LessValuableNinja

LessValuableNinja

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  1. Best ADN School in Houston Area

    LessValuableNinja replied to Sh3rica's topic in Texas Nursing

    It may be helpful to look at first time nclex pass rates for each school. Texas Board of Nursing - Education

  2. PLN Role in ER

    LessValuableNinja replied to ianrod27's topic in Emergency

    Have you tried asking

  3. Chances of being accepted into the Air Force with prior Afib???

    LessValuableNinja replied to Justme23's topic in Government, Military

    What they did or didn't get is irrelevant. Waiver availability changes constantly based on needs of the service (IE how badly do they need someone like you to fill the slot). If someone was denied 5...

  4. It's really hard for me to do blood pressure

    LessValuableNinja replied to india.thomas1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you watched instructionals on

  5. Financial Aid

    LessValuableNinja replied to jessicaoropesa's topic in Chamberlain College

    ..The financial aid office knows. Call

  6. Is nursing school a possibility?

    LessValuableNinja replied to BeyondTheLights's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What

  7. Can I register for Pearson Vue before

    LessValuableNinja replied to honeybee_23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is a process at the link I posted, including when to register prior to

  8. Best answer for where do you see yourself in 5 years?

    LessValuableNinja replied to Nursingstudent143's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It should be honest, and indicate a desire for personal and professional

  9. Can I register for Pearson Vue before

    LessValuableNinja replied to honeybee_23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Before the Exam |

  10. ICU Certifications?

    LessValuableNinja replied to Eurobreakstar's topic in MICU, SICU

    And to get the experience, you need to be hired. The things that will matter most: 1) Grades 2) BSN vs ADN 3) Your ability to network 4) Apply everywhere. The most important are 3 and 4, in my...

  11. What Do You Love About Nursing?

    LessValuableNinja replied to Allison007's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind that in online forums, people are more likely to express dissatisfaction. If you go to the Better Business Bureau website, you will see very few posts titled, "Why I Love My Mechanic."...

  12. Navy Nursing Help

    LessValuableNinja replied to bwillis02's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome. Hope he's able to

  13. Your First PRN Job

    LessValuableNinja replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    My first PRN job was about a year after I was licensed. Everyone has a different comfort level. Many folks, I'd recommend 2 years rather than 1. People who orient slowly may need to work 3 different...

  14. RN vs. Lpn

    LessValuableNinja replied to emerriwe's topic in General Nursing

    What

  15. Getting around the 18 y.o requirement

    LessValuableNinja replied to npaar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't take the shortest path either. Went the Army schools / BS / MS / ABSN route. Been in college in some fashion or another since 17. I still claim to be 25, but am fairly certain people have...

  16. RN to PA

    LessValuableNinja replied to RNPA93's topic in Advanced Practice

    You bring up an interesting point. I have a PA friend that moved to Europe because of his wife's job. He moved back into long distance relationship land though, because he couldn't work there. So he...

  17. Nurse externships during Summer?

    LessValuableNinja replied to beanz17's topic in Texas Nursing

    Like Houston, most of the large hospitals in DFW prefer BSNs. However, the application process may afford you the opportunity to explain yours is almost done. That may or may not give you a leg up....

  18. Getting around the 18 y.o requirement

    LessValuableNinja replied to npaar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mine was 11 months (ABSN). It wasn't a lot of fun to do it that

  19. ICU Certifications?

    LessValuableNinja replied to Eurobreakstar's topic in MICU, SICU

    CCRN. It will be later in life. See aacn.org for further information. Of note, you can also join AACN as a student and attend local meetings. Networking is

  20. Nearing the end of my BSN - Wanting to become an Acute Care NP

    LessValuableNinja replied to Burks21's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    When deciding on the foundation for the rest of my professional life, I'm not sure I'd add an option I'd heard was "OK" to my list. I'd want to have the option I'd heard "prepared me for practice much...

  21. Great job, bad schedule or OK job, great schedule?

    LessValuableNinja replied to Stephheck14's topic in Nursing Career

    If your gut says you'll be happier with one job, it's probably correct. It seems like you'd be happier with the less desirable schedule. If you become a parent, you can negotiate schedule changes...

  22. ER rushing patients to the floor

    LessValuableNinja replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in ERs that stagger shifts. One had 7-7, 10-6, 3-11, and 10-10. I didn't do any data modeling, but in those environments I never (really) saw end of shift patient dump syndrome. This place...

  23. My career plan feels shaky

    LessValuableNinja replied to GK-Seedy's topic in General Nursing

    Some are, some aren't. It's something that's been talked about since before I met my first CRNA student in 1999. Does not appear to be a rapid

  24. Well priced NP "UC" program

    LessValuableNinja replied to Plumrose15153's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ulcerative Colitis Nurse Practitioner? That's a whole new level of

  25. Navy Nursing Help

    LessValuableNinja replied to bwillis02's topic in Government, Military

    Chief Julio Perez is your contact.