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    Do you think too many people are jumping into nursing?

    WookieeRN replied to BreBeeNeuroNurse's topic in General Nursing

    There is NO nursing shortage. They are now predicting a glut of nurses by 2025. Even experienced nurses are starting to have trouble. If hospitals actually staffed to a reasonable patient ratio there...
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    Best labor and delivery hospital?

    WookieeRN replied to 2015RNgrad's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PP's post wasn't even close to negative, but realistic. I second TheCommuter's suggestion, if you are looking specifically for info related to OKC, you should just head over to the Oklahoma forum....
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    Which state (UT, CO, NC, TX or TN) is the best for getting an RN degree?

    WookieeRN replied to Nastya1506's topic in General Nursing

    Well Colorado, and probably NC are out. I don't have much experience with TX or TN. Try looking in New Mexico, I heard in a couple threads here that there was a school or two that had to advertise for...
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    Regarding chronic tardiness

    WookieeRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I would much prefer that than having to guess if/when my relief may show up. Dependability =/= robot
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    If you can't pass the NCLEX after three attempts....LVN license only!

    WookieeRN replied to neonurse97's topic in General Nursing

    That would be an absolute slap in the face to all the hard work LPN/LVNs go through to become
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    Would you quit over white uniforms?

    WookieeRN replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    There are far more pressing reasons that would make me quit than the color of my uniform, like horrible working conditions, constant short staffing, inadequate pay, etc. The color of my uniform would...
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    Sorry, we must start you as a new grad.

    WookieeRN replied to strawberryfields's topic in General Nursing

    I'm reading this but can't help thinking: wouldn't those new grad program positions in turn deny you as you have more than 0-6 months nursing
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    Hireability out of Accelerated BSN program

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

    I'm going to have to agree. When I was in charge of hiring, all I cared about was whether or not they had the BSN and not whether is was ABSN, traditional, online,
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    RN without RN school? West Virginia (WV) military medical personnel to RN

    WookieeRN replied to LessValuableNinja's topic in Nursing Career

    I see that you are an LPN/LVN... have you looked into doing LPN bridge to
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    BS --> CRNA

    WookieeRN replied to JAMSiExcitement's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The only thing you may need to be careful about when applying to an ABSN is the age of your science pre-requisites. Some schools require you to take them if they are over 5 years
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    failed anatomy 2 times,,, help

    WookieeRN replied to anthony323's topic in General Students

    Honestly I would start calling area nursing schools and asking about their policy on retakes and apply to as many as possible within a 50-100 mile radius if you're serious about nursing
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    Jobs in Boston

    WookieeRN replied to mstone21388's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I really hope you at least have a BSN. Even with the BSN, it will be tough. Definitely don't just apply at hospitals, apply everywhere you
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    Hireability out of Accelerated BSN program

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

    It would carry the same weight as all the other new grad BSNs applying for the same jobs. There is no distinction between
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    Nursing school forms

    WookieeRN replied to beckvolvo's topic in General Students

    Usually you just hand them in in-person or mail them
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    Black and Job Hunting

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

    I agree. I am so confused by bigtuna's response... I don't think they read it in entirety or something because the response made no sense. I had to read it a couple times
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    RN without RN school? West Virginia (WV) military medical personnel to RN

    WookieeRN replied to LessValuableNinja's topic in Nursing Career

    You will probably run into licensure issues in other states trying to endorse your WV license, meaning it will be very difficult to work in another state with the pathway you are looking in to. That...
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    if you were the hiring manager...

    WookieeRN replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in General Students

    In short, no. The reasoning is simple: you are not gaining PAID experience as a RN in those 6
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    RN without RN school? West Virginia (WV) military medical personnel to RN

    WookieeRN replied to LessValuableNinja's topic in Nursing Career

    I would go for it only if you were never expecting to work outside of West
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    WookieeRN replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You know it's odd that you bring this up. I've noticed that a LOT of chiropractors seem to be anti-vaccine just from what others have told me. A lot of my friends with young children have been...
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    Regarding chronic tardiness

    WookieeRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously! Maybe I am just a control-freak and proud of my punctuality because I just cannot fathom how some people are ok with being chronically late. Once in a while, whatever, it happens to the...
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    Black and Job Hunting

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

    This is an amazing article. I always link to it when people really cannot recognize their own
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    Should I ask to be grandfathered in?

    WookieeRN replied to NurseMika2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are probably not going to get an answer you like, but you can
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    Question about pregnancy and job!!

    WookieeRN replied to Nikku's topic in General Nursing

    I mean, yeah, I'm sure there are tons of nurses that have gotten hired while pregnant. Legally in the US, they can't not hire someone for being pregnant, but they can find another reason not to so it...
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    How do you feel about professors locking the door?

    WookieeRN replied to Amnesty's topic in General Students

    I have had a lot of strict professors in college, and many locked the doors after the start time of the class without hesitation. I don't see anything wrong with it because I am not late 99% of the...
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    New Job: Please help me !! help needed ...

    WookieeRN replied to work77's topic in General Nursing

    Usually, after 12 months you would be allowed up to 12 weeks of leave, however, only for immediate family and not grandparents. Grandparents only count if you were their immediate caretaker. You are...