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  1. Dialysis clinic vs allergy clinic as new grad?

    PianoTiles posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've recently been offered two jobs -- chronic dialysis or allergy clinic. I've been applying to hospitals and have not heard back, and I feel like there is experience to be gained in any nursing job....

  2. CUNY Lehman, Hunter or SPS for RN to BSN?

    PianoTiles posted a topic in School, College Programs

    I've been accepted into all three, but I'd like to hear from people who have attended or know someone who has. I'm waiting for my credit evaluation to see how long it'll be to complete Lehman's and...

  3. School cancelled pinning and graduation...

    PianoTiles posted a topic in General Students

    I just want to preface this by saying that I understand why it has to be done, but I’m still bummed. My school cancelled graduation and pinning. I don’t know why they’d do that rather than...

  4. School cancelled pinning and graduation...

    PianoTiles replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Students

    Thank you. I'm trying to think of some nice things to do to celebrate in the future. I'm so sorry to hear that! Med school is brutal and I'm sorry he won't get to experience Math Day, but still,...

  5. I feel like nothing clicks in my mind, and that I made a mistake...

    PianoTiles posted a topic in General Students

    I’m a second semester student. Last semester was so difficult and I barely passed, and that’s because my final grade was rounded. I struggled in lab, lecture, clinical...I felt like I was a mess,...

  6. Thinking of dropping out

    PianoTiles posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all. I just completed my first semester of nursing school, and I'm waiting to see if I passed or not. This semester truly was a rollercoaster, and I am glad that it's finally over so that I can...

  7. Thinking of dropping out

    PianoTiles replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Students

    Hi there. You're right, confidence and competence comes with experience! This past semester definitely made me doubt my own intelligence for a variety of reasons, and its hard for me to see myself...

  8. Thinking of dropping out

    PianoTiles replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Students

    I see what you're saying. It's great that there are so many options that don't involve life or death situations, but I just dont know if my heart is in it anymore. I've read so many stories of people...

  9. Thinking of dropping out

    PianoTiles replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Students

    Hi there, thank you for replying! I found out that I passed this semester by the skin of my teeth...I'm grateful that my program rounds up the final grade. I also did a lot better on the final exam...

  10. Nurses with fibromyalgia/cfs/similar conditions?

    PianoTiles posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Im 18 years old, and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia when I was 13. I'd love to be a nurse, but im intimidated and afraid because I know that being a nurse can be very physically exhausting, even for...

  11. Can a nurse specialize in genetics? Or should I go for my masters in Genetic Counseling?

    PianoTiles posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I'm about to start my first semester of my ADN program next month. I have a health problem, and its causes me problems sometimes with flare ups...and its still relatively poorly...

  12. Areas of the country that hire new grad ADN's?

    PianoTiles posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello all. I'm going to be starting an ADN program this fall at my local community college. I originally planned to go for my BSN immediately, but I've decided to go for my ADN because it's so much...

  13. Areas of the country that hire new grad ADN's?

    PianoTiles replied to PianoTiles's topic in Nursing Career

    It's good to know that I wont have to restrict myself to rural areas. I much prefer living in a city...thanks for this advice...and I definitely will look into Tampa Bay

  14. Areas of the country that hire new grad ADN's?

    PianoTiles replied to PianoTiles's topic in Nursing Career

    I will look into those places...however, I definitely am a summer girl so I'd probably be a little miserable during the winter months lol I live moreso in downstate NY, so I'm not sure if the winters...

  15. Quick question about Lehman College pre-reqs?

    PianoTiles posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've emailed them multiple times, and called them...they never seem to respond :/ I'm going to call them first thing tomorrow. I'm looking to apply to the 2 year program. I just have a question about...

  16. Quick question about Lehman College pre-reqs?

    PianoTiles replied to PianoTiles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thats nice to hear! I just emailed them, for my own peace of mind haha Oh, before I forget...Do you guys plan on taking HIN 269 prior to admission into the nursing program? Im debating if thats what I...

  17. Quick question about Lehman College pre-reqs?

    PianoTiles replied to PianoTiles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is certainly a relief...chemistry is a tough class for me, so im hoping the blood, sweat, and tears im putting into it will pay off in the future haha! When I call tomorrow, I will post what...

  18. I struggle in General Chemistry, and eventually need to take organic chem...

    PianoTiles posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im worried about having to eventually take organic chemistry. Im in a general chemistry class right now, and im really shaky. The first general chemisty class I took (over the summer...I regret it...

  19. I'm too depressed

    PianoTiles replied to Leslie terrones's topic in General Students

    Ok...first take a breather. Everything you're going through sounds really overwhelming. First, if you're depressed please see a professional if you can. In order to make it through school you need to...

  20. Taking a class in which a lot of people seem to have a background in anatomy...

    PianoTiles posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hope the title makes sense lol Im 18 and I just started my first semester at a community college. I'm currently taking Introduction to Physiology, which is a class for people didn't place into Anatomy...

  21. What do you guys like to do in your free time?

    PianoTiles posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im not a nurse, but im considering it.(18 years old) I know that in nursing school you only have time for studying because of the intense work load. But how does that change once you have a job? I...

  22. Jobs to work/places to volunteer?

    PianoTiles posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What are some good places I could look to work or volunteer so that It'll look good on my application for nursing school?(I'll be applying in about 1.5 to 2 years or so, but its never too early to...

  23. Taking a class in which a lot of people seem to have a background in anatomy...

    PianoTiles replied to PianoTiles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You guys are so kind and supportive. Thank you so much! And holy-moly, I just realized that along with my textbook, a book called "A brief atlas of the human body" comes along with it! I feel so...

  24. Is it normal to be nervous about becoming a nurse?

    PianoTiles posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im not even in nursing school, I'll be taking my pre-reqs at a community college. But for the past couple months, I've been so nervous and scared...I hear that its very competitive, and im worried...

  25. Is it normal to be nervous about becoming a nurse?

    PianoTiles replied to PianoTiles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks soo much guys :) Im going to stay positive this semester, and try not to stress out too