applesxoranges

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  1. Should I wait to transfer or become non degree seeking student

    applesxoranges replied to AlexaJas's topic in General Students

    I don't think taking classes for pre-reqs in order to eventually get a degree qualifies you as non-degree seeking. Also, I would look at how the language is worded on the application because it could...

  2. Unit and Medical Secretary Work

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

    My community college had a medical terminology course I took over the summer. It was very helpful and the best part of the class was the crosswords we

  3. Ranting on the New Grads

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

    Part of the issue is that nursing schools sell us the dream that you will get hired right out the door, full-time, and in your desired unit although it'll be on night shift. So many people were...

  4. Frustrated with Graduating in May

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

    The two major hospitals here are kind of the exception. They don't look at you till after you graduate unless you're internal. Then if you don't pass within a certain frame, they will fire you from...

  5. Application still open/ received 1 month later?

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

    Could it be that they have it posted and are collecting resumes for the spot if it comes open at a later

  6. Junior composition course

    applesxoranges replied to Agberei's topic in Ohio University

    I'm going the Miami University route based on Funfunfun's suggestions and I registered for the same professor. I'll be taking it the first eight weeks of summer along with a nursing class from

  7. Nursing school stress

    applesxoranges replied to Caleb_RN225's topic in General Students

    Maybe he is wondering why continuing on for a degree has to be so stressful? Just because he is an RN does not mean that he is a recent

  8. RN or Straight to BSN?

    applesxoranges replied to USAFscrub's topic in General Students

    Well, your GI bill is viewed as time isn't it and not necessarily semesters? My boyfriend was trying to explain his military GI bill to me. I'd imagine whatever program will get you in quicker along...

  9. What scrubs do you like best?

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

    Here's my list: Aviators - durable and lots of pockets. Jockey - super silky and they do have a cargo pocket. Pain in the neck trying to find my color though. It was easier when I was in black,...

  10. Get your BSN or "Get Out"

    applesxoranges replied to APRN.'s topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In all honesty, while I don't agree with it it is the wave of the future. In all fields what was once a high school job people need at least an associate degree. What an associate degree could do will...

  11. RN BSN- VS LVN

    applesxoranges replied to cmatt004's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yeah. The ADN and BSN curriculum is almost so similar now a days anyway. The direct entry BSNs have the same curriculum that we had with the exception of a stand alone leadership class and a bunch of...

  12. Getting an early start on RN to BSN classes

    applesxoranges replied to al11's topic in General Students

    What I did was look at RN to BSN programs that my school was partnered with. My school was partnered with OU. So I had a list of electives that would transfer over from my school to OU and what...

  13. Is it a good idea to work 5 days straight (12 hours shifts/day)?

    applesxoranges replied to happyface27's topic in General Nursing

    I could do it on nights but I can barely handle 2 in a row on days (I am a night person). It can get taxing though and it can be frustrating. Honestly, I am going to look into getting a per diem spot...

  14. Help! what to do after nursing school!?

    applesxoranges replied to erinthomas36's topic in General Students

    I'd start preparing your job application and start looking at jobs. If you notice a trend of being rejected, I would consider that you may need to hold off till you pass NCLEX. My area rejected...

  15. RN BSN- VS LVN

    applesxoranges replied to cmatt004's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Most RNs do not average over 30 dollars an hour. Yes that's what some sites will tell you but most do not unless they live somewhere that they cannot afford to live on 25 dollars an hour. Also,...

  16. Having your LPN/LVN license make it easier to get into a Bridge Program?

    applesxoranges replied to AlyseB's topic in LPN to RN

    Our LPN to RN program had the same wait the traditional RN program did. The paramedic to RN supposedly had a waiting list but we never knew anyone who was a medic who was actually in the bridge...

  17. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    applesxoranges replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1. Ohio 2. 0 3. ICU, Hospital 4. was 22 something, now upped to 24.82 5. .60 for 2nd shift, 1 dollar for night shift, 1 dollar for weekends 6. No, but equal to union hospital in the

  18. Instructor won't allow us to use our own calculator for math test?

    applesxoranges replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    We had to use the computer calculator for our tests. Sad thing is that you can switch to a mode where you can actually convert information. I didn't use it to cheat but they apparently never looked at...

  19. Hospital Converting Practice to Only Metric

    applesxoranges replied to jonesy7625's topic in General Nursing

    We have an EHR where we can put the value in either section and it'll fill the other section in. So if I put in pounds, it'll go to kg. The same with all other values. With the temperature, you don't...

  20. Practicing "nursing" w/o a license...?

    applesxoranges replied to orange89's topic in General Nursing

    She may be practicing under a doctor's license so it may be

  21. forced to come in on days off?

    applesxoranges replied to nursebag's topic in General Nursing

    We are counted as a call off if we do not come in when on call. However, we do get a few dollars each hour for being on call and we get double time for the first two hours and normal pay after that...

  22. ADN to BSN or ADN to NP?

    applesxoranges replied to cassie77775's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In some instances, they will not consider you for an RN to MSN degree without a year experience. I personally am doing an RN to BSN program because it'll shave at least 10,000 off the MSN price tag...

  23. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    applesxoranges replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    24 for my ASN and will be 25 for my

  24. ED tranfer.. No verbal report required

    applesxoranges replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would find out from other nurses why they are not doing a verbal report. Was there an issue in the past of people hiding to avoid getting an admission? I would also find out what it is required by...

  25. Best Nursing Shoes for my type

    applesxoranges replied to hschafer09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What about using men's size shoes for dansko? I would go into an actual store if possible to try them on. It took about 3 weeks for my Danskos to be comfortable. I had to adjust to wearing