BeachsideRN ASN

NICU, Trauma, Oncology

NICU, Trauma, Infusion, Oncology, Research, MPH, ASN, AG-ACNP Student

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    You know those colorful cartoony pictures??

    They are all here. Nursing School: Medical Surgical Nursing
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    Could I get in trouble for this? (private loans)

    I just realized you are taking out a private loan. They may have restrictions. Read and/or ask if there are any stipulations to the
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    Could I get in trouble for this? (private loans)

    You can use the BALANCE for living expenses (or anything) after tuition and fees have been collected. As long as it's in your budget go right ahead. Even *if* there was a question about it, reliable...
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    Do you KNOW what nursing is?

    You MUST be in my program!
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    Can scientific types go into nursing?

    Clinical research nursing is what made me make the career change. I have done benchside/academic cancer research for 10 years but wanted to combine my skills. Then in my last job I worked directly...
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    Can scientific types go into nursing?

    Check out clinical research
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    The Current Nursing Shortage Issue

    Seriously,
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    Early Release of Mom's and Infants

    I wish in home f/u was more of a "thing" in the states. It would be great on so many
  9. It can definitely be done. But, if you can, avoid overloading yourself as I did this summer with 2 nursing classes (mental health and pharm) and AP2 (had to repeat because mine "aged out"). I like...
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    Treat Clinical Time with Respect

    Wowser
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    Opinion: Do bad TEAS scores = Bad nursing students?

    The only thing the teas really does is determine if you've retained you basic knowledge from pre reqs. It levels the playing field because bio 101 is not the same when taught by different professors...
  12. Hi all, I went to the Florida BoN website and found the info regarding criminal history. (this link: http://floridasnursing.gov/forms/convict-record-guidelines.pdf) But I am not understand what...
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    Florida - Can someone explain?

    I imagine you'd have to call the board and ask. You can do so
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    Charity School of Nursing for Spring 2016

    Charity is only open mon-Thursday during
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    Older edition books

    FYI the older edition of Davis fundamentals success is available in pdf online for free. Search
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    Older edition books

    I love the Davis series. I would wait though. Once you get into the class check out what your library offers and fund the right match for your learning style. For me it's the Davis content plus...
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    Nursing school as a Mom

    i have a 2 year old in my 2nd semester of the nursing program. It is hard but totally doable. You have to be on top of your game. Try not to procrastinate. You will need full support from your...
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    Education pathways for someone with previous BS

    I have a BA and an MPH. I chose to go the ASN route because it was significantly less expensive (even after accounting for the bridge program costs) than BSN or ABSN and there were no DE-MSN programs...
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    RN to MD or CRNA

    The question really is when do you want to be working? Most CRNA programs I have seen do not allow for working neither do medical school programs. Also, med school isn't a "go at your own pace" type...
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    Orientee with untreated ADHD

    Absolutely. I meant to edit this and add that I was posting this as a person with non-pharmacologically controlled ADHD. It's what I would want from a preceptor. Though I am currently in school and am...
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    Is this right?

    No I actually think the OP think she's entitled to just skip right ahead into nursing school. I mean she took AP classes and scored pretty well on her ACT after all.
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    BSN online vs. BSN University

    I assumed she was talking about post-RN BSN bridges. Do online BSN programs
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    Charity School of Nursing (SON) Fall 2015

    I actually spoke with HR departments at many local hospitals prior to accepting my charity acceptance (and decline a few BSN programs). They are all still actively hiring ASNs. Don't let their job...
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    Treat Clinical Time with Respect

    Honestly, if I were allowed an absence by my school (which for some clinical experiences, I am) and I were to land a job as a nurse tech and orientation was on a clinical day I certainly would use my...
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    Orientee with untreated ADHD

    Yikes. Untreated ADHD can be scary and even dangerous. Not saying that she needs to necessarily take medications (which may be her isssue) but there are non-pharmacological ways of managing this...