applesxoranges

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  1. Military Wife wanting to become a nurse!

    applesxoranges replied to MJ1991's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My general advice is to research two to three traditional BSN schools and then two or three ADN schools once you find out where you will be. Figure out the requirements and cost of all of them. See...

  2. Polio Vaccine

    applesxoranges replied to efda2rn's topic in General Students

    My school didn't bother testing for it or requiring proof of

  3. 10 mos. LPN to RN prgm. Avail in McDonough, GA

    applesxoranges replied to PepperPine's topic in LPN to RN

    Their website makes me suspicious. I would think I could make a more professional website than that in under an hour using outdated coding skills. Not to mention there are so many templates out there....

  4. Wayne state University or Oakland University Nursing School?!

    applesxoranges replied to dayanan17's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'd post it in Michigan forum and ask them what they think. My instructor for OB was a neonatal NP who graduated from Wayne State. Remember, people who are mad are more vocal than the ones who liked...

  5. Military Wife wanting to become a nurse!

    applesxoranges replied to MJ1991's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well, this is tough one. I would consider waiting till you move to be honest. The worst thing you want to do is to find out that your credits will not transfer to where ever you move to. I would try...

  6. RN and Surgical Technician?

    applesxoranges replied to tbbtpeach's topic in Operating Room

    I'd consider asking this in the OR nursing under specialties. I think it may depend on the surgeon and facilities preferences/policies. It seemed like the nurses were more involved in the procedure...

  7. Question about using earlier edition books

    applesxoranges replied to Roo123,RN's topic in General Students

    It's really a "use at your own risk." I strongly recommend getting at least the author. I rented most of my books and I am glad that I rented them. It's a fraction of the price. Since I am now in an...

  8. Lunch bag suggestions?

    applesxoranges replied to 7237dallas's topic in General Students

    I would go into the fishing aisle and look at the small hard plastic coolers. I think they hold six cans. Those truly work but they are kind of bulky. If you want something soft, I would look at the...

  9. RN to BSN Does it help

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

    I think it's important if you plan on changing jobs or hospital systems. Otherwise, I don't think it is that useful at this point in time. I am a new ADN

  10. This needs to be stated.

    applesxoranges replied to ShantheRN's topic in Ohio University

    I think that is part of the issue with ADN programs is that most ADN programs are so similar to traditional BSN programs now. It wasn't always that case but in my area, the real differences come from...

  11. Pregnant New Grad

    applesxoranges replied to Lacie1213's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Technically they cannot discriminate against you. Proving they are discriminating against you is another

  12. Starting a family during nursing school or after?

    applesxoranges replied to God'sLittleNurse2b's topic in General Students

    I would wait till after school if possible and try to wait till FMLA kicks in. The last thing I would want is to end up on bed rest. We had one woman who delivered fine and was able to go back to...

  13. Questions regarding assignments

    applesxoranges replied to HerbyRN's topic in Ohio University

    The papers aren't bad so far but I'm only in my third class. It seems like they are anywhere from 3-6 pages. If you get PERRLA and follow the rubric it's not so bad. There is also three discussion...

  14. This needs to be stated.

    applesxoranges replied to ShantheRN's topic in Ohio University

    I don't mind the class and it was the last class I took in my ADN program. So far it is very easy and I am glad that I decided to take this class at the same time as taking my writing class through...

  15. Enrolled in RN-BSN program and not working

    applesxoranges replied to jmichale's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well, the midwife is an RN still. There are many NPs and CNMs who work RN positions because they are still registered nurses. However, most facilities do not allow RNs to work as CNAs because of...

  16. WHY does a B.S. + RN not equal BSN

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

    I was under the impression that the Magnet status hospital had to maintain something like 80% BSN staff. The sad thing is that the BSN is not standardized. In my area, the BSN only has extra general...

  17. No reply after interview

    applesxoranges replied to heather0208's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's kind of the standard now a days unfortunately. A lot of hospitals do not even email to tell people they selected someone else even if they interviewed the person. It's a bit disheartening and...

  18. Nurse Hijabi advice

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

    I would also buy one or two for the hospitals, like scrubs. Most people do not wear scrubs out and about (although I am guilty of a quick grocery run after a long

  19. drug guides, and stethoscopes and pen lights, Oh, my!

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

    See if you are allowed to use your cellphone as a drug resource guide. If you are, find out if your clinical site uses Lexicomp. My clinical sites did and there was a code on the side for Lexicomp...

  20. Wonderwink

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

    Darn. I thought they looked light and flexible. I ordered a pair. I love Jockey's but they can be kind of warm sometimes however they are super

  21. Quitting 1st job, less than six months?

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm barely off orientation and I want to quit my job in a small ICU. I've been offered a position in an ER. The ER isn't a trauma center but then they really don't need to be one because there's no...

  22. Quitting 1st job, less than six months?

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I worked as an EMT and then a paramedic on a private ambulance that did 911 transports also, worked in an ER as a paramedic, and was a volunteer on a fire department that did mostly primary 911 calls....

  23. How was microbiology for you? Grade for you? Topics covered?

    applesxoranges replied to starter12345's topic in General Students

    It was fun but I was unable to dedicate enough time to it because I ended up taking two classes at once. My instructor liked me because I'd answer

  24. Community college for an ADN

    applesxoranges replied to msmiss03's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My community college ranks based on a variety of factors and they don't have a waiting list anymore. The better you do in your pre-reqs, ACT, and other tests the more points you have. It is very...

  25. Harder to have a new baby in school, or as a new nurse?

    applesxoranges replied to MountainBikeChick's topic in General Students

    I don't have kids however here are some things that I've seen: Parents of small children will usually try to spend some time on campus to study because it's hard to study with children around who want...