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    Will a CNA make me a more competitive applicant?

    cracklingkraken replied to pickles123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on what the nursing program you look at considers when you're applying for the program. The schools around my area do not consider your work history or CNA license as a factor when looking...
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    Teas in less than 3 hours - so nervous

    cracklingkraken replied to augurey's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Did you not have any science classes involving Chemistry or A&P? I don't recall having any Earth Science questions on my TEAS exam (not to add to the nerves!). Take deep breaths. Freaking out...
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    Any nursing care plan book recommendations?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Wow.. that is an extremely detailed and most helpful post. Thank you, GrnTea. I do believe I have seen your explanation of nursing diagnoses dispersed here and there . Is this what you're referring to...
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    Nursing Program Question

    cracklingkraken replied to BK21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many programs require you to take the prerequisite courses, such as A&P, college algebra, Stats, etc., before applying to the nursing program. Whether or not you have a previous degree is...
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    Any nursing care plan book recommendations?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Thank you, Esme. I will be sure to look into that guide as well
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    Any nursing care plan book recommendations?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Thank you for your responses! The consensus seems to be Ackley & Lawdig's Nursing Diagnosis Handbook. I will be sure to purchase it! Thanks
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    which route to go

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

    Personally, if I REALLY wanted to pursue nursing and CA schools were as difficult to get in as you are implying, then I would relocate. Then again, I would have to be 100% certain that it is what I...
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    What to expect during Nursing Program Orientation?

    cracklingkraken replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Really? We hadn't even been told purchase scrubs until we were actually orientation. I wouldn't have minded wearing scrubs. At least then I wouldn't have to fuss over what to
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    What to expect during Nursing Program Orientation?

    cracklingkraken replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of my classmates wore casual clothing. However, as our future instructors pointed out, we are entering a profession and should take care in how we dress and present ourselves to others. Business...
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    What to expect during Nursing Program Orientation?

    cracklingkraken replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bring a pen and paper. Dress business casual. You probably won't retain everything you go over and that's okay. I just completed my orientation last week, and my head felt like it would explode. Deep...
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    Deciding what to do

    cracklingkraken replied to Navykids's topic in Government, Military

    You don't get an RN. You become a RN through a license you obtain after completing a program that allows you to take the NCLEX, which will allow you to receive a license to practice as an RN when you...
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    [POLL] is it a reason to NOT pursue nursing anymore?

    cracklingkraken replied to ionelaitou's topic in General Students

    You're absolutely right. I apologize. When I first started to learn Korean, I would always have to translate a phrase in Korean to English, think of a response, and then translate it in Korean, so...
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    What is your opinion of nursing and positive illusions?

    cracklingkraken replied to jwalker03's topic in General Students

    I, too, will begin nursing school in the fall! However, I have spoken with nurses I know and current nursing students. I think "difficult" is subjective. For some of my friends, they say nursing...
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    How to spend this summer

    cracklingkraken replied to jwalker03's topic in General Students

    Oh, and I also started learning how to write with my non-dominant hand. It's actually really difficult but challenge
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    Should I stay or should I go? (several questions)

    cracklingkraken replied to Kiramu's topic in Travel

    I can't offer any advice, but the title of this thread just made me sing it as the song "Should I Stay or Should I Go" rather than read it as a title
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    I don't know if I will go back to school now

    cracklingkraken replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you can't decide if you're willing to sacrifice time with your family to finish nurwsing. If you're going to do it, then do it and don't be indecisive. However, you also mention wanting...
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    Teas V Science and Math?

    cracklingkraken replied to joqueen's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I got 100 on the Math and 80 on the Science section. Math is like my native language: it just comes to me. Science, not so much... I used the TEAS Review from ATI and found it very helpful. It...
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    An Unapologetic Reasoning On Why You Don't Want To Be A Nurse.

    cracklingkraken replied to Mr Midwife's topic in General Students

    Did you mean unapologetic? Well, call me crazy, but I actually am looking forward to the rigorous classwork and application. I have a great support system in place, I have multiple resources to keep...
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    How to spend this summer

    cracklingkraken replied to jwalker03's topic in General Students

    You should. It's a great way to keep yourself entertained and makes for awesome study
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    How to spend this summer

    cracklingkraken replied to jwalker03's topic in General Students

    Learn card tricks. That's what I've been doing. I'm not even joking.. when I'm watching A&P vids, I'll just practice. It's quite
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    Is it time to give up?

    cracklingkraken replied to Toaster's topic in Canada

    I obtained a degree in Movement and Sport Sciences. And yes, I will be starting my nursing program this
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    which route to go

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

    I have heard that some parts of CA, I think SoCal, are getting a lot of new grads without employment these days (this is by word of mouth) but like I said, I'm not from CA. I would have her research...
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    July 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    cracklingkraken replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    She said something about nursing school. Do you think she knows it's a
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    What A&P review should I do?

    cracklingkraken replied to Mrs2016's topic in General Students

    I'm in the same boat as you. I bought coloring books for A&P (which I know sounds childish, but it is actually quite a thorough review for A&P) to keep me entertained. I have heard that we...
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    Is it time to give up?

    cracklingkraken replied to Toaster's topic in Canada

    You definitely have plenty of more years to worry about getting too old. I took time off after I graduated with a B.S. last May, spent some time off and traveling/working, and just came back a few...