ProperlySeasoned

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  1. I WOULD NOT recommend Brookdale

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Slyder's topic in School, College Programs

    Yup- In my BSN program you had 2 attempts to pass, and the requirement was

  2. Med school vs Nursing school

    ProperlySeasoned replied to britthoch1's topic in General Students

    One more consideration - The nursing education pathway offers several part time options. Medical school and residency are 100% full time endeavors. This may not be possible with your family...

  3. NewGrad OR prgm mistake?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to LuRN11's topic in Nursing Career

    Some encouragement - I graduated 15 years ago and went straight to a speciality. I have worked in 3 specialties since then (one being OR for over five years). When the right opportunity presented...

  4. Recommendations for a (want to be) future nurse

    ProperlySeasoned replied to FutureRNNick's topic in General Students

    Exactly - Most state BSN nursing programs operate this way. You are admitted as "pre nursing" and then have a couple of years to prove yourself before you apply to the formal nursing program...which...

  5. HELP! TOOK NCLEX-RN 9 times!!!!! Keep failing!

    ProperlySeasoned replied to dxt038's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are right that one doesn't put how many times they took NCLEX on a resume. What will stand out is the length between graduation date, and becoming licensed. It is foreseeable that someone might...

  6. I need help deciding what nursing school to attend

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Sara19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another thought - Is your goal to get a nursing degree as fast as possible, or are you looking for a more traditional college experience? I attended a four year University program right out of high...

  7. Soon to be convicted felon

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Jron91's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Per terms of service we cannot give legal advice. We CAN encourage you to speak with an attorney who specializes in BON

  8. HELP! TOOK NCLEX-RN 9 times!!!!! Keep failing!

    ProperlySeasoned replied to dxt038's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I encourage you to pursue non nursing options. Even if you were to pass on your 10th or 11th try, securing a job would be highly difficult with six year gap. As a hiring manager (which I have been...

  9. HELP! Threats to call BON!

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Nechic01's topic in General Nursing

    My spouse is a physician. When he was in residency, they had a lecture on medical board issues, given by a member of the board. The speaker reassured the physicians that angry spouses going through...

  10. Totally Off Topic: Thanksgiving Menu

    ProperlySeasoned replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Polish

  11. Do most nurses not like writing papers?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy academic writing, and have found it useful for my role (I am a BSN, but not in a traditional bedside role.) When I write protocols, teaching/orientation manuals, and even in-services, these...

  12. Nurses' Health Study 3

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I just joined, and finished the survey! Would not have known about it if not for this site. Excited to be part of research that has shed so much

  13. am I screwed?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to dnguyen318's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Just last week my oncologist (yes the Dr) handed me some helpful nutrition information she printed, along with another patient's pathology report. It's so easy to do. In my case, I didn't find the...

  14. What to do as a fresh immigrant in the USA

    ProperlySeasoned replied to FxLcortes's topic in Nursing Career

    "Can anyone give us some advice on what my husband can do to build his resume here in the States, and maybe any programs he can join to get familiar with hospitals in New York?" I assume he already...

  15. If You Could Only Give ONE Piece of Advice to New RNs

    ProperlySeasoned replied to renardeau's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I lied - I have two pieces of advice. But this is such a good question I can't help myself. :) Remember the NCLEX? Use it to you advantage. The next time you are struggling with what to say, what...

  16. If You Could Only Give ONE Piece of Advice to New RNs

    ProperlySeasoned replied to renardeau's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You know the thing that scares your the most? Codes? Giving blood? Assessing altered mental status? Rather than praying that you don't get a patient with those conditions, learn as much as you can...

  17. New RN - Should I take an unappealing Med-Surg offer?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    A thousand times what Beth said. Wound care will always be there, a new grad residency will

  18. Sex Education

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Elixer's topic in School

    I am not a school RN, but I do remember a highly effective lesson from high school. We were each given cards that had different "acts" on them, from holding hands to anal intercourse without a...

  19. Should I even be considering nursing? (Asperger's)

    ProperlySeasoned replied to RustyS's topic in Nursing Career

    As a former OR RN, you sound like a wonderful fit. Very little patient interaction, and lots of technical, linear thinking. Everything is in its place, and there is a nice routine to it. It can...

  20. Which position for a nurse with a young baby?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    A question to ask yourself, "What would a man do in this

  21. New Nurse Exhausted from Extremely Long Shifts? Help?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to KellySpencer800's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There will always be extra shifts You, however, only have one

  22. Nervous about graduating

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Exhuasted's topic in General Students

    "about the criticisms of annoyed experienced nurses, about rude doctors...." I am going to quote the FLOTUS here - "When they go low, you go high." Focus on your critical thinking, your skills, and...

  23. How much do you make with a BSN?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Eeramsey's topic in General Nursing

    Having a BSN usually does not result in more money at a staff nurse level (though sometimes can result in a 25 cent to a dollar hourly increase), but opens the door to future opportunities and...

  24. Pysch RN interview with an OR transition program panel

    ProperlySeasoned replied to lyttlemomma's topic in Operating Room

    I transitioned from psych to OR. I was a "runner up" for the first program I applied to. The interview consisted of many situational questions, such as "tell me about a time when you went above and...

  25. Low GPA

    ProperlySeasoned replied to wangduep's topic in General Students

    Have you taken an online course before? What kind of course formats are you most successful with? Your goal is not just to take these additional science courses, but to take them and do well. I...