WookieeRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    ABSN - Stafford Loan Question

    WookieeRN replied to bayarea123's topic in California Nursing

    Have you previously used financial aid for your last
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    Any nurses from University of Penn Hospital here?

    WookieeRN replied to sunshyne17's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    No BSN = very little
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    Childcare for 7-3 shift

    WookieeRN replied to sippee's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a kid, there was a before/after school program that operated at the school itself. It was called BASE (Before and After School
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    Watts School of Nursing 2015

    WookieeRN replied to BioChick23's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I started in January, and I had my advising meeting sometime mid-December. However, I believe they start doing advising appointments starting in October or November to get everyone
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    Watts School of Nursing 2015

    WookieeRN replied to BioChick23's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Don't worry about the HESI! My greatest advice would be to study fractions and metric conversion for the math portion. You do get a calculator on the math portion. I used the Elsevier study guide for...
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    Please help my grades are killing me!!

    WookieeRN replied to Leigh_delgado's topic in General Students

    There have been people who have gotten into nursing school with a low GPA but they are most certainly the exception as opposed to the rule. I got into nursing school with a lower-than-average GPA, but...
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    Watts School of Nursing Study Tips?

    WookieeRN replied to BrittyyKittyy's topic in General Students

    I got the Barron's EZ Anatomy and Physiology. It helped a lot; I ended up getting a 98 in the course. All the courses are pretty easy, but I did hear that my classmates had difficulty with the...
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    How do I transfer Nursing credits?!

    WookieeRN replied to AlliNicole's topic in General Nursing

    You will need to contact each school individually to get an answer. Nursing transfers are usually on a case-by-case basis for the most part, so to get an answer to your question you will need to speak...
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    Should I just go with this expensive college?

    WookieeRN replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    Their financial information? FAFSA information isn't based on who you live with, it's based on who claimed you as a dependent on their taxes. Were/are you legally a dependent of your
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    Community College should accept me as a Citizen of the United States

    WookieeRN replied to annalatreille's topic in Nurse Registration

    Just to clarify, did you apply to the nursing program as a whole or just try to apply to take Med Surg and OB? Most programs will want you to take the whole program unless the give you credit for the...
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    Holy cow! My book total is how much?!

    WookieeRN replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    That is so ridiculous! It really makes me feel even more thankful that my books, brand new, cosy only a fraction of that and that my instructor make a conscious attempt to keep our book costs
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    Managing fitness in Nursing school

    WookieeRN replied to natmanzo's topic in General Students

    I just incorporate studying into my workout routine. I record all my lectures so I will listen to them on the treadmill or while I swim (I have a waterproof ipod shuffle I use) or do flashcards....
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    1000 hours for Kaiser?

    WookieeRN replied to brimyers74's topic in General Nursing

    You will need to contact your agency because they will have the specifics from the contract about what counts and what does not count. Usually the hours only count from your CURRENT assignment as the...
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    Holy cow! My book total is how much?!

    WookieeRN replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    Yikes! $1500??? My books this semester only cost around $500 brand new. Are any of the books available as an e-text? Our instructor gave us the option of an e-text or hard
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    Nursing backpack

    WookieeRN replied to jesh_'s topic in General Students

    The Jansport brand is great. They really stand behind their product and if it rips/breaks/etc. they have a warranty. I currently use the Big Student bag (I think) and I'm a big fan. I don't bring my...
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    Lost CNA Hospital job

    WookieeRN replied to altolover's topic in General Students

    If you are on-time for your shift, you are already late. You should arrive at least 10-15 minutes before a shift to prevent a late start. This allows you to go to the bathroom, prepare for your shift,...
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    Quit during orientation

    WookieeRN replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

    Wow, I don't even know where to
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    Can't get into my RN Program because of Obamacare

    WookieeRN replied to LCNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    What issues are you having in enrolling on the Healthcare.gov website? Are you able to complete the application? Is is a verification issue? Are you able to get to the point to look at the plans? I...
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    Who hires new grads rn in la, ca

    WookieeRN replied to Asia_spain's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Depends on the facility. Many will turn you away just to tell you to apply
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    Failed A Course...

    WookieeRN replied to Kyliemb's topic in General Students

    I think you really need to step back and look at the big picture. As others mentioned, there is a clear indication through remedial work you were given that you may not have been as good in your...
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    Titers and UDS taking forever to come back

    WookieeRN replied to GSPmom's topic in General Students

    Mine results came back the same
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    American University of Health Sciences acceptance, deny or accept?

    WookieeRN replied to BSNgal's topic in General Students

    80k is to much for a BSN period. Also, it looks like they are only nationally accredited and not regionally accredited, which is a red
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    Single mom planning to go to school in Bowling Green

    WookieeRN replied to misskristy33's topic in General Nursing

    I did a little research on the program you mentioned just to see, mainly because it seems like an awesome program. It looks like housing is paid for via Section 8 voucher in which you will have to...
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    BSN Schools Without Transfer Prerequisites?

    WookieeRN replied to nursing5275's topic in General Students

    Besides for profit schools, this is your best bet. Get competitive grades; you'll need them to
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    Nursing Prerequisites

    WookieeRN replied to Nawlaura's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What prerequisites you will take will depend on what school you are applying to. You should talk to a nursing advisor at each of the schools you intend to apply to for what classes they require for...