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    Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    cracklingkraken replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As always, well put, Ruby
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    Nursing book bag..help!

    cracklingkraken replied to NURSEY92's topic in General Students

    I bought an L.L. Bean bag, and it can hold a surprisingly good amount of weight. Although, I don't think it can hold ALL your books, I can fit a laptop, 2 large textbooks, and a binder in it, no...
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    Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    cracklingkraken replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think Laurie was being
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    Should I work while in school?

    cracklingkraken replied to CLin's topic in General Students

    It's up to you to decide whether you think it'll be more beneficial or not. Here's a list: Pros: experience in healthcare setting, learning how to time manage effectively, earn some side money to ease...
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    Audio books

    cracklingkraken replied to shells31's topic in General Students

    Touche. Auditory doesn't help me too much, I'm more of a visual/tactile learner. So writing it out and looking over my notes, along with my little doodles, help me remember much more. Speaking of...
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    Audio books

    cracklingkraken replied to shells31's topic in General Students

    That's so weird. I did exactly this, recording myself reading some of the stuff from the textbook. Unfortunately, I didn't end up actually listening to it, which made my hoorifice voice all for...
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    Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    cracklingkraken replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Speaking as someone who had a roommate in college who would engage in sexual activities, I'd like to chime in. Yes, in private rooms the couple is allowed privacy. However, in a room where you have a...
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    Did I Pass?

    cracklingkraken replied to OCNRN63's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know, but I couldn't help taking full advantage of that slight misspelling. I am all too familiar with all the comments about bitter nurses and crusty old
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    College Algebra Problems Help

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

    That is the same answer I got. Since there are no values, you are factoring out the largest common
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    College Algebra Problems Help

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

    Well, what have you tried doing so far?? You will quickly find out that no one here will be doing your homework for you, but we are more than happy to guide your thought
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    Anybody here ever found a GF or a future wife as a "murse" at work?

    cracklingkraken replied to PlentyOfMurses's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I agree with other posters - don't date within your program or workplace. It just makes things more complicated and can cause unnecessary drama. I have heard of people in larger hospitals who have no...
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    Did I Pass?

    cracklingkraken replied to OCNRN63's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hope any nurse I have in the future doesn't bite
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    Debt and Nursing School

    cracklingkraken replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in General Students

    If this school is your only option, then loans and any grants/scholarships are the way to go. I wouldn't think it too wise to dip into your 401k. However, try to avoid or be cautious with private...
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    We survived!

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    We have 4 days. Wow, I wish ours was only 3 days! The schedule would be more compacted, of course, but the extra day would give you that study time. Our lecture exams are the same. However, we also...
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    We survived!

    cracklingkraken posted a topic in General Students

    I just wanted to congratulate all the students who finished their first week of nursing school! I don't know about you, but I was certainly overwhelmed by all the expectations and readings that we...
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    We survived!

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    @dorkypanda: Yes, we are allowed to use voice recorders! However, I honestly never go back to listen to them, so it ends up just being a waste of space on my phone. I'm more of a visual/tactile...
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    Debt and Nursing School

    cracklingkraken replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in General Students

    Is your Associates in nursing? If so, there are a lot of more affordable options, such as online bridge programs. If not, I think 50,000 is a bit steep, but try looking into scholarships and grants...
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    Course Decisions

    cracklingkraken replied to TAF55's topic in General Students

    It tends to be less competitive. Especially since there are so many options of programs that allow it to be done online, sometimes it is better and quicker to go that route. Of course, it depends on...
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    Ivytech application deadline september 1, 2014

    cracklingkraken replied to beatrizcastro's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Good luck to all of you! I know that wait is frustrating and torturous, but it will all be worth it when you see that acceptance letter. I extend the best of wishes and look forward to calling you my...
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    Course Decisions

    cracklingkraken replied to TAF55's topic in General Students

    Typically, the BSN consists of more courses, such as Nursing Management, Data Analysis, etc. However, the CLINICAL experience of both a BSN and ADN grad are the same, and qualifies both graduates to...
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    Course Decisions

    cracklingkraken replied to TAF55's topic in General Students

    I believe for most RN to BSN programs, the requirements typically are general courses (such as A&P, Stats, etc.) that you already needed anyways for the ADN program. So no, it usually does not...
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    Course Decisions

    cracklingkraken replied to TAF55's topic in General Students

    RN is a license, not a degree. As PP stated, you must already be a LICENSED RN, which would be through an ADN program) to qualify for the RN to BSN program. The only other option besides a BSN is an...
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    Smoking

    cracklingkraken replied to whatwells's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It is how some people deal with stress. Some have difficulty quitting or have tried and fall back into the habit. However, I don't think that they should bring that into the workplace. If you have a...
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    Nursing school and new mommy?

    cracklingkraken replied to jls0052's topic in General Students

    As PP stated, there is never a "convenient" time to go to school: you'll always be missing out on something, unfortunately. I haven't personally experienced this as a mother. However, I think changing...
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    BSN without RN help

    cracklingkraken replied to equestrian0160's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just to clarify, RN is a license, not a degree. What do you mean the "BSN requires an RN"? Do you mean that you have to be a licensed RN to be enrolled in the BSN program? If this is the case, you're...