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  1. Aromatherapy and nursing practice

    romie replied to DZcarrie's topic in Holistic

    The cheapest and quickest diffuser I have found is an index card. Just add a few drops and vigorously fan and it will fill a room instantly. After fanning, just "tent" the card and leave it in the...

  2. Classes to prepare you for the GRE?

    romie replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Many of the commercial programs like Kaplan are very very expensive. If you are in Chicago, UIC has a GRE prep program called GRE @ UIC. It is about two months long and cost around $300 as opposed...

  3. Contacting the IL Board of Nursing: Help Please

    romie replied to romie's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I finally managed to speak to a real human being by using the advice given here. I called at excatly 8:30 AM, did not get a dial tone but was put on hold by the automated system for about 5 minutes....

  4. Contacting the IL Board of Nursing: Help Please

    romie posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am hoping someone can help me obtain contact information for the IL BON. I have many questions for the BON. I understand that nursing is regulated under the Illinois Department of Professional...

  5. Tuition Prices

    romie replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My graduate program at a state university in IL is over $8000 per semester in tution and fees alone. That is about as much as I paid for private school tuition when I was an

  6. Do you have a GED?????

    romie replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    It is great to read all these post about sucessful people who took alternative routes to get their education and training. Thanks

  7. Classes to prepare you for the GRE?

    romie replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Check the websites of all the nearby universities, as they might have a preparation class that is substantially less expensive than commercially available

  8. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

    romie replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am not sure if I have the technical know-how to create a link, but here is a try: http://www.maps.org/media/hmma/lifemagazine8.85.pdf I've also found that if you enter 1985 MDMA DEA ban into...

  9. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

    romie replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have to correct a few factual errors made by a previous poster. A review of the history behind MDMA will reveal that it was in fact, LEGAL for some time (from the early 1900's to 1985). The...

  10. putting the squeeze on the nursing staff

    romie replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    You better hope that any Alzheimer's unit that has to recieve this patient is properly staffed to accept this patient, otherwise you are just shifting your problems to another unit. As an Alzheimer's...

  11. Do you have a GED?????

    romie replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't graduate from highschool but got my GED a few weeks after the end of my junior year. A week or so later I scored a 31 on the ACT and got a scholarship to a four year university. I got my...

  12. attempt to debunk misperceptions about direct entry

    romie replied to Gennaver's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wow, Gennaver! I am so sorry that you are having a hard time with the Army Nurse Corps. The US military service doesn't have a good reputation when it comes their decisions about whom they think...

  13. Need advice - bail on my accelerated BSN for an ADN?(long)

    romie replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing

    It is really difficult to get into ADN programs, usually harder than accel. BSN programs because they tend to be less expensive and are percieved to be more flexible and human being friendly. Even if...

  14. in choosing an NP specialty

    romie replied to np_wannabe's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Most, if not all of these programs require you to sit for the NCLEX before you begin the NP portion of the program, so by the time the students begin the NP poriton of their program,they are already...

  15. attempt to debunk misperceptions about direct entry

    romie replied to Gennaver's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I finally had the opportunity to meet my classmates for a direct entry program that begins in Jan 07 during a 2 day orientation session. I really wish the naysayers of direct entry could meet my...

  16. Number of pages for personal statement

    romie replied to scoobysnax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The requirements for personal statements vary greatly by school and even by program within schools. It is essential that you follow the guideline given by your program, especially when you consider...

  17. I'm not welcome at my last jobsite

    romie replied to Hospice RNCM's topic in General Nursing

    It is rather unfortunate that you had to experience this, especially since you were under the impression that you left under good terms. Perhaps a call on your cell phone to the administrator on your...

  18. Affirmative action for male applicants?

    romie replied to 98.6's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Saying that men typically make more than women is a bit misleading. The fact is that on average, male nurses recieve higher wages because they tend to go into management and enter into higher paying...

  19. UIC grad school?

    romie replied to dacryocystitis's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Katie usually gives really great information and you will most definitely interview on the 25th or 26th. If she said shortly, she usually means within a week or two. I am sorry if I can't be more...

  20. From Psych RN to Psychiatrist

    romie replied to EnergizerNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Wouldn't it be efficacious for an RN to get her MSN and specialize in Psychiatric Mental Health nursing. One then could feasibly be granted prescriptive powers and practice as a PMH nurse...

  21. 1st degree worth anything?

    romie replied to jennifers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you already have a BA, then you have a few options. 1. Accellerated BSN for students who have BA or BS in other fields. This can be anywhere from 12-18 months after you have completed pre-reqs....

  22. Contacting the IL Board of Nursing: Help Please

    romie replied to romie's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Gompers, you have given me a sense of hope! I am so glad that you have had positive experiences. You story about taking only 11 minutes reminded me of the time I renewed my drivers license at the DMV...

  23. Contacting the IL Board of Nursing: Help Please

    romie replied to romie's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My personal experiences with the Department of Professional Regulations in general have left me with a bad taste in my mouth. It is such a shame that the IL BON was absorbed into this behemoth. I've...

  24. other than bedside nusing?

    romie replied to kelisehunter's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Check out all of the social service organizations in your community. Many of them will have some time of nurse positon. A community based organization that provides services to people with...

  25. GPA and getting into Nursing School

    romie replied to floyd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You may have to consider the schools request for all transcripts of every school you ever attended. If you leave out a school, you could be considered falsifying your application, which could very...