paramedic52

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1. Paramedic to RN in Maryland

   paramedic52 replied to medic_man's topic in Maryland

   Hi there! I have been told that Baltimore County Community College - Essex will be offering the bridge program this Fall. I'm also a paramedic & will graduate in a few weeks from the RN program from this college. They were supposed to start th...

2. I Got In!

   paramedic52 replied to studentnurse74's topic in General Students

   That's great news!! Congratulations!!

3. I got in FINALLY!!!!

   paramedic52 replied to z's playa's topic in General Students

   Congratulations!!! Glad to hear you got in!

4. Cranky floor nurses? Or snotty students??

   paramedic52 replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in General Students

   While I haven't started nursing school yet (will start this Fall), I did have to do hospital clinicals while I was in Paramedic school 7 years ago. From reading the boards here, it seems like we had to do some of the same stuff as nursing students i...

5. Cranky floor nurses? Or snotty students??

   paramedic52 replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in General Students

   While I haven't started nursing school yet (will start this Fall), I did have to do hospital clinicals while I was in Paramedic school 7 years ago. From reading the boards here, it seems like we had to do some of the same stuff as nursing students i...

6. Received my acceptance letter!!

   paramedic52 replied to paramedic52's topic in General Students

   Just wanted to thank everyone for all the congratulations!! I'm very excited about both things going on in my life!! I hope everyone else who is anxiously awaiting their letter gets good news soon!

7. Received my acceptance letter!!

   paramedic52 posted a topic in General Students

   I will be starting nursing school this Fall! I'm starting to get a little nervous as I'm now 9 months pregnant, so I will have a 6y.o. son and a new baby boy to care for during school. I do have a great hubby who will help out any way possible thou...

8. Anatomy Class

   paramedic52 replied to kaitlynsmomma's topic in General Students

   Some things I did that really helped me A&P I and II was to make photocopies of the diagrams in my lab book. I would make 2 different types of copies of the same diagram -- 1 with the words whited out and 1 with the numbers whited out. I would t...

9. Anyone ever take a clep test for General Biology?

   paramedic52 replied to paramedic52's topic in General Students

   Thank you both for replying. I did stop by my local library and checked out some bio. books just to brush up! LOL! I figured it can't hurt me to get a little studying in before taking the test! Thanks again!

10. Hi I'm New!

    paramedic52 replied to nrs2bme's topic in General Students

    Hi nrs2bme and welcome to the board! I'm not exactly in the same "boat" as you, but I'm 29, married, and have a 4 yr. old boy. I've been working as a Paramedic for the past 5 years and have decided to expand my horizons and become a RN. I start b...

11. Anyone ever take a clep test for General Biology?

    paramedic52 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm planning on returning to college full-time this Fall and wanted to take A&P I. However, BIO 110-general Biology, is a pre-requisite for that class. My college does offer a clep test for BIO 110 and I'm thinking of taking it to see if I can ...

12. Cost of Books ?

    paramedic52 replied to paramedic52's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for your input. I figured it would be wise to check this out before going into classes blindly. With this knowledge you all have provided me I will have a ball park budget for books. craff1-- Thanks for the extra info on the other a...

13. Cost of Books ?

    paramedic52 replied to paramedic52's topic in General Students

    Thank you both for your replies. This at least gives me a ball park figure so I know how much to budget. Peeps Mcarthur -- I noticed you live in MD. I also live there -- Balto. Co. area. What school do you go to? I'm planning on attending Essex C...

14. Cost of Books ?

    paramedic52 replied to paramedic52's topic in General Students

    Oh, I should have added that I'm just about completed all my classes for my AA degree. I'm looking for the cost of books for nursing classes only. Thanks!

15. Cost of Books ?

    paramedic52 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello. I'm hoping some of the students on this board could help me out. I'm trying to figure out a ruff estimate of what it would cost me to go back to college to get my RN. I have already figured out what my tuition would be, but I have not been ...