Kris86

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1. psychiatric nursing - clothing

   Kris86 replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

   Any thoughts on head coverings (like a nuns veil)? I wore it during my psych rotation with no problems. I know that it's not advised to wear things around the neck, so I probably won't even apply. I'm a new grad and in my area it's not uncommon to st...

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   Kris86 replied to ErinDel's topic in Massachusetts

   Practice in open lab/practice at home. We dont "have" to go to open lab. But if you want to learn the skill, and master it...you want to go as often as possible. Some people don't go at all and they fail every cert. They retake it and pass, but then ...

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   Kris86 replied to ErinDel's topic in Massachusetts

   I don't have to take it, they accepted my high school chemistry. I'm in the 1st semester of the program already.

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   Kris86 replied to ErinDel's topic in Massachusetts

   So, I can't send PM...apparently I haven't made enough posts. I didn't take chemistry there, I took it in HS....so I don't know what to say!

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   Kris86 replied to ErinDel's topic in Massachusetts

   Yeah, I heard 2nd sem is worse. I'm going to be spending part of my summer prepping for it!

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   Kris86 replied to ErinDel's topic in Massachusetts

   The first sem is almost over. 2 ppl dropped out already. I am in class MW lecture: 1030-1220, T Lab: 8-12, TH Clinical 7-1, F Lect 1030-1120...But The rest of the day is spent reading/practicing!!! So, it's more time than it looks!!!

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   Kris86 replied to ErinDel's topic in Massachusetts

   I am in the 1st week of the 1st semster of the day program and it is intense! The good thing about the TEAS is I believe you only need a 58 to pass. NECC requires an 80? For those starting in the fall, read ahead! The first week expect to read 2-3 ch...

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   Kris86 replied to ErinDel's topic in Massachusetts

   I meant jan 2011 =)

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   Kris86 replied to ErinDel's topic in Massachusetts

   LakerATP: My application was complete 5/10/09...I am starting the program Jan 2010. Yay! and EEk!

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    Kris86 replied to ErinDel's topic in Massachusetts

    Congrats ErinLee for surviving the first week! Can you give us some details on what to expect? I start in Jan and I am already stressed =)

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    Kris86 replied to ErinDel's topic in Massachusetts

    Oh ok thanks. Still have 10 or so more posts to go=)

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    Kris86 replied to ErinDel's topic in Massachusetts

    Hey, thanks everyone! I am excited! My time management skills are so-so...that could be a problem. **ERINLEE** I got your message, but it says I can not send Private messages. I am starting the semester after you! So, I can bug you asking about how ...

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    Kris86 replied to ErinDel's topic in Massachusetts

    Hi, Thanks for the response. I got my acceptance letter in the mail today!!!! I flipped out! I am starting Spring '11 for the Day program. I have no idea what to expect. I don't work full-time, I only work 24 hrs. I have heard that even 24hrs is to...

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    Kris86 replied to ErinDel's topic in Massachusetts

    Hello! How is everyone? I stumbled across this chat today and it was exactly what I was looking for I skimmed through some of the old posts, but there were so many, so I am probably repeating questions already asked. I'm clueless about this whole pr...