BiaRN2OT

I thought I was the only one thinking in this context. I've heard of children who attend college early. I've seen a Doogie Howser episode. Just thinking of the world we live in, I might give my right cheek to go back and have those 4 years of 'freedom' before having adult responsibilities. Dealing with violent patients, having someone's life in your hands, the vulgar things that patients can do/say to hospital staff. This may just be me...but I don't want my 14, 15, 16-year old daughter doing perineum care on strange grown men. I don't care how mature she is.

This is literally what i wany to do ( hence the name) lol. I have a Bachelors, but need about 3 or 4 classes to apply to an OT program. However, I have so much debt from undergrad that there is no way I'm going into grad school for 3 years, full time, possibly paying out-of-statr tuition, while taking out even more student loans. I personally feel that getting myself in a much better financial position with an ADN will help me reach my OT goal.

Yeah. Never good to judge people off of prejudice or you seeing them as "big ugly dudes". Guns are legal, anyway. But OP, No matter where you are, you should always follow basic safety precautions. If you work nights, see if there is someone willing to walk with you to your car if you park outside. Co-workers here are pretty good about that. Locked doors, find a parking deck or somewhere with cameras, park close to your destination, meet up with a friend. When I'm walking on the street, I try not to have my phone out or seem non-attentive to my surroundings. I carry my keys with my pepper spray keychain in my hand. Be vigilant, but not afraid or panicky. Don't assume every person that you pass is going to attack you, because that is a look that everyone can pick up on...and probably not gonna happen.

9 times in 6 years is a lot, I know. I dont judge a person's chances to pass again by their amount of failures. I'm pretty optimistic, believe in determination and never giving up...but i also believe in things happening for a reason and fate. But until this person is ready to move on, I'm fine with giving her advice on what to do to help her as she tries again. There is literally no harm in that. 20 times...maybe.

TRY AGAIN!! But do not just retake the NCLEX...I mean re-read your nursing books, ALL of THEM. Start from the beginning. Find a one-on-one tutor. Then, take a course that helps prepare you for the NCLEX. If you are still not sure that you will pass after all of this, do not signup to test again. I took 8 years to get my Bachelor's(one year off, failed a few classes, changed majors a couple of times, didn't have a major for a while), and I know about what ppl will tell you to do, what route to take, to just give up and do something else. Nope. I finished when I finished. But not before I prayed, picked a major, and made almost all As and Bs for every class in my final 2 years of school. And yes, now I'm in nursing school. :) My life, my decisions...and I'm stubborn. Everyone's route is different. You will never know what your nurse or doctor failed before they become your caregiver. If 100 jobs turn you down because of 9 failures in 6 years, wait for that 101st offer. You only need one job to gain experience. And you can be a motivation to someone else who fails "too many" times.

Im glad that you are okay.

This is me. I start nursing school in January and of all the things to be stressed or nervous about, I really feel like patient/family interaction is what I will have to work on. I'm just naturally an introvert.

I agree with the posters on the 'not that serious' side of the fence. It was election night after a long, tough election season that would have serious consequences for some Americans, and 2 co-workers spoke about it in patient earshot but stopped when asked to. They got the message. It did not affect your care. Is it that big of a deal?

Never let a person into your home who you have not thoroughly checked out, know well, etc. when you are a single female living alone. This middle aged man with a full time job "needing a crash pad" near the hospital was suspicious from the jump. He never paid you anything upfront, and HE should have been concerned about a lease not being on place. I know the BON situation is scary to you right now, but I think this whole situation is a GREAT lesson learned for you about trusting anyone this much off of little knowledge. Honestly, this guy seems well versed in fear tactics, so call his bluff and call the police on him, possibly a restraining order....honestly just tell him you're taking these steps against him whether you legally can or not. Use his methods against him. He's an awful man and hopefully doesnt do this to anyone else after you're done with him. I wish you the very best.

I just received my acceptance email!! I had 174 points and applied to Jefferson campus. I have been praying all weekend and putting it all in GOD 's hands. I hope we all get in!!!

I can only speak from my mindset...to be okay with assimilation and discrimination of any kind is not an option for me in my daily life or my workplace. There are things you keep at home and things you bring to work, but my morals are not something I will keep at home. The hair you were born with, styles that are culturally specific or religiously specific, or how masculine/feminine you are --- should never be something that is ALLOWED to be judged by employers. The fact that it is does not mean I will just go along with it to make nice and get a job. The fact that you are choosing to wear your hair in a way that you don't really want to, to appease your employers is enough to know that it isnt right. I would tell that coworker who is being harassed to go to the proper channels in HR so that they can handle any situation that makes her uncomfortable in the workplace. Im of thr mindset if never wanting to grace an employer with my presence, professionalism, or hard work who would hold prejudice against ANYONE.