Agenyc

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  1. Lost varicella immunity?

    Agenyc replied to SkiMama's topic in General Nursing

    I was just looking for info on losing immunity and found this thread!! I recently did a pre-pregnancy work-up and tested negative for varciella, which normally wouldn't be a big deal, but I am working...

  2. Best Math to Retake

    Agenyc replied to howsoon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was scared to death of the math!! but it really wasn't that bad once I got over the anxiety of it. I don't think you need to repeat a whole college math course to manage it. You obviously have done...

  3. Swedish nurses on strike!

    Agenyc replied to vss04's topic in General Nursing

    I am Swedish too, but have lived in the US for a while now. Good luck to you all! It is very ironic that fixing machines is more valued that healing people... Sweden is such a great country in SO...

  4. Forgot how to be "normal"

    Agenyc replied to Wondergirl0905's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I could have written that! I am also on a two-week break between spring and summer semesters. half way through a 15-month program. Today was my first full day off after the semester from hell, and all...

  5. 1 year in and I want out

    Agenyc replied to BloomGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Sounds like you're not very happy right now. I feel for you.. I don't know how old you are, but gathering from the details in your post you are relatively young. It took me until I was like 32 to...

  6. What is the BEST Medical/Surgical Textbook?

    Agenyc replied to 4rom2bRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh, geez I just bought this brick of a book yesterday for this coming semester for $100+........this does not sound encouraging..( I don't think I have seen a bigger, heavier textbook in my life)...

  7. Combined BSN/MSN programs or Master's entry programs in nursing??

    Agenyc replied to Cheezy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, As I understand it, the programs are designed so that you will get the BSN along the way before you begin the true masters courses. I have a friend who attended the Columbia direct entry program...

  8. Last final - holy crap!

    Agenyc replied to Nursey Face's topic in General Nursing

    That is so exciting!! I will be in your shoes exactly 1 year from now!! You just took your last final and I am taking my first final tomorrow morning ( first nursing school final that is...). So...

  9. NYU Spring 2008

    Agenyc replied to lilkaymin's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, I am attending NYU right now, just finishing up my very first semester and don't really have time to "waste" , projects and finals are looming, but I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in: To be...

  10. New Grads in New york.....

    Agenyc replied to doggybour's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi One little thing to think about if you want to work at NYU is--try to live somewhere near the 6 train ( the green line local), or the 4 or 5 (express) has an easy transfer across the platforms. so...

  11. LA or NYC

    Agenyc replied to dmaster's topic in New York Nursing

    I am far from an authority on the topic, (still in NS), but from what I hear 60,000 sounds low. From what I understand, new grads here get about 68-72,000 starting salary.... I could be

  12. What to brush up on before nursing school?

    Agenyc replied to Liz520's topic in General Students

    I would highly recommend learning some medical terminology and abbreviation. I just started in September and that really help me not to panic when the prof's throw out CVA, DVT, AVD, etc !! You can...

  13. question about 3 NY nursing schools

    Agenyc replied to peterperrett's topic in New York Nursing

    Don't know about their NCLEX rates, but the last time I heard NYC Tech is not an accredited Nursing program, I could totally be wrong about that, but I just thought I'd mention it so you can check it...

  14. Clinical Question

    Agenyc replied to crany3's topic in General Nursing

    My first clinical site (LTC) has 1 armband with different colored dots indicating DNR, diabetes, "wanderer" etc. (aswell as in the chart) . Seams to be working well. Didn't have to sign any HIPAA...

  15. Weight Gain Blues :(

    Agenyc replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    This is not good news for me.. I had counted on actually loosing weight when I start working by all the moving around all the time.!!!! I began putting on the pounds when I started doing my prereqs...

  16. Should I wait on Microbiology.......I'm a mess trying to decide

    Agenyc replied to livinglighthouse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sound like you feel a little better already!! Just a quick thought: you mentioned church committments. I am sure that the people at you church will understand if you let them go until you have more...

  17. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    Agenyc replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just turned 35 this month, just finished my last prereq this summer and I start an accelerated program in a couple of weeks!! Orientation is on Monday...getting seriously nervous as we

  18. Alkolosis/Acidosis ???

    Agenyc replied to RIpisces's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just found out that the very book you are talking about is required for my program!! I start NS in a couple of weeks, but I bought that book months ago after reading several post on what would be...

  19. Should I wait on Microbiology.......I'm a mess trying to decide

    Agenyc replied to livinglighthouse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't got a clue what you should do, but you clearly, definitly need some help --you are clearly overwhelmed!!! One way to possibly ease your load is to get a math tutor for your twins??? that...

  20. Expensive Books!!

    Agenyc replied to sue10's topic in General Students

    I feel your pain!!! I just added up all the prices of the books on the list and it came to almost $800, but I am hoping not all of them are required....HOW am I going to carry all those books home I...

  21. Beth Israel Hospital

    Agenyc replied to nurse2btracy's topic in New York Nursing

    Wait a minute... do you mean the hospital or the school?? If it is the school on 6th Ave around 17th street you would go the same route but get off the L at 6th ave....but you probably mean the...

  22. Beth Israel Hospital

    Agenyc replied to nurse2btracy's topic in New York Nursing

    Or maybe, instead of taking the 2/3 to 14th st, you can take either the A, C or E train from Penn station to 14th street (@ 8th ave) and then the transfer will be much shorter to the L train. From the...

  23. Do you think it is too late to go into nursing?

    Agenyc replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have a lot of responses already telling you that it is NOT too late, and I agree. I have a good friend from my prereq's who is 40 and just started a PA program. I used to feel overwhelmed myself...

  24. We did it! Who from the NY forum will be moving to the "student nurse forum"?

    Agenyc replied to Wsmith16's topic in New York Nursing

    I am ! I'm starting the aBSN at NYU in September and I am all registered and everything!! Now I just have to finish my summer nutrition class and get that CPR certification and then I'm ready to...

  25. Food & Nutrition Summer '07

    Agenyc replied to Ready2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, now I am all registered for a great class, payed the bargain tuition, and my SUNY Online Network class starts on Monday!! (thanks again for your help, Mystiqx!) I am a little apprehensive...