NurseGirl525 ASN, RN

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    Can my school change prerequisite requirements?

    NurseGirl525 replied to km1427's topic in General Students

    A prereq is a prerequisite. Meaning it is required before entering the program. Your program does not have you take certain classes before nursing classes? It's actually a good thing to take...
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    New student - shoes

    NurseGirl525 replied to hopefulhdr's topic in General Students

    It honestly depends on your feet. I have small, narrow feet so danskos work great fur me. It's why I also only wear nikes, as brands like adidas and reebok are too wide for me. My Danskos are...
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    New student - shoes

    NurseGirl525 replied to hopefulhdr's topic in General Students

    As long as they have a covered heel they are fine. My danskos are considered clogs but have a heel on
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    Can a Criminal History Stop Me from Being a Nurse?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    The key words for me here are a "few violent" felonies. I could in some few cases understanding a drunken bar fight turning into something line one violent felony, but I don't get a few violent...
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    Guaranteed Seat Worth the Extra Cost?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Apple2020's topic in General Students

    They do do care if it's a for profit college. I know Austin Peay is an excellent university. If you are planning to go for your doctorate, Austin Peay will be more favorably looked upon when...
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    Student, mom, wife... In that order

    NurseGirl525 replied to Andreany9's topic in General Students

    This 1000X!! Your family is always first. If you let your relationships go while in school, they will continue to detiorate after and you will lose them. Find your balance. You have a great gpa,...
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    Discrimination Application Question

    NurseGirl525 replied to Smill204's topic in General Students

    OP I can understand how this is a efficient question to answer. I am also a Caucasian woman with blonde hair and blue eyes and always felt very fortunate to have never experienced true...
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    Discrimination Application Question

    NurseGirl525 replied to Smill204's topic in General Students

    Umm, why?? The op was asking about a question on a nursing application. She openly admitted she has never faced discrimination. I'm very sorry for the terrible injustices you faced growing up....
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    Advice wanted, as an older RN student, what thing should I NOT do?

    NurseGirl525 replied to hamsterwheel's topic in LPN to RN

    How are you able to do this? At my school LPNs have to do the bridge program, you cannot enter a traditional program. I feel like you are deceiving the school by not telling them you are an LVN. I...
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    last semester of RN, BSN program

    NurseGirl525 replied to SavvyNurse91's topic in General Students

    I also graduate in May. Took my final yesterday and have a one month break until our final semester starts. Now, to get all that Christmas shopping
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    Failed anatomy and low GPA

    NurseGirl525 replied to cashpiper's topic in General Students

    OP, your problem is your overall GPA. Not to mention a D is not passing so I'm not sure how you can get into A&P II when you have essentially failed I. A&P are your foundation classes. You...
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    So I might have just failed my first nursing class

    NurseGirl525 replied to alie46's topic in General Students

    OP, I am very glad that you are feeling more optimistic. I saw you were worried about holding your parents back and I think that is the real issue here. I'm sorry your parents are divorcing. That is...
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    So I might have just failed my first nursing class

    NurseGirl525 replied to alie46's topic in General Students

    Quick somebody when they are down? Are you kidding me? I wanted her to get help. I had a family member and a friend from high school commit suicide. I take it seriously when somebody says they...
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    Are my chances over?

    NurseGirl525 replied to mariannaj's topic in General Nursing

    An ADN is an RN. An ADN is a degree, RN is the license. You are confusing the two. You can call around to other colleges, but since you are in CA, you may be out of luck. I would google other...
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    Pre Reqs/Admissions

    NurseGirl525 replied to grizzx's topic in General Students

    Actually many ASN programs are more competitive than BSN programs. You still end up as an RN whether you have your ASN or BSN. It really depends on where you live as to whether or not that BSN is...
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    Im terrified to start nursing school!

    NurseGirl525 replied to rogersim's topic in General Students

    It's all how you make it. I'm a single mom and my son is almost 10. I started school when he was 7. There are times when I have to study. There were times when I felt like his dad has him more...
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    Explaining extenuating circumstances on NursingCAS?

    NurseGirl525 replied to txgal333's topic in General Students

    Every, single, person has a story. Everyone. Do not mention it as it looks like you are making
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    So I might have just failed my first nursing class

    NurseGirl525 replied to alie46's topic in General Students

    Thank you. I knew I saw that which put up a red flag for me. Any time somebody says that I think they should get help immediately. I've dealt with several suicides in my life and so I always tell...
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    So I might have just failed my first nursing class

    NurseGirl525 replied to alie46's topic in General Students

    You want to die? Over a class? You need help now. Call a suicide hotline please. Get yourself some help. I mean this
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    The Scandal of Healthcare: Nurses, Waste & Customer Service

    NurseGirl525 replied to arthurbaird0's topic in General Students

    This is a nursing student section. Not general nurses and I do believe you are trying to promote your agenda
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    Interested in Nursing School

    NurseGirl525 replied to dcort16's topic in General Students

    I disagree with a lot of this. Extracurriculars? Umm, no. Not for nursing programs. And every one is different. It also depends on what part of the country you live in as far as jobs go. I...
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    Embarrassed and depressed

    NurseGirl525 replied to beezwax404's topic in General Students

    First of all, I want to say that you are not a loser. But I am going to be the odd one here who is going to say I'm not dating someone who still lives at home. I'm sorry, I'm not. That being said,...
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    ATI Fundamentals

    NurseGirl525 replied to Charisma20's topic in General Students

    At my school if someone gets below a level 2, they do a remediation practice test. I didn't know that you could take the proctored twice with different questions. You are retaking a
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    i need help

    NurseGirl525 replied to Quan97's topic in General Students

    You say these sciences are killing me. Are you understand the importance of these classes? Really. Do you you understand why you are taking these? This is the foundation of nursing. You can't...
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    Sim Lab

    NurseGirl525 replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Students

    Sim lab is where you learn how to do these things that you haven't done in clinical. Sim lab is where you are allowed to make mistakes. My sim lab is similar. We had a patient going down hill the...