OliveOyl91 BSN, RN

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    HELP! Fecal Matter Splash! Should I be concerned?!

    OliveOyl91 replied to jbowers1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You'll be fine, it's more emotionally scarring than anything. Even if there was MRSA in the feces (but you said this patient only had it in their wound), there would have to be an opening in the skin...
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    Finding my place in nursing. Not liking LTC/SNF!

    OliveOyl91 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked as a CNA in LTC for 2 1/2 years before getting a job at a hospital. My number one pet peeve was having someone else tell me how to take care of my residents. This was usually done by other...
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    Didn't do to hot on my first exam.

    OliveOyl91 replied to NYCNative21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My first exam in A&P2 I got a D. I was mortified. I realized what where I went wrong (I used too many resources), changed up my study habits and worked hard to do well on my lab practicals, and I...
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    I take the TEAS in two days

    OliveOyl91 replied to Bestnurse94's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I couldn't look my score up on the computer (they had it disabled), but my school printed it out for me. I attend Lower Columbia College in Longview, WA. I'm hoping to get into their ADN progam this...
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    Nursing Student Working as PCT

    OliveOyl91 replied to tonya2980's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Most hospitals near me do not have PCTs working in L&D. The RNs and surgical techs do all of the work that is usually done by the PCT. And working in a hospital as a PCT can be greatly beneficial...
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    I take the TEAS in two days

    OliveOyl91 replied to Bestnurse94's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took my TEAS this morning at got a 79. The science section was very heavy in A&P and microbiology. I personally found the reading, math, and science to be very straightforward, but the English...
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    About to take the TEAS.

    OliveOyl91 replied to flynprincess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you! :) The science portion is very heavy on A&P and microbiology. My downfall was th at I would read the question and two answers would pop up in my mind, and they would have both of my...
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    About to take the TEAS.

    OliveOyl91 replied to flynprincess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just took my TEAS and am soooo relieved. I got a 79% composite score broken down as follows: Reading 80.9% Math 90.6% Science 61.7% English 87.5% I was hoping to do better on my science, but my...
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    Help. Microbiology

    OliveOyl91 replied to hearthappiness's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Flashcards were my best friends in microbiology. What diseases are associated with certain bacteria? What are the shapes are cocci, bacilli, etc...? What do the prefixes strep, staph, etc.. mean? What...
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    ATI Practice Tests? How do they compare?

    OliveOyl91 replied to Nurseynurse2019's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I take my TEAS on June 16, and the general consensus has been from my friends that have taken it is that the actual test is easier than the practice tests. I'm hoping that's true! I scored a 75% on...
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    Online Science Prerequisites

    OliveOyl91 replied to Twinsmama28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't say anything about Iowa Lakes, but I took both my A&P classes online and loved it. It took a lot of self-teaching, but it was
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    About to take the TEAS.

    OliveOyl91 replied to flynprincess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! I take my TEAS test on Friday and am in the same boat you were in... So nervous I could vomit!
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    Anyone got into any WA State Nursing Programs this Fall? (Or on the process of applying)

    OliveOyl91 replied to mlcong19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I really wish that Washington community colleges would hurry up and all put to practice the "Associate in Nursing - DTA" degree. Clark College is "in the process of adopting" the state-wide degree. I...
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    Working and Nursing School

    OliveOyl91 replied to crislaudys07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been working extra hours in anticipation of starting nursing school this fall. I am switching to a part-time position at the hospital I work at (two 12's a week) that way I'll only be scheduled...
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    Should I take TEAS w/o microbio and a&p 2?

    OliveOyl91 replied to verbalsjint's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I take my TEAS on June 16th, but I would highly recommend waiting until you finish micro and A&P. The practice tests I have been taking from ATI have been rather heavy with A&P and micro in...
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    What is the Pre-Nursing and Nursing School Schedule Like?

    OliveOyl91 replied to cameron5575's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It all depends on which classes you're taking and what the school's schedule looks like. I like to try and compact my schedule, but that doesn't always happen. For example, one quarter I had...
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    Summer 2017 Chat

    OliveOyl91 replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's great, Jen!! Congratulations! We all knew you could do
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    Prepping for ATI TEAS?

    OliveOyl91 replied to mittennns's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I am scheduled to take the TEAS on June 16th, but the practice tests that I have taken from ATI's website have included chemistry such as balancing chemical
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    can you still get into the nursing program with a C+ in AP I

    OliveOyl91 replied to desthebest's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm out on the other side of the country, but I've known a couple folks who got into local ADN programs with a couple C's on their transcripts. It all depends on how your program determines entry, the...
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    Taking Micro lab while pregnant

    OliveOyl91 replied to Farrah 34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When in doubt, email the professor. I don't recall using any harsh chemicals or anything else that gave off fumes in my micro lab. Talk to your adviser, or email the
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    ASN or BSN

    OliveOyl91 replied to futuremidwifee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have looked into both programs and I am pursuing ADN programs. My school's ADN program (including prerequisites) will cost me around $20,000. After completing the ADN program and passing the...
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    Anyone got into any WA State Nursing Programs this Fall? (Or on the process of applying)

    OliveOyl91 replied to mlcong19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks! :) It's a good thing that they have high standards, but for folks like us who are still well above the set standards, it's difficult to land one of the few spots available. For such a high...
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    Summer 2017 Chat

    OliveOyl91 replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's great! I've been hunkering down on my math so much that I've been neglecting my English and science. Time to focus on those areas! The last practice test I took I had a 94 in reading, 75 in...
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    Anyone got into any WA State Nursing Programs this Fall? (Or on the process of applying)

    OliveOyl91 replied to mlcong19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have only applied to Lower Columbia College in Longview, WA, so far. I finished all my prerequisites there and if I'm not successful this application cycle I will be looking into other schools for...
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    Summer 2017 Chat

    OliveOyl91 replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck, Jen! Let's us know how it goes! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for