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    [POLL] is it a reason to NOT pursue nursing anymore?

    cracklingkraken replied to ionelaitou's topic in General Students

    Wow, I can actually relate to this. I'm half Korean and actually just came back from Korea. Also, I'm pretty fluent in Korean and one of my friends is in a nursing program in Korea. That being said,...
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    The Letters of Recommendation for Applications

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

    I agree with RunBabyRun. Professional references are the way to go. It's usually best if it relates to your work ethic and ability to work with others - however, I have seen references that highlight...
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    Tips for Anatomy?

    cracklingkraken replied to ThatOneDude822's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pay attention. Be sure to read chapters ahead of your lecture. That way, when you're learning in the lecture, it will be review and easier to remember in the future. Study a little each day rather...
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    Military Wife wanting to become a nurse!

    cracklingkraken replied to MJ1991's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It really depends on what best fits you and your current situation. First, make sure any program your looking into is accredited. You also want to look at the job market in the area you'll be in - are...
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    anxiously waiting :) ...

    cracklingkraken replied to pretzelsw8's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I completely empathize with those of you still waiting! I was anxiously waiting for my letter, to the point where I'd run out 3 times a day to check the mail (even though it only comes once), until I...
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    Positive Experience with Social Networking?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    I don't mind being the enforcer if they're violating guidelines that they agree to by joining the group. I will willingly take the heat of one disgruntled classmate in lieu of having everyone put at...
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    Positive Experience with Social Networking?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Absolutely, I agree with you 100%. I was thinking it would be mostly for classwork and providing information to help with concepts. Also, setting some guidelines in the description would be ideal, as...
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    Positive Experience with Social Networking?

    cracklingkraken replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your input! That's very convenient that your entire program has a Facebook page. It's a great way to stay in touch with past students as well. That comment about the girl who asked students...
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    how do you apply for prerequisites?

    cracklingkraken replied to ichtus2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with PP. I know a few international students who have taken classes at Ivy Tech Lafayette with the intention of transferring to Purdue. I'm sure the office at Ivy Tech is not unfamiliar with...
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    NUTRITION

    cracklingkraken replied to KAB88's topic in General Students

    I don't know specifically what you're looking for regarding nutrition, as I'm beginning nursing school in the fall, but almost any explanations can be found on YouTube! Good luck on the
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    Shoes for Nursing School!

    cracklingkraken replied to jday314's topic in General Students

    I've heard Danskos are really comfy for your feet - non-slip and many different styles. You should be able to look up areas that carry it near you if you look it up on Google. I believe some DSWs...
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    Would this be smart?

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

    Are you only applying to one school? Not to say you won't be accepted into the nursing program, but what will you do if you're not accepted into the program and you have a bunch of those books lying...
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    Summer class

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

    There are so many of these types of questions floating around. What's doable for you and for others is like comparing how well you play a sport or how well you score on tests. It varies from person to...
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    Avoiding patients hitting on you

    cracklingkraken replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    I agree with PPs. People hitting on you should be the least of your concerns in nursing school. And a purity ring doesn't deter people from hitting on you. A lot of people probably won't even notice...
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    TEAS in 5 Days!

    cracklingkraken replied to notnursezelda's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Good luck! I only had a week to study as well, and I managed to pull off an 84. If I can do it, you most certainly can. There are many online resources that can be used for TEAS review. TEAS® Exam...
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    Uncertain about Nursing

    cracklingkraken replied to daetor2012's topic in General Nursing

    I am neither a nurse nor a nursing student (but am a hopeful prospective nursing student, who will hopefully be starting this fall!), but from the things I've heard from other nurses on this forum,...
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    How to pay for Nursing school: Student Nursing Scholarship + Financial Aid Links

    cracklingkraken replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Students

    I'm currently in a similar situation, as well. However, I managed to reduce my student loans by working in college and receiving grants and scholarships. Even so, I still have approximately 20k in...
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    Do you ever find yourself comparing where you are to where other people are?

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

    Always. But I try to be thankful for the unique relationships and experiences I gained through my struggles, and I don't think I would trade that for anything in this world. Those have shaped who I...
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    Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

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

    It sounds like many of these incidents occurred because someone was too proud to admit their mistake or not willing to take the time and double check. I hope that when I finally become a nurse, even...
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    New Nurses, please watch your diction and filler words

    cracklingkraken replied to Wrench Party's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I concur. I'm quite young (22), but I tend to find filler words inserted into literally EVERY sentence to be very distracting and unprofessional. Using them every once in a while, I don't mind. I use...
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    Summer Employment for Nursing Student, No CNA

    cracklingkraken replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    Yup Midwest represent.
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    Summer Employment for Nursing Student, No CNA

    cracklingkraken replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    I have heard of people working as nursing students, but I'm not sure what that would entail. I would also love the hear the answer to this question.
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    Is anyone worried?

    cracklingkraken replied to ksw1978's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just keep a positive attitude! There ARE job opportunities. You just might need to dig a little further to find them. I wish you the best of luck
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    Is anyone worried?

    cracklingkraken replied to ksw1978's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think there is a certainly a level of fear for all graduates, nursing or not. The job market hasn't been as friendly to recent graduates as it used to be. I know many people who graduated with...
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    Will my previous exposure to A&P help me?

    cracklingkraken replied to dc1994's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It will certainly give you a little bit of an edge. I also took Anatomy in high school. However, college A&P vs. high school A&P is going to be a very big change. The college course of A&P...