NurseGirl525 ASN, RN

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    Nursing Shortage

    NurseGirl525 replied to zack1110's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get why you would think employers can't be choosy over who they hire. Of course they can. I was extremely choosy when I hired. I would rather work extra hours myself than hire a bunch of...
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    How hard is it to become a nurse after starting a family?

    NurseGirl525 replied to amirana1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's definitely not flexible. You will have to work around their schedule once in the program. You have more flexibility during prereqs. Right now I am in prereqs and my schedule works around when...
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    Just Failed a Drug Test to get into Nursing School Can I take another one

    NurseGirl525 replied to kobefan24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This absolutely boggles my mind. Why would you think it is ok to just go to another facility so you can trick the system? You need to not do drugs at all before going into any profession. So if you...
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    Anatomy & Phy 2 and Microbiology 2 Labs

    NurseGirl525 replied to Mia83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking them both right now. Have A's in both and am taking 3 other classes. I am finding micro not to be as hard as A&P II. Finals next week and am keeping my fingers
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    Do you have to be a straight A student to be in the nursing program?

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

    It all depends on how competitive and what the program requires. Mine goes off a points system. They take into account four classes and your TEAS score. Yes it is very competitive and I have to...
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    help!! I really need advice

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

    Do not attend the school that is not accredited. You may not be able to sit for the NCLEX afterwards which would be a complete waste of money. Really 3 mos. is not long to wait to get into the...
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    A Mother Seeking Healthcare Career Advice for High School Junior

    NurseGirl525 replied to Psata's topic in Nursing Career

    When I was her age, I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to be, and I find that most people don't. I am forever grateful that my parents let me find my own way in life. It depends on what kind of...
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    Hindrance to professional growth

    NurseGirl525 replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

    I am going to explain something from a couple points of view. First, I am going to say it needs to be Ok, with the patient. When someone suffers a sexual assault it can take many years for her to...
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    A Bathroom Reminiscence

    NurseGirl525 replied to tokebi's topic in General Nursing

    My grandfather was a POW in Germany during that time. He was in the worst concentration camp there was. I can only imagine the suffering people went through over there. I say that because my...
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    why so many negatives about nursing?

    NurseGirl525 replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    People are going to complain no matter what field they are in. I have worked for many different companies in many different fields in my lifetime. From retail management, to pharmacy tech, to...
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    Apothecary measurements

    NurseGirl525 replied to ml52789's topic in Patient Medications

    Back when I was a pharmacy tech we had to know it. Not only do you need to know to communicate with your patients but as Esme pointed out sometimes in situations with suppositories it's how the order...
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    A&P II and Microbiology...At The Same Time! (oh my)

    NurseGirl525 replied to bluesky94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am doing it now. I've done well in both all semester and now it's crunch time and I'm finding it a bit overwhelming. I am taking both A&P II and micro and 3 other classes. I am so ready for...
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    I feel like I'm melting

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

    I understand. I competing in a program where you basically need to get all A's in the classes they look at to get in. I have a 91 in A&P II right now and I am so scared of doing poorly on the...
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    Do you ever get so overwhelmed?

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

    I am having some of the same overwhelming feelings right now. I was so thankful for the Thanksgiving break just so I could decompress a little. But classes start again Monday and I am ready for the...
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    Is it a bad idea to quit a job before you have another one secured?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Deetail's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, HR directors look at gaps in employment. If you have any, they will want to know why. Unless there was a good reason for it, I didn't hire people who had gaps in employment. It reflects poorly...
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    Petition for Course Approval

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

    Just take the chemistry class. Or apply to another school that will accept yours. Not all credits are will transfer and that is just the way it is. The school can make any decisions they want. You...
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    What do you do to relax?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I like to spend time with my friends. Plus I like to spend some quality time with a certain
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    Failed Teas Test Twice

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

    The Teas is a pretty basic test. It all depends on what kind of school you want to go to and how much money your want to spend. Plus you have to look at how many times you are allowed to take these...
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    How do you feel about mandatory influenza vaccines?

    NurseGirl525 replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think anytime you use the word "mandatory" it immediately gets people all riled up and against something. I think there should be some better wording to it. I completely understand why they do it....
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    End of semester stress

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

    It is definitely hard. We have about 3 weeks left and I am about over it already. I am so exhausted and ready for a month off. It doesn't help that I have been traveling for judo with my son every...
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    Places to study

    NurseGirl525 replied to lollipop032's topic in General Students

    At my son's judo practice. That's where I get most of my homework done. He has practice 4 nights a week with tournaments on weekends. It's my only
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    Going crazy

    NurseGirl525 replied to 16mm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It truly depends on the job market in your area. I would do some research on it. See what the docs and hospitals in your area hire. Just because a new program is popping up doesn't mean they are...
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    Bullying like I am back in middle school

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

    I would honestly go up and ask them what's up? It sounds like there was some kind of miscommunication. But I don't know if I would go as far as to call it bullying. People just throw this term...
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    Normandale Admissions-- Frustrated, of course!

    NurseGirl525 replied to shorn1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually the time frame requirement comes from financial aid not the school. You only have a set period of time when you get financial aid to get your degree. This happens especially with nursing...
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    Worried about paying off student loan debt

    NurseGirl525 replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    My sister graduated with over $250,000 in student loan debt. Granted she has her doctorate in physical therapy but still she has a huge amount of debt. But she makes enough to pay it and recently...