applesxoranges

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  1. How does a recent grad get a 9-5 job/clinic job

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

    Very difficult and given the number of new grads, improbable but not impossible. I regularly look at job postings for my area and most of the doctor office jobs go to LPNs or medical office...

  2. is LITTMANN still the best brand when it comes to stethoscopes??

    applesxoranges replied to monkago2009's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I recommend getting a cardiology III during nurses week or Black Friday. They are on sale at the best prices then or so it

  3. GPA lower than a 3.0, can I still be a nurse

    applesxoranges replied to twaugh1's topic in General Students

    It depends. A lot of programs are doing away from waiting lists. I was on my community college's last waiting list although the waiting list in itself was weird as I was moved up quicker than other...

  4. Online BSNs - good reputation?

    applesxoranges replied to Cek21's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Isn't Walden the one where it's only pass and fail so therefore your GPA would be 3.0? I would look for a program accredited by CCNE. I am going through Ohio University because I graduated from a...

  5. Help! Bought an online test bank not sure what to do!

    applesxoranges replied to NicolleM's topic in General Students

    There are legit practice banks out there to help pass NCLEX. Our publisher had free and paid practice study questions. Actually, the paid version was very, very similar to the teacher's test bank...

  6. CNA before RN/BSN

    applesxoranges replied to aahgaby1's topic in General Students

    It's not really that late. I would look into your state requirements and local job postings. My state does not require people to be certified to act in that position so hospitals and nursing homes...

  7. How "OLD" are ATI questions really?

    applesxoranges replied to adnstudent44's topic in General Students

    That sucks! I know we had some issues where the book may have a different steps but the ATI book and test had different steps (I think walking with the cane was one of them). People also complained...

  8. A Ban=Bsn?

    applesxoranges replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ah. That explains everything right there. Hopefully you do not act like that offline. You’re making assumptions like a BAN would be eligible for any job that advertises a BSN. Clearly you must have...

  9. ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

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

    Most BSN schools aren't ACEN accredited and instead opt for CCNE accreditation. I don't know why and I've wondered. I think I came across two that were ACEN accredited out of 20 RN to a higher level...

  10. Do you think eating in the classroom is rude?

    applesxoranges replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Students

    I would eat on breaks because sometimes I am coming from work or another class. However, I avoid eating during lecture. I would drink a pop or gatorade sometimes. I also did some of the night option...

  11. A Ban=Bsn?

    applesxoranges replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I said I would be concerned of. Does not mean that I know of. I know from past experiences when I was a psych major the benefits of doing an arts vs sciences degree. The university made it clear that...

  12. A Ban=Bsn?

    applesxoranges replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Because some programs require a BSN and not a BAN unless the BAN completes additional undergrad work. It was an issue with a few psychology programs with people who went for a bachelor of arts instead...

  13. A Ban=Bsn?

    applesxoranges replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Probably because they are not that common. I would always write out the full name of the degree if you decide to go that route. I know lots of degrees of an arts or a science option but not nursing. I...

  14. Might not graduate over FB

    applesxoranges replied to BookWorming's topic in General Students

    I'd pull up the rules of school regarding social network sites. In fact, a lawyer may be advisable. I know our school had issues with Facebook but I forget the full

  15. Hospital budgets and cuts

    applesxoranges replied to ajw49886's topic in General Nursing

    We are in the same boat. My unit is now the "float pool" of the hospital because they eliminated the float pool to get rid of the extra 4 bucks an hour they paid the nurses. They also quit hiring...

  16. 2 yrs nurse VS. 4yrs college nurse

    applesxoranges replied to SeekingNewCareer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are many different factors that should go into picking your school. No one size fits all. Look at your area and see what type of job postings there are. I know many of my classmates are finding...

  17. RN-BSN Program at Ohio University

    applesxoranges replied to jjmorr69's topic in Ohio University

    I am a newer nurse and I came from a partner school so all 100% of my classes transferred and a lot of them were placed into the different tier groups. When I transferred over, I had 100% of my GECs...

  18. What's considered "Job-Hopping" in nursing?

    applesxoranges replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There are so many factors involved that it is near impossible to have a blanket situation. If you want to get into a specialty, sometimes it is better to try and get in earlier than waiting. I have...

  19. CNA/STNA Stethoscope Dilemma?

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

    I would go cheap initially and wait till Nursing week deals or Black Friday to get a better stethoscope. Also, I don't think I've ever seen an aide use a stethoscope in the

  20. A Ban=Bsn?

    applesxoranges replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would also be concerned about possibly continuing onto graduate school. I know with other degrees, if you did not take enough undergrad science classes they may require you to complete more....

  21. How to become a RN while working fulltime

    applesxoranges replied to shannelle2010's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I know in my area there were a handful ones that offered night classes as an option but mine started at 5 pm for night classes. I also know that the clinical times were the same, either 3 pm to 11 or...

  22. ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

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

    It was very enlightening. There were dozens and dozens of experiments to choose from. Psych was the largest major at this very big university and so one way to get experiments to have the first years...

  23. A Ban=Bsn?

    applesxoranges replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Pretty much there is little difference except the general education classes. However, a lot of hospitals will be scratching their heads at a BAN since I live in the midwest and never heard of it. Some...

  24. ADN to BSN credit by exam instead of papers?

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

    I think a major issue is that the content required to become a Registered Nurse is covered in the associate degree programs. My associate degree program covered leadership, community, etc. Even...

  25. Junior Comp/Nursing Excellence

    applesxoranges replied to jenRN83's topic in Ohio University

    I'm taking the Miami University class that is 8 weeks and it costs a little under 700 for me (I'm