LorieStesk

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  1. The Truth About Nursing

    LorieStesk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I honestly believe that most people don't know what their getting themselves into when they try to pursue a career in nursing. Like seriously! Today, I asked my closest friend why she wants to be a...

  2. I'm stuck and I don't know what to do

    LorieStesk posted a topic in Nursing Career

    This is my first time on allnurses and I really need some good advice on what to do. I'm enrolled in a Liberal Arts & Science college (as a freshman for the fall) that does not have a nursing...

  3. I'm stuck and I don't know what to do

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you! Oh and good news: I am now taking coursecourses that will go towards my nursing degree. I talk to the school I want to transfer into next year and they told me since it's a direct entry...

  4. Currently on DUI Probation with a recent ADN Degree

    LorieStesk replied to rambo33's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    California is not a very forgivingstate, and it is one of the worst states to be convicted of a crime in and also trying to get licensed. You could always look into other states but I'm sure that 3...

  5. The Truth About Nursing

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    There is actually a couple nice looking male nurse who works at the hospital I volunteer at and she got a glimpse of them as well. Lol, and I didn't know there are a lot of gay male

  6. The Truth About Nursing

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    You're not hijacking

  7. The Truth About Nursing

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, I did not make this thread to "dog" my friend because if I wanted to I would've wrote her name in the post. I also did not create this thread to elicit responses, otherwise I would've asked for...

  8. The Truth About Nursing

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    I should probably change the title then because it wasn't made clear to me until now that this was the reason why people are getting offended? I only meant this thread to share some insight on my...

  9. The Truth About Nursing

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    I agree because I originally wanted to be a veterinarian because I loved animals and at one point I had 5 dogs. But after spending a day in a vet hospital I was not at all swayed to get into that...

  10. The Truth About Nursing

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse, but I'm around nurses daily so I get to witness a lot to comment on it and give pointers to my friend. Just

  11. The Truth About Nursing

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    Wow lol, I didn't think my post would offend so many people (like jeez). In my earlier post I didn't mean to make it sound like I was controlling her and her future, she can be a nurse if she wants...

  12. The Truth About Nursing

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, the hospital that I currently volunteer at hires ADN nurses, plus there's are all sorts of community hospitals in the Chicago suburbs that still hire ADNs (I looked into it before I suggested it...

  13. The Truth About Nursing

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    If I offended someone with my earlier or original post that was not my intentions. My main point was that she said her comment as if she was doing it only for the money, and I honestly don't think the...

  14. The Truth About Nursing

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't actually think I was making her do anything. I'm not directly telling her to not to become a CNA or get her BSN. Plus, I just want to help her because she's my

  15. The Truth About Nursing

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, I know a CNA can assist in a birth. And I'm not trying to sabotage my friend, I'm actually helping her by not allowing her to take out a high amount of private loans. She doesn't qualify for...

  16. advice on career decision

    LorieStesk replied to Caring_RN21's topic in General Nursing

    If you truly want to get that 1 year of ICU experience then I say go for it. You may start off rough in the beginnings of transitioning but it'll soon go more smoothy once you and your gets kids...

  17. the wait is killing me

    LorieStesk replied to Meg86an's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Lol, and you were going

  18. The Truth About Nursing

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    Tell me about it! After shadowing a nurse for a few hours I was ready to go home and soak my feet in some hot water. Seriously, I only saw her sit down like once then she was back up on her feet again...

  19. The Truth About Nursing

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly don't know what she knows so I told her to make an account on here. Hopefully she does to get some

  20. Nursing prerequsites

    LorieStesk replied to queenbombo's topic in General Nursing

    Also have you looked into Oregon State University? I heard that it's one of the most affordable universities in your state with a good nursing

  21. Nursing prerequsites

    LorieStesk replied to queenbombo's topic in General Nursing

    I think it sounds really good. There's nothing wrong with having a plan set in motion for your future goals. Because I personally got down what I want to do with my life in the next 10 years or so. We...

  22. Applying to 10 different nursing programs?

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    Update: I am not doing a full year at my current university for my Ged Ed because the direct entry nursing programs don't start their nursing courses until sophomore year. So now I will only be...

  23. Applying to 10 different nursing programs?

    LorieStesk posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I'm enrolled at a university that does not have a nursing program or offer certain perquisites that I need to transfer out into certain nursing schools. So since I've already deposited the...

  24. Feeling discouraged.

    LorieStesk replied to Futurenurse_25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be applying to ten different nursing programs consisting of 4 safe schools (you can never be too safe), 3 good schools, and 2 high reach schools. Because I know that I could get into at least...

  25. Applying to 10 different nursing programs?

    LorieStesk replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    Thank