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  1. Graduates of WGU

    bananimal posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I would really like to hear from any graduates of WGU's RN-BSN program. Specifically, have any of you been accepted to another school's MSN program with a degree from WGU? I am worried about not being...

  2. What kind of stethoscope should I get for nursing school?

    bananimal replied to FLhusker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had the Cardiology III (Littman) and I absolutely loved it for clinical and working as a PCA. Just had it stolen (even though my name was engraved on it..) and I'm probably going to buy another one...

  3. Business Causal or Scrubs?

    bananimal replied to HeatherPsychRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm in the same exact situation and would love to hear some answers

  4. rn salary in ct

    bananimal replied to LIHHRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hartford Hospital base pay for new grads is currently 28.50. 15% evening/night differential, and 25% weekend

  5. Psych nursing or nursing home/rehab nursing?

    bananimal replied to pezz9413's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new grad too and I am starting a in a locked psych unit in a hospital in september. I am one of only a handful of my graduating classmates that got a job in a hospital-- if i were you, I'd take...

  6. Help with math

    bananimal posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am pretty desperate trying to figure out how to answer a few of these questions in a math packet we were given.. I am hoping someone can help me. I am able to do the simpler questions but for some...

  7. Help with math

    bananimal replied to bananimal's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    before school began we had to take an online dosage calc course which you could decide which way you wanted to learn; ratio/proportion or dimensional analysis and i picked ratio/proportion and i...

  8. Help with math

    bananimal replied to bananimal's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That gets me started with the 2nd one.. But I feel like the way I do it is so complicated and unnecessary, I wish I could grasp DA! The formula I'm familiar with is mcg/min to ml/h... so I would do:...

  9. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I thought it started in the afternoon but that was so long ago, I really don't remember,

  10. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    our orientation was in june, we got our letters in may at some point i

  11. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    its a bag that contains all the supplies you will need for the two years of lab (blood pressure cuffs, syringes, foley cath, etc etc etc).. and yes you need to buy it in the bookstore, you can't get...

  12. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You can buy whatever stethoscope you want. I have the Cardiology III and I love it... but I've also never tried anything else LOL. A lot of students have the classic II, I think. As for pen lights......

  13. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I've never been to Work n Gear. What stuff do you mean? Most of it you have to get through the school.. the only thing you could probably get away with is different pants.. just make sure they are the...

  14. How many of you shop around for books...

    bananimal replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

    I didn't buy anything from the bookstore, they were all more expensive than at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com. I actually looked up all of my books at both B&N and amazon and I ordered the...

  15. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes, Grey's is very expensive, but they are so soft and comfy (: I love them! I wanna say they are 26 or 28 dollars.. I got them at Life Uniforms. And yes, plan to be at clinical at those times, but...

  16. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I would like to add to the post above about the scrub bottoms. I am 5'2" and the pants they sell at the bookstore are HORRIBLE. I have to pull them up like a second bra and they are STILL too long....

  17. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No, we don't wear burgandy scrubs.. We have blue bottoms and white tops. You will need those. And your lab coat must say STCC Nursing in blue. You can wear whatever shoes you want as long as they are...

  18. Smart Phones Apps

    bananimal replied to Ash_Rox87CMA's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I should have been more clear.. my school got a grant in order to give us the phones AND the software for free. I don't think that is typical, I'm sure most schools won't provide something like...

  19. HESI entry, I need help , I am going crazy.

    bananimal replied to hurrlybaby's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Corina, I'm pretty sure that every HESI exam is different. You will have a different one from the person right next to you. Some sections are harder than others, but it varies test by test. I would...

  20. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    First semester you will be in some sort of nursing home, there are a TON of different facilities.. Heritage Hall, the soldiers home.. Starting second semester you will be in the

  21. Anatomy and Physiology

    bananimal replied to cicatrixx15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    cranial nerves................... 'nuff said

  22. Smart Phones Apps

    bananimal replied to Ash_Rox87CMA's topic in General Nursing

    My school gives us the Skyscape software at no cost to us. In that software we have books and resources readily at our fingertips: MedAlert, Archimedes, Davis Lab Tests, English/Spanish phrases, IV...

  23. how to combine veterinary technology and RN

    bananimal replied to kla29's topic in General Students

    I used to work in an animal shelter, and now I'm getting my RN. Personally, I think you should work as an RN and then get involved in rescue for cats and/or dogs. Your experience as a vet tech will...

  24. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You can get your stethoscope anywhere you want, they even sell them in the bookstore (but personally, I dont like the ones they sell in the bookstore). I bought mine through...

  25. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    To answer some of your questions............ The freshman nursing seminar actually lasts ALL first semester. It said 7 weeks on our schedule too, but we were there the entire time. I can give you an...