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Christine R.

Registered Nurse
Management Occupations - Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Washington, Washington
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Christy Jun 30, 2025 2455 views

Are there any free online CNA programs around San Jose?

I’ve found a couple online CNA courses, but in order to pass I need to attend the clinicals in-person. I’m struggling to find programs near San Jose/Santa Clara that are low-cost or free. Additionally, I’m a high school student who starts classes mid-August, so I need to make sure my school...

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Claire Apr 24, 2025 977 views

How do I return to college to become a nurse anesthetist?

How do I return to college to become a nurse anesthetist? I am looking to get my BSN and would like to go on to be a CRNA but the thought if getting work experience and then returning to university sounds daunting.

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Christopher Apr 29, 2025 628 views

What is the hardest challenge for obtain my bachelor in science for nusring #Spring25?

I’m just starting college at 30 to try and set my kids up for a better future I’ve already picked my major as a Bachelor in science of nursing to be a travel nurse.

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Adriana Apr 30, 2025 643 views

How can I find work in psychiatry?

I'm about to attend college and get my BSN, and then get my license, but I'm unsure on how to get started as a psychiatric nurse.
#Spring25

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Autumn Apr 29, 2025 755 views

What are some ways to stay focused when studying for hours?

I'm going for my A.A. but my end goal is to be an RN. I'm hoping to test out of pre-requisites and only have to focus on the core classes I need, but that's a lot of studying and I tend to procrastinate a lot or get side-tracked. Any tips?

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Sylvia Apr 30, 2025 850 views

Which nursing field should I enter?

I want to learn more in-depth about certain fields to gain more insight on the advantages and cons of each.

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Marie-Gabrielle Apr 29, 2025 798 views

How do I boost my grades up a bit, especially in nursing classes?

I am a college junior, and so far, my grades have been either average or below average.

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Alyssa Apr 18, 2025 564 views

What is the best piece of studying advice you've been given?

I am a 17-year-old transferring to a four-year college in the fall. I plan to major in nursing. I have enough prerequisites, so I am able to apply to nursing school in the spring. While I have good study habits, I know that nursing school is hard, and I'm worried that the habits I have might...

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Aliyah Apr 15, 2025 434 views

My dream is to become a Pediatric travel nurse, if during my journey I realize this isn't the unit I want to work in what is the process of switching units?

I am a senior in High School, I've always had an interest on working with kids especially in the medical field.

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Solangie Apr 27, 2025 873 views

How will I know which nursing program is right for me?

And how will I know what kind of nurse I want to be ?

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Mariafernanda Apr 23, 2025 386 views

What are some ways to help/give back to your community as a nursing student?

I want to give back to my community and I am unsure as to how to help my community if I am not an RN as of yet.

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carter Apr 21, 2025 1104 views

How are nurses today, or even students in school, affording their education and managing the loans that they accumulate trying to get their degree? #Spring25

im extremely passionate about becoming a nurse I just want to know how others that are in school or freshly out of school handled the education cost of becoming a nurse.

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Christopher Apr 20, 2025 2107 views

How can I maintain a social life when engaged in a full-time, accelerated nursing program?

I was accepted into a Entry-Level Master's in Nursing Program which will take up a majority of my life for the next three years. How can I squeeze in time to socialize and maintain a healthy lifestyle?

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Dylan Apr 05, 2025 617 views

What would you say you look for most in a nursing new hire?

Im a senior in high school, with an acceptance at a college and I want to look forward at my career and hone the skills that most would like to see in a new hire. I am apart of the sports medicine program at my high school also.

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Robert Apr 14, 2025 844 views

What advice would you give a nursing student who wants to pursue a career in ICU/PCU environment, join the Navy Nurse Corps, and eventually certified flight nurse #Spring25?

What advice would you give a nursing student who wants to pursue a career in ICU/PCU environment, join the Navy Nurse Corps, and eventually certified flight nurse? #Spring25

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Gabriela Apr 27, 2025 1076 views

What advice would you give to students who feel scared to start the nursing program because many people say it’s very hard and almost impossible?

