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    Friend asked to cheat off me from exam?

    Apple-Core replied to Dlansey's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would stop playing games like this and just be polite but blunt: "I wish you the very best in your schooling but I prefer to work independently. It is very distracting for me to have to keep...
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    Question from a Pre-Nursing Student

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you
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    Question from a Pre-Nursing Student

    Apple-Core posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hope it's ok to post here, but I'd love some feedback from seasoned (and not so seasoned ) nurses! My question is...how does one decide on a specialty? Was perhaps just an area that really appealed...
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    Question from a Pre-Nursing Student

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in General Nursing

    You're right - I should focus on getting into school first! I guess I was just interested in how the process worked; what you have described above (as well as all the other great posts) has explained...
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    Wrong side for amputation(loss of license)

    Apple-Core replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Atomic Stig, on Sep 6th 2016, you wrote: " I sent her friend a tense email with a lot of name
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    Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

    Apple-Core replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My beach ready body aged 97! Two-time world record-holding sprinter - Daily Mail https://apple.news/AOK3VWzwgTaeQFRsh2Yu6-w ok, not a nurse, but along the
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    Am I too old??

    Apple-Core replied to Sammy2013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nope it's not too late. Granted, you're unlikely to have a 40 year career ahead of you, but who cares? If this is your passion and dream, then 100% you are not too old. Go for
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    Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

    Apple-Core replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Still
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    Kindly recommend some textbooks for me

    Apple-Core replied to Porsche341's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I definitely suggest contacting the college directly because each college has their own textbook choices for each class. Sometimes these may change at the start of a new semester, so I would also...
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    Best private student loans for large amounts?

    Apple-Core replied to C_Schneider1010's topic in General Students

    Have you considered community college? Same degree, fraction of the cost. Obviously it's your call, but I would run for the hills from a program costing above $30~$40K, never mind in excess of...
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    Question from a Pre-Nursing Student

    Apple-Core replied to Apple-Core's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks
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    Can I refuse to work with a certain resident?

    Apple-Core replied to Newbie93017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have a witness present and document everything if possible. If not, report it immediately after leaving her room, and preferably have that notated by the charge. Overkill? Maybe, but at least you're...
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    How much do YOU think nurses are worth?

    Apple-Core replied to mystory's topic in General Nursing

    NICE!
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    Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

    Apple-Core replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Awesome!!!!
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    Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

    Apple-Core replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Really? You joined *today* and your first post is to say somebody is too old at 35? í
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    Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Applicants

    Apple-Core replied to MiladyMalarkey's topic in Arizona Nursing

    When you say 1% off for the Hesi score, do you mean you scored 99% or that you got 0.5 points rather than 1 towards your point total? When did you submit your application? Presumably you're waiting to...
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    Cheating in nursing school

    Apple-Core replied to nursingforme2's topic in General Students

    It's annoying, especially if they are getting better grades that those putting in the effort to study. However, come test time, and especially the NCLEX, the truth will
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    Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

    Apple-Core replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im speculating and speaking on their behalf, but my assumption is that these posters think that: 1. The older you are, the harder it will be on the body, including loss of strength and so forth. and...
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    Phlebotomy refusing to draw

    Apple-Core replied to Lame's topic in General Nursing

    I may have to do it on your behalf
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    Should Obama care be repealed?

    Apple-Core replied to luv2's topic in General Nursing

    Socialist healthcare does not mean the country has to become overall socialist. Personally, I support and believe in socialist education and socialist healthcare. But that's where my support of...
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    Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Applicants

    Apple-Core replied to MiladyMalarkey's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you so much for your detailed reply! I'm finishing up my final 3 prerequisites and plan to take the hesi test in the next week or so. When I told the nursing advisor that I planned to take the...
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    Maricopa Comm College CEP Fall 2017 Applicants

    Apple-Core replied to MiladyMalarkey's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am hoping to start my online classes with Ottawa in fall, and enter the spring 2018 nursing block....any idea if I get my application in before the May 31st deadline, will that be a doable timeframe...
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    There is nothing we can do

    Apple-Core replied to nutella's topic in General Nursing

    Thank
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    Should Obama care be repealed?

    Apple-Core replied to luv2's topic in General Nursing

    I've lived in the States over 20 years; this is a wonderful country, and in so many ways I love my life here. However, the healthcare system - to this day - boggles my mind, especially after...
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    Should Obama care be repealed?

    Apple-Core replied to luv2's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Nobody00, CNA Where's our apostrophe and capital letter??