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Scottishtape

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  1. Pre-req tutoring-Too much a bad thing?

    Scottishtape replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Some people need extra help with concepts, others don't. Being able to understand these concepts is not what will make you a great nurse. Your commitment and determination to learn as much and as deep...

  2. Might get kicked out of program...

    Scottishtape replied to qteebug's topic in General Students

    The bolded sections above are also where I took that you were making excuses for not being mentally present and making medication

  3. Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

    Scottishtape replied to purplegal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just because you didn't fit in well in the one PCU you tried, doesn't mean you won't thrive in a different one. If you are really so unhappy in LTC, try to get into another PCU, spend a few years...

  4. LPN to RN pay change

    Scottishtape replied to Ivo3carter's topic in General Nursing

    Totally depends on the facility. I am graduating an LPN - RN program in a week. I interviewed with two different hospital systems for new grad spots. One didn't offer any credit for my 12 years as...

  5. RN/LPN questions

    Scottishtape replied to kaylala9's topic in General Students

    The type of facility and the state will determine the difference in tasks between an LPN and an RN. In long term care, many of the tasks are the same. In the hospital setting, there is a much bigger...

  6. Might get kicked out of program...

    Scottishtape replied to qteebug's topic in General Students

    Here's the thing: we all have personal lives that bring us stress and challenges. This won't stop after you finish nursing school. In fact, it'll only be harder, because then you'll be fully...

  7. Required to take the NCLEX within 2 years?

    Scottishtape replied to honeybee_23's topic in General Students

    Oh, snap. I'm in Florida. Our nursing instructor failed to mention this when they did our lecture about applying for boards next week. Thats good to

  8. Will I get kicked out of nursing school?

    Scottishtape replied to Happymango's topic in General Students

    Truth. I made a meds error my first year out of nursing school. It wrecked me emotionally. Thankfully, no patients were harmed, but it's something you'll never forget and it makes you more

  9. Which job should I take?

    Scottishtape replied to Emmers4's topic in General Nursing

    If you haven't signed a contract, I would let the first hospital know you've accepted another offer that works better for your family. Thank them for their offer, let them know you think they're a...

  10. Florida Hospital Application Status

    Scottishtape replied to Scottishtape's topic in Florida Nursing

    That's great! I just had an ICU interview a few days ago, and I've got 2 more tomorrow for PCUs. I'm hoping it won't take too long to get feedback, although, I've decided to push off entering until...

  11. Florida Hospital Application Status

    Scottishtape posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi everyone :) I did a search on this, but all I found were old threads that talked about a different status. I applied this morning for Florida Hospital's GN program. About an hour later, they sent...

  12. Gift for Preceptor and unit?

    Scottishtape posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good morning! Im wrapping up practicum, and I wanted to show my appreciation to my preceptor and the unit for being so welcoming and supportive of me during my time there. I was thinking flowers, or...

  13. how do I get a social security number

    Scottishtape replied to john1983's topic in Nurse Registration

    How did you get a Nevada license without a social security

  14. Gift for Preceptor and unit?

    Scottishtape replied to Scottishtape's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all of the suggestions! I love how many people are thoughtful and provided thank you cards and snacks. It makes my heart

  15. Is it true, that if you don't like being a CNA, you won't like being a nurse?

    Scottishtape replied to tmurph704's topic in General Students

    No way. I've been a CNA and I've been an LPN for over a decade. Not gonna lie, I hated being a CNA, and I've loved most of my time as an LPN. Im about to start my career as an RN based on how I felt...

  16. Gift for Preceptor and unit?

    Scottishtape replied to Scottishtape's topic in General Nursing

    This is fantastic, thank you! I didn't even consider being able to help her professionally. Great

  17. Gift for Preceptor and unit?

    Scottishtape replied to Scottishtape's topic in General Nursing

    Donuts sound great actually, and it's budget friendly! I love the idea of a personalized basket. I've gotten to know her fairly well at this point, so I should be able to whip something nice...

  18. Gift for Preceptor and unit?

    Scottishtape replied to Scottishtape's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if I could afford a big enough one for the unit! Those are really cute

  19. nursing program

    Scottishtape replied to ez29's topic in General Students

    With numbers like that, I wouldn't want to be in that program. Especially considering the school is willing to pay tuition for everyone who failed. That's a huge red flag, and tells me that program...

  20. Florida Hospital Application Status

    Scottishtape replied to Scottishtape's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm interviewing at East, Winter Park, and Altamonte. So far, I've been reviewing ECG strips and running through patient senarios like or with chest pain/MI, diabetic patients, etc. I talked with...

  21. Back to school

    Scottishtape replied to Babyfeet69's topic in LPN to RN

    This is me. Older LPN that finally decided to go back to school, 18 days away from graduating! Tips: - Ensure you have a good support system before hand. This has saved me in both stress and...

  22. Florida Hospital Application Status

    Scottishtape replied to Scottishtape's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi! So, two days after I posted this, the recruiter called and we talked about my resume, which campuses I wanted, and which areas I wanted. She then put me in for 3 PCU positions and 1 ICU position....

  23. Advice studying LPN/Medical Assistant

    Scottishtape replied to Bhgmm's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Im sorry, but you've been mis-informed. Medical asissting is not akin to LPN. MAs are taught on the medical model, and LPN programs are taught on the nursing model. MA experience is nice, but will...

  24. What does your nursing career repair bill say about you?

    Scottishtape replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great thread!

  25. Your LPN-RN Bridge Experience

    Scottishtape replied to Nu2be's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got my LPN 12 years ago, and entered into a bridge program in May of last year. The program has been tough. Majorly tough. I had to stop working so I could have enough time to dedicate to it....