Many students feel nervous or discouraged about starting the nursing program because they often hear that it is extremely difficult and that very few people succeed. What advice would you give to someone who is passionate about nursing but feels scared that they might not be able to handle the...

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Kimberly Apr 29, 2025 759 views

What are some study habits that are useful when it comes to core nursing classes?

Hi, I am an incoming student at West Coast University, attending the Los Angeles campus. I will start in the fall with a few more prerequisite classes, and after that, I will begin my nursing core classes. Some of my hobbies are reading, listening to music, and going to the gym during my free time.

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Tanijah Apr 15, 2025 885 views

What is the preparation for becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner? I plan to double major, but is that necessary? Would a major and a minor work as well?

I'm an upcoming college freshman considering double majoring in nursing and psychology. I've researched and personally heard stories about double majoring and the rigorous workload that comes with it, but would it be necessary for my career path?

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Zh'Ryia May 14, 2025 3542 views

How much education is needed to become a CRNA?

I'm a freshman in high school and I want to become a CRN

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Gretel Apr 21, 2025 575 views

Which is the best nursing specialty: labor and delivery, pediatrics, or neonatal care?

I’m going into nursing school this fall and was wondering which of these specialties was the best to work in! I would like to get an idea of which specialty to go into so I can look into the specifics of the area!

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Savanah Apr 21, 2025 764 views

Why is chemistry for nursing students for hard?

I have taken chemistry classes over this year in my semesters, going to SI meetings for better understanding and tutoring as well. Any tips for understanding chemistry and organic chemistry.

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Victoria Apr 02, 2025 318 views

How does nursing school work Why is the process to get the money from your nursing career so long??

I am in 12th grade and graduate this year, I am 16 and I really need a scholarship

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Solomon Apr 02, 2025 741 views

What are the direct steps after you graduate from the Nursing Program and complete the NCLEX financially and housing wise?

I'm still only a first year in college, however my hometown is within TX, while my current University is within Iowa. Does this mean I'll get my Nursing Registration only in the state of Iowa? If so, what are the next steps I should consider while moving forward my college journey? Should I...

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Lacy Apr 08, 2025 644 views

Nursing school and New Grad nursing tips?

Healthcare workers, Especially nurses- what are the best things to know before nursing school? I am starting nursing school this fall and I want to be prepared. Thoughts?

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Lillian Apr 04, 2025 646 views

Day in the life of a nursing student?

My name is Lilly, I am a senior in high school and am going to maryville university for nursing. My favorite class is anatomy and I love my CNA and PLTW classes. And was wondering, What is the day in a life of a nursing student look like?

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Alana Apr 04, 2025 736 views

What education is required to be a neonatal nurse?

What do neonatal nurses do besides caring for newborns?Are they allowed to do other types of things like treat sick patients or assist in births or surgeries? I have always wanted to be a neonatal nurse but, I’ve never really looked into it. Also what type of education is required? Can I do a...

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Gabriella Apr 30, 2025 1027 views

What has been the most rewarding and most challenging part about going through nursing school? #Spring25

Inn regards to your personal journey and your academic journey! Thank you so much!! #Spring25

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Thy May 09, 2025 3008 views

Which university is suitable for studying nursing?

My biology grade at school is 98.5%. I am not good at biology, but I am kind of good at doing labs.

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Kamauri May 12, 2025 1230 views

Will I actually like being a nurse or will I hate it??

I feel like if I do it, I won't like it seriously. I don't want to do a career I don't like

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Nou Apr 24, 2025 915 views

Does is matter is I get my masters or doctorate in order to be nurse practitionor?

I am currently in a BSN program and is interested in being a FNP.

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Roxanne Apr 22, 2025 892 views

How can I strengthen my application to ensure I get a job at UCSD after I graduate from nursing school #Spring25?

I've just been accepted into CSUSM's ABSN for Fall 2025! So excited!

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Alessandra Apr 21, 2025 580 views

What is majoring in nursing like? Is it as hard as social media makes it out? And is the post graduate feeling worth all the hard work?

