Sdt222

Sdt222

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  1. What to study if no Kaplan or Uworld

    Sdt222 replied to canijustbeanRNplz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Uworld is has extremely informative rationale. Worth the money in my

  2. Moving/Lifting Patients

    Sdt222 replied to Belli3's topic in Nevada Nursing

    In Pa it seems to differ depending on the facility. I don't believe they have state wide policies regarding lifts/moving that I have ever

  3. Beard as a male nurse?

    Sdt222 replied to Jarl Redbeard's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have a short well trimmed beard and had no problems in clinical. Also I work as an orderly. Anyone who doesn't pass fit test has to grab a full head mask when in a room requiring

  4. Why aren't I getting into my nursing program?

    Sdt222 replied to direw0lf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations

  5. Why aren't I getting into my nursing program?

    Sdt222 replied to direw0lf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    SAT score should be irrelevant. I was always under the impression they were an indicator for your ability to handle/ succeed in college level classes. If you have a decent amount of creds under you...

  6. hesi fundamentals

    Sdt222 replied to Nur2015's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    In my experience its best to really have a good working knowledge of what you are learning in your fundamentals course. Take Your Time and think the questions out. My first test I rushed and just...

  7. DCCC Nursing 2015

    Sdt222 replied to Dhitchens's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If you have a reading score of 89 and passed the rest of the sections. I would be SHOCKED if you didn't get in. Decent science score helps also but you should be

  8. BS in non-nursing and soon to be RN via ADN

    Sdt222 replied to MissMeeks's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have heard of specific programs for bachelor to bsn. They sound pretty intense but could be worth it if you already have your bachelors

  9. Experienced RN at age 50; No jobs?

    Sdt222 replied to gwlillith's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would think the bsn, but also in my experience jobs posted may have been unofficially filled before they were posted. Some one in house usually has a head

  10. critical thinking

    Sdt222 replied to crissyp77's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm also a new nursing student into early thirties. I have been doing very well on my tests. I would say to read the questions carefully to determine what is really being asked and how it relates to...

  11. Clinicals where you work?

    Sdt222 replied to PrettyPlease88's topic in General Students

    I'm currently in my first clinical rotation. I work as a transporter at a hospital I know has students from my school. My clinical is not there. I was so glad it wasn't however now I kind of wish it...

  12. My husband is in nursing school

    Sdt222 replied to graphicdesigner22's topic in Men in Nursing

    Newly married new male nursing student here. Light socializing without the spouse seems fine. 8 hour study group seems a little excessive to me. My wife is supportive as anything but I have to remind...

  13. Follow Your Gut Being Productive and Choosing to Withdraw

    Sdt222 replied to NeoNatMom's topic in General Students

    Wow 24 hours a week!? I'm in a full time ADN program while taking one online class at a time for my Bsn. Lab, lecture and clinical combine for 13 hours a

  14. I live in an area with A LOT of snow, and as a nurse, do I need an SUV?

    Sdt222 replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My wife has a Kia sportage. Smaller suv, attractive and good on gas. Has four wheel drive. Does well in the snow for

  15. Is Netflix your BFF? What do you watch?

    Sdt222 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    My wife and I just watched Sherlock. Awesome

  16. BSN Required or Not? Share your job search experience please

    Sdt222 replied to Lurdes777's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can still work with a Asn however the writing is on the wall; plan to get Bsn soon. My school offers Asn but just implemented a partnership with Drexel allowing is to start rn to bsn online. Has a...

  17. Anyone else "only" going for LPN?

    Sdt222 replied to Lmomma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think it really a job security/ availability thing. Current trend is for higher

  18. 2nd attempt: A Murses perspective

    Sdt222 replied to Brizizle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats

  19. 38y/o male nurse?

    Sdt222 replied to tj4616's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Nice to see guys in a similar situation. I'm 33 and starting nursing school in a month. Can't

  20. DCCC nursing program- starting this fall 2014!

    Sdt222 replied to DaniMV815's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    hi Danielle, My name is Steve. Also starting a new career in nursing. I am also in section 2. Have you bought your books

  21. New Virginia CNA having no luck

    Sdt222 replied to nurseinfuture's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been working in a hospital for 12 years. It may not sound fun but I have seen people work in the kitchen who are cert for other things just to get their foot in the door. These places love to...

  22. DCCC nursing program- starting this fall 2014!

    Sdt222 replied to DaniMV815's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hello!