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    How long did you wait to go back to school?

    OrganizedChaos replied to Nightowl_lpn's topic in LPN to RN

    I got my LVN license in April of 2010 & finished pre reqs in 2012. I put off applying to bridge programs until last year. But life happened so I had to delay school another year. But I will be...
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    LPN Starting pay in your area?

    OrganizedChaos replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I started working 4 years ago I was making $20/hr LTC & PDN, in
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    Oh, honey.

    OrganizedChaos replied to IrishErin's topic in Emergency

    It's not, it was the baby's. He was holding it for a
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    ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That sounds super
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    The Infamous Cab-ulance

    OrganizedChaos replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Emergency

    I went to the ER last night for what I thought were contractions. When we got there we had to wait & my mom said, "we should've pulled over & called an ambulance". I didn't say anything but I...
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    Ineligible for rehire

    OrganizedChaos replied to llove3411's topic in Nursing Career

    I am ineligible for rehire at a facility too. I got involved (romantically) with the wrong person & he screwed me over. My nurse manager didn't like me & suggested I resign, so I did. I really...
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    Safe Job vs. Dream Job

    OrganizedChaos replied to itsacalling721's topic in General Students

    If you already have the residency, take it. Don't turn it down for the *possibility* of the other position. If you turn it down then don't get the other residency, you're sol. Get experience then X...
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    Is your spouse supportive of your nursing career?

    OrganizedChaos replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    When I come home from work he lets me vent about my day. He never tells me to quit whining or anything. We let each other vent. Plus he's super excited about me pursuing my RN. He refuses to not let...
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    ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm no upset, just responding to your
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    ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I know & I never said I wouldn't write papers or give up on my
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    ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    But if you think test taking is an easy way out, then call me lazy. But we all took the NCLEX, some of us twice. That test is a ball buster & I would expect the same thing in a bachelor degree...
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    ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well since it was one UNDERGRAD course with that many papers, yeah it is. I would understand that in a bachelor's program but in history, it was a lot. With that same class I had to write 5 separate...
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    ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm not asking for the degree to be handed to me. I have all of my pre reqs for a bachelor's & my LVN license. The last couple pre reqs required a MASSIVE amount of writing. So I've done both, but...
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    ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I just don't see how test taking is considering "the easy way out". Should we have to write papers for the NCLEX instead of taking a
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    As a corrections nurse...

    OrganizedChaos replied to SteveDE's topic in Correctional

    Is this a homework
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    Where are all the nurses?

    OrganizedChaos replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I so wish I wasn't in TX. I have never had an orientation that long. People are lucky to have you as a DON.
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    ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you. I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way.
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    ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well I know eventually I'll have to get my bachelor's because the push is just so strong. So I'm sure I'll have to suck it
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    ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That sounds good to me! I don't mind writing papers, I just don't want it to be a crazy
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    ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well to each their own. I would prefer to have short answer than a large essay. I know my strengths & weakness. I'm not trying to find an easy way out or be lazy. I just want a program I can excel...
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    Elementary Statistics for people who aren't good at math

    OrganizedChaos replied to mmcc01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I attempted stats but then I dropped it. My local community college only offered it online, even the tutoring with the teacher was online. It was really difficult for me so I decided to try again...
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    Where are all the nurses?

    OrganizedChaos replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How do you not use critical thinking skills in LTC? Why do those professors think that way.
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    ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Like I stated, I'm not trying to get the degree for nothing or else why would I be in nursing? I prefer tests to papers & most times do better on tests too. What is so wrong with wanting to take a...
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    TEAS Exam

    OrganizedChaos replied to Tink Nurse to Be's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I purchased that & it was really great. I took the TEAS without studying then I used that. I could tell it was helping.
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    TEAS Exam

    OrganizedChaos replied to Tink Nurse to Be's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I would suggest going to the TEAS forum, there are some good study strategies over there. I've taken it & the only part that was difficult for me was the math part. There are no calculators in...