WDWpixieRN

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  1. St. Louis Community College

    WDWpixieRN replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember that a lot of people go elsewhere, move, or change their minds before they get accepted, so she's going on the # on the list currently....it truly may move faster? I decided not to go...

  2. Need some advice on current situation...any help would be greatly apreciated.

    WDWpixieRN replied to GrossmontRN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    this is a huge point to keep in mind....there are many people who attend voc schools or other schools that may qualify them for the nclex, but whose credits will not transfer later on down the...

  3. How much is too much?

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

    That's a horrible amount of money to have to owe once you're out of school...you could put a lot of that money toward a nice house...if there's a means for you to go to another program that's not so...

  4. St. Louis Community College

    WDWpixieRN replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    I think Dana's pretty close to the time frame you will wait for the community colleges (there are three you can apply to, but you must apply to EACH one individually once you meet the minimum prereqs,...

  5. Welcome to the Missouri State Forum!

    WDWpixieRN replied to suebird3's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome!! I am currently a student at one of the STLCC programs and would be happy to answer any questions you might have. I am VERY happy with the program and highly recommend it to anyone who's...

  6. SSM or BJC ?

    WDWpixieRN replied to rkrs6673's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know much about either from an employment perspective....but having done clinicals at both locations, let me just say the nurses on the SSM floor I was at seemed MUCH happier than the nurses...

  7. Any Other Math Phobia's Out There???

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

    I'm not familiar with the specific math classes as you have them titled, but I'll tell you my story... I graduated in '74 with a D in algebra (I think they wanted to get rid of me, too, lol)....fast...

  8. HELP.... need advise on how to survive MATH assesment...

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

    I think there's also a lot of great math help on the web....bet there's even some interactive sites....a lot of the basic math is multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, so with a little work,...

  9. Advice on career change?

    WDWpixieRN replied to TDS2n's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Make sure you inquire to all the schools you are interested in about their minimum entrance requirements....there are still quite a few schools that are first-come, first-served (such as the CC I...

  10. Having a boyfriend while in nursing school....

    WDWpixieRN replied to sheridan3456's topic in General Students

    I think this is one you can play by ear....if you find Mr. Wonderful, he will understand, be supportive, and be willing to take a semi-backseat when those busy times arise while you're in school....

  11. Bored in clinical?

    WDWpixieRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    You're right to a certain extent, but I think a lot depends on the RNs and your clinical instructors...last semester we were on a floor where I think the nurses and aides would've preferred we were...

  12. Hate this OB/PEDS rotation!!!

    WDWpixieRN replied to PurrRN's topic in General Students

    We don't do an actual OB rotation; not sure how time we'll spend in peds (a later semester), but I am dreading it somewhat for the reasons you pointed out...I am very interested in learning more about...

  13. Group Health Insurance

    WDWpixieRN replied to pattycake's topic in General Nursing

    Hi patty!! I don't really know, but wanted to let you know that someone saw your post!! Have you tried calling them directly?!?! Best

  14. Radial Pulse. Help!

    WDWpixieRN replied to AmyL's topic in General Students

    I can usually find the radial pulse pretty quickly (but darned those pedal pulses are tricky!), but sometimes have a hard time keeping a hold on the radial once I start counting....or it feels like...

  15. Curious

    WDWpixieRN replied to kelisehunter's topic in California Nursing

    You can always call the hospital directly and talk to the nurse recruiter. I'm still in school, but I've found that (once you get a hold of these persons), they're MORE than happy to talk to future...

  16. Taking an online class

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

    I agree, you HAVE to be self-disciplined and motivated to do online courses, but I have enjoyed the ones I have done... I took Human Growth and Development and an 8-week summer chemistry course -- --...

  17. I need advice.

    WDWpixieRN replied to CaGuy's topic in California Nursing

    Looks like you've got a new Sticky in the CA forum that could help with your question, too....wish all the states had this info!!...

  18. Which would you choose, and why?

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

    I think the deal breaker for me would be being obligated to someone for 3 years. There's a whole lot of things that could happen between now and when you graduate, never mind AFTER you've...

  19. Need some advice

    WDWpixieRN replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you haven't missed yet and are usually in otherwise good health, I'd sure the heck stay home....you won't be doing anything positive for your classmates and hopefully the material's something you...

  20. How long is your commute??

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

    Now, StlRn2b, I KNOW you weren't DRIVING while using those notecards, were you?!?! I hope you're not doing that in CA traffic these days!! Seriously though, my commute's about 20 minutes...but I give...

  21. Recommendations for nursing school books

    WDWpixieRN replied to peeesh's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The Incredibly Easy series of books are very helpful....they sometimes put in to English (and graphics) what my Potter/Perry or other texts don't...we just started Fluids and Electrolytes and our...

  22. Binder or notebooks?

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

    I just recently took my Maternal/Child Care book (about 2000 pages) to Kinko's to have debinded and remade into 4 different "books" that are spiral-bound so I can fold and lay them flat on the desk in...

  23. Paid tuition through travel nurse agency???

    WDWpixieRN replied to kertz81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Again, check with the travelers on their thread to see what they know... I'm not taking out any student loans this time around (I already have a bachelor's in business) as I'm going to the community...

  24. Flirtatious student

    WDWpixieRN replied to quinze's topic in General Students

    We have a couple of folks who are the constant disrupters in our class....the joker, the one who likes to be the center of attention, the one who always knows someone with the same symptom being...

  25. Student Malpractice Insurance...

    WDWpixieRN replied to Cheri234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks....I'll be checking in to