Balto

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  1. Working While In Nursing Program

    Balto replied to nrdortch18's topic in General Students

    I work a 12 hour/minimum per month. All I do is self schedule from the open shifts list. I can do anything from a 4 to a 12 hour shift depending on my schedule. Unlike twiglette, they do not cancel my...

  2. Nursing School Makeup (clinicals)

    Balto replied to NurseYomi's topic in General Students

    Don't come with heavy makeup or outrageous colors. The bright lights of the floor can make that stand out (not in a good way). Keep it light, fresh and natural. Personally, I don't wear makeup. My...

  3. Working While In Nursing Program

    Balto replied to nrdortch18's topic in General Students

    I love the per diem option! The requirement is a minimum of 12 hours/month but I do more hours than that. Get your foot in the door now & it'll help you in the long run as a new

  4. CNA/PCT - What's the difference?

    Balto replied to Jill2Shay's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    PCTs have their CNA and even more experience. CNAs are mostly in nursing homes. PCTs are in the hospital and do more skilled tasks. (This is based on their roles in my

  5. Tech Jobs?

    Balto replied to ntvan07's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I started as an extern in the ER & was then hired as a tech after the extern period was over. My ER hires people with no experience & trains them. The other staff love it because when you...

  6. Do you "tell" Facebook where you work?

    Balto replied to RN403's topic in General Nursing

    I did not have one until my military SO got deployed, so I created one to message him & keep in contact. I love the anonymous nature of AN. I could pass right by any of you on the street & not...

  7. Coming To the Dark Side

    Balto replied to Stephalump's topic in Psychiatric

    This is very encouraging, especially to me since I too am walking away from a guaranteed job. I am glad to know I am not the only one In the words of Robert Frost, "I took the road less traveled by...

  8. Maintaining a romantic relationship in Nursing School

    Balto replied to Dezi919's topic in General Students

    Well you aren't even dating yet, so why worry? Nursing school is only 2 years. If your relationship is meant to be, then it will be. Focus on school so you can be successful in the future & allow...

  9. 10 Study Tips that will Make Nursing School Easier

    Balto replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Students

    I made my own by following the course topics/objectives for each & typing up my own "guide" from my class & textbook notes. It was time consuming though and not realistic with the amount of...

  10. Nursing Roles

    Balto posted a topic in General Nursing

    People constantly talk about the diverse career opportunities available to a licensed nurse (like educator, administrator, legal consult, etc). I love reading different opinions and anecdotes from...

  11. Beyond depressed. I failed

    Balto replied to Nmckzs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Before jumping the gun, I would definitely wait until you find out for sure that you failed. The trick is just that... a

  12. BSN programs are harder than ADN

    Balto replied to ExpBrittany's topic in General Students

    Very true, missmollie. I don't see a point to this thread. Just reading the title will put people on the defensive. It challenges people who have chosen the ADN & demand that they justify their...

  13. My school says to only buy books from their bookstore...

    Balto replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

    I think they are swindling you. I have posted before on how I boycotted the university bookstore & refused to buy from them throughout pre reqs & nursing school. What started this?...

  14. In last semester and thinking of changing majors

    Balto replied to MMA12345's topic in General Students

    As a PP said, you should go into nursing informatics. It is an up and coming field with a blend of nursing and computer science. I would look into RN-BSN (no more tedious clinicals, just some theory...

  15. Courses you found useful...

    Balto replied to yopinkman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Before nursing, I was working on a BA in gerontology. So I was required to take multiple gerontology psych ad sociology courses. These were interesting, lighter courses and helped me ace my nursing...

  16. Previous edition textbooks

    Balto replied to Bubbly26's topic in General Students

    I boycotted the university bookstore because they charged way too much and then never gave me a good return at the end of the semester. I agree with the others about buying from amazon. I also rented...

  17. Graduating and depressed

    Balto replied to frustrated in AL's topic in General Students

    Your options in regards to being a new grad nurse is not limited to whatever burnt out unit you precepted on. Don't let someone else's misery on the job keep you from going to your hard earned...

  18. If you could just pick up and leave, where would you go?

    Balto replied to JNursee's topic in General Nursing

    Hawaii, hands down. I love warm

  19. Failed MedSurg

    Balto replied to macksta233's topic in General Students

    Get a Saunders NCLEX book & practice many, many questions. They offer additional questions on their

  20. Shoes

    Balto replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in General Students

    I was a Danskos fan until I fell in them Now I wear my Croc's. They have special ones with no vents in them, so fluids do not leak in. Very easy to clean

  21. If you werent a nurse, what other career would you do?

    Balto replied to RNtobe23's topic in General Nursing

    I would open a dog daycare. Sit all day and cuddle/play with dogs? That's the life for

  22. Hand care

    Balto replied to PC0229's topic in General Nursing

    I have struggled with eczema and sensitive skin throughout my life. When I was younger and it was extremely bad, I would get Aveeno oatmeal baths. I recommend Aveeno hand lotion so your hands do not...

  23. Flat Feet

    Balto posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    As in, I have incredibly flat feet! I wear special flip flops to prevent my heels from aching. The heel of the foot is where I develop a tight, throbbing pain. I have been wearing Dansko's but they...

  24. Considering going into nursing...

    Balto replied to ks97's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    When I decided to go into nursing, I started at a community college. I completed all my pre reqs there (so much less $ was spent) and, while in my last semester of community college pre reqs, was...

  25. Advice for a Prospective Student in Nursing

    Balto replied to amberbarnett's topic in General Students

    First, please, please change your username & picture to something more anonymous! There have been many threads on this site regarding this