WanderingWilder

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  1. Getting pregnant during last semester or during new job?

    WanderingWilder replied to Steph82997's topic in General Students

    I get the baby fever thing. I feel like your age here makes a difference in my opinion. If you are young in your 20s I'd wait till school is done because you have no idea what pregnancy will bring...

  2. New Grad Float

    WanderingWilder replied to morgancosme's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a new grad on a float team. I'm almost done with my orientation which is ten weeks long. I'm not sure how much I'm going to like it. Even during training it was hard to leave the group of people...

  3. Previous Clinicals did not prepare you?

    WanderingWilder replied to Decisions7's topic in General Students

    Yes going from semester 2 to semester 3 was a culture shock. The expectation at the end of 2 was no where near where we were expected to be at the beginning of

  4. Day shift or Night shift

    WanderingWilder replied to KBStuRN's topic in General Students

    I'm a new grad on days. I think no matter which shift you work you don't really get to see the family on workdays. I leave in the morning before anyone is up and at night I only have an hour until...

  5. adult industry past? nursing a no?

    WanderingWilder replied to xobay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't bring it up. Let the past be the

  6. OB/Maternal be an elective class for male nursing students

    WanderingWilder replied to carti's topic in General Students

    Are men discriminated against getting jobs in L&D or do only 1% want to work in L&D? Do you have proof that its considered taboo or are you assuming? Because like you said plenty of male...

  7. Maine Winter

    WanderingWilder replied to bmellady's topic in Nursing Career

    Roads are plowed regularly, though back roads can be a mess. I'd suggest living as close to a main road as possible and buying some snow tires. Lots of people live a distance from work and make it. I...

  8. New grad in need of some more advice

    WanderingWilder replied to Sheika34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think its crazy that a nurse has 8 patients, never mind eight patients and charge. How are you supposed to be trained by someone who is that busy. I'm orientating on a telemetry floor and each nurse...

  9. Texting in nursing

    WanderingWilder replied to kimbagirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This what my hospital uses as well. I don't know how I'd feel using my own phone either, but I like the voalte

  10. Recording device for lectures

    WanderingWilder replied to megster871's topic in General Students

    I don't have a recommendation, but wanted to give you a heads up to make sure recording is allowed before spending money on a recording device. Not all instructors allow it, mine did

  11. Health Insurance not provided by school but needed

    WanderingWilder replied to charisma00's topic in General Students

    Some states allow short term insurance, which is good for up to 6 months. Try googling short term insurance it should give you a site to

  12. I might be moving!!

    WanderingWilder replied to RiFig_17's topic in General Students

    I think it is difficult because the classes have to be exactly lined up in order to transfer, for example if nursing 3 at one school includes maternity then nursing 3 at the receiving school has to as...

  13. I need help choosing courses!

    WanderingWilder replied to hn7201's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Being university level doesn't mean you need any special classes to get in. All your general education classes and science classes will be a part of the four year program to get a BSN. You should meet...

  14. I need help choosing courses!

    WanderingWilder replied to hn7201's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a high school student I recommend going straight for the BSN, I don't understand why taking college level courses would disqualify you from doing so. If anything this should help you get into a...

  15. What happens if you are injured on your way to clinical due to weather?

    WanderingWilder replied to invitemeplz's topic in General Students

    I doubt you can sue, I mean, could you sue a job that said come in or you're fired? I know you say its not the same as a job where you accepted the terms, but you are accepting the terms of the school...

  16. Jefferson - Low EFC but has to pay 16k?

    WanderingWilder replied to meiplums's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The EFC basically just determines how much your pell grant is going to be. Schools can use it to offer additional grants and scholarships through the school, but they are under no obligation to do so....

  17. Favouritism in nursing school!

    WanderingWilder replied to Greeneyednurse1228's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't write a letter. Its over, nothing will come from it and even if you are anonymous I would worry about them figuring out who it is. I wouldn't be surprised if they were able to narrow it...

  18. Young & Dumb - Will criminal background prevent me from being a nurse?

    WanderingWilder replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    You could look into having your convictions expunged. I have no idea how this works, but at the place i currently work at you can't have any convictions on your record and I've had co-workers who had...

  19. Assisted living home from hell

    WanderingWilder replied to allenmel's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Personally I'd call their bluff on the threats to fire you. They can't find anyone to work, and have you working every day, but they are going to just up and fire you? Who is going to work those...

  20. Taking out a loan to pay for childcare during nursing school?

    WanderingWilder replied to LavenderDream's topic in General Students

    Most states have assistance programs for low-income families. You should check to see if you can get daycare assistance before resorting to loans. I don't see anything wrong with using loans to get...

  21. LOW GPA 2.67, any hope for graduate school?

    WanderingWilder replied to ajin's topic in General Students

    Some graduate schools will allow you to take a couple of graduate classes with them if your gpa isn't high enough to admit you, to allow you to prove you can handle the graduate course work. You're...

  22. My Nursing school only has a 55% completion rate for the program

    WanderingWilder replied to Slim_Medic's topic in General Students

    What are their NCLEX pass

  23. 8-times and passed nclex-RN

    WanderingWilder replied to guest297761's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations on passing. Its not stereotyping or prejudice though to say that the more you fail the chances are less likely you will pass. You should look at the definitions of those words. He is...

  24. How to become a registered nurse?

    WanderingWilder replied to Giselpz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you haven't yet, I would make an appointment with your counselor at your school to discuss your plans. They should be able to help you find colleges that offer nursing and suggest classes to take...

  25. how to go about asking a teacher to reconsider a grade

    WanderingWilder replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Is it graded off of a rubric? If so I'd ask to see it. You deserve to know how your paper is