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    Needing advice.

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

    You are an adult. I think parents are irrelevant to this decision unless there are legitimate concerns or they are funding your education. If you have done thorough research on both programs and one...
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    I just set my friend up

    cracklingkraken replied to Kaylle's topic in General Students

    It sounds like she (and you) are both still extremely young. She should have done thorough research before making that decision. I think that if the information you gave her was incorrect, you should...
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    Needing advice.

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

    It is more cost efficient to complete the ASN program. How come your BSN will be completed in the same time frame? Is it an accelerated BSN
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    I start nursing school in 9 days! Any Advice?

    cracklingkraken replied to Hondagirl95's topic in General Students

    Stay on top of the readings. If you miss something, it's hard to catch
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    Does Ineffective Tissue Perfusion r/t decreased hemoglobin sound right??

    cracklingkraken replied to jeddyl's topic in General Students

    Do you have any VS? I would put the "decreased Hct" as an AEB, since AEB = S/S. Maybe decreased tissue perfusion r/t causative factor AEB decreased Hct, decreased Hgb, decreased RBC (but put the...
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    Want to sit for nclex-pn while in school for bsn

    cracklingkraken replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    I don't think that's an option in IN.
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    Calling all non-traditional nursing students!!!

    cracklingkraken replied to ShontaFutureBSN's topic in General Students

    @direw0lf: It was actually a mix of circumstances and my strengths that led me to choose nursing. The right doors were being opened, and the people who support me encouraged me to pursue nursing. Plus...
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    Nurses with fake smiles

    cracklingkraken replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    Okay.
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    Nursing Conference

    cracklingkraken replied to KayFuryPsychRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like an awesome opportunity. I can't attest to nursing conferences specifically, but conferences tend to be a great place for networking. Although you may be employed already, it's good to have...
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    Side business ideas for nurses

    cracklingkraken replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Um.. it is actually my birthday. Can you send one my
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    Side business ideas for nurses

    cracklingkraken replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for that information. Yes, I actually do have some scarves/blankets/hats that I've made that I'm collecting to make a donation. I'll look into those facilities and
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    Side business ideas for nurses

    cracklingkraken replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    When I am a nurse, I would like to sell/donate the scarves and many other things I crochet and knit. It's relaxing for me, and I do make some wonderful pieces, if I do say do myself. Anyone need a...
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    Classes to take while waiting

    cracklingkraken replied to bridgegeisler's topic in General Students

    Advanced A&P/Micro, if those aren't required already. Language
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    Work and School

    cracklingkraken replied to manda1124's topic in General Students

    It is possible. However, it is not easy. Time management will be essential if you choose to take this position. Good luck with whatever you choose to
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    2015 StaRN program anyone?

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

    Following. Let me know how the program is. I still have a year left before I graduate, but I've been looking into residency programs and StaRN happens to be one of the ones I was looking
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    Telephone interview --> in person

    cracklingkraken replied to Minkuscat1's topic in General Nursing

    Face to face interview gives them a better feel of what kind of individual you are (and vice versa). And it tends to be more thorough. Good
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    New grads in specialties without the basics

    cracklingkraken replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I actually did thorough research on my school, and it has a good reputation for providing excellent grads throughout IN. However, when you have 1 instructor and 10 students in the clinical setting,...
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    Advice for going to nursing school

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

    What kind of advice are you looking for? Study habits? Time mgmt? Supplemental study
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    Special Snowflake!

    cracklingkraken replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    This makes me think of Richard Simmons. Who is Sparkle Pants Mcspazatron? Or is that a joke? These types of jokes always seem to go way over my head,
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    Any thoughts of USA infant mortality rate

    cracklingkraken replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Clearly, the slang of this generation escapes me. The other day, someone told me not to be "so salty"... Whatever that
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    Any thoughts of USA infant mortality rate

    cracklingkraken replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to interject. I am quietly stalking this thread, but.. what do you mean by crunchy? Is that a nursing term?
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    need someone to interview for school paper

    cracklingkraken replied to annabe1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For my own entertainment: 1. What are some advantages and disadvantages of a nursing career? Advantages include cute residents. Disadvantages - usually those residents are not single. 2. What type of...
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    Pediatric cancer patient marries "the man of her dreams"...her nurse.

    cracklingkraken replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    That's
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    Interviewing: You never get a second chance to make a first impression

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

    Really? Well, that's good to know. Scratching that off my
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    Pediatric cancer patient marries "the man of her dreams"...her nurse.

    cracklingkraken replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see a ring on that finger.. he can PM me