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RNisme

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  1. Schools in New Jersey?

    RNisme replied to tiffanyyy1390's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Holy Name Hospita has a diploma program for RN's and LPN's. You should apply soon, they may have the application on their website, if not - they can mail one to you. When I applied there - they...

  2. really scared of my pt tomorrow

    RNisme replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

    Many times we get our pt information when we arrive at clinicals, and get report along with the staff nurse. The explanation we rec'd was due to relatively short hospital stays - getting your...

  3. letters of recommendation

    RNisme replied to icechick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great!! A wonderful start to the new

  4. letters of recommendation

    RNisme replied to icechick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    FIND ANOTHER REFERENCE NOW! I had this happen to me, and I never heard from that professor and it ended up too late, and had to wait a year. I feel like that one persons lack of follow through put my...

  5. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    RNisme replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    We had a different book for Fundamentals but for the Fundamentals and study guide, calculate with confidence, pharmacology, fundamentals success, labs book, I paid 365. (approx) Don't remember what I...

  6. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    RNisme replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have the Littman Classic, and it works fine. However - I don't know if it works for that strange hearing disorder "tuneroutitis". Don't go too crazy - you won't need top of the line for school....

  7. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    RNisme replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You will need to purchase a steth separate from the kit - it's not in there. Belles has steth for around $25, you don't have to spend more. Unless you want a better one. I have a hearing issue when...

  8. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    RNisme replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    This was the procedure when I was accepted into the day program: For the unforms - go to Belles in Paterson. The address is on the paper. This way you can try them on, and if any adjustments need to...

  9. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    RNisme replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You will go Monday thru Thursday nights. There are 2 sections (601 and 602) Check your PM - I sent you the 601 schedule, but there was no room for 602. Of course, it is subject to change. See how...

  10. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    RNisme replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Yep, need to do all of that - but get your background check started right away. If that is not back you will not be able to register. There are usually 2 sections sthat start each semester - if you...

  11. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    RNisme replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Congrats DaddyO

  12. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    RNisme replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Congratulations!!! I'll be in level 4 when you're in level 1 - but maybe I'll see you in the

  13. Anyone else wating on their results from BCC'S Nursing Entrance Exam?

    RNisme replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Cinqui I am already in the program - but just wanted to wish you luck. There are a couple people on all nurses waiting to hear from BCC, and a friend of mine (not on all nurses) is also waiting to...

  14. Bergen Community College, sending out letters declining acceptance ?

    RNisme replied to DaddyO's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Good luck Monday. Let us know what

  15. Bergen Community College, sending out letters declining acceptance ?

    RNisme replied to DaddyO's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It is possible they meant you were not invited to test. The test has not been administered yet. Not all who apply get invited to test. Don't give up - if you can attend school in the daytime, then...

  16. Bergen Community College's Entrance Exam

    RNisme replied to DaddyO's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Health insurance, student nurse malpractice insurance, and CPR (but not regular CPR, through the Red Cross it is called Professional Rescuer) are all required once you enter the nursing program. I...

  17. Bergen Community College's Entrance Exam

    RNisme replied to DaddyO's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    That sample test is pretty much as I remember the test being. As for number of questions, I really don't remember - I took the test in the Spring of 07, for Fall 07 start date. If it has been that...

  18. Bergen Community College's Entrance Exam

    RNisme replied to DaddyO's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I reviewed algebra (from the algebra class I took at Bergen). I also reviewed some writing skills, basically how to write an essay, the opening statement, the summary, how to make it flow. I did not...

  19. Bergen Community College's Entrance Exam

    RNisme replied to DaddyO's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am already in the program, but a friend of mine who just applied did not get in - she scored an 86 on the test. She told me the cut off was a 95%. It's a very competitive program. I am surprised...

  20. Please read I can cry- student in desperate need:(

    RNisme replied to tiffany311's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That stinks..... I have some stuff from my instructor saved - it's more like an overview - if you want it - pm me with your email. I have stuff on blood vessels, circulation, and the

  21. What does choledocholithias mean??

    RNisme replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not a

  22. What does choledocholithias mean??

    RNisme replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Gallstones in the bile ducts.

  23. Emailing your instructor

    RNisme replied to Glina's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally, I would not email about a grade. He said you could email him if you were to be absent. That is a different. Imagine if the professor has 2 classes, each with 20 students, that is 40...

  24. Nursing Shortage?????????

    RNisme replied to EMERGENCYRNNJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Wow, that is a lot to think about. I have never heard of the physical violence (or threats of same) before. That is scary. Thanks for the specific details. I see there is a need for nurse...

  25. Nursing Shortage?????????

    RNisme replied to EMERGENCYRNNJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    So, TheCommuter, what is a nursing student to do? Be an activist - okay -tell me what the issues are specifically, so I can research them (being a student, I do not have first hand knowledge of the...