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    Need your opinion/thoughts

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

    I agree with others. $32,000 is quite steep for an ADN, and the NCLEX rate is almost as high for the other program. I think that the extra drive would be a small sacrifice for the amount of money you...
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    Honors Classes?

    cracklingkraken replied to NewKillerStar's topic in General Students

    I think that is a wise decision. Just focus on those prerequisite classes, and you should be golden. :) Good
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    How many pre-reqs?

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

    Just reiterating what everyone else said: it varies for each individual. What's doable for you may seem impossible to others and vice versa. I've taken up to 4 science classes at the same time and...
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    Honors Classes?

    cracklingkraken replied to NewKillerStar's topic in General Students

    Are these honor classes pertaining to general ed courses? I don't know about your particular school, but at our school, the honors classes were regarded as extra course work and rigorous lectures....
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    Nursing and waitressing/food service industry

    cracklingkraken replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    I waitressed at 3 different restaraunts in the past 4 yrs! One was during college, so it definitely helped with time management and dealing with some very difficult people. I am currently waitressing...
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    Any nursing care plan book recommendations?

    cracklingkraken posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, guys! I'm starting nursing school in about 1.5 months, and I know that care plans are an essential part of the program. I was hoping to buy a supplemental text to help with understanding how to...
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    Bullying - What is it?

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

    Definition of a bully: "use superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force him or her to do what one wants" "blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habitually...
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    Do you use this?

    cracklingkraken posted a topic in General Students

    I am ECSTATIC that I get to start nursing school in August (even though that feeling will probably fade as I start, but hopefully not), and I have spent the past few days ordering a bunch of stuff. I...
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    Engraving on stethoscope - yay or nay?

    cracklingkraken posted a topic in General Students

    Sorry, I've tried Googling this before I decided to ask this question throughout the forum. Would it be inappropriate to have Bible verses laser engraved on my stethoscope? It would be a reminder and...
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    Engraving on stethoscope - yay or nay?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    I've decided to just do without the engraving. The warranty thing is kind of what got me. However, I will be sure to write my name on the inside of the diaphragm, just as a precaution. I bought a...
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    Is this normal??

    cracklingkraken replied to miri17k's topic in General Students

    I don't think there's a "normal" when it comes to nursing school
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    Engraving on stethoscope - yay or nay?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Oof, I didn't see anything about that in the school policy. They only said we needed a stethoscope, and that was as in depth as the specification for it was. That's a good idea, I saw that posted...
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    Still don't get the BSN ADN thing...

    cracklingkraken replied to tarotale's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN is a 4 year degree, rather than an ADN which is a 2 year degree (not including the prereqs). The extra time it takes is considered a more advanced education, even though it mostly consists with...
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    Buying books off eBay?

    cracklingkraken replied to 7237dallas's topic in General Students

    Speaking of which, I just ordered another book through eBay. Hopefully, it will be in good condition! Like I said, most of mine were in good/excellent condition. I definitely saved $1000+ on books,...
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    Do you use this?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Maybe to prevent it from scratching? That's the only reason I could think
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    Do you use this?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    You can look it up as "nurse organizer", I
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    Buying books off eBay?

    cracklingkraken replied to 7237dallas's topic in General Students

    I just bought a bunch from Amazon and ebay. I received most of them in good condition (not too marked up) except for one, which I thought was overly priced for the quality it was in. But that's what...
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    Do you use this?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    What do you mean a cover for the stethoscope? Is it a protective casing? I hadn't even considered that... I don't even know what that is haha. Oh yes, I will definitely be supplying lots of food in my...
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    Do you use this?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all the input. I think I'll hold off then until I actually have a round of clinicals and see what we're allowed to carry. @smf: YES, I am afraid that my pants will be falling down as well!...
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    Biology & Anatomy/Physiology

    cracklingkraken replied to tahoe02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For me, at least, the only parts that Biology gave me a leg up in A&P was when we were going over cell anatomy, mitosis/meiosis, genes, and energy formation (Krebs cycle, respiration, citric acid...
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    Any nursing care plan book recommendations?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Ah, yes, I noticed that after I posted the link. Thank you
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    The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

    cracklingkraken replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't believe I just read through this whole thread. It's amazing how many of them are about weird sex... I think I died a little inside when I read the incest
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    [POLL] is it a reason to NOT pursue nursing anymore?

    cracklingkraken replied to ionelaitou's topic in General Students

    I can vouch that a majority of Koreans do not know English. They know English cuss words and a few simple phrases, but there is still a large percentage of the population that are not even at a...
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    [POLL] is it a reason to NOT pursue nursing anymore?

    cracklingkraken replied to ionelaitou's topic in General Students

    That is extremely weird. How can they admit students, with the factor of English proficiency, yet teach some classes in Korean? I've never been in that situation, so all I can offer you is my...
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    Is taking the CNA exam worth it for me?

    cracklingkraken replied to Chris20's topic in General Students

    Wait... so you would just work for a month or two as a CNA and then quit when you begin your