WDWpixieRN

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  1. Good nursing Lit?!?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Nurmom86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    mine is also now spoken for....if you are looking for good reading, it's worth the investment...join the [color=#b10021]borders rewards club. you get weekly discount coupons that are good for use in...

  2. Good nursing Lit?!?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Nurmom86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You know what? I have one, too. First person to PM me with a name and address gets it!! Great

  3. ...starting to wonder if I can do this....

    WDWpixieRN replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck! I had avoided the science classes all my life and then I decided to go to NS -- ugh!! It was a tough turnaround for me in many respects. Try to enjoy what you're learning and do the best...

  4. Which way....Which way....

    WDWpixieRN replied to coolpeach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know where/what ccp is, but our college only requires chemistry and biology with a minimum "C" to apply to the program. At that time, you are put on a waiting list and are required to pass a...

  5. Good nursing Lit?!?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Nurmom86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was also going to mention this book. It was given to us at an orientation before our program started last year. Lots and lots of information and insight and enjoyable to read. Best wishes and...

  6. Which way....Which way....

    WDWpixieRN replied to coolpeach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't answer all your questions, nor make your decision any easier, but as to a couple of points -- You can call the 4-year programs and ASK what their application/acceptance process includes....

  7. At the crossroads

    WDWpixieRN replied to RN_Pursuit2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm hankering for a Vegas trip.....I'm originally a southern CA girl; have been here 14 years now. We honeymooned in Tahoe almost 30 years ago. Had a great meal at the top of the ski lift and...

  8. At the crossroads

    WDWpixieRN replied to RN_Pursuit2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, gee, thanks...but that won't happen until next May, lol!! I've got 2 more semesters to go starting on August 20th to get that ADN!! It's been a long road, but I'm hoping it will be worth it....

  9. Career Change

    WDWpixieRN replied to julesradio's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you enjoy your job and the money is needed for you to get through school, I would say stay put and complete your prereqs while doing so. I was only able to take one at a time while I worked, but...

  10. My options

    WDWpixieRN replied to julesradio's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most posts I've seen recommend working straight toward your RN. LPN jobs are apparently few and far between except in LTC from what I've read on these boards. I completed my prereqs part-time and was...

  11. I miss school...

    WDWpixieRN replied to Nurmom86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No.....I wouldn't miss it....but I just completed a bachelor's in another field in '99 and wasn't looking forward to going back for nursing school in the first place!! I am in an ADN program and am...

  12. At the crossroads

    WDWpixieRN replied to RN_Pursuit2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I continued my IT job while pursuing my prereqs. I hated the job, but needed to continue to make as much $$$ as possible. That took me about 2 years part-time evenings. I started NS and completed 2...

  13. I Got In But....

    WDWpixieRN replied to alabama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We are allowed to defer one semester. I had applied to 2 local CC's that are a part of the same system. At one, I also had to defer for 2 semesters due to financial and personal obligations (I...

  14. Anyone could help me wid nursing schools?

    WDWpixieRN replied to tjmann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't mean to imply that it wasn't necessary. In my/our case, it probably was. I let myself get way too involved in someone else's issues and should have just backed off of the subject at hand in...

  15. Anyone could help me wid nursing schools?

    WDWpixieRN replied to tjmann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally don't think it's too much to ask someone to at least attempt to be professional on these boards. First of all, I agree that it's difficult to read a post like that; second, it's hard to...

  16. Help! What classes should I take?

    WDWpixieRN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you've made a very wise decision. Your daughter is still so very young and my guess is that so are you. My children are now all grown and with a LOT of perspective (and probably many years...

  17. dealing with cramps

    WDWpixieRN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    Boy, did I ever when I was in my 30's. But then, the cramps weren't so killer (go figure, they used to say after you've had kids they get BETTER!! Liars.). Back then, I used to take: Fiorinal...

  18. ED internship for student nurse

    WDWpixieRN replied to 2B_RN_2008's topic in Emergency

    A local employer in our area offered summer student nurse internships and the ED was offered as one of the units of assignment. We found out about them as they were on campus for a recruiting fair of...

  19. Very confused

    WDWpixieRN replied to BeachPrincess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could check about online programs. I don't know a lot about them, but I know of two paramedics at the hospital I am at that are attending them in order to get their RNs as they both full-time and...

  20. To be or not to be...CNA before nursing school?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Sammygrll's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd go for it BEFORE nursing school if you've got the time. A lot of hospitals do the their own training when you're hired (paid), but it's often time-intensive. I believe around here it was one or...

  21. dealing with cramps

    WDWpixieRN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    My GYN suggested taking 600 mg of ibuprofen every 6 hours. That seems to take the edge off nicely for me, but they do seem to take a while to kick in. Once they do, I live on them for 2 days or so...

  22. Preceptor Gift Ideas...

    WDWpixieRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I posted this on the General Student Nurses boards, but thought I'd ask here again -- I'm completing a summer student nurse intern program and have just had the best experience. My preceptor has been...

  23. Are we all old???

    WDWpixieRN replied to np_wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I see my last post to this thread was in October. I have since turned 51, completed my second semester of an ADN program, and am about to complete a summer student nurse internship in a local ER. You...

  24. Preceptor Gift Ideas...

    WDWpixieRN posted a topic in General Students

    I'm about to complete a student nurse internship program that has just been terrific. I'd like to get a small gift of some kind as a token of my appreciation to my preceptor as she has gone over and...

  25. Nursing-student Malpractice Insurance

    WDWpixieRN replied to Jenny67's topic in General Students

    I'm a member of the National Student Nurses' Association, and this is one of the benefits: Professional Liability Insurance For only $29 a year, nursing students can enroll for up to $6 Million...