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    I Want To Support My Pre-Nursing Student Girlfriend. Please Help!

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

    Some people maintain FT jobs while in nursing school while others can't seem to make passing grades even though they spend every spare moment studying. It really depends on the abilities of the...
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    I Want To Support My Pre-Nursing Student Girlfriend. Please Help!

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

    As PP said, it's not like MD residencies. We can actually maintain a social life with time management. I still have plenty of time to rewatch The Office and Archer, as well as travel on the weekends....
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    Potential Nursing student in the dark

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

    To become a RN or LPN, you have to pass the NCLEX to obtain your licensure. However, to take the NCLEX, you have to graduate from an accredited program, which makes you eligible to take the NCLEX. You...
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    Jobs...what state is best? No RN experience

    cracklingkraken replied to Enlightenedchild's topic in General Students

    I am also in the Midwest in an ASN program (graduating in May). I would try to avoid CA, as even experienced nurses have difficulty finding a position, not to mention it has one of the highest...
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    New Grad Residency Programs

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Adding MI to my list of states to look through :) Thanks for sharing your
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    New Grad Residency Programs

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    That's good to hear! If you don't mind me asking, what state is your residency program
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    New Grad Residency Programs

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    I'm near South Bend, so no, not Indy area. I'm actually hoping to move out of IN. I've been here long enough haha. I'm looking in Chicago area, and I actually found a few residency programs that...
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    New Grad Residency Programs

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Exactly! And I would like to gain the confidence and knowledge that the residency programs have to offer, but with many hospitals aiming for magnet status these days, my choices are very limited....
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    Funniest thing you've heard in an interview

    cracklingkraken replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Then why bother
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    New Grad Residency Programs

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Thank you for your detailed post! I honestly have no preference as to what unit/location. I am extremely flexible, single and no kids, as well as a fast learner! I would prefer a unit that could give...
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    Areas that hire AAS RN's

    cracklingkraken replied to chalkyproblems's topic in General Students

    Following! I have seen a few nurses mentioning North Dakota as well as Tennessee still hiring many ASN new grads. I wish I had the time to monitor new grad job positions, but I spend too much time on...
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    The Wisdom of Lurking

    cracklingkraken replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    That must be a new epidemic. I can see how that might be interpreted as a hostile work
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    Coursera

    cracklingkraken posted a topic in General Students

    I'm not sure where to post this, so admins, feel free to move this if necessary. Regarding Coursera, and other sites (Udacity, edx, etc.) have you found that taking these courses and obtaining the...
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    Coursera

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Yes, you should! Whether or not the certificate has value, I will continue to take the courses for my own benefit. It's free (unless you want a certificate), and I recommend edX too - they sometimes...
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    Minor in spanish? How long will it take?

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

    Taking any Spanish classes will be an advantage. As Red Kryptonite stated, it will increase your marketability. I'm going to be taking an online Spanish class while taking my nursing classes (fingers...
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    Hardest part about a&p for you?

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

    I've learned about the Krebs cycle 4 times, and I still don't really understand it. I have found that KhanAcademy on YouTube is very helpful for learning how body systems function, and it provides...
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    How much free time do you have while in school?

    cracklingkraken replied to TEXN's topic in General Students

    I have plenty of free time. I try to balance my study time with social/personal time. I know some people who barely study and others who only study. It really depends on how quickly you absorb and...
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    What am I getting myself into?

    cracklingkraken replied to k8e_97's topic in General Nursing

    No, sorry I should have clarified. I am a nursing student. I love my clinicals and working with all different kinds of pts (Mental Health rotation was my fave so far). Of course, my experience so prob...
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    Transferring dependent pt

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That made me laugh out loud. I've tried to heavily emphasize how I'm uncertain of this case and that I'm having troubles, but the response was "well, we want you to start ASAP so hurry up" or...
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    Transferring dependent pt

    cracklingkraken posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a completely dependent pt that I have to transfer frequently. I am taking care of said pt within their own home. I am having troubles though. This pt is about 2x my weight and taller than me. I...
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    Transferring dependent pt

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    They are trying to get a Sara lift for the pt, but it is not available yet. And it's a new job I just started. I don't want to hurt the pt or myself, but my new facility is pretty insistent with me...
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    Who has liability insurance?

    cracklingkraken replied to ajmclean's topic in General Students

    I'm covered by my school. And I will certainly be getting malpractice insurance when I start working. I would never practice without insurance - best to err on the side of caution. Hopefully, I won't...
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    what do you say to friends who want to copy

    cracklingkraken replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    I think because you have let it continue, however, it will be more difficult to set those boundaries. Hold your ground, and don't let your papers out of your sight (I've had a friend get her paper...
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    what do you say to friends who want to copy

    cracklingkraken replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Don't give them answers. Rather, ask them what they did and what they got. This way, you can see that they actually attempted to do something and aren't just looking for free answers. And if they...
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    What am I getting myself into?

    cracklingkraken replied to k8e_97's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with a similar degree. So far, I love nursing. It offers a lot of different opportunities and I know there will always be more to learn (I'm always thirsty for knowledge)! Also, I love...