itiswell

itiswell

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  1. Infusion times....in a pickle...

    itiswell replied to mi_dreamin's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished a new grad nurse residency and have to say that one of the hardest things to deal with is working with different preceptors who do things different ways. This situation I think it a...

  2. Accidental Pregnancy

    itiswell replied to m2038's topic in General Students

    Just wanted to let you know that a couple students in my nursing program, as well as a couple nurses in my new grad residency program, were in their final term of pregnancy during their capstones. All...

  3. Psychology Bachelors Degree trying to become registered nurse midwife

    itiswell replied to foreag1's topic in General Nursing

    I think your goal is definitely possible but will take a lot of hard work! I was in an accelerated bachelors program with many who, after graduating from the bachelor program, went direct entry into...

  4. Do you have a previous bachelors degree before going into nursing? (RPN/RN/LPN)

    itiswell replied to suits2scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely look into an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program!! It's made specifically for people who have a prior Bachelors degree. Most programs are between 12-18 months and you...

  5. Microbiology F or W

    itiswell replied to Nurserock20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Double check first with the schools you plan to apply to. I was surprised to find a few of the nursing programs would automatically reject if you had a W in any of the

  6. My Body Is Not My Resume: Exploring Nursing Dress Codes

    itiswell replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely agree that policies vary greatly depending on region. In the Pacific NW every major hospital system allows visible tattoos, piercings, and unnatural hair colors. I think it's just because...

  7. Best Planner for Nursing School

    itiswell replied to sweetcheeks2626's topic in General Students

    Honestly...any planner will work okay. I really don't think you need anything fancy. I just got a cute one that I liked at Target and used different colored pens to represent my different classes....

  8. What are Your Goals for 2018??

    itiswell replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting my first nursing job in January so my goals are pretty focused on that such as: 1) Be a good advocate for myself 2) Seek out & develop supportive nurse friendships in the workplace 3)...

  9. Hospital position without residency?

    itiswell replied to Hhoward92's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm in the same boat! My program graduated in September. Salem Health has a residency that starts in October.r I know some from my cohort who started with them and LOVE IT THERE!! Although the commute...

  10. Legacy Health Feb 2018 Residency Program

    itiswell replied to bikebro's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I've had a few interviews over the last three weeks and was surprised that another manager contacted me yesterday for the first time to interview in mid-december. So for anyone that hasn't heard I...

  11. What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    itiswell replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    10% off our school/hospital merchandise store...... Not only do I NOT want to buy hospital merchandise for my day-to-day wear, but 10% is pretty terrible discount, AND the discount applied to all...

  12. Choose Your Favorite TV Nurse

    itiswell replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Madam Pomfrey from Harry Potter FOR SUREEEEEEE. She's sassy and strict, but also deeply cares for the students and is always there when help is needed. Luvvvvv her. Also--she can do some sick a$$...

  13. I/M Injections

    itiswell replied to OR_RN13456's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes! I'm in nursing school right now and am giving flu vaccines next week. We were told specifically NOT to

  14. Direct Entry MSN programs

    itiswell replied to Sami92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of these schools will have a page or a PDF on their website where you can view all their admission statistics. Such as # applied vs. admitted, average GPA, race/ethnicity, etc. Sometimes you have...

  15. Blue hair

    itiswell replied to Fireflynurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My university hospital allows unnatural colored hair, if your facility does I say go for it!! One of our doctorate level audiologists has blue hair and all of her elder patients love

  16. Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    itiswell replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    These are my thoughts exactly. I was recently admitted into an accelerated program that is 15 months long. And I thought my costs were insane at about $30,000 in loans I'll need to take out but this...

  17. Tips for really strict clinical instructor?

    itiswell replied to Kiki<3's topic in General Students

  18. Got a D in a non pre nursing Course

    itiswell replied to mariapizzeria's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just applied and was accepted for an ABSN program this year. I had one D on my transcript and was terrified. However, all my pre-reqs were A's and all my other grades in my undergrad were As and Bs....

  19. Hot dogs and ramen,summer budget

    itiswell replied to jesserpie's topic in School

    People can sometimes be a little EXTREME. Have you ever set up a household budget with your husband? My husband used to be a spender. He would just buy a bunch of little things and not realize they...

  20. Mr. Harry the Excessive Hair Patient

    itiswell replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

    This is probably my favorite post yet on AN. Thank you Barbie for asking the hard hitting

  21. Do I really need to be a CNA first?

    itiswell replied to yakimandu's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Do you have any accelerated programs in your area? I have a prior bachelor's degree and did not want to start from scratch. My program is 15 months long and you graduate with a BSN. It is definitely...

  22. Please help me make this life-changing decision

    itiswell replied to Uncomfortably Numb's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    100% this is what all the doctors I work for tell me. So many of them have told me if they could do it all over again they would do PA, CRNA, or NP (or dentistry interestingly...). The stress that...

  23. Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    itiswell replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    This is my favorite meme. It's so accurate to how I feel about most of the comments I read

  24. BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

    itiswell replied to Mkakids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Someone may have already mentioned this...but do you have any accelerated BSN programs in your area? They are definitely more expensive than an ADN program but I will be graduated in 15 months and I...

  25. Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

    itiswell replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ugh YES! This is my inspiration for who I want to be when I grow