inthecosmos BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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    NCLEX to Licensure

    inthecosmos replied to inthecosmos's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I completed my paperwork months ahead of time and still had to wait until Monday following my Tuesday test. That's crazy! Thank you for letting me know how different it can be apparently!...
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    Nurse practitioner or Medical Doctor

    inthecosmos replied to Kenny Rogers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your attitude about the profession is disturbing. In preparing your journey, you may want to consider that there are those of us you have insulted who will be your co-workers, bosses, and even...
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    Should I be a nurse? Fears, bodily fluids etc

    inthecosmos replied to sarahamelia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm really glad that you are determined to do it! I was fidgety and nervous when I first started. I didn't mind blood, but everything else grossed me out like no other. In my second semester, I...
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    Getting My Feet Wet

    inthecosmos replied to LADii_A's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Everyone in this site really talks about Uworld. I would also recommend Prepu! Best of
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    Getting My Feet Wet

    inthecosmos replied to LADii_A's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I would heavily recommend looking into review courses, that way you can relearn some information you may have missed. I really enjoy Saunders when preparing. Best of
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    Should I be a nurse? Fears, bodily fluids etc

    inthecosmos replied to sarahamelia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The thing is, you can have fears getting into nursing. You can always do some shadowing in your area. I'm not sure what it takes in your area, but call around to local
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    Difficulty Levels of NCLEX

    inthecosmos replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When taking the NCLEX this information helped calm me and my friends down before, during, and after the exam . To OP most of what I've learned is what your last comment says. It really helped me calm...
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    Nclex feeling like I failed

    inthecosmos replied to Geus412's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I literally felt the EXACT same way a week ago when I took the NCLEX. Try to relax! I know it's hard waiting, but it sounds like you're responding the same way I did. I know most won't recommend...
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    How did you decide your specialty?

    inthecosmos replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    It wasn't until my last semester before I knew hospice was where I wanted to be. Unfortunately, in my area all hospice organizations require a year of experience. So, I currently work in oncology,...
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    A new grad who needs some advice

    inthecosmos replied to NewNurse91D's topic in General Nursing

    Having just graduated and taken the NCLEX myself, I cannot relate to this more. I really thought my life would be a bit different once the stress of nursing school was over. When it wasn't, I thought...
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    Do hospitals consider experience as an LVN when hiring for RN positions?

    inthecosmos replied to Anonymous666's topic in General Nursing

    At the local hospitals in my area, LPN experience factors in both pay and experience accepted. It would heavily depend on the area, I would think. I understand where you are coming from when you say...
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    How fast did you land a job?

    inthecosmos replied to johndough's topic in General Students

    I had a job roughly one month prior to graduation. Our school was located near hospitals and I accepted a job offer very early compared to my classmates. The majority, however, had jobs prior to...
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    GTCC Forsyth fall 2014

    inthecosmos replied to ssmcrae07's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have kik and you can message me
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    GTCC Forsyth fall 2014

    inthecosmos replied to ssmcrae07's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I've heard their program is exceptionally difficult because of instructors and delivery method of material. We have several girls in our class who originally sent to Mitchell, but failed out of their...
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    New Grad in Oncology

    inthecosmos posted a topic in Oncology

    Hey! I cannot believe that literally two years ago today I was sitting here frantically accepting my admission letter for my local ADN program! It is even harder to believe that in five short weeks I...
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    I'm in my program, second year but did not take one prerequisite? What should I do?

    inthecosmos replied to beachlover1989's topic in General Students

    I am going to be the odd man out, because I LOVED my A&P class. I took it alongside my second semester of nursing school and came out of the course with a 95. My nursing class I had a 90. I also...
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    Caffeine and Inhalers

    inthecosmos posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Everywhere I read, I read that you shouldn't take caffeine with inhalers. Is this because caffeine will decrease the effects of the inhaler or because they will increase the effects of the medication....
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    Caffeine and Inhalers

    inthecosmos replied to inthecosmos's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, I was looking up different types of bronchodilators. It's an oxygenation section and I was doing my notes for my test. I take a lot of time on the medications because they are the hardest for me,...
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    Caffeine and Inhalers

    inthecosmos replied to inthecosmos's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Bronchodilator was what I was referring to. I eventually found it in my book. Thank you. Also, not everyone has to take a pharmacology class in their nursing program. I do not have a pharmacology...
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    Caffeine and Inhalers

    inthecosmos replied to inthecosmos's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's not a side-effect of all inhalers though. That's the only thing, it is not recommended with ANY type of bronchodilator. Palpitations are also a side effect of some of the inhalers, and would...
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    FORSYTH TECH Spring 2015

    inthecosmos replied to Dpurvis29's topic in School, College Programs

    I knew late October my status the first go around. They are quick to send out
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    Forsyth ADN Fall 2014

    inthecosmos posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey guys! I just thought I'd make a thread relevant to those individuals applying for the Fall 2014 Nursing program at Forsyth Technical Community College. I'm definitely a bit apprehensive about...
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    Forsyth ADN Fall 2014

    inthecosmos replied to inthecosmos's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Did any of the alternatives hear any
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    Forsyth ADN Fall 2014

    inthecosmos replied to inthecosmos's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey, if any of you want to add me:
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    Forsyth ADN Fall 2014

    inthecosmos replied to inthecosmos's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Have to be disciplined enough and have a job that is a bit less stressful, I