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  1. The Largest Student Loan Actually PAID OFF!

    RNin'08 replied to BSNtobe2009's topic in General Nursing

    Very few in this area offer to pay back loans or give a sign on bonus these days. The most money I've found available through local hospitals will only contribute $5k of scholarship money and require...

  2. ACC - Nursing Program

    RNin'08 replied to anglenwhiteshoes's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I've been on the waitlist with FRCC since June 2004 and I believe they started sending out info about current waitlist students needing to get on the CCC list by January of '05. So I've been on the...

  3. Three Years?!

    RNin'08 replied to onexmorexgirl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    MCC (Morgan Community) only has about a one year wait list. I've heard good things about the CC in LaJunta and they don't have much of a wait (if any). I wouldn't suggest Trinidad Junior College,...

  4. ACC - Nursing Program

    RNin'08 replied to anglenwhiteshoes's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm not sure this statement is true...I got accepted to my second choice school after 1 semester with the new system and then accepted to third choice earlier this month (forgot to remove myself from...

  5. UCHSC students/grads, I need your advice

    RNin'08 replied to K os's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Congrats on your acceptance! :) I start at UCHSC this January. A med calculations class would be helpful, you'll be expected to jump right in when you do your pharmacology class...I think I have an...

  6. Hospital Recommendations in Denver???

    RNin'08 replied to Drexelgrad07's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Exempla has some very nice facilities in and around the Denver area, the newest of which is in Lafayette (very near the Flatirons, foothills) not a far drive from the mountains or the city. It's a...

  7. UCHSC supply list?

    RNin'08 replied to TemperStripe's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Congrats on getting in at CU :) I'm starting at UCHSC in January. We just got our registration information in the mail this week and they don't have a very detailed list of needed supplies. For first...

  8. Advice for 1st semester in Nursing School?

    RNin'08 replied to earthangel141's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great thread. I also start first semester in January and I really appreciate all the responses to the OP's concerns. Thanks for all the links Daytonite! RNin'08 ~my reality check

  9. Kaiser nurses - Other states and California

    RNin'08 replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't worked for Kaiser but a friend of mine does. They have good benefits and he is treated well, they work well with his schedule and are pretty accomodating. In CO Kaiser doesn't have their own...

  10. Considering cna or phlebotomy

    RNin'08 replied to starlight26's topic in General Nursing

    A CNA can find a job on just about any shift. Hospitals and nursing homes need to be staffed 24/7, it shouldn't be a huge problem to find a shift to fit your needs. I don't really know much about the...

  11. Need advice, feeling really bummed :(

    RNin'08 replied to LIZ07's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, withdraw and try again next semester. You'll be better prepared for the class and hopefully have better circumstances. Most nursing programs require a minimum of 'C' in A&P so even if you...

  12. Straight to BSN???

    RNin'08 replied to mille's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely. I'm in a BSN program now, I've worked as a CNA but that was not a requirement, just choice. Check with your local universities for the specifics. There are BSN prgrams and RN-BSN programs....

  13. Free Nursing Promotional Stuff!

    RNin'08 replied to LiveZen's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing! RNin'08 ~my reality check

  14. A & P II in the Summer 07

    RNin'08 replied to PiperLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what everyone is saying, as long as you stay on top of the studying it's not so bad. I took A&P I during the summer and A&P II during a regular semester, I really enjoyed the...

  15. Do you have a GED?????

    RNin'08 replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    I also got a GED. High school was too much of a popularity contest for me. I decided to leave, take the GED exam and move on with my life...Of course at the time, moving on just meant getting a crappy...

  16. Ethical Death or Not?

    RNin'08 replied to dinkysam's topic in General Nursing

    You did what you could for this patient and offered reassurance and compassion. Nothing wrong with that. RNin'08 ~my reality check

  17. The Today Show

    RNin'08 replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    This is actually the policy for the facility where I work. All nurses wear purple scrubs, CNAs/techs all wear yellow, unit assitants wear pale green, etc. It is helpful for staff but doesn't seem to...

  18. The Today Show

    RNin'08 replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest that each of us write them a letter to inform them how ignorant and misinformed this makes them sound (and remind them that patients can always read our NAME TAG to see who we are and what...

  19. I blew it!Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh

    RNin'08 replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Nursing

    If you've made it this far I doubt that your problem is that you're "not smart enough". Math is a common problem area, does your school offer tutoring? Is there a review course you can take while you...

  20. Hey, CNAs.......got a question for all of you!

    RNin'08 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I'm surprised at the number of people that don't use/weren't taught to do manual VS. BP is almost as guaranteed on the state exam as handwashing around here. I have yet to have a job where there...

  21. Woot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    RNin'08 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    :w00t: :flowersfo :smiley_aa :w00t: CONGRATULATIONS! RNin'08 ~my reality check

  22. Were you rejected the first time you applied to a RN program , but eventually became.

    RNin'08 replied to RNsoon!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I remembered getting this article from my sister-in-law after getting a rejection letter from one of the universities I applied to, I thought many of you would find this interesting (it's right along...

  23. Were you rejected the first time you applied to a RN program , but eventually became.

    RNin'08 replied to RNsoon!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you applied to, or considered applying to, more than one school? I was waitlisted by one university, rejected by one university and accepted by a third...all in the last 12 months. Just over 2...

  24. Feedback for those who struggle with the Science?!!

    RNin'08 replied to wonderer17's topic in General Nursing

    Science can be a tough arena. Study, study, study. You don't have to love every bit of it to be able to get a good understanding of it. The areas you enjoy more will come a little easier and the stuff...

  25. Plan B

    RNin'08 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2: