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    On the spot interview for the VA

    WookieeRN replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Government, Military

    You will most likely need to accrue 12 months of work hours in order to invoke FMLA so you may very well be out of luck when it comes to maternity leave, especially any sort of paid maternity leave....
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    Leaving Social Work to become a Nurse Practitioner

    WookieeRN replied to dazed&confused8's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    But how happy will you be if cutting that check could potentially cost a majority of your income for the month? I think its ill-advised to encourage people to take on towering debt like that, I'm...
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    failed nursing school again

    WookieeRN replied to snowybee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here's the thing... She has now failed out of 2 nursing programs. I am really not the kind of person to kick someone when they're down, but this is a clear indication of something. I would not...
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    Failed English 101 twice! Need advice!

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

    Do you mean Spring 2016? It is Spring 2015 already... I would definitely look into going to ratemyprofessor.com to research the professors teaching the English class and see what others say before you...
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    Students who get As are bad bedside nurses

    WookieeRN replied to konstantine's topic in General Students

    Windsurfer usually I enjoy and agree with your posts, but this one is so left field I have to say something. You very clearly have misconstrued OP's post, or didn't bother reading it at all. I think...
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    What's the best way to pay your bills and go to school full time???

    WookieeRN replied to jlamar11's topic in General Students

    Right now, the only way I've been able to pay my bills and go to school is by striking a deal with my parents. They said either they pay for school, or they pay my expenses. So I took out the Stafford...
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    Leaving Social Work to become a Nurse Practitioner

    WookieeRN replied to dazed&confused8's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you are already 56k in the hole just with student loans I would heavily advise you against adding to that. Either get enough scholarships/grants/etc to pay for the bsn/msn/dnp entirely without...
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    failed nursing school again

    WookieeRN replied to snowybee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just do not be surprised if you do not get a third chance to try nursing school. When schools see that you have failed out not once, but twice, they are going to have qualms about accepting you. You...
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    Pre-Nursing student STRESSING PLEASE HELP

    WookieeRN replied to Prettybirdy's topic in General Students

    GPA is definitely become more important in the hiring process of new grads, and it's gaining momentum. We were told recently that many hospital health systems in the area will toss your resume if you...
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    Failed English 101 twice! Need advice!

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

    Never, ever, ever assume you can get into a nursing program anywhere with the minimum. You will be very surprised. 2.5 does not mean you will be accepted. If there are 25 slots, and 100 people apply,...
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    Low gpa! Do I have a shot?

    WookieeRN replied to kr95's topic in Chamberlain College

    In many programs, it is rare to get accepted with the minimum GPA. You are competing with applicants with significantly higher GPAs than the minimjm, just think of it that way. Your best bet would be...
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    Failed English 101 twice! Need advice!

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

    If all that matters to your program is GPA I don't think it will be an issue as long as the F (or whatever grade you end up getting) doesn't drag your GPA down
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    PleaseHelp!

    WookieeRN replied to luvmyjob108's topic in General Students

    If you're looking to buy a house in the near future, I would look to reducing your debt as opposed to adding to it to be more attractive on a mortgage
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    How to NOT Aid a Cheater?

    WookieeRN replied to Angeljho's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It takes a certain person to be able to catch that kind of difference. I can catch it pretty easy because I used to teach a couple classes with a writing component and there are always "tells" with...
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    How to NOT Aid a Cheater?

    WookieeRN replied to Angeljho's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's things like this that really made me believe in karma
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    Infertility/ discounts or good insurance

    WookieeRN replied to mimiluvscakes's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm not in FL, or work for a hospital anymore, but my insurance covers some for infertility but not the whole amount. So there are some companies out there that
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    Can someone clarify is I passed or fail nclex, tnx

    WookieeRN replied to arvi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Who told you you passed in an email? CPR is only given to those who
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    Am I a new nurse, or a new nurse with lots of experience

    WookieeRN replied to medicbroomer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agreed. Don't mention stuff like this in the interview either, you'll come off as cocky and abrasive. The last thing a floor will need is someone who is going to upset the balance, believe me. Floor...
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    How to NOT Aid a Cheater?

    WookieeRN replied to Angeljho's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wouldn't have done the first paper. I've had people ask me to write papers for them and my answer has always been "you can't afford me," as opposed to no. It would take a lot of money (more than...
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    New Grad Jobs Outside the US

    WookieeRN replied to em_j11's topic in International Nursing

    Did you fall in love with Ireland while on vacation there, or while living there? There is a huge difference between vacationing somewhere and actually living there. Also, as stated by PP, in the EU...
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    RN or Surgical tech?

    WookieeRN replied to Beps711's topic in General Nursing

    As far as job prospects go, they both have their difficulties. New grad STs are have just as much, if not more, trouble as new grad RNs in this market. Also, should you hate the OR, as an RN you would...
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    Am I a new nurse, or a new nurse with lots of experience

    WookieeRN replied to medicbroomer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I previously used to work in HR hiring nurses, and I'm going to be blunt: unless you have PAID experience as an RN, you will go in the same pile as all the other new grads whether they've been a...
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    Pennsylvania does not accept license from RN program

    WookieeRN replied to Emersont's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The only way you will receive a LPN license in PA is by completing a PN program. There are no loopholes or ways around
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    Do I Have a Legal Leg to Stand On?

    WookieeRN replied to Spikey9001's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do you have explicit proof that they used your arrest against you,
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    Pennsylvania does not accept license from RN program

    WookieeRN replied to Emersont's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hardly think that requiring a person to go through a PN program in order to have a PN license is being