Pistachio830

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  1. Best way to quit for a new grad?

    Pistachio830 posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I was offered an ER Job at my dream hospital and I officially signed the paperwork this week. With that being said, I'm a new grad currently working on a Medical/Surgical/Telemetry floor and I've been...

  2. Best way to quit for a new grad?

    Pistachio830 replied to Pistachio830's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yeah I don't want to lie and say I'm moving far away especially when I'm going to a hospital nearby. I just don't want to tell my director which hospital I am actually going to since she asked me...

  3. Med/Surge/Tele to ER

    Pistachio830 posted a topic in General Specialties

    I'm currently a new grad nurse working on Med/Surge/tele for the past 5 months. This hospital is a community hospital in a low income neighborhood where heroine use and homeless people are prevalent....

  4. Med/Surge/Tele to ER

    Pistachio830 posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm currently a new grad nurse working on Med/Surge/tele for the past 5 months. This hospital is a community hospital in a low income neighborhood where heroine use and homeless people are prevalent....

  5. Tough clinical instructor

    Pistachio830 posted a topic in General Students

    I have a very tough clinical instructor that I really want to impress because I really do respect her and value her help. This past week I messed up on a sbar report and she threatened to kick me out....

  6. Tough clinical instructor

    Pistachio830 replied to Pistachio830's topic in General Students

    I am not trying to get back at my clinical instructor or anything like that. She is the way she is and I have accepted it. All I want to do is get better at what I am doing and build up my confidence...

  7. Float pool CNA position

    Pistachio830 posted a topic in General Students

    I have an interview for a float pool CNA position for night shifts. It is also per diem. What should I expect them to ask me? I'm guessing situation scenarios but I don't really have any hands on...

  8. First semester was really hard.

    Pistachio830 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For me at least. And I was told it would be safer to drop then to keep going, the week before the drop date. A lot of people dropped because they didn't think they would be able to pass. But I was...

  9. Start working as part time CNA during school?

    Pistachio830 posted a topic in General Students

    I currently have a well paying part time job but our teachers told us to start working at a hospital or any job whatsoever that is medically related to get our foot in the door. I really struggled in...

  10. And...done!!!

    Pistachio830 replied to Jenngirl34RN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I am super jealous. I just finished first semester and can not wait to be where you are at

  11. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    Pistachio830 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ADN 26. BSN hopefully

  12. Test day ritual?

    Pistachio830 replied to LJR89's topic in General Students

    I usually get up around 4-5AM and get ready wearing comfortable clothing. For almost every test I wore a hoody and leggings and then head to the starbucks located right by my school. I would get there...

  13. Finally ACCEPTED!!!!!!! Now what?!

    Pistachio830 replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    I agree with others relax and spend time with friends and family. But as someone that just finished first semester 2 weeks ago. I wish I had started reading before I started first semester. Thats just...

  14. Head to Toe Assessment

    Pistachio830 replied to erickz623's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I used to practice on my teddy bear over and over to make sure I didn't miss anything. And if I did miss anything (on my patient at the hospital) I would go back and ask and or

  15. First semester was really hard.

    Pistachio830 replied to Pistachio830's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It was hard. Majority of them already didn't pass the first 2 exams (like me) and if they didn't pass the third exam they would automatically be exited and get a F in there overall grade. (My schools...

  16. First semester was really hard.

    Pistachio830 replied to Pistachio830's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We had a total of 11 people drop, and only 3 out of 11 were actually kicked out because of grades. The rest dropped because they didn't think they would be able to pass. I just didn't wanna drop no...

  17. Expert advice on passing your 1st semester

    Pistachio830 replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    As someone who just passed first semester two days ago, these are all awesome

  18. To drop or to stay?

    Pistachio830 posted a topic in General Students

    So I'm in first semester and you're allowed to fail two tests. I received a 66% on both the first and second test. I HAVE to pass the third to keep going. Even if I do pass the third exam. my...

  19. To drop or to stay?

    Pistachio830 replied to Pistachio830's topic in General Students

    I did always review each test with my teacher on a one on one session. I just took test 3 this week. And managed to pull off an 83%! I have pulled my overall grade up from a 66% to a 72%. I have...

  20. To drop or to stay?

    Pistachio830 replied to Pistachio830's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all of the replies. I am not sure if I will be let back in there are no guarantees she said. And also I would have to wait til next spring to reapply again so that would be a year from now...

  21. Struggling

    Pistachio830 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First off, I do realize that some other people have posted similar posts but I just need to vent my frustration and get this off of my chest. So thanks for taking the time to read this. I'm a first...

  22. Reapply to BSN program? Or take the ADN seat?

    Pistachio830 replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

    Start in the ADN for sure! I think its best to secure a spot in that program. In my ADN program you enroll for a BSN program during your third semester so that you can graduate with your bachelors...

  23. Do W's make a huge impact on your acceptance?

    Pistachio830 replied to AshleyyW92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not all schools ding you for a W, but I know the program I applied to (ADN program) did minus 10points for every W in a science pre-req. (I live in Southern CA) I applied to 13 different ADN programs...

  24. Felt pretty proud of myself!

    Pistachio830 replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Emergency

    That is awesome! Good for you

  25. Nursing salary not that useful to pay back loans?!

    Pistachio830 replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    I would research around other schools if your nursing school is that expensive. I know the private schools cost almost 100k total but there is no wait list, anyone can get in, whereas I'm going to a...