SpiceChick01

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1. HESI study tips

   SpiceChick01 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all! Any tips or suggestions on how to study for the HESI exams? They are rather awful, and the companion book and CD the the EVOLVE corporation puts out to study for it is useless....

2. Southwest Tennessee Community College

   SpiceChick01 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee

   Hey all! I was wondering what passing percentage is in the Nursing program at Southwest. For example, I know of one school where it is 80%, and another where it is 77% total average to pass a class. Thanks!

3. Can someone explain to me...

   SpiceChick01 replied to SpiceChick01's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the replies! This is clear now...

4. Can someone explain to me...

   SpiceChick01 posted a topic in General Nursing

   What the difference is between Private Duty nursing and Home Health? I am really unclear on this. Thanks!

5. Baptist College Of Health Sciences

   SpiceChick01 replied to LadyBug77's topic in Tennessee

   Ooh, just try not to think about how long it will take. I go part time evening wknds and I won't graduate till August 2011. I have stopped dwelling on it cause it makes me IMPATIENT.....So, I just try not to focus on the length of the program, just o...

6. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

   SpiceChick01 replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

   I agree with you Jessie RN about those without education being able to value it. I know a someone personally who lacks education, but strongly advocates education and donates to scholarship funds, etc. But, I think that maybe the previous poster was...

7. evening nursing program

   SpiceChick01 replied to vickimichele68's topic in Tennessee

   Memphis Tiger: I am also a Memphis Tiger:yeah:!!!I don't work and I also have a B.A and an M.A as well. I am scheduled to graduate in August 2011. Labpus00: So far, the things covered in class have been on the tests. But, I am only taking the Geneds ...

8. How much time do you have left in Nursing School?

   SpiceChick01 replied to neeniebean's topic in General Students

   Three. Freaking. YEARS!!! LOL can you tell I am not happy about that???

9. evening nursing program

   SpiceChick01 replied to vickimichele68's topic in Tennessee

   I am a student at Baptist in the evening and weekend program. Evening/weekenders get priority during class registration, and classes are usually 6-915 pm. I like it so far. The faculty and staff have been friendly and helpful. I have heard nothing bu...

10. 401k Plan and Pension Plan

    SpiceChick01 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee

    Do you have to be at Baptist for an extended period of time(like 5 years) to get the entire 2:1 match, or is it immediately given as soon as you start to contribute to your 401k? Also, do they match UP TO A PERCENT of your salary like many places do,...

11. Nurses who signed contracts to work for tuition

    SpiceChick01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I'm in a situation where I may be attending a private school that is affiliated with a hospital. I am thinking about choosing the option to sign a contract to work for them for two years after graduation, in exchange for them covering my tuition....

12. MOMS: Do you think this is taking on too much?

    SpiceChick01 replied to BreatheFree's topic in Pre-Nursing

    It is certainly possible to go to school with a tribe of kids at home, LOL!I am a 28 year old SAHM myself. When I did my Master's, my kids were 1, 1, 2, 6, and 7. Five in all.....the only thing about you situation is the newborn. Mine were small, but...

13. To everyone that has had experience with student loans!!

    SpiceChick01 replied to jla623's topic in General Students

    If you go to www.tuitionanswer.com you can apply right now, OR you can call the 800 # on the site tomorrow, see what the full loan amount for your junior college is, and apply for it. They send the loan money directly to you within 2 weeks, and you d...

14. Healthy women schedule C-sections to prevent vaginal stretching

    SpiceChick01 replied to rph3664's topic in Ob/Gyn

    QueenJean, I am LMAO at flappy Hoohas! It's gotta go one day, ain't THAT the truth!!!!!!! :lol2::lol2::lol2:

15. Healthy women schedule C-sections to prevent vaginal stretching

    SpiceChick01 replied to rph3664's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, my point also ItsyBitsy! Why would you choose it. Medical necessity is different. I was highly upset at the time my son was born because I ended up having a c-section after 13 hours of labor :angryfire. I was prepared for a vaginal birth and fe...