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Does she lie often? I know of a nurse that is a pathological liar, and I do not know how anyone can work with her as a result.

The medical field is ever changing, with new advancements happening very fast. One would not want a nurse with 1950's-esque knowledge in today's hospitals. Why? Because the information that nurse was taught is outdated. Same with a nurse from even 19...

Better to be a wicked witch and send home a baby than be a pushover and have the baby fail. What you do is needed, even if it makes you unpopular with the parents. You are going to run into the worriers, the 'faith healers', those that think they can...

she may be experiencing severe anxiety, but that is normal for the area. The only employment in the area is military, call centers, and hospitals. The cost of living is high in the 'good' areas due to the price gauging based on BAH of the soldiers. S...

I understand what you are saying, and I hope you didn't take my comment in a negative way, as it was not meant to be so. Being in the medical field will always have frustrations, but the fact that you are there to stand up for these children and make...

I do not think that the parents are intentionally being frustrating, but they are scared. Having some sort of control, whether they really do or imagined, is a comfort. As far as listening to random other parents, there seems to be a general belief t...

Doctors hospital, university, and GRU all have nurse externship positions. That will help you network and also have experience with the hospitals in the area. That should reduce some of your stress. They require that you have nursing fundamentals com...

If you can handle it, definitely do the externship. You will have a better chance of getting on at the hospital if you make a good impression and they know you. Networking and experience will help you in both the long and short run of things.

You can take it twice in a year, you have to wait a month after the first test before you can retake it. You pay for each time you take it.

would your college allow you to audit courses as a sort of refresher?

You still have most of your life left, no you are not too old. You are never too old to learn new things and start a career. If you are in a place to do it, then go for it.

well, as a student nurse, technically you can. However, if it is for a full out nursing position, you need to be licensed. Most of the extern positions I have seen are indeed for student nurses, the qualification being that you successfully completed...

Above poster is correct. scratch pad and paper only, that they provide. You have to retake the entire test, not sections.

I have been getting nervous, and yes we should be getting the letters within the next week or so. I really wish they would put us out of our misery already lol. If I don't get in, I will apply for spring semester, but I am really hoping that I do. Th...

no you are supposed to leave the official GPA blank. Don't worry, with 39 points, there is no way you aren't in. You did what you are supposed to. That is for the school to fill out.

Contact hospitals, they usually have volunteering spots. Also, volunteermatch.org will put you in contact with volunteer groups in your area. Hospice is another good avenue, and it will give you a little experience in end of life care.

Trident university. Its completely online, with labs, no books. They are accredited. https://www.trident.edu/

It is not a course, but I would suggest looking for student nurse positions. Many allow you to do it so long as you completed nursing fundamentals. This allows you to network and build up a good reputation within hospitals. Volunteering at hospitals ...

I was the patient in this situation, not an employee. I asked them about the delayed cord clamping, and they assured me that they would do it upon my request. Then I was completely ignored and they clamped it immediately after he was out. I wish that...

most ADN programs are two years...not including the pre-reqs. My program will be 2 years with purely nursing courses. If you can handle it, do what you want to do. My son was 2 as well when I met my husband. I didnt like the idea of trying for five, ...

This is similar to my dilemma. I have a bachelors in health sciences, and I am awaiting news of (hopefully) acceptance into a nursing program that starts in the fall. We have also been trying five months. I actually worked and went to school as a sin...

Honestly, I think you will be fine. Aiken has had a 100% pass rate for the NCLEX for three years running, and a 98% rate the year before that, where only one person failed. (Gotta love usa.gov for information). I did not even bother applying to Augus...

I agree with you. I did the single mom thing and worked and went school. It sucked. Badly. However, I did not panhandle. I had my child by choice, I will take care of him without random assistance. There was a case where a woman had a gofundme accoun...

You will need that in dosage calculations. Do not freak out, just look for resources that help. I have mentioned this site so much on allnurses that people are going to think I am being paid (Im not lol) , but dr.math.com will seriously help a lot. I...

Although that is disappointing, if she is over the program it is her call. Re-apply, and if there are any other programs in the area, apply there too. If you have to do an interview I would suggest practicing with friends. Go do volunteer work (so yo...