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    Travel Nursing Questions

    cracklingkraken replied to Amjones92's topic in Travel

    I believe travel nursing entails you having previous experience as a nurse. After all, your assignments will be short-term, so travel nursing requires a great deal of flexibility, ability to learn...
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    Nurses have an Attitude Problem

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

    I'm still a nursing student, but I have met many nurses through my volunteer work, mutual friends, and clinical rotations. From my own personal experience, a majority of the nurses I met were...
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    HHA or ER unit assistant?

    cracklingkraken posted a topic in General Students

    So I'm juggling between 2 offers. I would love to work in the ER, but I feel like HHA will give me more opportunities to refine some of the basic skills of bedside nursing. Although the ER position...
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    HHA or ER unit assistant?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Well, I am an adrenaline junkie. I have a lot of experience working in various high stress environments, so I am able to keep a leveled head and multitask in fast-paced settings. However, I really...
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    how to act!!!!

    cracklingkraken replied to BashayerMajshi's topic in General Students

    I think humility is also a good quality to have as a leader. No one really wants to hear how great you are. Sorry if that sounds mean, but I don't know many people who appreciate someone who toots...
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    nursing program interview tips

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

    I luckily did not have an interview to get into my nursing program. I get extremely anxious when put on the spot, so interviews are a nightmare for me! Generally, for any interview, you want to have a...
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    HHA or ER unit assistant?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Thank you, GrnTea! You always have a way of simplifying things. I will have a difficult time deciding, since they are both great
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    Failed a&p twice...

    cracklingkraken replied to xO1000wordsxO's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, failing A&P twice is extremely detrimental to your chances of being a candidate for a nursing program. Since it is a key class and plays a huge role in all the classes you will take in...
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    When can I apply for a job after graduation.

    cracklingkraken replied to Mannysingh's topic in General Students

    Yes, there are many places willing to hire new grads on the grounds that they pass the boards, as PP stated. Start applying
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    How did you find the perfect school?

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

    Look at NCLEX pass
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    How to read and study nursing textbooks?

    cracklingkraken replied to Vega043's topic in General Students

    As everyone has stated, skimming over the reading material cuts down on a lot of time. Also, gauging the professor's teaching style and exam style can be useful (if you want to get technical). My...
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    Protocol for applying for more than one job at a hospital?

    cracklingkraken replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am actually in a similar situation. I was honest and when they asked if any other facilities offered me a position, I stated that I applied for a different position through the same hospital because...
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    Managing Your Instructor's Good Side

    cracklingkraken replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    What I do: attend lectures and arrive early (if I can't make it, I will notify my professor and the reason I am unable to attend class), actually reading my textbook so I can answer questions during...
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    Pharm Class

    cracklingkraken replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Students

    I also like to study the drugs by their classes, such as serotonin blockers, prokinetics, etc. and then note the specific drugs in that class. If a drug has unique things to watch for, such as...
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    7 Social Media Posts That Will Destroy Your Nursing Career Before It Begins!

    cracklingkraken replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The things that people think is okay to post on social media... Also, having public fights on Facebook? Especially with your SO? Please, just
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    Help with references?

    cracklingkraken posted a topic in General Students

    So it's been a while since I've visited this site. As my first year of nursing school is coming to an end, I can happily report that I have survived! There are only 2 finals left until I have...
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    Graduating soon...how are you preparing for your interviews?

    cracklingkraken replied to WakeYourMindUp's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just another thing I would like to add, you should send a thank you letter post-interview. I think it is a courtesy and can cement your interest in the facility. You should address the specific person...
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    I'm in my program, second year but did not take one prerequisite? What should I do?

    cracklingkraken replied to beachlover1989's topic in General Students

    A&P is an absolute yes. It is going to be the foundation for you in your Med-Surg
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    Exercise and Nursing School

    cracklingkraken replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in General Students

    I wish my school had a gym! I like to put in at least 20-30 min of biking about 3-4x a week, depending on the weather. I have sensitive knees, so I have to build my way up to running again. And I'll...
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    Graduating soon...how are you preparing for your interviews?

    cracklingkraken replied to WakeYourMindUp's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Congratulations! I still have a year left in nursing school, but I do have an interview for a position as an aide for the summer. Yes, oh my gosh, yes, you should prepare for your interview! It makes...
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    Studying Tips for A&P

    cracklingkraken replied to TaneshaStBrice's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would say definitely know how the bodily systems work! Particularly the renal system and cardiovascular system - knowing how they worked were things I found useful during Med-Surg. Knowing the norm...
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    What kind of car would you want?

    cracklingkraken replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I've always had a things for GTRs. The MPG is admittedly not the best, but if I'm getting a free car, why
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    Scared to start nursing school

    cracklingkraken replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Haha, literally laughed out loud. When I was in school, everything was MLA and then all of sudden, everything switched over to Chicago style, APA. Spent my whole life learning it and it no longer...
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    Scared to start nursing school

    cracklingkraken replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been in my nursing program for the past 8 weeks, and I honestly have not found it to be as grueling and terrifying as some people have painted it. I'll admit, after enduring three 4 week classes,...
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    Prior to NG tube insertion

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Okay, that makes way more sense than the way my textbook explained it. Thanks, Esme! Always appreciate your