WookieeRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    Commuting to Nursing School?

    WookieeRN replied to ihurdle1920's topic in General Students

    Personally, I have been how much can go wrong with long commutes (travel for a living currently) that when I start nursing school I want to be as close as possible. My reasoning is that in my...
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    Advice for a low GPA student.

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

    Ok, so I'll give my insight on this. I was/am in a similar situation as you and I was just accepted to a non-expensive, accredited nursing program that is not at a for-profit university with a more...
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    Frightened by Apparent Ineptitude

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

    You should probably talk to the Nursing department at your school. I find that most "advisors" are pretty clueless and do more harm than good, especially when they are not involved in the area you are...
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    Finding jobs as an experienced RN vs. Nurse Practitioner; looking at my future

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

    I think you might find a better answer to your question by posting it in the California forum. In my experience on here it seems to be hard for anyone (experienced OR new grad) to find a job in
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    Abington Health laying off 95 workers

    WookieeRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Our neighbor works in the ER @ Abington and was talking to us about this. It stinks and is a very scary emerging
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    HUGE RANT Since when does LPN experience not count for ANY kind of nursing experience

    WookieeRN replied to missymis86's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I THINK the issue may be the scope of practice of an LPN in Tennessee versus the scope of practice of an LPN in Pennsylvania. My understanding from dealing with LPNs in PA versus other states is that...
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    Good Planner

    WookieeRN replied to emergenceRN17's topic in General Students

    I am super duper organized, and I do it a little overboard sometimes. I didn't like ANY planner I found so, I just made my own in Microsoft Office Publisher, Word and Excel and use the copier at work....
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    NICU job market in Philadelphia area

    WookieeRN replied to runnermomof2's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I think the market is tough for new grads no matter the specialty here right
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    Please I need your advice !!!!

    WookieeRN replied to chiriposa's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I really think you need to talk to a
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    Done with the HESI A2! Any questions?!

    WookieeRN replied to doxielover304's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    There are no formulas on the test from what I
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    Should I listen to the results or should I follow my heart?

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

    I think it is also important to note here that what constitutes a C in courses outside of a nursing program would be failing in many nursing programs. I think for my program, anything below an 80 is...
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    In need of advice

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

    Two of the three options you mentioned will require a bachelor's degree for you to even begin the program (Physician Assistant and Nurse Anesthesiologist). With trying to pursue a PA (which is a...
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    Should I listen to the results or should I follow my heart?

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

    When you say you "know how to do it" in your science courses, do you understand the reasoning behind it? That can be why you are having difficulty. I had a lot of difficulty with the science in high...
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    Is it possible to work full-time and be a full-time nursing student?

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

    Back in the early 90s my mom worked full-time with two young kids (4 and 1) but she had my dad as well as 2 sets of grandparents for support. Childcare was not an issue because my maternal grandmother...
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    Help! Bought an online test bank not sure what to do!

    WookieeRN replied to NicolleM's topic in General Students

    This makes me wonder, is it common for nursing instructors to utilize test banks to compose their exams? I've been seeing more and more of this happening, and it seems the best way would be to NOT use...
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    approved nursing diploma

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

    Just looked over on the ACEN site and looks like there are no diploma programs in Tennessee period. Also, as mentioned above, you cannot get a nursing degree 100% completely online. It looks like...
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    Warning Signs Associated With Degree Mills and Scam Schools

    WookieeRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in School, College Programs

    Just because you go to Watts, does not mean you have to get your BSN from UMO. I won't be, mainly because I can get a BSN elsewhere for much, much cheaper. Watts has partnered with UMO mainly because...
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    Watts School of Nursing - May 2014

    WookieeRN replied to jkm0807's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Looks like we will be classmates :) Please keep in touch the closer we get to January
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    admission process for delco lpn program

    WookieeRN replied to jamillatalbot's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    That's really high for an application fee. Perhaps is it $25 for the actual application and $200 deposit for your spot in the program? Perhaps you better
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    Watts School of Nursing - May 2014

    WookieeRN replied to jkm0807's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    It's no worries :) There was an issue with my high school transcript that was delaying things, and it looks like during that delay the last couple of slots were
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    All of the classes I need are full!!

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

    I used to wait for the day after tuition was due (6 weeks before the first day of classes) to register if a class was full as about 1/4 other the students would be dropped for
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    Watts School of Nursing - May 2014

    WookieeRN replied to jkm0807's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Hey guys, Just talked to ---------- about an hour ago: looks like I won't be in the June class and will be starting in January. I was really looking forward to meeting you gals but I think this might...
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    Social Work vs RN; Watts School of Nursing

    WookieeRN replied to BSWtoRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If you are interested in mental health, nursing is still an option and incorporates both :) I also have a strong interest in mental health and psych and I'm going into nursing to hopefully go into the...
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    WATTS School of Nursing & Pre-reqs at UMO

    WookieeRN replied to jkm0807's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I think I remember people in the past saying this was an unintended consequence for them as well. They ended up taking like Art Appreciation, etc. I really dislike that taking the BSN classes isn't an...
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    Watts School of Nursing - May 2014

    WookieeRN replied to jkm0807's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Still waiting to hear back about my background check I sent it in a little over a week ago, so I know it's a little too soon to tell. It's looking like I'll most likely be in the January 2015