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  1. NVCC 2nd year RN Clinicals Class of 2009

    krenee replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I thought the drug dosage this time was tough! A bit nervous . . . never had to take the make up exam yet, don't want to

  2. Dreading clinicals!

    krenee posted a topic in General Students

    Now I know I'm not alone in this . . . I am in my final semester, and for the first time, I got a really, well, mean clinical instructor. She is just waiting to pounce & yell at someone for...

  3. How many study hours per night (do you average?)

    krenee replied to Equinox_93's topic in General Students

    I don't work, but I try to study 3-4 hrs per day depending on what's going on . . . right before a test I up it to 5 hrs a day for 2-3 days . . . more than that if it's the final! Works for me.

  4. Any other ADNs wishing they had done BSN??

    krenee replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

    Not sorry at all, why would I want to pay $200 more per credit and spend 2 more years for the same pay? No thanks. I am going to do the RN to MSN and skip the bachelors, and since I will be working...

  5. Anybody applying to NVCC Fall 09?

    krenee replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    So they switched from the TEAS to the HESI and now back to the TEAS? How confusing! Guess the HESI wasn't working out for some reason.

  6. Anybody applying to NVCC Fall 09?

    krenee replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm GRADUATING this may (whoo hoo!) but I do know someone who is applying. she was just asking me how long was it in between turning in my checklist and getting the application . . . of course I have...

  7. Am I too old to just be starting?

    krenee replied to Roxy0628's topic in General Students

    Yeah, you are very young compared with many of us! It might depend on your program, my program is a community college and maybe that naturally attracts older people because we aren't "going away" to...

  8. NOVA Courses/Teacher question

    krenee replied to NParker's topic in Virginia Nursing

    As far as online, I don't see any difference in what teacher you took - unless things have changed since I took NAS 161 & 162 a couple of years ago, it's basically self-study. Read the book &...

  9. Going to the Gym

    krenee replied to medgirlRN's topic in General Students

    Good for you! That is the one thing I refuse to give up during nursing school - because I honestly believe it helps me do better than if I took that time & studied. Good for the stress level,...

  10. Are You Kidding Me???????

    krenee replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    You didn't say whether you've checked the local hospitals for scholarships - I got one through my hospital and we don't qualify for any scholarship financially - I don't have to work there until I...

  11. NVCC, pregnancy and clinicals

    krenee replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Well, all things considered, I wouldn't get pregnant during nursing school. It's very difficult to plan certain aspects - like someone else mentioned, morning sickness - you can get that to where...

  12. Bored!!!!

    krenee replied to hunnybaby24's topic in General Students

    No, I'm not bored! We just took our final on the 18th, then I had a week to shop and get ready for Christmas. Then I went to my mom's for a week (different state) and just got back Saturday. Now I...

  13. Inova at Fairfax for new grads?

    krenee replied to zram44's topic in Virginia Nursing

    They do hire new grads, but I've heard Inova has a hiring freeze at present. Best of luck!

  14. Germanna Community College vs NVCC

    krenee replied to Chrysea's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Can't speak for Germanna, but I am in the NVCC program and when I applied for the Fall of 2007, there was no wait. Everyone who applied got in. Don't know if that has changed, but "really long wait"...

  15. Is nursing really a dirty job?

    krenee replied to xobeeautiful's topic in General Students

    OK, I am not being mean, but based on what you said, I would stay far, far away from nursing. It is very dirty, it is very stressful. I wouldn't do it unless you can get past that. I don't find the...

  16. Buying old editions of books?

    krenee replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I had an older version of the textbook for A&P (didn't know it at first, because it was still brand new sold in the school bookstore - and full price which I wasn't too happy about). Anyway - the...

  17. resume help...without previous experience

    krenee replied to Cherry2000's topic in General Students

    My resume will be pretty sad too - worse than yours because at least you have the job you do, which includes patient care, however little. I had an office job for 8 years, then stayed home with my...

  18. the almighty year of med-surg experience

    krenee replied to Cinnamongirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Bumping this thread, because the issue has just come up *again* for me. I am planning to attempt to obtain a job in the NICU and last night (I was in the ER with my son, and of course chatted up all...

  19. What do you do to relieve your stress?

    krenee replied to nurse901's topic in General Students

    I work out - I refuse to give it up although I might cut down while I'm in school. It's great for stress relief. I also take a bath every day which might take up to 30 minutes :tbsk:, it's awesome....

  20. NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    krenee replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Oh, good job! With the final being so heavily weighted it can really help you OR hurt you!!! I guess some people flunked out and/or didn't pay because I was able to get into the lecture & labs...

  21. NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    krenee replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I did well, after MUCH stress. Sooooo glad it's over. Can't believe they posted the reading for next semester already . Who wants to think about that already??? I'm busy Christmas shopping . . . I...

  22. "Nursing students with C's are still nurses".. ?

    krenee replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    I am an A student and I certainly don't think that's going to make me a WORSE nurse than anyone else. I want to learn, I want to understand things. I think that will help me remember things and I...

  23. Final grades...Aggh!!

    krenee replied to RNMeg's topic in General Students

    I had the same situation in the spring (well, minus the curving!). I got a 92.something and missed the A - first B since starting my pre-reqs. I don't mind telling you it still stings, but no, I...

  24. I should be studying.

    krenee replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    I should be studying too . . . but I allow myself computer time 3X a day (breakfast, lunch, and before bed)! I'm off to study soon . . . my final isn't 'til Thursday.

  25. NICU Summer Extern?

    krenee replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Students

    I think if you don't want to do NICU/babies long term I wouldn't bother. My understanding is that it's very specialized and therefore wouldn't help you if you what you want to do is ICU. I'm sure...