PapaBearRN

PapaBearRN BSN

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  1. Help with route to becoming rn!!!

    PapaBearRN replied to MJ1991's topic in General Students

    Since you stated you don't have any college experience I would take a couple pre reqs at the local community college. Just to get your feet wet and see if it's really what you want before you take out...

  2. class president

    PapaBearRN replied to Natasha A.'s topic in General Students

    I'm also class president graduating this June. It hasn't taken up too much time. But i delegated a decent amount of what needed to be done to my fellow class officers. As far as getting a job I...

  3. 25/50 students failing anatomy avc

    PapaBearRN replied to AshlieV's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like nursing school

  4. What kind of RN do you want to be?

    PapaBearRN replied to guest798886's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chief Nursing

  5. Pre-Nursing student STRESSING PLEASE HELP

    PapaBearRN replied to Prettybirdy's topic in General Students

    That's excellent. I should have said cc's in the so cal area. You in nursing

  6. Early Anxiety

    PapaBearRN replied to Folkeye's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some work 12hr nights the others work days They're not in school or

  7. Pre-Nursing student STRESSING PLEASE HELP

    PapaBearRN replied to Prettybirdy's topic in General Students

    Community colleges do not allow you to repeat courses endlessly anymore. To apply to an ADN program you can't repeat a course more than once. If you repeated anatomy and chemistry once, you are no...

  8. Early Anxiety

    PapaBearRN replied to Folkeye's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The CNA route is excellent for getting your foot in the door. The job market is tough depending on your location. I am graduating from nursing school this June and was fortunate enough to not have to...

  9. Was my professor out of line?

    PapaBearRN replied to kimmyanne02's topic in General Students

    Oh that's exactly what happened lol whoops.

  10. Was my professor out of line?

    PapaBearRN replied to kimmyanne02's topic in General Students

    Wait if your theory average is 90% why did you say you met with your instructor because you were struggling in

  11. Photo on your resume?

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

    What's going on?

  12. Photo on your resume?

    PapaBearRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How do you all feel about applicants who post their "headshot" on their

  13. Pre-Nursing student STRESSING PLEASE HELP

    PapaBearRN replied to Prettybirdy's topic in General Students

    What are your grades in Anatomy, physiology and microbiology? I know many ADN schools won't accept a class thats been taken been attempted more than two

  14. To drop or to stay?

    PapaBearRN replied to Pistachio830's topic in General Students

    Have you gotten a chance to review your exams and see what went

  15. What make-or-break things get you hired

    PapaBearRN replied to Miewn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No CC in my state will take an applicant with a 2.1 GPA. It's a minimum 2.5 to be eligible to

  16. DUI as a student? What's to come?

    PapaBearRN replied to justwondering1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I know of some hospitals that won't even look at your résumé if you have a DUI. With nursing school being so competitive I don't see why they would select someone who made a decision to drink...

  17. Photo on your resume?

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

    This! I'm not the most attractive guy on the block but I have been told I have a pleasant smile that is warm and inviting to patients. Obviously this isn't the most important thing in nursing,...

  18. nclex is tomorrow! freaking out mode ><

    PapaBearRN replied to spongebobgirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would spend it relaxing, no more studying you've done plenty of that. Listen to some of your favorite music or do whatever it is that helps you relax. Best of luck to

  19. Stuck with nursing... Easy CA schools to get into?

    PapaBearRN replied to SunriseDay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't see how you're stuck with nursing when you're not even in nursing school. Job prospects are difficult to come by as a new grad. I wouldn't get into it just for the money, there are easier ways...

  20. Photo on your resume?

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

    Thank you for all your feedback. The photo will remain off the résumé. I do have my ACLS, PALS, ECG and pharmacology, NIH stroke scale certifications and joined the ANA. Also am president of my...

  21. Photo on your resume?

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

    I appreciate your responses. But as a new grad we all pretty much have the same skills and certificates, maybe a photo will help your résumé stand

  22. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong

    PapaBearRN replied to aeris99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maybe you could have them over your place after 3? Also keep a study group to under 4 people. Too many people increases the number of

  23. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong

    PapaBearRN replied to aeris99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You have to study with people who aren't close friends in the program. Trust me when I was in first semester, my study groups always ended up at a bar somewhere. It was fun but we accomplished...

  24. Need help ASAP please!

    PapaBearRN replied to jllockie33's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Learning how to apply that knowledge will come with time in nursing school. For your exams you should focus on the pathophysiology and how to apply the nursing process to each diagnosis. That means...

  25. Acing the Interview: Tips for Getting the Job

    PapaBearRN replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well if you're a new grad, there's your weakness. You lack the experience of a seasoned