sockmonkey70

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1. anyone have a nose ring?

   sockmonkey70 replied to rsjenni's topic in General Nursing

   And I think that is totally fair! I just don't understand why one type of piercing is permissable and others are not. As to the discomfort during a cold, it isn't a problem unless you haven't taken...

2. anyone have a nose ring?

   sockmonkey70 replied to rsjenni's topic in General Nursing

   Why are earrings OK..But not a nose ring??? They are both unnatural holes in your head. I have my nose pierced and I think it looks very nice. If I can't wear my nose ring, then I surely don't want...

3. Take 7 classes in one semester to make deadline!?!

   sockmonkey70 replied to Butterfly23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I have taken 18+ hours every semester for 7 semesters...I have taken 21 a couple of time. SInce you have no other obligations, I think it is totally possible. I have done it. It's not EASY, but it's...

4. TEAS Scores???

   sockmonkey70 replied to sockmonkey70's topic in General Students

   I recall our instructor saying our specific program average was usually in the 70s, but they had been getting higher every year..I guess I will find out when I apply

5. TEAS Scores???

   sockmonkey70 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi everyone. I just got back my TEAS results and I don't know if they are good or bad. My Adjusted Individual Score was 82.9%. (The Mean National was 70.8% and Mean Program 72.6%) My Percentile Rank...

6. Help me decide on pre-nursing

   sockmonkey70 replied to Butterfly23's topic in General Nursing

   First of all I would say to go for the ADN..That way you ensure you have college credits if you would like to complete your BSN later on..with the Diploma program you may have to start from scratch on...

7. NCLEX Pass rate..Interesting..but accurate?

   sockmonkey70 posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

   I was researching NCLEX pass rates for the state, just to see how our notoriously poor education system prepared our future nurses..and I was surprised by this..In 2000, Louisiana had the third...

8. OMG! My feet are killing me!

   sockmonkey70 replied to dansamy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Someone mentioned Asics..If you have wide feet I wouldn't go with those. We used those in cheerleading and they KILLED my

9. Considering Nursing Don't Know Where To Begin

   sockmonkey70 replied to ConsideringNursing07's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   I am currently in the Associate's program at NSU. It really seems to be a good program so far. I have finished all of my pre-req's, and am currently in the summer Nur 1050 class. I am so excited to...

10. Considering Nursing Don't Know Where To Begin

    sockmonkey70 replied to ConsideringNursing07's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Sure. What type of Nursing are you interested in? An LPN program? An RN program? I don't know what area you are in to suggest a school, but there are several good Nursing schools in the state. I am...

11. Nurses: Who came from a dysfuntional family?

    sockmonkey70 replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    BIG FAT YES lol. Drugs, Alchohol (Dad)..but that wasn't so bad because he was still a great dad despite his addictions. Mom also relied heavily on alcohol and anti-depressants. Physically and mentally...

12. How did you know "your calling"?

    sockmonkey70 replied to goldie66's topic in General Nursing

    I spent alot of time in the hospital with my grandpa growing up, and I always felt a sense of comfort and belonging there. Then after my grampa died and I entered highschool, I kind of forgot that I...

13. average age of a new nurse?

    sockmonkey70 replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I will be 23 when I graduate with an AS, but I will also have a BA in an unrelated

14. Omg!!! I Still Have A Chance!!!

    sockmonkey70 replied to I want to be a nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I am also in the Associate's program at NSU..I am in Nur 1050 right now and we are taking the TEAS...Do we take the PAX too?? We were told they still used the points system in class Monday LOL....I am...

15. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    sockmonkey70 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't a ghost story..but kind of related and it still gives me chills. My grandpa was a great person. An all around handyman. He spoiled me rotten.He and my grandmother came and picked me up...