For background info I'm about to be a freshman in college and majoring in nursing and am a little anxious because i've seen mixed experiences and wanna be as prepared as possible! #Spring25

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Victoria Apr 24, 2025 568 views

How do I work through the stress of finishing the college acceptance process?

I have already been accepted, I just have a checklist to complete with a million things while also trying to finish high school.

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Thy May 09, 2025 2622 views

How can I know whether nursing is suitable for me or not?

I'm just a student in the 9th grade. I'm not sure that nursing is suitable for me or nt

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Olivia Apr 02, 2025 404 views

What are some ways to build good connections in college? I’m looking forward to graduate college as a nurse, and I would love to have other nurses or medical professionals to guide me. #Spring25

I’m currently a high school senior!

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Zh'Ryia Apr 30, 2025 1351 views

what skills are employer looking for a part time job as a college student becoming a RN ?

I'm a college student

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Sophia Apr 21, 2025 921 views

In a profession built on caring for others, how do nurses learn to care for the parts of themselves that experience quiet, unseen trauma?

I’ve always admired the resilience of nurses—not just in moments of crisis, but in the quiet ways they carry the emotional weight of what they witness. As someone pursuing this path, I think often about how to balance compassion for others with compassion for myself. How do you process the...

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Sarah Apr 28, 2025 840 views

How can I set myself up for success to become a labor and delivery nurse right after graduating? #Spring25

I am a non-traditional student starting this summer on the path to earn my BSN. I would love to go directly into labor and delivery nursing after graduating (with a goal of becoming a travel L&D nurse after I get some experience) but is this a position that a new nurse can be hired into and...

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Isabella Apr 28, 2025 597 views

As a senior who is starting nursing school in the fall, what would you say is the biggest piece of advice for an incoming freshman in an accelerated nursing program?

Thank you for taking your time to read this! Any information will be helpful, even study tips!

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jeneasia Apr 27, 2025 1324 views

What was a time you had to advocate for a patient, and how did you handle it? #Spring25

I'm currently in nursing school and thinking a lot about how nurses handle situations where patients can't speak up for themselves, especially in high-stress environments like the ICU.

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Emma Apr 27, 2025 598 views

How do you handle the emotional challenges of nursing while dealing with an immediate family member on hospice care? #Spring25

I'll be starting my BSN program this fall and I had difficulty completing my geriatric rotations over the winter after finding out my grandfather was in end stage heart failure. I want to make sure I can cope with my own emotions while effectively helping patients.

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Amreen Apr 23, 2025 406 views

Is the prestige of University A worth $80K+ in loans compared to a debt-free degree from University B for my specific career field?

I've been accepted to Temple University which has a renowned nursing program but would leave me w/ $80k in loans, and Montclair University, which would leave me almost debt-free but has a less prestigious program.

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Breanna Apr 26, 2025 1133 views

How do I keep up with my hobbies, job, and social life in nursing school?

I really want to be a nurse, but I know it is going to take up a lot of my time. How can I balance all of these things?

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Diana Apr 26, 2025 726 views

What should I do now in a high school to becoming a nurse in the future?

Hello.Currently I am a freshman in high school. I am planning to become a nurse. I would like to get advice about what can I do since now

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Jasmeen Apr 25, 2025 592 views

Would pursuing a bachelors in nursing help me become a better appeals/contract lawyer in the future and help my application to law school ?

I know I’m definitely getting a bachelors in nursing and then applying to law school after my bachelors. I’m kinda scared I won’t be able to get into a t-14 school if I do nursing.

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Melita Apr 23, 2025 550 views

How many math and science courses do you need to take to be a registered nurse?

I would like these answers in a percentage if possible. This is for an English project we are doing in high school.

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Sarah Apr 25, 2025 466 views

What is the single best piece of advice for being successful through the challenges of nursing school?

I know that nursing school will be difficult and stressful, and I want to optimize my time, learning, and impact during and after school. I want to fully invest in the learning so that I can be a top-quality nurse, but will likely also need to work a part-time job and balance all of life's...