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  1. Nervous - Internet classes

    kangaroo621 replied to ahartvigson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've taken a couple of classes online (Nutrition, CalculusII, BiochemIII & Abnormal Psych). They work well if they are organized well and if you keep up with the work consistently &...

  2. To all the NP students: how many hours a week do you work?

    kangaroo621 replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    NHavenRN, Can I ask what program you're in? Is it a 2nd degree program? Just curious about the OP's question in relation to Yale's GEPN/master's prgram... Thanks! ETA: Sorry, just went back to read...

  3. The result: failed again, for the fourth time

    kangaroo621 replied to snoopyleader's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not to beat a dead horse :deadhorse , but study for the English NCLEX in English. Otherwise, it's like practicing for a water polo match in the desert. Good

  4. Dating Your Doctor

    kangaroo621 replied to lmonet82's topic in General Nursing

    To keep it as professional and un-messy as possible... get a NEW doctor, then date the guy you like... otherwise it is WAY too

  5. stethoscope question

    kangaroo621 replied to shrimpchips's topic in Ohio Nursing

    allheart.com has very reasonable prices... including on the Littman stethoscopes which a lot of people on here seem to like : ) it's good to try different models out in person as everyone is different...

  6. Navy NCP vs Army NCP, decisions, help

    kangaroo621 replied to richardjboro1's topic in Government, Military

    Richard, Sorry if that came out harsh... just had my brother go through this (though with his PCS after ROTC, not NCP) and while he did all the research he could about different branches & posts...

  7. What to wear to interview for CNA position.

    kangaroo621 replied to quisqueya's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations Quisqueya!!! Now go celebrate!! I'm sure your pee will pass with flying colors

  8. Navy NCP vs Army NCP, decisions, help

    kangaroo621 replied to richardjboro1's topic in Government, Military

    Army posts vary drastically in terms of overall size, moderness, size/busyness of their hospitals, age/quality of housing. That however, is true of navy bases as well. I've lived on several Army posts...

  9. Successful Non-Nursing Job

    kangaroo621 replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Nursing Career

    Joy, My lab has hired several non-bio grads in the past as Lab Techs or Assistants. One was a psych major with a bunch of bio & chem classes, one was a geology major (science, but a lot more...

  10. Accepted Columbia ETP applicants (and current students: some advice). get-together?

    kangaroo621 replied to iriska_meller's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Edited due to regretting my big mouth & promptly shutting

  11. Successful Non-Nursing Job

    kangaroo621 replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey, I have the opposite perspective as I am switching careers to begin nursing... but will offer this anyway : ) What are you interested in? Are you trying to get out of health care & science...

  12. Someone please calm me down. (I took the NCLEX today)

    kangaroo621 replied to LilPeanut's topic in General Nursing

    YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!! YIPPEE! :biere: now go enjoy your

  13. So here I go....

    kangaroo621 replied to sf7126's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is kind of a snotty remark and completely unfounded, no? You're certainly not old & not even on the older side. It sounds like you're doing all the right homework to starting a new...

  14. Yale GEPN Program: Letters, Interviews, and Questions, Oh my!!!

    kangaroo621 replied to May_baby's topic in Post Graduate Students

    ChristinaJoy -- I just PM'd you... don't feel like plastering my #'s all over the board but let me know if you have more questions!

  15. Yale GEPN Program: Letters, Interviews, and Questions, Oh my!!!

    kangaroo621 replied to May_baby's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Nikol, My A&P was only last year but honestly, that info was very quick to leave my brain since I wasn't using it after the exams. I think I'll sign up to take it - it's only 2 credits for the...

  16. Yale GEPN Program: Letters, Interviews, and Questions, Oh my!!!

    kangaroo621 replied to May_baby's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello there : ) Hopefully everyone got their packets by now? Just a quick question -- will any of you be taking the 2 credit Anatomy class? I have the 'B' average to pass out of it, but I'm wondering...

  17. What determines the size of a woman's areola?

    kangaroo621 replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Students

    mesomorph -- I think you were asking a reasonable question based on curiosity... I think asking while at clinical may have been strange, but here?? why not? come on girls, he's a MAN... this is not...

  18. Direct Entry Interviews

    kangaroo621 replied to mvanz9999's topic in Post Graduate Students

    MVanz... some questions I got asked at these types of interviews (acute care - direct entry) to keep in mind... WHY are you choosing Nurse Practitioner as opposed to Doctor, PA, RN, etc.? How do you...

  19. best source of GRE Prep for Self-Studiers

    kangaroo621 replied to megamiepona's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I used a Princeton book to study for the GRE's... I also borrowed a few SAT-II English & Math review books (also from Princeton) from my younger cousin who is still in high school. Yes it seems...

  20. This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

    kangaroo621 replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

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  21. Yale GEPN Program: Letters, Interviews, and Questions, Oh my!!!

    kangaroo621 replied to May_baby's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Calibaby -- where in upstate NY are you (if you don't mind me asking?) I spent time for undergrad in Rochester & Ithaca so I'm curious I even kind of miss all the snow, especially after the crazy...

  22. Yale GEPN Program: Letters, Interviews, and Questions, Oh my!!!

    kangaroo621 replied to May_baby's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I swear you Californians are coming to take over the East Coast in September... god help us all just kidding of course... it'll be a blast to meet everyone! oh... out of curiosity, what is everyone...

  23. Yale GEPN CNM - how to be a stand-out applicant?

    kangaroo621 replied to yoga mom's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yoga Mom... Don't sell yourself short... you just listed that you've done Doula training and worked in patient care at a women's health practice... this IS direct patient care, no? I'm sure your life...

  24. Yale GEPN Program: Letters, Interviews, and Questions, Oh my!!!

    kangaroo621 replied to May_baby's topic in Post Graduate Students

    KekelaNikol, Thanks & Congrats to you too! What will your specialty be? Sorry if I missed it in previous posts... I'm still playing catch-up! I'm going to go stalk my mailman for my packet. Silly...

  25. Received The Phone Call...

    kangaroo621 replied to MikeyJ's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations : ) Where are you