Volley88

Volley88

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  1. Ditching NP school for MD?

    Volley88 replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    If MD is your end goal, then do it!! Nursing is great, but if anyone has an opportunity to reach their goals, don't let anything stop

  2. How long did you spend on prerequisite classes ?

    Volley88 replied to Tasiaboyd28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It took two years for me; both with summer school. I also took extra easy classes to boost my GPA since the nursing school I applied took in current GPA into

  3. Awful Preceptor

    Volley88 replied to RN Grad 17''s topic in General Students

    RN's are usually told that they are getting a student 1-2 days before. I agree with Nurse Beth. Spend less time critiquing your preceptor and be more proactive in taking the weight off her load. Take...

  4. Smoking

    Volley88 replied to keebler1995's topic in General Students

    If you're able to extinguish the smell, do whatever you like. Honestly, its your business. It doesn't affect your pathway to become a nurse. Yes, I can see hypocrisy for an active smoking Nurse to...

  5. Specialization: When to Decide?

    Volley88 replied to Alrewolf's topic in General Students

    If you really don't know, just take Med/Surgical

  6. How to support friend in nursing school that complains a lot?

    Volley88 replied to swimmingfever00's topic in General Students

    He is probably just

  7. Accelerated Programs vs. Community College/4 Year

    Volley88 replied to Bacon_bits's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would advise taking the 4 year while getting working as a CNA. Rationale: - You are 24 - Accelerated would benefit those who already have non-nursing college degree - The job market isn't as...

  8. During pre requisites

    Volley88 replied to seed1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Focus on pre-reqs. I would recommend to start saving $500+ once you get accepted to a nursing program. This counts towards nursing school fees, books, scrubs,

  9. Need Help, using UWorld to pass NCLEX)

    Volley88 replied to Future_Nurse_Nekia's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think UWorld doesn't consider people that redo the questions which bumps up the national

  10. Starting nursing school at 37...

    Volley88 replied to LindsayRadun's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go for it. Most of my classmates were in their late 30s. They wanted to do nursing for similar reasons as

  11. MedSurg to ICU?

    Volley88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in MedSurg for 1 year and I accepted an ICU (MICU/SICU) position in the same hospital (My Nurse manager and ANM has given their blessings for this transition) Any tips or things for a...

  12. new RN/BSN - where to work for the most experience

    Volley88 replied to LTC_LNHA's topic in Men in Nursing

    I feel that MedSurg is the best way to start. Your time management skills is one of the first things an RN should build

  13. Using phones as a sitter-thoughts?

    Volley88 replied to allinone's topic in General Nursing

    As long as the patient is safe and you've attended to all their needs (within reason), you can do what ever you like in between charting and

  14. Chewed out from family

    Volley88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ever been chewed out from the patient's family because of miscommunication from the doctor? Last week, I had a patient that transferred to my hospital (McMemorial) from a different hospital...

  15. Is it a bad idea to go to nursing school right now? (No more shortage)

    Volley88 replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I live in Southern California where the job is saturated. You may be hearing a lot of New Grads struggling to find their dream job/unit. My dream was ICU. I worked medsurg because that was the first...

  16. Vitamins are a controlled substance?

    Volley88 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I have been working on my own in a Med/Surg unit for a few months now. During my orientation I noticed that pulling any sort of PO vitamins from the pyxis requires an initial count and sometimes...

  17. Help! low GPA high TEAS score TWU

    Volley88 replied to dm961017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Based on my cohort's scores. TEAS makes up for your GPA. Anything about 90 is

  18. Kaplan decision tree is it helpful?

    Volley88 replied to Nursetobe89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes. It is useful. I could say more than half of my non-SATA questions were all prioritizing/who do you see first type

  19. Item for nursing school

    Volley88 replied to NursetoNP23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Short answer: Get it the Apple

  20. Is there still a nursing shortage?

    Volley88 replied to Skippy97's topic in General Nursing

    In California, there's a shortage of experienced nurses. Thus, hospitals would prefer experienced nurses over New

  21. My coworker was high and got away with it

    Volley88 replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure how to edit the post so I can add my clarifications, but reposting this. Sorry I should clarify a few things 1. Jon is known to be the party go-er in our unit. All my unit does, is talk about...

  22. My coworker was high and got away with it

    Volley88 replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    To explain the text message. It was during our lunch. Jon's friend sent him a nursing related meme/photo. Jon showed me the meme/photo. Directly above the meme was a text message saying to his friend...

  23. My coworker was high and got away with it

    Volley88 replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    What should be best handled? I don't think I can live with my conscious knowing about my coworker's habits if (God forbid) something happens to our

  24. My coworker was high and got away with it

    Volley88 replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I should clarify a few things 1. Jon is known to be the party go-er in our unit. All my unit does, is talk about partying and going for 4/20. 2. I have snapchat on my phone I saw him physically...

  25. Drug testing in Nursing Programs? (Anoka Ramsey CC)

    Volley88 replied to sillycracker456's topic in General Students

    I commend on your honesty. Idk how long you've been smoking it, but give yourself at least a month off form it. Best to work out and increase