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  1. Accepting an offer then changing your mind?

    katyq82 replied to futurern_2017's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you receive a job offer from Job A, I would get all the details such as wages/benefits, and an offer letter, etc. (this may take them a few days to send you the letter) and then ask for 2-3 days to...

  2. Tips for the new girl?

    katyq82 replied to Happy.Nurselet's topic in Psychiatric

    I hope you don't mind hearing from a current student, I only want to offer a resource that might be helpful to you, as I'm not sure if all nursing programs offer a psych nursing course. I am just...

  3. Typical week in nursing school?

    katyq82 replied to blaundee's topic in General Students

    I'm in an evening/weekend ASN program at a community college, so my schedule may be different from others... but 4 days a week I get my kids ready for school, go to work for about 5-6 hours, get my...

  4. What options do I have?

    katyq82 replied to McNurse1295's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your lifestyle allows, I would go for the ABSN. You can get the same RN license with a two year degree from a community college (ASN) but you will be more competitive with the BSN, which should...

  5. iPads/ tablet utilization

    katyq82 replied to Perspective's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A laptop will be much more useful for classwork. In my ASN program they required us to purchase iPads which we use for testing, our e-books and for simulated charting. But that is more program...

  6. Any good ideal how to study for the nurse entry exam

    katyq82 replied to Rickell's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you feel you have the aptitude to succeed, I would just go for the RN. Not to say you can't get a good job in certain areas as an LPN but you will have a lot more options as an RN. You can get your...

  7. Those who went to Community college, did you study for the accuplacer/ entrance exam?

    katyq82 replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I brushed up, especially on the math, as I graduated high school over fifteen years ago and although I have a B.A., it didn't require much math. I probably put about 2-3 hours into practice tests and...

  8. Do you study over the summer?

    katyq82 replied to Alto22's topic in General Students

    I'll be taking the one non-nursing class that I still need (MicroBiology) so that I don't have to do it during the regular school year. I'll also take some time to brush up on meds since I have a...

  9. How to be a better BF to my nursing student GF.

    katyq82 replied to Waki3000's topic in General Students

    I agree with the previous responses... this seems to be more of a relationship issue than a nursing school issue. Nursing school is tough and demanding, but if she is only able to spare a half hour a...

  10. Willing to relocate, but where?

    katyq82 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have searched the forums for information on this topic, but haven't come up with anything specific, so please feel free to point me to an existing thread if you know of one. :) I'm currently in an...

  11. Willing to relocate, but where?

    katyq82 replied to katyq82's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for your

  12. Mental Health Clinical

    katyq82 posted a topic in General Students

    This is not a gripe as I'm totally willing to do what is expected of me here, but I'm wondering what other students have done during their mental health clinicals? I am in the second semester of an...

  13. Mental Health Clinical

    katyq82 replied to katyq82's topic in General Students

    Thanks for sharing! I feel better about my school knowing that this is a common experience. Being a naturally shy person, it was difficult for me to directly question patients when it was really...

  14. all time anxiety with clinicals

    katyq82 replied to Nursingbsn2b91's topic in General Students

    I was very anxious to start clinicals as well, I felt like I was going to throw up and/or cry that first day. Actually I did cry, but not in front of any patients. :) Then I put on my big girl panties...

  15. Study Groups or Study Alone ???

    katyq82 replied to Paola2319's topic in General Students

    I am starting my second semester and didn't use a study group last term. I also prefer to study solo, I find that in groups it is too tempting to get off topic and waste time. Its also hard to...

  16. Grad-entry NP or RN first?

    katyq82 replied to ericanursing12's topic in General Students

    I looked into both options (also a career changer with a BA) and went with the RN first option. I am still in school, but so far I feel that I made the right choice. I did not have any healthcare...

  17. New nursing student mom

    katyq82 replied to perfectohno's topic in General Students

    I just finished my first semester of nursing school, I'm also a mom of 2 and work 25 hours a week. I'm in an evening/weekend program so I have class 2-3 nights a week. What worked for us is that the...

  18. Off topic: 8 year old found out Santa doesn't exist

    katyq82 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    This is a fun memory I have of trying to keep the "Santa spirit" alive... When I was a teenager, my youngest sister was like 7 or 8 and starting to question Santa Claus. She decided she would leave a...

  19. CCRI Opinions/Thoughts

    katyq82 replied to newnurse127's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I am just seeing this! Yes we did receive our entire clinical schedule for the semester about 2-3 days before classes began. I am on nights/weekends and I have lab or clinical on Saturdays from...

  20. Advice on gaining experience while in school?

    katyq82 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am a first year nursing student and this will be my second career. I want to prepare now so that I have the best chance possible to obtain a good job quickly after graduation in Spring 2018. I am...

  21. Advice on gaining experience while in school?

    katyq82 replied to katyq82's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you for your thoughtful reply! From what I understand, they will consider ASN's who have enrolled in a BSN program, which I plan to do online following graduation. But I will verify that. It...

  22. CCRI Opinions/Thoughts

    katyq82 replied to newnurse127's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! I will preface this by saying that I'm only in my first semester. But nursing school is as hard as people say!! The material so far has not been difficult to learn but there is a lot of it....

  23. anxiety about evening Childcare

    katyq82 replied to Mahogany77's topic in General Nursing

    Just chiming in with support and my two cents for what its worth... I've always had my kids in daycare because my family needs my income and I think a lot of good can come from it. That being said, I...

  24. Mom-guilt Over Schedule

    katyq82 replied to Fancychicken's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on being accepted to nursing school! I think as moms, many of us have guilt over the time we have to be away from our children. I worked full time from when my daughter was born until...

  25. Accelerated BSN Program or Community College RN Program?

    katyq82 replied to dbizz's topic in General Students

    One thing to consider is your ability to work while in school (may or may not be a concern for you)... I looked into several accelerated BSN programs but went with a community college program because...