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  1. Nursing School changing criteria to pass classes

    applesxoranges replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    77% to pass with an overall

  2. Apples to apples: tell me about your program

    applesxoranges replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Type of program: ADN State: Midwest How many months or years are you in nursing classes? 2 years excluding summer semester. However, you could take some lecture classes during the summer like pharm...

  3. Can i still apply for job w/o BLS card?

    applesxoranges replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    I'd apply and just let them know you haven't received your card yet. If you haven't received it in 2 weeks, call the instructor since it isn't that hard to print up a bunch of cards unless the...

  4. Would you commute an hour to a job you wanted?

    applesxoranges replied to nursebythesea's topic in General Nursing

    I did it as a PCT because it was in an ER that I would never see people I knew. However, I was last hired so I was first laid off and ended up 20 minutes away in a hospital ER where I saw people I...

  5. How does nursing school and clinicals work?

    applesxoranges replied to GEB16's topic in General Students

    It depends on your school. We only had lab the first semester and then random competencies the rest of the semester where we would meet in the lab and get evaluated on some skills. We also had the...

  6. Father of a nursing student needs advice

    applesxoranges replied to Keane68's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is to back off and let her enjoy at least one summer of her own time, especially if she took summer classes. Maybe encourage her to look into getting a job as a student nurse at a summer...

  7. Smokers need not apply?

    applesxoranges replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Some jobs do require people to get a full drug test including a breathalyzer and nicotine pee test. Both main hospital systems do not hire smokers at the initial hire. Do I care? Not really. I have...

  8. Narc count

    applesxoranges replied to dubspot's topic in Patient Medications

    Read the policy

  9. Questions for the experienced..

    applesxoranges replied to BelleKRN's topic in Ohio University

    I think the psych stats counts as the tier 1 quantitative skills and it is also under the pre-req. My Japanese class I took as a dual enrollment student years ago counted for my cultural perspectives....

  10. Does OU only allow people from 5 states?

    applesxoranges replied to RN-DC's topic in Ohio University

    I think they did change it recently. I never noticed it before when I was researching the program back in the day. Which ultimately it is a bit silly because I don't think anyone cares where you get...

  11. Diploma nurses are worthless?!

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

    I wish that the programs were more like diploma programs in preparing students to take on a patient load without all the orientation that goes on now. It seems like there isn't a good mix between...

  12. Legally Protect the word "Nurse?"

    applesxoranges posted a topic in General Nursing

    Should the word "nurse" be a legally protected title? I am mixed on it. Personally, the word nurse is vague and could mean many different things. It could mean an LPN and it could mean an RN. It does...

  13. L&D NA/PCA What do I need to know?

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

    In my area, they hire unit clerks/pcts. Usually they help to fill out paperwork to make sure that the stuff will be filed appropriately, page doctors, get vital signs, and hold

  14. Phlebotomist or Dialysis Technician

    applesxoranges replied to JessicaGaynor's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Phlebotomist is cheaper in the long run in my area and there are slightly more openings for it in my area than dialysis tech. However, I think dialysis techs make slightly more than a phlebotomist...

  15. I'm sick, but should I miss clinical?

    applesxoranges replied to haileyjewell's topic in General Students

    That is one thing I hated. Schools put so much emphasis on clinicals we're terrified to

  16. Lost ID now and Nclex in a week.

    applesxoranges replied to mnelmac's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know when I went and took my paramedic test at Pearsonvue, the ID requirements were different so I imagine it is the test that sets the ID requirements. We had to have one photo ID that was the...

  17. Licensure Question..Please Help!??

    applesxoranges replied to newRN_2014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You need to talk to the ND Board of Nursing on whether they will accept your educational information or if you need to get a license in South Dakota first. Some states will accept initial licensure...

  18. UTA RN-BSN online Official Degree Plan from advisor

    applesxoranges replied to HootieHoooo's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Ok, I checked and I was admitted provisionally last month. So I lied. However, OU did not admit me provisionally and I am already am signed for 5 out of 9 necessary nursing classes plus the English...

  19. Unsafe, possibly illegal situation at my workplace

    applesxoranges replied to Rivalicious's topic in General Nursing

    In our state, our LPN's scope of practice is pretty broad but they can't do initial assessments and the care plans. Our LPNs can also perform patient education and discharge teaching too which most...

  20. Licensing Question - BSN/RN

    applesxoranges replied to BeachsideRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well I think all the states use the same NCLEX. So it's the same test and you can test anywhere. We had people going an hour or two up north across state lines because that testing center had an open...

  21. WHat's your plan after RN BSN?

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

    I'll work about another six to eight months full-time and then I will start applying to CNM programs. Then I will drop to part-time. After my MSN, I will look at doing a post-masters certificate...

  22. To BSN or not...

    applesxoranges replied to What Nurse?'s topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My biggest concern is what will happen if something were to happen at your job? Would you be able to find a new one locally? Would you want to try and remain in a supervisor position? Unfortunately,...

  23. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    applesxoranges replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well if you have a MSN they don't need to pay for you to get

  24. Do you ever get sick?

    applesxoranges replied to akey77's topic in General Nursing

    I never got sick during nursing school but I had a clinical instructor who is a neonatal NP who said she vomited before every single clinical due to nerves. This was from her LPN school all the way up...

  25. Waiting to apply for jobs

    applesxoranges replied to Crispy89's topic in General Students

    Some of my fellow graduates are struggling to find jobs. I'd see if you could start applying now. I would also expand the list to LTC facilities and prisons if you need a job in less than a