ExpBrittany

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1. Online exams

   ExpBrittany replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

   If you have studied the material from class, you should have no problems passing the exam. However, even the most prepared student can have issues. Use your books, notes & google questions on a separate laptop. -DO NOT take the exam with a group...

2. about to fail RN school

   ExpBrittany replied to rn2beinokc's topic in General Students

   A few points: -Do practice nclex questions. You can use your nclex book, but only focus on diseases you will be tested on. Do the questions & read the rationales. -Slow down. Read every word/sentence carefully. Figure out what's being asked. Just...

3. HELP! ABSN or BSN?

   ExpBrittany replied to newnurse94's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would stay at the community college, finish your prereqs & apply to a bachelors nursing program. I only say this because I'm thinking about the amount of money you will spend to have two bachelor degrees. Most people (not all) usually max out ...

4. What do you wish you had/known for nursing school

   ExpBrittany replied to Mockingbird86's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello, Since you are just starting your prerequisites, I honestly would not worry about supplies for the nursing program. I know its exciting to get new folders, pens, paper lol. I would focus on getting A's in all of my prerequisite classes & s...

5. I'm experiencing a "quarter-life" crisis...

   ExpBrittany replied to dvah1987's topic in General Students

   The OP is desperate to become a nurse. Its clear she wants to jump right into a program. She is unable at this point to look at the entire picture. All she is focusing on is "becoming a nurse." Nursing school will impact her entire life financially, ...

6. 8 yrs post nursing school

   ExpBrittany replied to nrsnggirl's topic in General Nursing

   I too have always been puzzled as to "why" people decide to not get licensed and years later want to. I'm sorry, but there should be some type of law against this in all states. A time cap. Scary to know you received permission after 8 years. I cou...

7. Any schools in IL that will take a student halfway through BSN program?

   ExpBrittany replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

   Hello, I'm curious to know did you get the pharm class approved before taking it? Meaning do you have an email from your nursing advisor stating that the pharm class would be transferable? I'm confused as to why you would be kicked out? Why didn't t...

8. HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

   ExpBrittany replied to khaleesikitten's topic in General Students

   Last time I checked, this was a public forum full of strangers. Who mentioned anything about her "caring", about what I thought? If you don't like the way I worded MY comment, SO WHAT. The OP is well aware of scholarships, financial aid, loans, work...

9. "My Tech" or "My Aide"

   ExpBrittany replied to dreamer30's topic in Technicians

   No you are not. I think it sounds stupid to be honest. "Where's my aide?", "Where's my nurse?". Really? The nurses I work with and other techs on the floor refer to each other by name. Makes me wonder what these nurses and cna/aides/techs refer to hi...

10. HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

    ExpBrittany replied to khaleesikitten's topic in General Students

    Judgement??? I haven't said anything that hasn't already been said by other posters. Scholarships, financial aid, and taking out a small student loan could help with cost. Doesn't matter if a person "stumbled" upon her site as I stated, or in your w...

11. HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

    ExpBrittany replied to khaleesikitten's topic in General Students

    If the OP wants to degrade herself for a few dollars (I recall her saying she made $400 bucks, lol) let her. I would NEVER do such a thing. Not so much from what others might say or think, but what my family would think of me. The disappointment &...

12. Taking loan out to cover expenses during nursing school

    ExpBrittany replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I don't think taking out student loans is a bad thing. I think it depends on "how much" is taken out. Try working part time first to see how things go. I know TOO many students who have failed classes, failed completely out of the program or barely p...

13. Does anyone think nursing school gives too many chances?

    ExpBrittany replied to JJ1994's topic in General Students

    Why does it matter to you how many chances someone else gets? I understand you have the right to feel this way. I too read some of the stories on here, and shake my head in disbelief. Seriously, it doesn't take away from the hard work that you do. Yo...

14. Failed out of RN program on final semester

    ExpBrittany replied to goddessily's topic in General Students

    Please disregard the disrespectful response from autism4life.” I have a 9 year old nephew who is Autistic. I did not feel you were using your child's disability as a crutch or wanting sympathy. I am not a mother, but I have been a part of his life ...

15. Summer: Review books to prep for clinicals? :)

    ExpBrittany replied to swimgrl554702's topic in General Students

    Hi, - For my patho class, I used "Pathophysiology Made Easy." -Med surg I used "Fluid & Electrolytes Made Easy." Also Silvestri Saunders NCLEX 6th ed (purple book). -I used my pharm book when I took pharm, but now I am thinking about getting a ...