rj2011

rj2011 has 2 years experience.

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1. MSN at SNHU

   rj2011 replied to DesertSky's topic in Online Learning

   Following as well. I did my BSN there and had a very good experience. I think I might be starting in Sept. Are you looking into federal loans? Did the FAFSA seeing what I get..

2. cheap laptop for MSN

   rj2011 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I am looking at going for my MSN and I don't really have a computer. Can I get away with a $200 one? It would be just for online research and writing papers. I am not tech savvy at all. I previously had macs but my kids broke my last one and i...

3. another new nurse swimming in ltc

   rj2011 posted a topic in Geriatric

   My first job was on a behavioral/medical floor. Loved it, facility was great, patient ratio was under 10. Aides were great, and then the hospital closed :-( I took the first thing, in a ltc and subacute facility, I float between. I like the work, I ...

4. SNHU online RN-BSN

   rj2011 replied to schry2005's topic in Online Learning

   I applied as well and am looking to start in the Spring. Anyone test out of nutrition? Wondering if there are any study tips and how hard is the exam? Thanks!

5. Quincy Full Time ADN Program Fall 2014

   rj2011 replied to osi2011's topic in Massachusetts

   Good luck everyone. GL!

6. RN-BSN in 6 months is DOABLE!

   rj2011 replied to RN*mommy's topic in Western Governors

   what state do most people live in? Anyone in MA? Just wondering if there have been issues with that, as MA seems to restrict so much. ' Thanks

7. Stay at home mom wanting to go to nursing school

   rj2011 replied to Mrs. Silva's topic in New Nurse

   I believe if you really want something, you can make it happen. I currently work as a CNA, 32 hours, have 2 kids at home and attend a fulltime adn program. I have one more year left. It has been difficult at times, there has been NO time to just goof...

8. Whiners in the classroom?!?!?!

   rj2011 replied to rj2011's topic in General Students

   There were maybe 3 students whining? We have a wonderful class, with great enthusiastic students who will be excellent nurses some day soon! I am sorry if you are taking this personally/the wrong way. There is a place and a time for things, and what ...

9. Whiners in the classroom?!?!?!

   rj2011 replied to rj2011's topic in General Students

   Our school has tutoring, private time with profs, appointments with the DON, all for students to complain, vent, learn study techniques, some of the whiners are complaining about how they are paying for this program and should get a,b,c... and yes I ...

10. Whiners in the classroom?!?!?!

    rj2011 replied to rj2011's topic in General Students

    Galipemi- yeah I think it is an age thing, first time around with my bachelors no one said anything or acted like these kids. I'm one of the older ones in the group, almost 40, and don't consider myself that old.. but I do consider myself a professio...

11. What are or were your study strategies for fundamentals of nursing?

    rj2011 replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

    FA Davis has podcasts FREE for their fundamentals book, and you don't need to being using that text for your school, pretty much the same material, just chapters are numbered differently...you can go to the itunes store or google it. that helped me a...

12. Whiners in the classroom?!?!?!

    rj2011 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm in a 2 year adn program, and I can't believe on top of all the work I have to listen to fellow students spend valuable lecture time complaining to the professor about.... - the lecture not being animated enough - the readings too many, too long, ...

13. nursing program with 2 little ones. realistic?

    rj2011 replied to bbsunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing

    haha, I pumped in the parking lot after my second doing my prereqs! I had the car adapter ... I would park in the dark spot in the lot, pump then go into class

14. nursing program with 2 little ones. realistic?

    rj2011 replied to bbsunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I believe that where there is a will there is a way! I did prereqs at a community school, some online, some hybrid, evenings. I am married and my husband was home from work then. I also worked part time ( and still do) as a cna at a hospital nights. ...

15. Full Time Quincy College Sept 2012

    rj2011 replied to mollymarie3's topic in Massachusetts

    as long as you start the series of shots by clinical you should be fine... also for future students wondering about the full time program schedule!... as of this year , your first semester, you have lecture 2 times a week for 2 hours, it's either 8-1...