doxiern40

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1. AACC Spring 2015

   doxiern40 replied to srivers777's topic in Maryland

   I graduated from aacc about 2 years ago. They had recently relaxed the requirements for the program when I applied, and more than half of my class failed out. We only had about 20 students and I was in the hybrid program. It was still new at the time...

2. Help with Nursing Diagnosis

   doxiern40 replied to doxiern40's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks guys! This info has helped me out quite a bit- Esme, I really appreciate your answer and all the references. Thanks so much! This is my first assignment in nursing school and I feel completely confused but it's starting to make more sense wit...

3. Help with Nursing Diagnosis

   doxiern40 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Can anyone tell me how to select the "R/T" with a diagnosis of "Decreased Cardiac Output"? I have identified the following defining characteristics in the nursing diagnosis manual that I guess would be the "AEB"?-- tachycardia (108 BPM); observable ...

4. RN or PA?

   doxiern40 replied to doxiern40's topic in Career Support

   Yes, here in Maryland it's super competitive to get into the PA programs. 500 applicants, 40 students each year at the one I'm looking at, and yes all those requirements to be considered competitive along with a really high GPA. thanks for responding...

5. How can you tell if nursing is a good fit for you?

   doxiern40 replied to doxiern40's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes, jjjjoy, that is my situation. I can have my prereqs knocked out by the end of this summer if I want to, and then just start. I guess I'll just keep going and try not to feel pressured to make any decisions right now. I have a little time to figu...

6. How can you tell if nursing is a good fit for you?

   doxiern40 replied to doxiern40's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hmm, okay. I am just feeling so undecided about this nursing thing. One day I will feel really excited sort of like I have found my calling and then I start having all of these doubts like can I deal with the bodily fluids, or will I be able to do th...

7. How can you tell if nursing is a good fit for you?

   doxiern40 replied to doxiern40's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Good suggestions everyone. What exactly is the role of a CNA and what sort of income can you earn as one?

8. RN or PA?

   doxiern40 posted a topic in Career Support

   I have been considering a career change here lately and am currently taking A and P, and doing well so far. I am just wondering if any of you considered becoming a PA instead of an RN? I am a problem solver by nature, and think my personality which i...

9. How can you tell if nursing is a good fit for you?

   doxiern40 replied to doxiern40's topic in Pre-Nursing

   That is a really good idea. Then you could work as a CNA while going to school if you have time. I am 36, so close to you in age and it's just such a change of pace from working in the corporate world and there are so many things that I worry about. ...

10. How can you tell if nursing is a good fit for you?

    doxiern40 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    How do you know if nursing is right for you? I am coming from a background of marketing and business, and am just unsure of how much I will like the actual job. I will say that I am really enjoying what I'm learning in anatomy class, and I'm getting ...