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    Nursing students on medication

    NurseGirl525 replied to kjnsweets's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Munro, I don't get the point of your post. I never used the term medical doctor. There is a difference. My sister earned her doctorate in Physical Therapy. I nowhere said she was a medical doctor...
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    is nursing really worth the debt

    NurseGirl525 replied to starnurse2b16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My nursing school will not be free but I won't have any debt from it. I am going to a very good, community college. I would never in a million years pay what these private, for profit schools ask...
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    Should I wait to transfer or become non degree seeking student

    NurseGirl525 replied to AlexaJas's topic in General Students

    I don't understand how you don't have the money to pay off the first school but are not worrying about how you will pay the second. That makes no sense. You need to pay the other school back...
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    Clinical instructor gives study guide to clinical group is this unfair

    NurseGirl525 replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Students

    I agree with GrnTea whole heartedly. I have seen a lot of posts from people accusing people of cheating and unfair instructors, among other things. People need to learn to mind their own business...
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    PLEASE don't use photos as avatars!

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

    The only place my photo is published is facebook. I would never use it on a site like this. I don't want people to know who I am. My facebook page has privacy settings so only my friends can see my...
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    For giggles 2.7 GPA

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

    I attend Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana. I really like it and my advisors and professors are there to help me reach my goals which is what I like. I am eventually going to transition to get...
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    Chamberlain BSN- Single mom

    NurseGirl525 replied to Lynette86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here is what my thoughts on Chamberlain and colleges like it. They are a for profit college and all they want is your money, and a lot of it. I don't agree with this because the focus is your money...
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    For giggles 2.7 GPA

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

    That would be something you need to ask the program you are applying to. Most have a mininum GPA requirement. At my school it is a 2.5 but it is very competitive so if you had that you would be...
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    Biggest Obstacle You've Had To Overcome

    NurseGirl525 replied to Hopeful_RN2509's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Getting my divorce. I had started my journey 15 years ago to become a nurse. I got married. Ex did not want to pay the money for me to attend school and thought since I had a good paying job I...
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    Nursing students on medication

    NurseGirl525 replied to kjnsweets's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    um, first I completely understand what a DPT is and yes she gets to use the word doctor in her name, she earned it. She went to school for 8 long years for it and has earned it. No, she doesn't...
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    3 Rejections in 1 Day

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

    That is very weird. So any classes you are in progress of taking they just automatically give you a C? That doesn't seem quite right. But that's up to the school, as it is their program. I would...
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    Nursing students on medication

    NurseGirl525 replied to kjnsweets's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My sister was diagnosed with ADHD in college and had taken ritalin and adderall while she was in college. I think she would take great offense to the fact that what she was doing was called "chemical...
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    Nursing Class online! Help!

    NurseGirl525 replied to sugabrwn1971's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with run, most schools will not accept online credits with classes that need labs. Yes, they do exist but I would be wary of it. Certain classes are meant to be in a classroom, that's just...
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    Single Mom struggle: LPN or RN

    NurseGirl525 replied to 007Bonita's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would get your LPN and the transition to RN. Maybe you would make more money as a LPN and could work part time while pursuing your RN. I am also a single mom but am fortunate that I don't have to...
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    My Poor Legs!

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

    I have terrible spider veins in my legs from years of being on my feet in retail for anywhere from 12-15 hours a day 5-6 days a week. I started wearing Nike Shox back in 2004 and they worked well for...
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    TEAS V Practice v. Test

    NurseGirl525 replied to BeachsideRN's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I was scoring around 78 on the practice and that is what I got on the real thing. I found the practice tests were very close to the real thing. The science was very hard. I found the math to be...
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    Alternative majors?! Out of motivation.

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

    I wouldn't go off of what other people say will get you into a program. You need to speak with an advisor about what is needed to get into the program. There is a huge rumor at my school that you...
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    Financial Help with Nursing School

    NurseGirl525 replied to SoontobeaRN's topic in General Students

    What about private loans? That's what I took out when I started school years ago and then paid them back. I think Sallie Mae is one. Also, I would look at a community college. Chamberlain is a...
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    People being spiteful about grades?

    NurseGirl525 replied to LPN709's topic in LPN to RN

    I am not at school to make friends, period. I am there to get my degree and get a job. I do have some people that I have become close with but we would never ask each other our grades. Just how it...
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    Finish BSc or straight to nursing school?

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

    Yeah, I have to agree with BusyBSN, a bachelors in another field will not equal higher pay when you graduate. Research the job market in your area and see what kind of degree you need. Nursing is...
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    Worst interview ever

    NurseGirl525 replied to AOx1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, yes, I am from the Pittsburgh area originally. Die hard Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates fan here. Now I live out in Indy and fortunately Steelers fans travel well so it's no big deal that I am...
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    Lifestyle Discrimination

    NurseGirl525 replied to utadahikaru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Although I see what the OP is saying, if this is because they don't want people to smoke I can understand why employers won't hire smokers. I don't see it having a lot to do with premiums and an...
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    Nursing students on medication

    NurseGirl525 replied to kjnsweets's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I take several different medications. I have epilepsy, fibromyalgia, and severe depression with PTSD. Right now I am in a horrible fibro flare up because I had to take some antibiotics for a sinus...
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    ASN/BSN/or Accelerated MSN?

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

    I disagree with this quote. I am getting my ADN and my job market will be fine when I graduate. It really depends on your area and what they are hiring. I can't speak for yours but around here...
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    A&P & Microbio at the same time...omg

    NurseGirl525 replied to smcki008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did A&P II with micro last semester. I got an A in A&P and a B in micro. I also took 3 other classes and am a single mom. I was glad to get that B in micro. It's definitely