mrsboots87

mrsboots87

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  1. Maricopa Waiting List / Placement / Timestamps 2010+

    mrsboots87 replied to Maciso's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It's after all pre reqs are completed. You cant apply without completing them first. You can, however, wait to take the co req classes for while youre waiting so your course load wont be so rough when...

  2. Pregnant in nursing school.

    mrsboots87 replied to suanna's topic in General Students

    I think it would depen on the program, but for the most part schools and institutions are far more accepting of pregnancy durin school. In our semester orientation it is strongly advised against...

  3. How does nursing school and clinicals work?

    mrsboots87 replied to GEB16's topic in General Students

    That does seem like a lot. Is it an accelerated program? We have lecture for 4.5 hours a week and lab for 6.5 hours a week, with clinical for 9 hours a week. Then we have random clinical sim lab days...

  4. Take LPN program while on the waitlist for RN program?

    mrsboots87 replied to Dreamhawk's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I know that once you accept a placement in the RN program, you are purged from the application pool. Before deciding you should check if you will be purged from the waitlist if accepting a place in...

  5. Would you give PRN percocet and scheduled Oxycodone together?

    mrsboots87 replied to lunaro16's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm a first block student who likes to read the regular boards to learn about stuff, so sorry if this sounds dumb. But, isn't Percocet just oxycodone with acetaminophen? So giving them together would...

  6. Nursing School changing criteria to pass classes

    mrsboots87 replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    I don't see what is so unfair about this. It would be unfair if this change was occurring in the middle of a semester, but the administration is letting you know a bout a change starting next...

  7. Pre-Clinical Test?

    mrsboots87 replied to Ctomida's topic in General Students

    It sounds like she may be over exaggerating. My CC program doesn't have any pre clinical tests but we do have checkoffs at various points in the semester based on learning from lab. I have heard of...

  8. Help with a oz to mil question please

    mrsboots87 replied to Wayne47's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Since mL to oz is a whole number, I'm thinking maybe you used the incorrect conversion factor. Justbeachy is right on the money. What conversion factor are you

  9. Has anyone been selected for verification?

    mrsboots87 replied to Hibbzem17's topic in General Students

    And side note, I have been using financial aid for 2.5 years and have been "randomly selected for verification" EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Once you get verified, it isn't very long to get an award notice....

  10. Has anyone been selected for verification?

    mrsboots87 replied to Hibbzem17's topic in General Students

    This is very common and nothing to be bummed about. There are multiple reasons for being selected for verification, and the reason you were selected is one of the most common. You haven't filed taxes...

  11. Nurse inputting false documentation?

    mrsboots87 replied to bagface's topic in General Students

    I agree with just casually mentioning that you saw inconsistencies in the charting of patients you witnessed care for and leave it at that. CYA and call it a day. There could have been someone else...

  12. Anyone in a school where there are literally 3 students per instructor?

    mrsboots87 replied to truckinusa's topic in General Students

    l would be VERY weary of attending a school with only 3 students in my class. Nursing or otherwise. With how popular this career path is right now, the only reasons I can think of for such a small...

  13. If you could do one thing to get ready for Nursing School

    mrsboots87 replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in General Students

    And from reading the above posters comment, just a suggestion on a good app for NCLEX. "NCLEX mastery" is good. I believe it is under $30. Sounds expensive but its like having an NCLEX book in your...

  14. If you could do one thing to get ready for Nursing School

    mrsboots87 replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in General Students

    Honestly, the chill out advice is good. I was told the same things, and like you, still wanted to be doing something to prep. The med math calculations are pretty easy unless you're not good in math....

  15. Totally discouraged by clinicals

    mrsboots87 replied to KellyMLS's topic in General Students

    So may seasoned nurses have said it, and it is totally true in my experience, but clinicals really are what you make of them. Part of what you will be evaluated on is initiative. I am in block 1 and...

  16. We are in a bad situation and need advice

    mrsboots87 replied to MrsBee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Honestly, you should probably just pay for the exam yourself, then ask for a refund on the cost. If they refuse you can take them to small claims court for the refund. And of course, if you have moved...

  17. The famous "I failed" thread

    mrsboots87 replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    Students with As aren't cramming. Nursing school tests are comprehensive and build on all prev material. I would actually make the assumption that C students and failing students are more likely the...

  18. Very frustrated...no job yet

    mrsboots87 replied to aviaa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, apply at the nursing homes. Acute care jobs are ideal for a new nurse, but very hard to get in todays market in most places. By limiting yourself to hospitals only, you are heavily hindering your...

  19. Nicotine Test for new employment

    mrsboots87 replied to hls0810's topic in General Nursing

    Are you planning to not really quit? I am not judging or anything, but wondering what you plan to do during your shift. Typically a fcility that hires non smokers, expects there will be no smoking at...

  20. about to max out on credits, please help. macomb community college

    mrsboots87 replied to BeatlesGirl21's topic in General Students

    I mean no offense with this, but the caps on credits is there for a reason so there isn't much you can do outside of working an saving up to pay your own way. Many students use little to no aid...

  21. Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

    mrsboots87 replied to SweetPoo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not all LPNs have 18 years. Not all LPNs have the same experiences in their job that you claim you do to be able to do the same things as RNs. RNs can manage and delegate to an LPN because ther...

  22. Who supervises you during clinicals?

    mrsboots87 replied to calivianya's topic in General Students

    Oh, and there are 10 students per clinical instructer per facility per

  23. Who supervises you during clinicals?

    mrsboots87 replied to calivianya's topic in General Students

    I just had my first clinical last week. My facility has 2 floors and the students are split between the two. The instructor goes back and forth between the two to supervise. We go in up to 2 days...

  24. Give It to Me Straight: Will I get into Nursing School?

    mrsboots87 replied to JayCimone's topic in General Students

    I don't get the question. If your GPA is good then it will be dependen on you doing well in you writing class. Admissions doesn't give extra points to turning in you packet early. As long as it's in...

  25. diaper rash vs. burn and CPS case

    mrsboots87 replied to typoagain's topic in Pediatric

    Did the mother recently switch diaper brands? Might be out there but hen my first daughter was about 8 mos old, we switched her diaper brand. It wa when the pampers new dry max diapers came out. By...