they a mixture? Do you need to be able to apply what you have learned? I find that...
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    I want to be an RN soooo bad!!!!

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

    I was married for 15 years. My ex wanted me to be a SAHM solely and pretty much his maid. I had started my path for nursing before we got married and he made me quit school because it was an expense...
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    Quitting my job for school

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

    I will hopefully be in the program in the fall and I do not have a job nor do I intend on getting one. But I can afford to not work so I am in a different boat. I would save as much as you can...
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    Grades vs Teaching?

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

    I am in advanced physiology right now and we are for the first time getting extra credit. None was give in A&P I or II. We had extra credit bonus questions that are short answer on our tests and...
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    Help explain INR and PTT

    NurseGirl525 replied to keepcalm's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When I was on coumadin, my hematologist set a level for me that was therapeutic. I had to have my blood tested at least once a week where they pricked my finger and put my blood in a machine show...
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    Cadaver Work

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

    We had cats. 4 people for 1 cat. I wasn't real into the cat. The smell of the formaldehyde gave me migraines so every time I worked with that damn cat I got a splitting headache. I would have...
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    Dating a Doctor

    NurseGirl525 replied to Wildcat2009's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think you guys need to have a talk. We all have a path in our lives, and the people you are closest with need to respect that. I personally think respecting each other is the most important thing...
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    I hated being a CNA.....

    NurseGirl525 replied to lovelove254's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know I would not like being a CNA. Now do I think that I am above doing anything a CNA does, no I do not. But what I want is more of the critical thinking that a nurse does. I want more of a...
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    Please help with general school question

    NurseGirl525 replied to rmstudentosu16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know here in Indiana there are several schools that the hospitals won't hire from. Those are mainly a couple for profit schools. Make sure it is a nonprofit school and look at NCLEX pass
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    A&P 201 or 202

    NurseGirl525 replied to amberdawn85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in a physiology class this semester and I absolutely love it. We have done neurons, muscle contraction, and now cardiovascular. I did A&P I and II but this class is much more interesting and...
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    Is nursing not for me?

    NurseGirl525 replied to kegardne's topic in General Students

    You need to ask yourself this, Is this something I really will be happy doing for the rest of my life? If not I would look into another career, if you think this is what you want then stick it out a...
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    Taking anatomy and physiology together?

    NurseGirl525 replied to kn.burch's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ours does A&P I and II then an Advanced Physiology class. I am in the Advanced Physiology class now. It is important to know the anatomy before the physiology. Like you need to know the anatomy...
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    Working while in the program

    NurseGirl525 replied to cowboys22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you licensed by the state to be a pharmacy tech? Back in the day you could just go and get a pharmacy tech job anywhere but that is not the case anymore. In my state you need to be licensed by...
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    Anatomy & Nursing

    NurseGirl525 replied to kfrazier91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can't take a nursing class until you are accepted to the program. Most programs require A&P I and II before entering the program. You need to speak to an advisor as we have no idea what...
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    Am I too old?

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

    Nope!! I am 38, will be the ripe old age of 40 when I graduate.