Scottishtape

Scottishtape

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  1. Valencia Advanded Nursing Track Fall 2017

    Scottishtape replied to FavoredLPN2BSN-RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Congrats! I finished the AVS program in April. It's tough, but definitely prepares you. Good

  2. Received a strange email from a hiring manager... Please Help

    Scottishtape replied to Ebussman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!

  3. Smoking

    Scottishtape replied to keebler1995's topic in General Students

    I smoke. I'm trying to quit again, but currently still smoking. I never smoked at school, during clinicals, or even at work. I am ashamed of the fact that I smoke, so I don't like people to see it,...

  4. Community college or technical college??

    Scottishtape replied to Jeannabug94's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went to community college for my LPN. It was nice that my credits transferred when I decided to continue my education, but.... It hurt me as far as financial aid was concerned. Because they are...

  5. Graduating soon, did nursing kill my relationship?

    Scottishtape replied to TraumaICUqueen's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with ththe counseling. There is no shame in it. Heck, my husband and I started counseling recently so we could work on communication and dea with the tensions we were under while I was in the...

  6. Becoming a nurse with an anxiety disorder

    Scottishtape replied to elgibb's topic in General Nursing

    I have had periods of my life where I've had severe anxiety, and I've been successful as a nurse for 12 years so far. There are areas in nursing that will exacerbate your anxiety, and other areas...

  7. Still NO job

    Scottishtape replied to lovingme01's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would consider revamping your resume and having someone critique your interview style. Both of these things could be what's holding you back. Good

  8. Straight to FNP

    Scottishtape replied to jodyjcj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm assuming you haven't done much research into what an ARNP is. I say this because you ask if you have to become an RN first, or if you can just become and NP. An nurse practitioner IS an RN....

  9. Florida BON app timeframe

    Scottishtape replied to Skyride's topic in Florida Nursing

    They told me there was a glitch in the system, so I called and nagged them, then they posted it the next day. Give them a call, just be prepared to stay on hold for an hour to get

  10. Curricular Concerns

    Scottishtape replied to waterdrifter's topic in General Students

    I don't know. I see where you're coming from, however I just completed a program with ZERO lectures. None. So, I don't think that only getting lecture on half the modules is that big of a deal. They...

  11. Florida BON app timeframe

    Scottishtape replied to Skyride's topic in Florida Nursing

    I submitted mine on the 14th of May. After two weeks, I emailed and called them. I got my ATT via email the next day. I took NCLEX and waited 7 business days for my license to post, and when it...

  12. Compensation for BSN?

    Scottishtape replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital does give extra for a BSN, but it's not much. I was told I'd get an extra 70 cents/hr when my bachelors is finished in August. I went through HR for that and had it written into my...

  13. Nursing School Gifts

    Scottishtape replied to smartiipants's topic in General Nursing

    A nursing school friend bought bracelets for our little group that said, "She dreamed she could, so she did". It really touched me and I love it more than the crazy expensive jewelry my husband got...

  14. Getting into nursing school

    Scottishtape replied to Tbrie93's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately those are not competitive scores. My best advice is to get your GPA up, and get that TEAS and HESI up, significantly. I would also check with the schools you're considering and find out...

  15. What do I do now.

    Scottishtape replied to MissouriRN13's topic in General Nursing

    That's a pretty bold blanket statement, which I'm sure is because you're so distraught over your current situation, BUT: not ALL your co-workers are "out to get you". If you want to continue being a...

  16. Best way to study from PowerPoints??

    Scottishtape replied to Jen51685's topic in General Students

    I used the power points to help me zone in on the areas the professor wanted to highlight. I read the whole chapter, but made my study guides based off the areas highlighted in the power

  17. Stress of nursing school

    Scottishtape replied to minabina's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations and good

  18. I need a loan but can't get a cosigner

    Scottishtape replied to kendleh's topic in General Students

    I really think your best bet is to speak oth a qualified financial planner to help you. Most banks have them for free. I always call the free financial planners at USAA (my bank) before I make any big...

  19. Credentials

    Scottishtape replied to Medic2RN-CCRN-CMC's topic in General Nursing

    Ah. I understand.

  20. Failing out of nursing school

    Scottishtape replied to lauash's topic in General Students

    Sorry. I missed the GPA part which makes my answer no good. Im very sorry you failed. I hope you can find something! Good

  21. Credentials

    Scottishtape replied to Medic2RN-CCRN-CMC's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think either LPN or Paramedic is "superior" than one another. They are two vastly different roles. In my bridge program we had paramedics and LPNs. Where the LPNs were strong, the paramedics...

  22. How much should I study?

    Scottishtape replied to Egesse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Eh. I felt comfortable, so I studied for a day and a half, then took NCLEX. I passed in 75 questions. My program was great and prepared me

  23. Full-time studying education plus nursing on top?

    Scottishtape replied to Justi' Lynn's topic in General Students

    It is a lot, but it's doable. Last semester I had 27 credits plus my practicum. It was HARD. But, I passed my practicum, and ended up on the Dean's list at both colleges. I was in my LPN-RN program...

  24. Nursing Ethics Question!

    Scottishtape replied to Nugget's topic in Psychiatric

    This is very interesting. My first instinct screamed, "No!", but after reading these, I can see how it can go either way. Great thread,

  25. Are you happy being an LPN?

    Scottishtape replied to MelissaLPN2RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hahaha. Thank you! It's been a whirlwind year. It's amazing how all encompassing it is, then it's over in a blink of an