Serhilda ADN, RN

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    Failed breathalyzer

    Serhilda replied to remorse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No one has said anything disrespectful, but people certainly won't take kindly to deception (as people have suspected of the OP) or someone choosing to put their patients at risk with their...
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    Preparing for A&P

    Serhilda replied to PursuingADream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Crash Course is great, as she mentioned. I'd figure out what the first exam is over (mine was a basic chemistry and biology review test) and get a head start. It could also be over terminology such as...
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    Can I afford to go to school

    Serhilda replied to Tiffani3116's topic in General Students

    It won't be easy, but I had plenty of classmates just like you in nursing school. You WILL need to find a reliable baby sitter though as that was most people's biggest hurdle. You can't miss clinical...
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    Very Low Gpa...Is there still hope?

    Serhilda replied to Futurern2013's topic in General Students

    The nursing program I just graduated from only looked at a handful of classes and our HESI A2 score, not someone's cumulative GPA. I got my ADN so I'm not sure how BSN programs differ. You will need...
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    NCLEX June 2018

    Serhilda replied to sch19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    June 19th here. Have a job lined up to start in July, assuming I pass of course. My average on Uworld is a 69 but I've been scoring in the 70s the past couple months and I'm almost done with all the...
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    Effective way to study A&P

    Serhilda replied to Nurse2b_Cook's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Claralee has some great advice. Definitely read before lectures. Take notes directly on the PowerPoints you've printed out. Review your lecture notes right before bed as well for about 10-15 minutes....
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    Feeling incompetent in nursing school

    Serhilda replied to btf4's topic in General Students

    Typically, a BSN program involves more nursing theory and leadership education while an ADN program puts much more emphasis on clinicals. To pretend there are no differences would be silly, but to act...
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    To LPN or no?

    Serhilda replied to koyukuk's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't do it. I'd find another job if anything since the majority of CNA's in my graduating class didn't have jobs lined up. It didn't seem to help them at all
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    Am I too old to start?

    Serhilda replied to chelzw's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our oldest graduate in my class was 70 years old and the average was about the age of 35. I mean this in the best way possible, but get a
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    Jealous? Friends

    Serhilda replied to NCstudent2020's topic in General Students

    I'd distance myself from them for now, stay cordial, but focus on making new friends with similar academic goals/work ethic. Some people's way of dealing with insecurities is to attempt to bring...
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    C grade determine capability

    Serhilda replied to ddockery85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The majority of the time, yes, it can at least indicate something is wrong with your studying habits and/or mindset regarding learning. From my experience, the students that struggle are the ones that...
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    Associates or bachelor

    Serhilda replied to Sanchez788's topic in Nursing Career

    Like the previous poster said, know the job market in your area. I live in Texas and ADN nurses still get hired where I live. If you get your associates first, just be prepared to either potentially...
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    Did they ask for your GPA, yes or no?

    Serhilda replied to Bunsbuns's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Regarding the previous poster stating a high GPA is looked down upon, that's completely nonsensical. It's surprising when people say grades don't matter for new grads because my experience has been...
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    NEW GRADS

    Serhilda replied to ICCURN7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No. A lot of these things were covered in nursing school or are addressed during new grad residencies. It'd be a waste of my money
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    Hiring an RN into private practice

    Serhilda replied to curiousMD's topic in General Nursing

    I'd prefer a literal slap in the face than what you're
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    Can nurses live a luxurious life?

    Serhilda replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Nursing

    You are compensated fairly, that's the point. It's one thing to state nurses in your hospital deserve a pay increase, unions, etc, but when nurses look at the average $70k salary for RNs and find a...
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    New grad salaries - what is it in your area?

    Serhilda replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    I'm living just outside of Houston, Texas and new grads are started at $26-28.85 for new grad residency programs. There's a +$4 differential for night shift at the hospital I'll be working at too. I...
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    False accusations

    Serhilda replied to Nurse_mike2016's topic in General Nursing

    Women are still rarely believed for coming forward about male violence and men are still rarely held accountable in a court of law. Get real. We're getting one side of the story here everyone. Do not...
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    Can nurses live a luxurious life?

    Serhilda replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Nursing

    It's very subjective but I'd say absolutely. I grew up homeless and/or in poverty. I have a job lined up after graduating earning more in a week than my family made in a month growing up, with...
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    Is it even possible to NOT work during nursing school?

    Serhilda replied to djksjdalksjf's topic in General Students

    I worked 50 hours a week for years to save up then took out loans, got approved for the Pell grant, and had/have a supportive boyfriend. Most people in my ADN program have worked at least part time...
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    Family Member Watching Pro-terror/ Anti-America/ Anti-Semitic video

    Serhilda replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    I've watched some crazy, hateful videos in the past. Doesn't mean I agreed with it, nor was it illegal. As for this being child abuse and thinking anything would come of reporting this to CPS... I'm...
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    Lack of Sleep

    Serhilda replied to Melissaxoanne1's topic in General Nursing

    If this is a new issue for you, I'd suggest seeing a doctor. I was put on temazepam for short term use when I started nursing school. I was already a light sleeper and the added stress of nursing...
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    Are B's good grades in nursing school?

    Serhilda replied to ananana123's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't say B's are "good" grades, but they're perfectly acceptable. Most NP programs will accept a 3.5 although some are more competitive. I think Boston College, just as an example, has an...
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    I'm kind of afraid I'm going to lose a new friend?

    Serhilda replied to djksjdalksjf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't bother befriending people that are overly sensitive about grades and can't be happy for their friends. I can't say whether or not she's offended but I wouldn't think so. That was one thing...
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    Are you considered a pre nusing student if you are just taking prerequisites

    Serhilda replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Correct. You're a pre-nursing student prior to being accepted into nursing school and a nursing student after