LinZ_956

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1. Grading Scale

   LinZ_956 replied to jaylynn67's topic in General Nursing

   92-100= A 89-91= B+ 83-88= B 75-82= C Below that, it doesn't matter, because we have to have at least a C to pass. Ok, getting on soapbox--I don't see how the different grading scale helps that...

2. ACNP...cardiothoracic surgery?

   LinZ_956 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hi, I'm in a BSN program and plan on becoming an NP. I was looking at Vanderbilt's website, and in their ACNP program they offer different specializations...one of which is cardiothoracic surgery....

3. nurses vs. doctors

   LinZ_956 replied to umkcstudent's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your post. I've struggled with the same issues myself (I have the grades and interest), but what you said reiterated my feelings on the issue. ESPECIALLY the part about being able to switch...

4. BSN to Med School??

   LinZ_956 replied to HomeofLove4Him's topic in General Students

   Hi there, I've kind of gone back and forth between the MD/Nurse thing, so I can associate with what you're going through. The information I've received from most pre-med advisors and health care...

5. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

   LinZ_956 replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Why Kentucky? That's where I'd most likely practice. Now I'm concerned.

6. Thinking about Ped. Onc.

   LinZ_956 replied to dreams2bnurseco's topic in Oncology

   Great question. I'm considering Pediatric Oncology as well, and I'd really like to get some feedback from those actually working in the field. Thanks for bringing up the topic

7. Need some assistance for a paper I'm writing...

   LinZ_956 replied to LinZ_956's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Great ideas.

8. Need some assistance for a paper I'm writing...

   LinZ_956 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Hi everyone, First of all, I just wanted to say that this is one of the best websites I've ever come into contact with regarding nursing. As a BSN student, the information I've found here has...

9. Books on Micro and Health Assessment

   LinZ_956 replied to LinZ_956's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thanks for the replies! I found a basic Micro book that looks like it will be a good help (and it didn't cost an arm and leg), and those websites look really useful. I always wait until the end of lab...

10. Books on Micro and Health Assessment

    LinZ_956 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, Next fall I'll be taking Medical Microbiology and a health assessment course (both with labs). Can you all recommend any good books on either subject? I received a Barnes & Noble gift...