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    Do I even have a chance? Pls be honest

    NurseGirl525 replied to AspiringRN85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on the program. Nursing school is extremely competitive. They are not going to want to necessarily chance someone who constantly withdraws. It also depends on the requirements of the...
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    Experience for attaining a job after graduation?

    NurseGirl525 replied to CTN91's topic in General Students

    It depends on the area you live and how saturated the market it. I live close to Indianapolis. The town I currently live in is fairly rural. It used to be a big booming, GM town, now the only...
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    Holding prn meds for attention seeking behavior

    NurseGirl525 replied to cbeebee's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, because a nurse would not ask after 5 minutes if a PO med was effective. It's usually 30 minutes for a PO med. 15 for an IM and 5 for an IV push. Either homework or trying to get people riled...
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    Insurance & Weight Loss Meds

    NurseGirl525 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I know that, and like I stated, if the history of breast cancer had been on the maternal side of my family they would have covered it. My paternal grandmother had it twice. A baseline mammogram has...
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    Experience for attaining a job after graduation?

    NurseGirl525 replied to CTN91's topic in General Students

    CNA work is not going to get you the experience that they are necessarily looking for. You are still going to be a new grad with no nursing experience. I guess it depends really on where you live...
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    Insurance & Weight Loss Meds

    NurseGirl525 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm fighting with my insurance company right now because they don't want to cover my last office visit to talk to my doctor about weight loss. It's crazy. I'm insulin resistant. I have PCOS. I...
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    What direction should I go? I'm really torn and need real guidance/advice...Lpn or RN?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Beautiful_Soul's topic in General Students

    JulesA, I have seen you post several things like this. You are reading way to much into what other people post. This poster was clarifying the difference between a LPN and a RN. A LPN cannot do...
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    I just set my friend up

    NurseGirl525 replied to Kaylle's topic in General Students

    I noticed a couple of things in your posts that caught my eye. First, how did she forgo a seat in a nursing program if you guys just graduated and haven't done any prereqs yet? You do your prereqs...
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    Taking 20 credit hours?

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

    I think my first semester back I took 15 credit hours. Two of them were the hard science classes with lab. I did fine in all of my classes, but I did devote time to them. What is the average GPA of...
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    Nursing Students - How often do you complain to your significant other?

    NurseGirl525 replied to 757RN's topic in General Students

    Not at whole lot. My boyfriend is very supportive and if I just have a terrible day I will complain, but I don't want to be a Debby Downer all of the time. When I am away from my school stuff, I...
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    Should I just go with this expensive college?

    NurseGirl525 replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    That was something I was wondering. You mentioned an ABSN program. Is this your first degree? And you are going to do all of your prereqs at a cc? My other question is this is a MSN program? You...
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    Schools that accept nursing credits

    NurseGirl525 replied to Nurse2B_88's topic in School, College Programs

    You will honestly have a hard time finding another school to accept you due to the failure, much less one that will accept the credits, especially in CA. Competition is fierce out there. Good luck...
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    Nurses with fibromyalgia/cfs/similar conditions?

    NurseGirl525 replied to PianoTiles's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have fibro and am currently in nursing school. I was originally diagnosed at the age of 15. Back then it was called fibrositis. They barely knew what it was. I was given an old school...
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    Lost and in need of advice

    NurseGirl525 replied to MNbyte's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals do not allow this. If someone is licensed as a RN, they need to be hired as a RN. This isn't about not having her foot in the door somewhere, it's about not having the skill set...
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    Does Ineffective Tissue Perfusion r/t decreased hemoglobin sound right??

    NurseGirl525 replied to jeddyl's topic in General Students

    I guess I'm confused as to why you are using a lab to make a diagnosis? Maybe if you could explain it better to me. The low RBC, hematocrit, and hemoglobin are lab values which you should be using...
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    ADN American Career College vs. BSN West Coast University

    NurseGirl525 replied to CloverGirl2015's topic in School, College Programs

    Are you going to have to work full time while in a program? Are your hours at your job flexible? Do not attend one of these for profit colleges. They are terrible and have awful reputations while...
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    Be candid how do I handle my illnesses with regards to the BON if I get an interview.

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

    I agree with the poster that said you are overthinking this. In an interview for nursing school, I highly doubt they will ask you about any psychiatric illnesses. It's a little thing called HIPAA....
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    PTSD and nursing school

    NurseGirl525 replied to Valcorie34's topic in General Students

    My first concern is this school you are attending. Is this a commercial, for profit school? Those places are notorious for firing an entire staff and hiring new, and also treating students terribly...
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    As a new nurse (ASN), age 56, is it worth it to get BSN??

    NurseGirl525 replied to Hazel1959's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't disagree that the BSN would be beneficial, but it's not going to help her if she has no experience. She's already a RN. If she just focuses on the BSN and not get a job, the money will be...
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    Second degree and nursing

    NurseGirl525 replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Students

    I think there's some misinformation going around your work. ADN-RN graduates are not being told they can only work in the nursing home and whether or not to hire a BSN is up to each individual...
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    I have been dismissed (medical)

    NurseGirl525 replied to muirite's topic in General Students

    But why is that the school's fault? I guess color me confused here. When your doctor clears you, reapply. This isn't anyone's fault. It happens sometimes. Just get
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    Early 50s Too Late?

    NurseGirl525 replied to sheilam426's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your age won't be the issue, it will be that you went to a for profit college first and foremost. $50k is an awful lot of money that at your age, you won't get the type of return on the investment...
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    An NCLEX question for you.

    NurseGirl525 replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    I'm not participating in this anymore. You made up that question and as I stated more information is needed. Yes, the HR of the patient is high, it's going to be. They are in withdrawal. It's...
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    Gay student attending Christian Nursing school?

    NurseGirl525 replied to gpark32's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A private, Christian school can admit who they want and decide whether or not they want a moral clause. A state school on the other hand, cannot discriminate based on sexual orientation. There's a...
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    An NCLEX question for you.

    NurseGirl525 replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    Is this an actual question from a NCLEX review book? There is not nearly enough info to me there. Pain is a vital sign as is the heart rate. The question just says they are going through...