applesxoranges

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  1. getting a job with an ASN and a BA?

    applesxoranges replied to ryanalice's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In my area, they prefer BSNs but everyone had a job within six months of graduation from my school because my school has a great rep. I just looked at our residents and two of them graduated from my...

  2. The struggle is real

    applesxoranges replied to Kmendi's topic in General Students

    Going from 36-60 hours a week working down to max 36 to fit in my

  3. New FNP Online Program - Bradley

    applesxoranges replied to chatrsx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    How do you outsource a program? Like is it some pre-made program like how some schools use the ATI testing or the HESI

  4. Biology degree???

    applesxoranges replied to Joveal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Direct entry np programs are harder to get into because they are fewer in number although it could also open you up to applying for a pa program. The direct entry MSN np programs probably receive a...

  5. What time do you clock in?

    applesxoranges replied to justmehappy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I clock in about 7 minutes to 1 minute beforehand. There is no point of getting there too early. Each hospital is a bit different too. A shift may be 7-7 but it really may be 6:45 to 7:15. In my...

  6. Bullying Student/New Grad nurses

    applesxoranges replied to bluepeachez36's topic in General Students

    I experienced it. I quit the ICU because I didn't feel like I was a good employee and went back to the ER where I was previously a medic. I also experienced in my third job. They are ****** towards...

  7. BSN Only? Give me a break!!

    applesxoranges replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is why I push for standardization. Not all inital entry BSN programs have a full semester of community health clinicals. My ADN did. I thought all ADN schools have a stand-alone course in...

  8. Wrong Pt charting

    applesxoranges replied to kristimarieSC's topic in General Students

    There was a recent news article about a study researching adding something to a baby's name to reduce errors. Like maybe it was boy-mom's name. I forget

  9. BSN Only? Give me a break!!

    applesxoranges replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My feeling is we need a BSN like Europe where we take the fluff out of the education. There isn't that much difference between a good ADN program and a BSN program. I'm for a hybrid degree that limits...

  10. Can I get into graduate school for NP with a low GPA?

    applesxoranges replied to zolow's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Kudos to doing a search. I am not aware of a direct entry NP program with a concentration in mental health. I know a handful for FNP. It will be competitive most

  11. Explain why you seek admission to your program of choice

    applesxoranges replied to CMAS's topic in General Students

    Mission statement is a good start. I personally chose the school that would let me start first. You could look at NCLEX pass rates, talk about the quality of their education,

  12. Clinical mistake

    applesxoranges replied to Babyd2013's topic in General Students

    It's not very reassuring but it happens. I screwed up and grabbed the wrong sticker because I was trying to explain to mom something. Both mom and toddler were a baby. So I had to redo a strep test....

  13. Getting your own preceptor / shadows

    applesxoranges replied to fetchfelix's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, I go to a school with a physical campus but they have their NP program mostly online. They have clinical days and pay for professional "medical" models where all they do is basically practice...

  14. Christian School and Atheism

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Students

    So much for being mature. Just curious, are you still a nursing student? I checked your profile and you're listed as a nursing student but still have 5+ years listed. I kind of expected a...

  15. Christian School and Atheism

    applesxoranges posted a topic in General Students

    I am already regretting my choice to go to a Christian school for my MSN program. I guess I thought that the first few choices would focus more on nursing and not 90% Christianity with a dash of...

  16. Olivet Nazarene or Chamberlain MSN/FNP

    applesxoranges replied to guest744967's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm going to a non-for-profit private college in Michigan. It's cost is similar to Olivet but it's over 3

  17. FNP Skill Bootcamps?

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was wondering if anyone knew of any "bootcamps." While researching methods to find preceptors, I noticed in some older posts (around 2009ish), people mentioned going to bootcamps to learn some basic...

  18. How to learn to start IVs?

    applesxoranges replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    At my old job they sent the new nurses to outpatient surgery. IV skills aren't all that important. If you don't use it then you run the risk of losing

  19. Sexy male scrubs

    applesxoranges replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not really sure how scrubs can be very sexy. I guess well-fitting, male cut scrubs can look flattering but I wouldn't call them sexy. Maybe mess with your hair a bit and use fake

  20. Tripping/rolling ankles in Danskos

    applesxoranges replied to pedsrnmare's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I roll my ankles all the time. It's

  21. Family with access to hospital/clinic EMR

    applesxoranges replied to Princess Bubblegum's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yeah. It's not even allowed to look up your own medical records. I cringed when a unit clerk mentioned she looked up her own records before. She's an idiot and can have fun explaining that. I would...

  22. Has a patient ever asked you for a massage?

    applesxoranges replied to danijohn's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I don't know. I tell people no because massage therapy is a licensed position. The closest thing I would do for a massage is rub lotion in someone's skin. Coworker massages,

  23. Negotiating schedule as student nurse

    applesxoranges replied to PocketSize's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It's a double edge sword since a lot of students want that time period too. I would aim to be flexible as much as you can and open up Sundays too if you can. Ask if you can contact other people too. I...

  24. Online BSN programs

    applesxoranges replied to Mexnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What state are you in? I did mine through Ohio University but they only accept students from 5 states. It took me 9 months but I planned ahead and was about 5-8 thousand dollars. University of...

  25. Unsolved drug diversion- entering nursing classes

    applesxoranges replied to mdpl's topic in General Students

    So in short, I was let go, told to resume as normal, no charges.3 Let go as in police let you go or let go as in told to