ACook84

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1. How do you motivate yourself?

   ACook84 replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in General Students

   I am a single mom of a 3 year old son, and i want him to have a better life than i had. That is motivation enough! His picture is in the front cover of EACH of my textbooks! If i start slacking....i flip to the front for a reminder of what i am doing...

2. Blind Nursing Student?

   ACook84 replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

   p.s. since we are all nursing students and we will most likely encounter patients who want more info on devices that will make their lives easier, here is a link to a site that sells all sorts (not only for the blind) of helpful aids: http://www.maxi...

3. Blind Nursing Student?

   ACook84 replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

   I am a nursing student who was raised by a legally blind single parent. Over the years i have come to find out there are quite a few different assistance aids/devices for the blind/handicapped. One of the things that truly impressed me is a pocket de...

4. Rode up on first accident outside of hospital....

   ACook84 replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

   I too am surprised by the number of people who choose not to stop. I'm not one to judge you, but having been hit by a car traveling 55 mph on a busy road makes me recognize the relevance of stopping to make sure all involved are okay. Surprisingly, m...

5. Davenport Nursing Program questions

   ACook84 replied to casonpa's topic in Michigan

   msrenee.....i dont' have access to the messaging part of this site yet. i only have something like 14 posts yet, and i think we need 25 to send messages to other members....unless we pay. So i would LOVE to message you back...but i can't! I am a DU ...

6. Davenport University

   ACook84 replied to persephone162's topic in Michigan

   Hey girly!! I don't have enough posts in yet to message you back....so i hope you find this comment!! I DO go to DU....i was the redhead you were talking to in the library the other day....after study group :)

7. Davenport University

   ACook84 replied to persephone162's topic in Michigan

   we started on August 31st. It's definitely a time consuming program! But it is doable! I can't speak for everybody but i am loving it! We had our first exam this week and that was an experience in itself! Nursing is a completely different way of thin...

8. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

   ACook84 replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks! I was reading the site and couldn't find it directly. I also saw that they offer loan repayment as well....so even if i don't get accepted into the HRSA scholarship group, there is still the option of trying for that. Thanks again! And i hav...

9. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

   ACook84 replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have a question for those of you that applied. I know that i could probably find the answer in the thread somewhere, and if you want to link me to a post or a specific page, feel free. But my question is, can you apply for this if you are in your ...

10. What Stethoscope do I purchase for nursing school?

    ACook84 replied to luv2garden's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I have been considering purchasing the Littman Cardiology 3, so i wouldn't have to upgrade after school, but a buddy of mine went to a uniform shop near us and she tried out a cheaper model and said it works quite well. So i am currently rethinking t...

11. Davenport University

    ACook84 replied to persephone162's topic in Michigan

    they definitely use a point system. you get a certain number of points for your full GPA, your math and science GPA, your TEAS, your essay, each recommendation, and the number of prerequisites that you already have out of the way. So I know a couple ...

12. Davenport University

    ACook84 replied to persephone162's topic in Michigan

    Hey Mike, i don't know if Don mentioned it to you, but a BUNCH of us are getting together for dinner on Saturday night. If you are free and like Mexican food, you should come! It'll give you a chance to meet more of your future classmates! Anyhow.......

13. Davenport University

    ACook84 replied to persephone162's topic in Michigan

    Okay....the Fall schedule is up!! Looks like Tuesday and Wednesday for the nursing classes, then i personally have to take medical terminology on fridays.

14. Davenport University

    ACook84 replied to persephone162's topic in Michigan

    From what i have heard, we are required to do two. But i would email the professor in charge to double check. Woo Hoo!!! Maybe if you hang out with me long enough, some of my perfection will rub off on you! lol! jk! Also...i don't remember if i me...

15. Davenport University

    ACook84 replied to persephone162's topic in Michigan

    awesome. congrats mike! sorry if this font is horrible, i am posting from my cell phone and it looks enormous on here. heh! glad you made it though! and congrats on beating me with the slides in micro. hahaha! i just heard from one of my buddies that...