Mlee81

Mlee81

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  1. 265 questions is almost guaranteed if your a male.

    Mlee81 replied to wilderness47's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Male student finished 99th percentile with Med Surge and OB/Peds along with over 90 percent with Med Surge 1 with Psychiatric. I outperformed the majority of my class (I was the only male out of 18...

  2. HESI Exit exam, are scores really predictable of passing NCLEX?

    Mlee81 replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I got a 1220 on my first Med Surge exam. A 1315 on my second Med Surge exam. << this last score was the highest my instructor has ever seen since the beginning of HESI. 1187 on my Peds/OB. All...

  3. How To Prepare for Last Semester Nursing

    Mlee81 posted a topic in General Students

    As a student in a ADN program that just passed 3rd semester, I'd like to get an early start on next semester to help the transition. What do you think I can do right now in this month left prior to...

  4. How To Prepare for Last Semester Nursing

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in General Students

    Will have to check out the ICU book you stated as this is the area I'd like to focus on when I get out. Appreciate the

  5. How To Prepare for Last Semester Nursing

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in General Students

    Appreciate the responses, and I'll look into both

  6. How To Prepare for Last Semester Nursing

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in General Students

    I'm not a big fan of the process at our program. I learn better in my own way. I already have EKGs down since my last post. I have a month to prepare and put me ahead of the game, but I'm not sure...

  7. When to delegate vital signs?

    Mlee81 replied to sb_19's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Searched for this an it came up. The NCLEX follows more of a mechanical paradigm I find more so than critically thinking. For example. Are vital signs for blood transfusions to be delegated to a...

  8. Paramedic Vs Registered Nurse: knowledge

    Mlee81 replied to EMEddie's topic in General Students

    Currently an EMT-B working in EMS for a local ambulance companies while attending nursing school. A couple of interesting points: 1) BOTH Nurses and Paramedics are under "Standing Orders"/ Protocols....

  9. Got Accepted into BOTH ADN and BSN Programs

    Mlee81 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For background, I currently have an Associate Degree in Business and Bachelor's degree in Nutrition. I was on the pre-med path for a bit, but decided not to go to med school. I currently have 75k of...

  10. Got Accepted into BOTH ADN and BSN Programs

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I appreciate all the comments. While I am still working the details of both the programs, I'm heavily leaning on the ADN route as i can still work in both my EMS and tutor capacities with the...

  11. Got Accepted into BOTH ADN and BSN Programs

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've heard the same regarding competitiveness also. I currently have a 3.7 cumulative with a 3.9 last sixty credits, much of which was pre-med classes heavy in the physical and biological sciences....

  12. Got Accepted into BOTH ADN and BSN Programs

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I hear both sides all the time. It apparently has everything to do with one's local market. I hear people tell me that places are only hiring BSN, and I'm sure that's true in some markets. I don't...

  13. Got Accepted into BOTH ADN and BSN Programs

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I haven't actually yet. I'm still very much working to decide which one to go to, or if I can actually even do the accelerated BSN due to a number of

  14. Question for nurses that are male...

    Mlee81 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    It's simply true, and for anyone that has studied the issue, the entire concept of "women inequality" has more to do with politics than reality. Your responses tell me you've been drinking the...

  15. Question for nurses that are male...

    Mlee81 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    If a male did that in our day and age they'd be lynched and broadcast on every media network. It's interesting how the double standards tend to

  16. Question for nurses that are male...

    Mlee81 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    Just call them "nurse". It is interesting to note the sexism still among the nursing profession. Male nurses have been increasing

  17. Got Accepted into BOTH ADN and BSN Programs

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    So you think it's wise to get into 40k additional debt to private lenders to obtain the Bachelor's nursing over the Associates? From what I see in our local area, the ADN has been fine to fill...

  18. Got Accepted into BOTH ADN and BSN Programs

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'd be an estimated 115 thousand dollars in total student loan debt (~40k from private loans) in obtaining the BSN degree. I'd become an RN 8 months earlier than if I attended the ADN program. I...

  19. Got Accepted into BOTH ADN and BSN Programs

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes that was a typo. I hear people say that they aren't hiring ADN, but what I see locally is different. The local company here states they pay $5000/year with an exchange for a year of working...

  20. Just accepted to Nursing School. Looking to Travel

    Mlee81 posted a topic in Travel

    I just got accepted into a BSN accelerated nursing program. I currently have two degrees (one associate and one bachelors) so I have some pretty high student loan debt already. I will have to pay...

  21. Just accepted to Nursing School. Looking to Travel

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in Travel

    To specialize, is there additional schooling or certification that one needs to get that would make one more marketable? Or is the demand such that you don't need to be certified? Thanks for the...

  22. Just accepted to Nursing School. Looking to Travel

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in Travel

    Thanks. Yep I know the pay is miserable in comparison, which is why I'm glad I got accepted into the nursing program. Paramedic was a backup option, and even though I'd enjoy it, it doesn't have as...

  23. Just accepted to Nursing School. Looking to Travel

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in Travel

    Thank you. I just read about the two year requirement. Currently working in EMS, I like the acute / emergency care part of treatment. I have the freedom to move literally anywhere in the world...

  24. Going Nursing.. Prepare for Nurse Program

    Mlee81 posted a topic in General Nursing

    A little background.. I just ended a year and a half reign as Food Service Director/ Dietary Manager at a nursing facility, which according to the employees was the 9th director in 11 years. This was...

  25. Got accepted in BS Nursing Program Not sure if I should go

    Mlee81 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I got accepted into a second degree Nursing Program which means the program is open to individuals that already have a Bachelors degree in something. It's from Penn State and the estimated tuition...