NurseGirl525 ASN, RN

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How bad do you want to be a nurse?

NurseGirl525 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

This is my ultimate goal- to be a nurse. I have done everything else I have really wanted to accomplish in life. I am a mom to a wonderful 8 year old boy, he is happy and healthy, I have a home that...
Nursing pre reqs

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

I am taking Advanced Human physiology, psych 101, sociology, and math this semester. I have to take college algebra over the summer and will be done. I devote a lot of time to each class this...
Males asking for female patients?

NurseGirl525 replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

It's honestly more for your protection than for the female patient. In this day and age, I think it is smart to have another female in the room when a male examines a female. Years ago I had a male...
nursing school application question

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

Yes, there are many, many single moms out there and we all work hard. Plus I don't want to be catty or anything but you took your son back after the adoption had taken place? That could hit a nerve...
Do nursing schools have to provide health insurance to students?

NurseGirl525 replied to hkneurorn's topic in General Students

He is talking about 2 completely different things and has them so confused. I'm not surprised as he is in marketing. He is talking about liability insurance and health insurance. And he is mixing...
TEAS TEST SCORES

NurseGirl525 replied to Smk22's topic in TEAS Exam Help

I got a 78. Was told I needed a 75 to get in. I'm hoping this is good enough though I may take again in a month to see if I can do any better. Science was a killer for me. I did well in everything...
Pregnant and nursing school?

NurseGirl525 replied to JNcCole15's topic in General Students

I respectfully disagree with this comment. That is great for you, but it is extremely hard. It just is. What I was trying to make her understand is she will soon experience a love that she has...
Ipad Air worth the money? Already have MBP.

NurseGirl525 replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I have the ipad3. I think that's what it is. The one that came out before the air. I like it but I don't go as indepth with it as pmabrahm does. I just started using quizlet with it to help me...
Why NOT private??

NurseGirl525 replied to MssNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

We have a private, christian college in our town that is about $35,000 a year to go there. No thanks. I am not paying that much when the college I go to is just as good. Yes they had a 100% NCLEX...
accepted to nursing school after deciding to finalize divorce

NurseGirl525 replied to AngPartridge3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Yes, I know about that too. I accidentally put onion, yes onion, in a dish one time. How could I not know that he hates onions on anything!! I grew up with a mom who put onion in everything for...
accepted to nursing school after deciding to finalize divorce

NurseGirl525 replied to AngPartridge3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I wasn't allowed to have a job or go to school. I slept on the couch almost every night. My ex wanted a maid, not a partner in life. I grew to resent him so much. I dreaded my phone ringing and...
accepted to nursing school after deciding to finalize divorce

NurseGirl525 replied to AngPartridge3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I also wanted to add this, I did not have friends for the longest time. I moved from PA to IN back in 1997 and I got married in 99. I lived in Indy for a year before getting transferred up to the...
RN's & Nursing Students

NurseGirl525 replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students

I know in LTC, they have a huge patient load, and very often feel overwhelmed and it is probably adding to that frustration having students around. If they have been taking students to this hospital...
hand written class notes vs typed

NurseGirl525 replied to itsmejuli's topic in General Students

I definitely retain more from handwriting my notes. I do not take a computer or my ipad with me because I know I won't retain it. I will later take my handwritten notes and put them in quizlet for...
At a crossroads, need advice

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

Here is my 2 cents. If I was young and had it all to do over again I would be a microbiologist. That area of expertise is truly fascinating to me and I love learning about disease and how it affects...
accepted to nursing school after deciding to finalize divorce

NurseGirl525 replied to AngPartridge3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

My divorce was final about 2 weeks ago. It was an extremely difficult decision for I also have an 8 year old son who had a very difficult time in the beginning. He is currently in couseling and it...
Test Ethics Question

NurseGirl525 replied to studentRNclassof15's topic in General Students

I would ignore it. What if you turn out to be wrong? I don't see how you could keep it anonymous. My instructors will only read email from school email addresses and they all have our name on them....
Pregnant and nursing school?

NurseGirl525 replied to JNcCole15's topic in General Students

This. I don't know if this is your first child or not, but once that baby is born, it's a whole new ball of wax. There is no way I could have gone to school right after having a baby. You need to...
Career Advice please!!

NurseGirl525 replied to missdanielle92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Can I ask you this, Why are you applying to nursing school? It's a question you need to ask yourself. Especially if your passion is teaching? I have a great deal of respect for teachers. It is a...
Blood Typing

NurseGirl525 replied to jackiei3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

I was trying to explain why the 2nd baby died and the first didn't and why she would need the shot now. Not saying that absolutely every case is that way. Just explaining why a shot would be needed...
What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

NurseGirl525 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

I will have my ADN completeed by 40. I don't think I will have a problem getting a job at 40. I would though be worried if I was over 50. That's not to say a new grad over 50 won't get a job, I...
Is it a good idea to work 5 days straight (12 hours shifts/day)?

NurseGirl525 replied to happyface27's topic in General Nursing

When I was younger and worked in retail, I would travel and set up new stores and fix ones that needed fix. Lots and lots of hard, physical labor. We worked 18 hour days (not kidding), and we would...
thinking of switching later on

NurseGirl525 replied to kdmf12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

If I am reading correctly you are in CA? From what I am understanding schools out there have lotteries and 3-4 year waiting lists to get into nursing school. Not going to be fast there. I would go...
Mother of 2 confused about Nursing school

NurseGirl525 replied to jalexislopez13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I am a single mom. Like I stated earlier it's how much you want it. I go to school full time and have an 8 year old who is in competitive judo. We travel all of the time and practice 4 nights a...
Mother of 2 confused about Nursing school

NurseGirl525 replied to jalexislopez13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I don't think you can do an accelerated program unless you already have a 4 year degree. A 2 year degree won't get you into these programs. You need to decide what you want and how much you want it....

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