NurseGirl525 ASN, RN

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    It was just a matter of time....

    NurseGirl525 replied to Nrsng_is_life's topic in General Students

    This program sounds like a freaking mess. Are you guys in high school? Who goes and does that in
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    My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

    NurseGirl525 replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to ask why and then I saw he was worried about hipaa. Is he also in the medical field? You need to explain this is an outlet around colleagues where you can maybe get some stress relief....
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    F's and W will i be able to get a job in nursing?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Confusedstudent30's topic in General Students

    You need to wait until you are ready. What school allows you to repeat a class 4 times? What kind of gpa do you have? You need to take some time, get your personal life together, and then come...
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    recruiter never emailed me back..help!!!

    NurseGirl525 replied to irisiris's topic in General Students

    I would say let it go and move on. There is a reason and it may be he filled the
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    Living with Chronic Pain

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

    It depends. I live with chronic pain, but I have it under control. I won't lie though and say it's easy. There are certain days when I am in horrible pain. I take care of myself though. I stretch...
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    Messed up bad...

    NurseGirl525 replied to thrma's topic in General Students

    So the needle actually went into you and then you stuck it in a child?? What did your instructor say? Why did they not stop
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    The film: Vaxxed.

    NurseGirl525 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    For the people in here questioning vaccines. The problem is there are children out there that cannot legitimately receive vaccines. I have a friend with a boy who has Down syndrome and because of...
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    Clipping nails at nurse's station

    NurseGirl525 replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    I'm shocked by some of the responsibility need in this thread. I brush my teeth at work. I have a toothpaste, toothbrush, and floss in my locker. I do it in the lockeroom. I care about hygiene,...
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    Diabetes for Dummies

    NurseGirl525 replied to hmcattin's topic in General Students

    It's for people newly diagnosed with diabetes to give them a basic understanding of their disease. I would not think it would be helpful for a student as it dumbs it down too much. Thus the title of...
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    NurseGirl525 replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that trachs do come off when turning and mucous will spew all over you when the pt. has
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    Anyone Attended a Night RN Program with a Newborn?

    NurseGirl525 replied to peachshan's topic in General Students

    Good luck. I'm going to say remember when your four year old was a newborn. Really
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    Med Surg New Grad Interview

    NurseGirl525 replied to scrublyfe's topic in General Students

    Scenario questions???? I just had how will you respond to basic job skill questions. Like how to interact with other workers, how can you take direction...... These are important skills many...
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    For Those of You Who Were Accepted Into BSN Programs With No CNA Experience

    NurseGirl525 replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Students

    But really, you can't pass the CNA test but think nursing school will help? You do understand that a CNA does the very basic of nursing skills, correct? It's not a whole other job. It's the very...
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    Letters from the board

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

    I'm guessing you've committed felonies and want to attend nursing school? That would depend on the state and the
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    Degrees vs. Roles- Post RN Education Q's!

    NurseGirl525 replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    I have a question out of curiosity, what this dual degree program you are doing and what is the advantage of gaining both at the same time? Like if you are getting a BSN why on earth is an ASN thrown...
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    California student: is a $30k LPN "worth it"

    NurseGirl525 replied to Charmander1988's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Go to a community college. Way cheaper and you will get the classes you need, and you won't be set up to fail. Whether you decide on nursing or dental, do not go to one of those for profit schools....
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    Should I continue nursing school?

    NurseGirl525 replied to lovlina's topic in General Students

    I commend you on seeing this now, but truly, what do you want to do? Even doctor's have patient interaction, just not as much. But doctor's have the least amount of interaction. Is it just that you...
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    High TEAS test scores, low GPA

    NurseGirl525 replied to nurse2bnat94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Every school is different on it's admission requirements. Also, it depends on how many people apply and what their scores are. It changes each semester, so it is not remotely possible for any of us...
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    Care Plans in General

    NurseGirl525 replied to juardsrn's topic in General Students

    Truly, it's because you are first semester. By fourth semester it's way different. I honestly felt like on my last case study, they were wanting us to make a medical dx. I was like, wait, I can't...
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    The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    My very first job in fast food was absolutely disgusting. You all don't want to know what happens to your food or the fact we washed dishes in cold water only. The management rationed my dishsoap as...
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    ADN vs ABSN (cost vs job opportunity)

    NurseGirl525 replied to LGDee's topic in General Students

    What kind of school is this? Have you investigated it thoroughly? Is it accredited? Does it have a good rep? Have you checked out your job market? Will you even be able to get a job after...
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    Care Plans in General

    NurseGirl525 replied to juardsrn's topic in General Students

    Hmmm, first semester?? I can't even remember that now. Lol. My mind is so jumbled on fourth and graduation and NCLEX...... It's hard to remember. I hope you get the drift
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    What Can't You Live Without?

    NurseGirl525 replied to portx's topic in General Students

    My support system. Which includes copious amounts of wine!!! But also the
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    Stress overload r/t mental abuse from ex girlfriend aeb difficulty functioning with school

    NurseGirl525 replied to kenken04's topic in General Students

    Look, you need to learn to suck it up and end it. You call her your ex but you haven't properly broken up with her? You went with the flow to call her your girlfriend? What? Decision making and...
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    Applying for nursing school on antidepressants

    NurseGirl525 replied to kristinamarie55's topic in General Students

    About 75% of Americans are on some kind of antidepressant. It's seriously not an