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1. Samford University FNP Fall 2013 students?

   Pack RN replied to bulldog2013's topic in NP Students

   Hi StudentNP, Getting excited about starting and looking forward to meeting you. What do you think about the program so far...any words of wisdom?

2. Samford University FNP Fall 2013 students?

   Pack RN replied to bulldog2013's topic in NP Students

   I'm in Charlotte...I'm probably going to fly too. That would be a long drive home after 4 days of orientation. It looks like there are several moderately-priced hotels about a mile-ish west of campus. The Marriott Courtyard offering the student disco...

3. Samford University FNP Fall 2013 students?

   Pack RN replied to bulldog2013's topic in NP Students

   I'll be there with you this Fall and can't wait to get started! I've been really impressed with everyone I've interacted with from the school so far. I researched plenty of schools, and Samford seems like a great fit...its the only school I applied t...

4. just took nclex today

   Pack RN replied to terrifiedtotears's topic in NCLEX

   I took it today too and felt the same way. I tried the Pearson "trick" and got the good pop-up. That made me feel better.

5. Does anyone have a trick to remember the cranial nerves

   Pack RN replied to princeza28's topic in NCLEX

   I broke the first letters of each nerve into groups of three and it stuck for me: O-O-O T-T-A F-A-G V-A-H Remembering what each of them does is a different story!

6. beta blockers for anxiety?

   Pack RN replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

   I had a terrible fear of public speaking in my previous career, but needed to give presentations pretty frequently. Beta-blockers allowed me to take the "edge" off of my anxiety without losing my ability to focus. I definitlely recommend them if you'...

7. Grading Scales

   Pack RN replied to Pack RN's topic in General Students

   DarkRainy - that's the main reason I started this thread. It seems that, for example, an 85 would be considered a C in my (your) program, but a B in a good number of other programs...nursing courses only. How will that be viewed when we're trying to...

8. Grading Scales

   Pack RN replied to Pack RN's topic in General Students

   Thanks for sharing everyone! It sounds like things are a little different across the board. I didn't specify, but my scale is just for nursing courses. I wonder what impact different scales have (if any) when applying to BSN completion/MSN programs...

9. Grading Scales

   Pack RN posted a topic in General Students

   Just curious - our grading scale (RN) is: A (92-100), B (86-92) & C (80-86). Is this pretty consistent with all schools? Thanks!

10. oh, so you're studying to be a "male" nurse...

    Pack RN replied to Deglynx's topic in Men

    "I thought about becoming a female nurse, but I couldn't find a skirt that fit right".

11. going to Mercy School of Nursing?

    Pack RN replied to OakIsland's topic in North Carolina

    I'm ready...can't wait to get started. Couple of questions...I have all my general college courses out of the way, so I'll just need to take nursing courses. I'm planning to apply for the accelerated program...is that insane? Also, I'm thinking about...

12. going to Mercy School of Nursing?

    Pack RN replied to OakIsland's topic in North Carolina

    I start this Fall as well...I'm wrapping up my last pre-req this semester (A&P II). I didn't realize there were so many applicants...makes me feel even better about getting accepted! It's also great to see there's at least one other person my age...

13. Does Nursing School GPA Really Matter?

    Pack RN posted a topic in Career Support

    Hi Everyone, I'm entering a diploma program this fall after 15 years in another industry...I have a BA in Marketing and an MBA. In my previous life, GPA was rarely mentioned during the hiring process...either mine or those of candidates I interview...

14. Diploma to MSN Question

    Pack RN replied to Pack RN's topic in Career Support

    Thanks Tweety - looks like I have some research to do! Matt

15. Diploma to MSN Question

    Pack RN posted a topic in Career Support

    Hi Everyone, I'm changing careers, and am expecting admission to a diploma program any day now. My eventual goal is to pursue an advanced practice position...Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Anesthesia. I know that diploma programs emphahsize clinical co...