BeachsideRN ASN

NICU, Trauma, Oncology

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

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    TEAS test study guides?

    BeachsideRN replied to alicat516's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    The ATI online practice tests are very good. They are much harder than the actual test. I was scoring around 75% on the online tests from
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    TEAS test study guides?

    BeachsideRN replied to alicat516's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Use the one from ATI and the online practice tests they offer. I scored 92.7 using those
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    BSN Recommendation Letter

    BeachsideRN replied to ssharifi94's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This happens everywhere in healthcare. I work for 3 surgeons and they all typically ask for the recommendee to draft a letter and provide their CV. The doctors add stuff to the letter as they see fit,...
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    Anxiety is high; potential nursing program in turmoil

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The program is back up and running and in no trouble from the BON standpoint at this time. There was a lot of other things going on that gave me an uneasy feeling about the program. Plus, for a...
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    Charity SON Spring 2014

    BeachsideRN replied to Skillz's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hey. I have a question for those of you who have already entered the program. For the ebooks, how much space do they take up on a
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    LSU BSN Spring 2015

    BeachsideRN replied to Feliciaml's topic in School, College Programs

    3.78 pre-req GPA and 92.86% HESI + 910
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    Anxiety is high; potential nursing program in turmoil

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Follow up... I ended up telling this program "Thanks, but no thanks". I struggled with the decision but I think I made the correct choice. I have since sent in applications for a traditional BSN at...
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    LSU BSN Spring 2015

    BeachsideRN replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    ... .and now we
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    Chemistry

    BeachsideRN replied to studentbear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chemistry is hard. I have a BA degree in chemistry and it was hard, I even failed gen chem 1 the first time I took it. Best advice: work as many problems as you can and read multiple texts. if it's...
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    LSU School of Nursing SPRING 2014 :-)

    BeachsideRN replied to Chin05's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I think the cut off for charity last semester was 70. But that's just what I've read from lurking on the boards
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    Nurses Masquerading As Doctors (INSULTING)

    BeachsideRN replied to djaychris's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A masters degree teacher I academia is typically referred to as "professor" I have never seen a non-PhD instructor call themselves or ask to be called Dr. I've been to many schools and have worked in...
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    I need a 90% or better on my HESI!!!

    BeachsideRN replied to lharley132010's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Reading comp - practice. Read practice passages from any guide you can. Read the questions first if you can that way you can note the answer if you come across it as you read. Read carefully but don't...
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    Robin Williams RIP: Coping Mechanism?

    BeachsideRN replied to aspiration's topic in Psychiatric

    "High serotonin is known to be an indicator for carcinoid tumors." .... Not sure where you were going with that statement. Serotonin levels can be elevated in carcinoid tumors and are elevated during...
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    I need a 90% or better on my HESI!!!

    BeachsideRN replied to lharley132010's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Quizlet was great for HESI review of vocab and science sections. For math you can try Kahn academy and just work problems over and
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    I need a 90% or better on my HESI!!!

    BeachsideRN replied to lharley132010's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I scored 92.7 on TEAS and 92.86 on HESI so I think they are similar enough at testing the material. They do ask questions in a slightly different manner though. The HESI is more objective whereas the...
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    LSU School of Nursing SPRING 2014 :-)

    BeachsideRN replied to Chin05's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    My friend in the aBSN program said to study the mission vision and
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    LSU School of Nursing SPRING 2014 :-)

    BeachsideRN replied to Chin05's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Not really. In general, I interview well (at least in the "real" world - I'm a career changer). I think the biggest thing with any interview is to be confident, try to stay focused on the question you...
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    LSU School of Nursing SPRING 2014 :-)

    BeachsideRN replied to Chin05's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Yes I did apply to both. Still undecided on what I will choose if I get accepted to both. Each program has their pros and
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    Robin Williams RIP: Coping Mechanism?

    BeachsideRN replied to aspiration's topic in Psychiatric

    Often those with incredible talents are also deeply troubled. It is
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    Robin Williams RIP: Coping Mechanism?

    BeachsideRN replied to aspiration's topic in Psychiatric

    Robin Williams has been battling demons for many years. He has a very public ongoing battle with cocaine and alcohol. some do use comedy as a way to cope, it really isn't difficult to understand why....
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    LSU School of Nursing SPRING 2014 :-)

    BeachsideRN replied to Chin05's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    @victoria_lynn I just dropped my app off this morning! My stats are: 3.8 pre-req GPA, 92.86% HESI + 910
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    Charity School of Nursing spring 2015 assessment sheet

    BeachsideRN replied to uh60av8er1's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    You drop it off in the nursing admin office, they will go through the packet to make sure everything is there and give you a receipt. Dropped mine off this morning. Now, we
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    charity son spring 2015

    BeachsideRN replied to _toiee's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    All in. Now we
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    Specialty

    BeachsideRN replied to julzgarcia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hem/onc research, preferably
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    School Denied accreditation

    BeachsideRN replied to studentrn1013's topic in General Students

    Esme -