AngelKissed857

AngelKissed857 BSN, RN

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  1. Help with vaccines for school please...

    AngelKissed857 replied to Bo3939's topic in General Students

    There are many nursing programs that are still requiring the 2 step PPD, even though there is a more accurate and convenient test available, it will simply NOT be accepted by the school. Stupid, but...

  2. Straight to FNP

    AngelKissed857 replied to jodyjcj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not to throw fuel on the upcoming fire, but there are reputable direct entry NP programs, no prior RN or nursing experience necessary. Here is one example: Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) |...

  3. Nursing student

    AngelKissed857 replied to Nydiab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school doesn't work like that. IF you continue working while in school, your work schedule will have to work around your school schedule. Becoming a nurse is a several year commitment, usually...

  4. Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

    AngelKissed857 replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just graduated a few weeks ago, am now in a BSN program, I ran circles around a lot of the 20-somethings and graduated with honors- oh, and I'll be 60 next month. I agree with every poster who said...

  5. Pearson "trick" 2017 NCLEX RN

    AngelKissed857 replied to Katsam2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It would be great if everyone posting their PVT experience, also listed what state they took the test

  6. This is so crazy - Do I Need All These Books?

    AngelKissed857 replied to KaTStudentNurse's topic in General Students

    You are likely going to have to write papers requiring your sources be cited. Not buying the required edition means I'll instructor can't vetify your citations, which will probably earn you a

  7. Failing out of nursing school

    AngelKissed857 replied to lauash's topic in General Students

    Our school was the same, one fail in theory, or an unsatisfactory in a clinical rotation, and you're out- miss more than 2 lectures, a Sim Lab, or a skills lab in one semester, and you're out. Lost...

  8. How to cure senioritis?

    AngelKissed857 replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Students

    Just imagine failing, how humiliated and mad at yourself you'll feel. Get to

  9. Failing out of nursing school

    AngelKissed857 replied to lauash's topic in General Students

    I keep hearing the most horrible stories about nursing school in Florida! Yours is about the 100th on these boards( seriously). Maybe go to school out of

  10. California New Grads-or about to be..

    AngelKissed857 posted a topic in General Students

    If you are a brand new grad (spring 2017), or about to be, and in California, I'm wondering when your school had you send your application in to the BRN. Ours made us wait till 2 weeks before...

  11. Dry, cracked and bleeding skin on my fingers

    AngelKissed857 replied to KsoontobeLNA's topic in General Students

    About to graduate, and have dealt with the same issue throughout these program. I use hoof cream, yes-seriously. Rub it in to your nails and hands CONSTANTLY when you're not at clinical. Buy...

  12. Sick of the BS

    AngelKissed857 replied to Helluvanurse33's topic in General Students

    Your grades are your business, and sharing them makes people feel they aren't good enough. Grades don't make the nurse, they just get you through your program, keep them to yourself. Drama queens are...

  13. Male Student in OB Rotation

    AngelKissed857 replied to dreblanco's topic in General Students

    Some women are just not comfortable with male practitioners. Some of it may he related to overall modesty, some to the fact that 1 in 5 women have been raped in this country, and 1 in 20 have been...

  14. Will I get kicked out of nursing school?

    AngelKissed857 replied to Happymango's topic in General Students

    I agree with another poster about the Medication rights. But this also speaks to a larger problem with nursing students on the floor. I'm a senior, graduate in 10 shifts. Soooooo many times I have had...

  15. CA BON not responding

    AngelKissed857 replied to bluemoon12's topic in Nurse Registration

    California BON notorious for this. Only solution is to go there in person. So

  16. Submit a School Review and Qualify to Win $100!

    AngelKissed857 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Santa Rosa Junior

  17. Having a baby before, during, or after nursing school?

    AngelKissed857 replied to nickymack's topic in General Students

    Sending you love and good wishes. I believe a solution will be found and that children and nursing are in your

  18. Did I screw up my first injection?

    AngelKissed857 replied to Studentnurse2000's topic in General Students

    Purple Clover is right, you'll never make that mistake again! I know it feels mortifying now, but cheer up- there are bigger mistakes ahead! Seriously, it's minor, you're a first semester student, you...

  19. Starting Nursing Program in August Need Advice!

    AngelKissed857 replied to Marieh's topic in General Students

    Take those courses at a JC over the summer instead. You'll save money, have the study habit down again before you begin, and not be overwhelmed in nursing school. It isn't just the academic load in...

  20. Irony regarding cellphone use at work

    AngelKissed857 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just another point of view- I wear hearing aids that are controlled on bmy phone. No other way to control them. If there are a ton of alarms going off, I MUSR adjust. If it's quiet, and my pt is essay...

  21. Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    AngelKissed857 replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Bless you darlin' you did all you could. If that baby has any chance, it's because of you. Treat yourself kindly, talk to people about what happened. Maybe organize a neighborhood CPR First Aid Child...

  22. My due date is in the middle of my last semester

    AngelKissed857 replied to Catarina82's topic in General Students

    I can't imagine doing this and leaving my newborn. But I;m in my last semester, and a friend is doing exactly that. Her baby was born the day before we started Spring break, and she hasn't missed a...

  23. Help: I failed out of nursing school

    AngelKissed857 replied to Maria3248's topic in General Students

    If you have such severe test anxiety, you need to get it documented by your doctor and then apply for your school's disability program. Test anxiety is no joke, know several people in my program who...

  24. I really want to be a Nurse, but i'm doubtful..

    AngelKissed857 replied to pootisgrootis's topic in General Students

    College classes are different. You have to be self-motivated. You also have access to tutorial centers, office hours, etc. If you want this, you can do it. As far as going LVN to RN, you are adding to...

  25. Drug testing in Nursing Programs? (Anoka Ramsey CC)

    AngelKissed857 replied to sillycracker456's topic in General Students

    We had to test before being admitted, are subject to retesting at any time, although as I'm approaching graduation, that's never happened. Every hospital in our area drug tests on hiring as well. If...