WookieeRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    Maybe I'm not meant to be a nurse :(

    WookieeRN replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am from the Philly area as well. I'm looking outside of PA for school now because competition is too fierce for seats even on the community college level and the job market is atrocious (overall,...
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    Why isn't anyone hiring in PA?

    WookieeRN replied to strawberryluv's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I used to work for an agency in PA on the nursing side that specifically dealt with only RN/LPN and I remember getting requests quite often for CNAs (which we did not do). I think 80% of it was from...
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    Calling any Watts School of Nursing students who start pre-reqs in May 2014.

    WookieeRN replied to djstormin's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I just am waiting for the final reference to send things off. I might end up in the June class afterall if I get all my ducks in a row the next couple of
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    Watts School of Nursing - May 2014

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

    Congrats
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    Online Science Prereq Courses - Transferable

    WookieeRN replied to BellaRose4281's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Perhaps it would be best to contact your school and ask them if they would accept the
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    Calling any Watts School of Nursing students who start pre-reqs in May 2014.

    WookieeRN replied to djstormin's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Woohoo!!! Just took my HESI A2 yesterday and got a 94 in math and an 87 in Reading/Grammar/Vocabulary! Now I'm just waiting for my references to be finished and then I'm sending off my application!...
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    pregnancy: will i still be hirable?

    WookieeRN replied to rkariss's topic in Nursing Career

    I think the most important thing to consider is FMLA eligibility. You would need 12 months of work history at your job to claim FMLA benefits which means, should you go on maternity leave before that...
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    Should I try applying to traditional schools if I dont have the grades?

    WookieeRN replied to Mes7kk's topic in Nursing Career

    The best way to find out it to apply. There have been people on these boards that have gotten in to some nursing school with your GPA. Not an overwhelming majority, mind you. I don't want to...
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    North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship Loan Program

    WookieeRN replied to TuesdayMorning's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Here is a link I found from the program itself: http://www.ncseaa.edu/PDF/neslp_detail.pdf it looks like it only gives a maximum of $5000 for a BSN. If you program is $5000 or less then I would say,...
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    Calling any Watts School of Nursing students who start pre-reqs in May 2014.

    WookieeRN replied to djstormin's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey lcat--- how long was the process from applying to acceptance for
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    Nurse Staffing agencies

    WookieeRN replied to wendy30's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In a word--yes it is bad. Most reputable agencies will not take nurses with less than 1 year of experience for a reason. This agency most likely cares more about their profit off of you than your...
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    BSN Colleges in lovely nc cities?

    WookieeRN replied to spaceinthesky's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm agreeing with elkpark. Tuition won't be cheaper in NC until you've lived there (and established residency) for 12 months. From my understanding from my own search, the private colleges are also...
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    Calling any Watts School of Nursing students who start pre-reqs in January 2014.

    WookieeRN replied to Rach2610's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm feeling pretty confident now because I have my studying down to a science for the HESI :) I stayed up ayyyyy past my bedtime last night working on my essay so I'm hoping to have my application...
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    watts school of nursing

    WookieeRN replied to kml0807's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I also bought the recommended HESI guide but also bought the McGraw Hill practice test book which has been immensely helpful in
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    Nurse Staffing agencies

    WookieeRN replied to wendy30's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I used to work for a large healthcare staffing agency--specifically in nurse staffing with local LTC facilities and some hospitals. Our recruiters wouldn't even talk to someone with less than a year...
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    If you are not a nurse, do NOT use the title, please

    WookieeRN replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Students

    Seriously! I currently work for the YMCA--all of our staff is required to be training in CPR/AED/O2/First Aid. It's an easy training to get and requires little to no real medical knowledge. We have...
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    If you are not a nurse, do NOT use the title, please

    WookieeRN replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Students

    I usually bring this up to the kids I have in my lifeguard training classes. I always relay that you should NEVER put on a facade (i.e. those "Insert Beach" lifeguard shirts, sweatshirts, etc you find...
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    Calling any Watts School of Nursing students who start pre-reqs in January 2014.

    WookieeRN replied to Rach2610's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Good luck you two! I'm taking my HESI next Tuesday and im super
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    Calling any Watts School of Nursing students who start pre-reqs in January 2014.

    WookieeRN replied to Rach2610's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Good luck you two! I'm taking my HESI next Tuesday and im super
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    ER Nurse

    WookieeRN replied to RNstudent15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A few months ago I asked my mother, an ER nurse for 20+ years. She said the short answer was BLS and ACLS certification (and I believe a few others I can't remember off the top of my head) as well as...
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    Watts School of Nursing - May 2014

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

    I'm not sure if May 2014 is full or not. I'm crossing my fingers for acceptance for January 2014. What were your scores on the
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    Calling any Watts School of Nursing students who start pre-reqs in May 2014.

    WookieeRN replied to djstormin's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am not 100% sure of this but you will just need to take at least 18 credist--i've seen most people say just to take credit that would go towards a BSN. Whether they are online or not woulf depend on...
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    Took Hesi today 3/4/14

    WookieeRN replied to HNGUYEN33's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Hmmm maybe I will do better on the math than I thought! I've been practicing all my math problems and practice tests without a
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    HELP PLEASE!!!

    WookieeRN replied to lharley132010's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Have you taken any practice tests yet? That should be able to give you a good jumping off point on what you need to work on. It was really helpful for me on my math to figure out what really needed...
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    Looking for accredited online A & P

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

    I also second confirming if the programs you are expecting to enter accepts A&P courses taken online. You wouldn't want to have paid all that money to take these classes online only to find out...