Cynthia1950

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1. Clep Human Growth and Developement ???Has anyone taken it?

   Cynthia1950 replied to ccrn28f's topic in General Nursing

   HI, I had to take the H&P Clep for my pre-regs into an RN to BSN program in May of 2003. I obtained a special study guide just for this Clep from Amazon.com. It was invaluable! The chapters were concise and the sample tests were excellent. So...

2. can somebody please answer my question?

   Cynthia1950 replied to shllby1's topic in General Nursing

   Hi,You DID NOT have a positive TB test. There are several reasons this test became reddened, but I am betting that you probably had a reaction to the solution. In the future, when you must undergo the PPD test-inform whoever gives you the test abou...

3. can somebody please answer my question?

   Cynthia1950 replied to shllby1's topic in General Nursing

   Michelle, Is the red area hardened? You may have had a reaction to the solution. The nurses check for more than just reddness. When they nurse assessed the site, did she/he feel a hardened area? I know how upsetting this can be. What has your ph...

4. Non-BSN and non-ACD Registered Nurses

   Cynthia1950 replied to Cynthia1950's topic in New York

   Thanks, Tweety Those were my reasons not to proceed also. I must have received the devine kick-or all the stars were aligned. I can identify with the courses seem silly and bore you right out of your mind-a lot of the RN-to BSN courses validate wha...

5. Non-BSN and non-ACD Registered Nurses

   Cynthia1950 posted a topic in New York

   Hi, I would like to know what barriers and/or issues ADN and diploma RN's face that stops you from receiving your BSN. I am interested in this because finally (at age 52 and 32 years as a diploma grad), I returned to a RN to BSN program. Thanks an...

6. Nursing image and nursing shortage

   Cynthia1950 replied to Cynthia1950's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you CP

7. Nursing image and nursing shortage

   Cynthia1950 replied to Cynthia1950's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you Cyndy

8. Back Fusion Surgery

   Cynthia1950 replied to luckymichelle's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I had a hemi-laminectomy in 1973-I was 23 years old. Seven years later-I herniated the rest of the disc and was in the hospital a month for conservative treatment. When my othopaedic MD wanted to discharge me-in worse shape that I was admitted-...

9. Nursing image and nursing shortage

   Cynthia1950 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I graduated from a diploma program (last class D/T 4 year degree push) and have worked in my chosen profession since then. For the last 22 years, I have been in Home care. In May of 2003, I began a RN to BSN program finally the stars were all ali...