Beggar♂

Beggar♂

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  1. How important is Chemistry, really?

    Beggar♂ replied to EGKB's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. Perhaps it's good that one career path that holds a lot of interest for me is that of nursing

  2. career change to nursing the right choice?

    Beggar♂ replied to Dino's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Nice to hear that vkubiak.

  3. Nclex Tomorrow... Need Help!!!!

    Beggar♂ replied to netty78's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    netty78, RN... it has a nice ring to it.

  4. career change to nursing the right choice?

    Beggar♂ replied to Dino's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm coming out of almost 20 years as an engineer (various facets of mechanical design, controls, manufacturing, and project management). I'm sick of the instability of my original profession, the...

  5. How to study

    Beggar♂ replied to kim224's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I use my notes only to supplement what's in the text. I read the chapter once without getting caught up in what I don't get and then read it again more slowly. This time, I re-read sections where I'm...

  6. People in it only for the quick hire

    Beggar♂ replied to Spyral's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, nothing at all. That's what I'd want for myself and

  7. Philadelphia vs San Fransisco vs. Baltimore

    Beggar♂ replied to Icenurse's topic in General Nursing

    You should apply to all of the programs. The competition for graduate programs is intense. UCSF, for example, is one of the most competitive universities in the country. You should certainly apply to...

  8. People in it only for the quick hire

    Beggar♂ replied to Spyral's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know...What makes a good nurse? I suppose I'd answer something like, "Someone with sufficient knowledge, skills, and experience to promote optimal patient outcomes while minimizing duration,...

  9. How important is Chemistry, really?

    Beggar♂ replied to EGKB's topic in General Nursing

    Having taken senior-level biochemistry and physical chemistry, I can tell you that concepts that underlie why the biochemical pathways proceed as they do derive exactly from thermodynamics and quantum...

  10. How important is Chemistry, really?

    Beggar♂ replied to EGKB's topic in General Nursing

    Chemistry is the foundational science behind physiology and pharmacology. Understanding it (& physics, for that matter) provides the "why" to the "what" in physiology. I doubt that most nurses use...

  11. "I don't know how you can do that!"

    Beggar♂ replied to nicuRN2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh yeah, prmenrs, I forgot about the weight. When I explain my desire to pursue NICU, one of my reasons is "The really huge patients weigh 12 lbs, not 400 lbs..." And, following through on a...

  12. what in the world do i do?

    Beggar♂ replied to keeptryin's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, my heart goes out to you... and your son. He's in for a tough battle to overcome his addiction but, with perseverance, support, love, and professional help, he CAN do it. As I'm sure you know, he...

  13. "I don't know how you can do that!"

    Beggar♂ replied to nicuRN2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As both the parent of a 27-week preemie who did 100 days in the NICU and a man changing careers with dreams of BECOMING a NICU nurse, I'd reply "How can you not do it?" There is not a more...

  14. How important is Chemistry, really?

    Beggar♂ replied to EGKB's topic in General Nursing

    I spent a three years tutoring students in the BSN chemistry classes at the university I was attending as chemistry major. What specifically are you finding so difficult? Having gone through the...

  15. I just cant decide

    Beggar♂ replied to mercurymama's topic in Nursing Career

    From what I've seen, the CNA reqiurement is usually for accelerated programs. Unless you're going into one of those programs or you want/need to work as a CNA, don't bother. Out here in California,...

  16. Has anyone attended CSI College, Vacaville CA??

    Beggar♂ replied to nikkiofca's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I see another post about CSI that got no responses. I have a friend who went there and he seems happy enough although he's questioning whether he should've just sucked it up and waited for a slot at...

  17. Does age really matter???

    Beggar♂ replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I think age DOES matter. Having been a traditional college student and then returned in my 30's and now again in my 40's, I find that I become better and better as a student. I am much more focused...

  18. A & P here I come!!!!!

    Beggar♂ replied to treeguy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unless your schedule dictates that you need to knock out the classes ASAP, I'd suggest that you wait until next semester. Be careful, though, to examine your prerequisites for future classes so you...

  19. Nursing or Medicine???

    Beggar♂ replied to tymer06's topic in Nursing Career

    Just so you know: You'll be committing perjury if you don't report your UCD grades to SFSU or any other school. If, somehow, they find out about them, you will be disenrolled. I have no idea what is...

  20. BSN not all its cracked up to be

    Beggar♂ replied to JOLLIEHOLLY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Perhaps I'm not qualified to render an opinion since I don't even start NS until January. However, my life experience gives me a perspective that I choose to share, anyway. That's precisely the...

  21. Nursing or Medicine???

    Beggar♂ replied to tymer06's topic in Nursing Career

    Why do you think that you'll do well at SFSU going forward but not at UCD? I guess it doesn't make any difference. In either case, you can probably be competitive for med school if you turn it around...

  22. An Answer Will Save Me......

    Beggar♂ replied to attittaah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    IMO, you're unlikely to get into any ABSN program, let alone the best. Here's why: 1) They're very competitive and your grades are not so good. From what I've seen, getting in with less than a 3.4 or...

  23. An Answer Will Save Me......

    Beggar♂ replied to attittaah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Actually, I think you wouldn't have much chance, for two reasons: 1) The ABSN programs are very competitive so if you're at 2) The ABSN programs are generally geared toward re-entry students with...

  24. Nursing or Medicine???

    Beggar♂ replied to tymer06's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, do you want to be a nurse? It's not something that you should pursue without some real interest. No offense but it doesn't much sound like you want to be a doctor, either. If you were really...

  25. A & P here I come!!!!!

    Beggar♂ replied to treeguy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on getting your classes. It's always stressful to wonder whether you're going to get into the sections that you need. I, too, loved A&P and did very well. Given how well you've...