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    Tattoos in the workplace

    mindofmidwifery replied to MAH82's topic in General Nursing

    Can we all just agree that we are all our own people?
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    Advice needed

    mindofmidwifery replied to soccerbrie01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need your associate's degree at least to get your RN. And it has to be an associate's in nursing not art. Not many credits from an art degree will transfer to a science/nursing degree. Have you...
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    Tattoos in the workplace

    mindofmidwifery replied to MAH82's topic in General Nursing

    All circumstances? Even within its native
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    Advice on which route to go....

    mindofmidwifery replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    No problem :) try not to worry about what other people think, it's your
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    Advice on which route to go....

    mindofmidwifery replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    I feel like a lot of people are getting stuck with this question, myself included!!! Under your circumstances, it seems like the LVN path is a lot more secure and will indeed give you nursing...
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    Feeling like maybe I shouldn't be a nurse :(

    mindofmidwifery replied to mama2's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have any hobbies or ways to de-stress yourself? Make some room for "me time." You'll feel a ton better and happier about
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    Applying to a nursing program Fall 2015?!

    mindofmidwifery replied to Jessica_RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I plan on applying for nursing school as well for next year. I will probably be applying for both an RN and LPN program and depending on where I am at that time will hopefully be accepted. I am...
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    Pursuing CNA while in nursing school

    mindofmidwifery replied to nursingwithjen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think being a CNA will be beyond helpful. It'll get you into prioritizing, caring for people, and carrying out responsibilities. I'm a CNA now in LTC and I believe it really helps with my patience...
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    LPN or RN HELP

    mindofmidwifery posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My situation is out of hand!!!! I am in Minnesota for I don't know how long and am thinking of getting my LPN BUT I don't think I could start until Fall because the enrollment deadline has passed. The...
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    what age did you decide to become a nurse

    mindofmidwifery replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    18. I was enrolled in Fisher College of Business when I decided that route was not the way to go. I hated that I wasted a year but I'm glad I found out sooner than
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    I know "it's not a race", but...

    mindofmidwifery replied to RubyRabbit's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the decision should be based on how well you pick up information and how apt you are with sciences. If you don't pick up information the best or aren't very good with sciences, then I'd take...
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    Perfume at work?

    mindofmidwifery replied to fawnmarie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I would stay away from perfume because of the above reasons but maybe you could try out different body washes that hold a smell? Or to try a deodorant that pleases you the way a perfume does. I don't...
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    LPN OR BSN

    mindofmidwifery replied to tonytone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you looked into any ADN
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    Need advice- whats good or bad about working second shift!

    mindofmidwifery replied to bruiised's topic in General Nursing

    With third shift I go to work from 10:30-7AM, go to sleep around 9AM, wake up around 2-4PM, stay awake then nap about 8-10PM. When I work second shift it's 2:30-11PM, get off and stay awake until...
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    What type of laptop should I get?

    mindofmidwifery replied to Miss-kate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes I'm from the US. Pre nursing is just when you know you want to go into nursing so you take the prerequisites needed for the program and once you apply and go through the hoops you are then...
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    What type of laptop should I get?

    mindofmidwifery replied to Miss-kate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm still going through pre-nursing so I don't have any tips to give on nursing school programs. Also, I'm not sure if I'm understanding correctly but if you try to open a Pages document in a Windows...
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    What type of laptop should I get?

    mindofmidwifery replied to Miss-kate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sure, if you're able to you can go ahead and message
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    What type of laptop should I get?

    mindofmidwifery replied to Miss-kate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're welcome! I'm always down to vouch for Apple products, I've had nothing but good experiences. And no, Pages and Keynote came with it they're the equivalence of Word and PowerPoint. You can...
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    What type of laptop should I get?

    mindofmidwifery replied to Miss-kate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, it's super helpful with the new updates because you can text and iMessage on your computer as easily as you can on your phone and iPad. You probably knew that but I'm still excited over it
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    What type of laptop should I get?

    mindofmidwifery replied to Miss-kate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't use any software but you're good as long as you don't download anything from unidentified developers and make sure you have the appropriate settings chosen in Safari (blocking cookies, pop ups...
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    What type of laptop should I get?

    mindofmidwifery replied to Miss-kate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a 2011 MacBook Pro 13" Pros: -I have an iPhone and iPad so can access my iCloud and files from each device. -iBooks -Documents made with Pages, Numbers or Keynote can be exported as PDF or...
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    Premed change to nursing? MN, USA

    mindofmidwifery replied to sisu00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't answer your questions but I think that if you decide that getting a nursing degree through a master's program isn't the way to go, you could always go and get your associates degree in nursing...
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    How many steps do you take a shift?

    mindofmidwifery replied to j0yegan's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Just reached a new record of 15K steps/6 miles today ? this was in 8
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    Tell me what you love and hate about instructors

    mindofmidwifery replied to Vtachy1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My instructors were easily accessible so I was able to finish what I needed check marked faster and was able to do skills on my own faster. Being able to work independently but knowing my instructor...
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    Tell me what you love and hate about instructors

    mindofmidwifery replied to Vtachy1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I like the clicker idea. We practiced skills a lot on each other and got a feel for how residents feel. An example is that with the feeding portion, we fed each other thickened liquids. We were right...