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    Jealous Friends...

    cracklingkraken replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    Yet, you are still not a nurse, not even in nursing school, and getting a C in one of the most important
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    So I just need to vent

    cracklingkraken replied to jennaroo's topic in General Students

    Yikes. That sounds awful. I'm sorry that you had to endure that. I agree that the berating and such was uncalled for. I think that the situation was handled very poorly, and I hope that it gets...
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    dry hands

    cracklingkraken replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Vaseline and cotton gloves on when you
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    Should Our Study Group Allow a Failing Student to Join?

    cracklingkraken replied to WellThatsOod's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't understand why some people are focusing on whether or not she is trying to get in the nursing program. If she's trying to enroll into the nursing program, does that mean OP is more obligated...
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    Jealous Friends...

    cracklingkraken replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    No, none of my friends have been jealous. There's no reason to be. Then again, we are all adults and not in middle school. Success means something different for each
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    Jealous Friends...

    cracklingkraken replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    Did you Google that? ETA: FWIW, few people make such life-altering decisions just to copy someone. No reason to get hot and bothered by something like
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    Jealous Friends...

    cracklingkraken replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    I fail to see their offense. If they can get into nursing school, how is that done without hard
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    Studying Tips for Anatomy

    cracklingkraken replied to Roxy2219's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck. It is a crucial class, so it is not one of those useless classes you have to take for your
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    Studying Tips for Anatomy

    cracklingkraken replied to Roxy2219's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    KhanAcademy on YouTube is helpful. As are the A&P Coloring Books on Amazon. FYI, per ToS you cannot have "nurse" in your name if you are not yet a
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    Is being a CNA imperative?

    cracklingkraken replied to chloeluvsutoo's topic in General Nursing

    CNA is useful in establishing a relationship with an employer, if you would like to end up working in the same facility that you worked in. It will provide you experience with juggling patients and...
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    Homework interview needed!!!!!

    cracklingkraken replied to Libby1987's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    But...but... She's a nurse in her heart. Nurses aren't determined by the letters that come after their
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    How long did it take you to complete your prerequisites?

    cracklingkraken replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    How many hours are you working? Some people do school and work FT and still pull off As. It really
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    I am the worst person ever.

    cracklingkraken replied to bicuspidball's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hahahahaha.
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    Am I going into the right profession or should I just

    cracklingkraken replied to Soon2beStudent's topic in Nursing Humor

    FYI, this thread is in the Nursing Humor category. I think it's safe to say that our legs are being
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    Pleural effusion vs pneumonia

    cracklingkraken replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Pneumonia is fluid in the lungs (hence the hearing of crackles). Pleural effusion is buildup of fluid around the lungs in the pleural space. If it was pleural effusion, you would hear the pleural...
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    Unexpected pregnancy in nursing school?!

    cracklingkraken replied to brie8989's topic in General Students

    Everyone is different. Is this your first child? There is always the risk for complications, so it's difficult to say what the best course would be. Our program required a monthly check-up and note...
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    Meeting patient the day before clinical

    cracklingkraken replied to augurey's topic in General Students

    We definitely didn't do this for any of our clinicals. A lot of our patients were discharged pretty quickly, so I'd imagine that it'd be difficult to coordinate a day-before intro. Especially if your...
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    Unexpected pregnancy in nursing school?!

    cracklingkraken replied to brie8989's topic in General Students

    There was a girl who pregnant during clinicals. It didn't affect her ability to participate in school. She would just be really tired and sometimes bloated or nauseated during clinicals. Luckily, it...
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    Outside of Nursing..

    cracklingkraken replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Nursing

    You'll find that a lot of the nurses here are not limited to their profession. There are bloggers, foodies, runners, travelers, hikers, you name
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    Tattoos in Nursing

    cracklingkraken replied to chiandre's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I can't tell if this person is for real. I'm simultaneously horrified and
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    Homework interview needed!!!!!

    cracklingkraken replied to Libby1987's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Was it because all the nurses bullied
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    Homework interview needed!!!!!

    cracklingkraken replied to Libby1987's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I always wonder when people wait until the last minute to interview a nurse... "Why don't you just make it up?" Is that awful? FWIW, I have yet to have to interview a nurse, so I have no opportunity...
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    About how many questions can I expect to be asked at hospital interview? How many did you

    cracklingkraken replied to Jaellys's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's not weird that you didn't get a phone interview first. It really depends on their interview
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    ABSN programs: a few questions

    cracklingkraken replied to ripsky4501's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some of them might. As I said, it varies between programs. Not all programs require a
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    ABSN programs: a few questions

    cracklingkraken replied to ripsky4501's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really varies on the program. Each program has a different set of requirements. The ABSN programs in my area require an overall GPA of 2.5 from your previous degreee, a GPA of 3.0 in your prereq...