NurseIndependa

NurseIndependa

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  1. I'm experiencing a "quarter-life" crisis...

    NurseIndependa replied to dvah1987's topic in General Students

    I definitely think you should pursue nursing if it is your passion & what you continually think about doing. Many people come into it as a second career so this "crisis" of sorts is common....

  2. So excited to officially join the Nurses forum

    NurseIndependa replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I recently graduated too I am in an emergency/trauma new graduate residency. It's an accomplishment being able to leave the student forums & contribute to the nurse

  3. should the press be exempt from adhering to HIPAA laws?

    NurseIndependa replied to 1wellnessnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely agree. But the press really lacks any dignity, especially when it comes to respecting privacy. For the healthcare employee who sold the information, I hope it was worth it because you are...

  4. The Truth About Nursing

    NurseIndependa replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    I love when your Crusty Old Bat side comes out,

  5. Non nurses on AN

    NurseIndependa replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    My annoyance level depends on the content. If the topic is related to that something like nursing experience or career advice & someone starts with the statement "I am still in nursing school, but...

  6. The Truth About Nursing

    NurseIndependa replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    In my region, the job market is competitive & only wants BSN nurses. So for some, it is worth it to go into some "debt" just so they can actually earn a pay check when they

  7. Medical Missions

    NurseIndependa replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Community Coalition for Haiti! Amazing organization that takes trips throughout the year to Jacmel; I spent one week with them in March. They do a variety of trips (medical, alternative spring break,...

  8. Not working during nursing school?

    NurseIndependa replied to Infofreak411's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    These posts state that other posters are judgmental, unmindful, inhumane, uneducated, unwilling to listen, toxic, uncaring towards other nurses & have harmful attitudes towards

  9. How much did your nursing program cost overall? (LPN, ADN, BSN, etc.)

    NurseIndependa replied to kariace's topic in General Students

    I did my pre requisites at a community college ($10k), then immediately transferred to a Catholic university for nursing school so I could get my BSN. Because I received a large university scholarship...

  10. Not working during nursing school?

    NurseIndependa replied to Infofreak411's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is an assumption, but I highly doubt that CocoaLoverFNP (a nurse practitioner) went to an "easy school" while working. Of course you are saying that... you are the one using government...

  11. Quit during orientation

    NurseIndependa replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

    Off marrying Mila Kunis this weekend! Themostsupreme is busy doing Kutcher's dirty work for the time

  12. Quit during orientation

    NurseIndependa replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

    Not arguing with anyone is an expectation, not an outstanding reason for a

  13. I Want To Support My Pre-Nursing Student Girlfriend. Please Help!

    NurseIndependa replied to Fredled's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is hard. But really there is nothing you can do besides letting her get her work done. She will need to study, attend clinicals, complete care plans; these are not tasks you are able to assist her...

  14. I Want To Support My Pre-Nursing Student Girlfriend. Please Help!

    NurseIndependa replied to Fredled's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Exactly. Just let her study when she needs to. When I told my partner to get lost so I could do work, he

  15. Funniest thing you've heard in an interview

    NurseIndependa replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    What a tricky

  16. Quit during orientation

    NurseIndependa replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

    But Alice Roosevelt said "If you don't have anything nice to say, sit next to me!" My kinda

  17. Timeline for graduation, NCLEX, and 1st RN Job

    NurseIndependa replied to cocoa_puff's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Start applying for jobs - March Get hired for your first nursing job - April Graduate - 3rd week of May Send in your application to BON - June 8 Get your authorization to test - June 11 Take the NCLEX...

  18. Is it really this difficult to get into a nursing program?

    NurseIndependa replied to kariace's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My advice is never place all your eggs in one basket, especially when applying to nursing school. It is hard to get into, especially if you are considered a "transfer" into the university (which I...

  19. How to use my last 4 days effectively????

    NurseIndependa replied to shelby929's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had done Hurst online. This just entailed watching their videos & filling out the study guide. I did not memorize any of it or learn it enough to teach it (which is what Aunt Marlene recommends...

  20. Quit during orientation

    NurseIndependa replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

    OP's name is

  21. How to use my last 4 days effectively????

    NurseIndependa replied to shelby929's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I never finished the qbank and did just fine. I would say do 75-100 questions/day & review rationales. The day before NCLEX: do NOT study. Instead, go have fun & go to the movies or for a...

  22. New RN, direct hire to ER?

    NurseIndependa replied to AudreyLynn's topic in Emergency

    I am a new grad starting in the ER. My area offers a lot of ER residencies, so the training is very thorough: 20 weeks with a curriculum based off the ENA orientation guidelines. With your prior...

  23. Taking a pay cut to go to day shift?

    NurseIndependa replied to tobydog01's topic in General Nursing

    If the $450 is needed (which it sounds like it is), do a day shift PRN on one of your off days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) to make up the differential. I work with so many nurses who have flexible side...

  24. ADVICE!!! (Hurst)

    NurseIndependa replied to KAC123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did Hurst online, Kaplan question bank & the PDA book by Lacharity. I did Hurst for content because I knew there were areas I was weak in. I could not afford the Kaplan class, so I got the...

  25. BSN- worth the extra time for little extra salary?

    NurseIndependa replied to trebleclefmama's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For me, the BSN was worth it because I would actually have a salary. My job market does not want ADNs. They put "prefer BSN" in the job opening descriptions and then only interview BSNs. Nursing...