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  1. Could use a little help?

    melsman1904 replied to greysanatomyfan's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I second everything amwhit said and add these things to it: -- Don't expect a study guide, they are rare. -- The best bet for focusing on specific material for a test is to attend the scheduled...

  2. How do I break up with my study buddy?

    melsman1904 replied to sunchild's topic in General Students

    Or, you could just tell her you have TB and cough a few times in her general direction...she'll get the

  3. BSN vs. RN Salary

    melsman1904 replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Ummm, where did you get that idea

  4. What New RN students will need?

    melsman1904 replied to greysanatomyfan's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I recommend this book: http://www.amazon.com/All-One-Care-Planning-Resource/dp/0323044166/ref=pd_sim_b_5 You won't use it as much during your first semester(so you might hold off until 2nd semester)...

  5. Anyone going to CACC?

    melsman1904 replied to 2bnurselove08's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I know y'all are probably sweating this letter pretty bad. I did last summer. But, just relax and enjoy your summer. At this point, you have done all that you can do. The rest is up to fate and...

  6. Anyone going to CACC?

    melsman1904 replied to 2bnurselove08's topic in Alabama Nursing

    As far as how many points I had...I think I was somewhere around 190.With 194 points, you should get in, but I can't promise that you will. I'm sure you already know this, but it's worth stating...

  7. Anyone going to CACC?

    melsman1904 replied to 2bnurselove08's topic in Alabama Nursing

    This is so very true. I'm taking Micro right now along with NUR 201. So far, I have had several 6 day weeks. Juggling clinicals, nursing class, and academic classes is not

  8. What you get for nurses week

    melsman1904 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Can't wait to hear what they get y'all next year...maybe a book? Something along the lines of "Workplace Violence for

  9. Attending or waiting for CACC???

    melsman1904 replied to amwhit's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Check your messages for the BIO 201 book...I may be able to help you out. Amwhit....judging by your response, I gather that you passed!! That's great! You looking forward to

  10. Its True about Nurses and Tickets

    melsman1904 replied to ScooterNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Back in September, I was coming home from clinicals and got pulled over for 62 in a 45. I'm convinced that it was the all white scrubs that got me out of that one. I've also gotten out of tickets b/c...

  11. Talking Dirty

    melsman1904 replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's over the line imo. I don't think I would go to HR/management, but I would definitely address this with

  12. Vent! They cancelled our pinning!

    melsman1904 replied to pugluvr310's topic in General Students

    If no other place is available, try a church. Maybe someone in your class attends a church with a large enough sanctuary to host many guests. Also, most churches have a fellowship hall attached to...

  13. Already have a B.S. what's next AD or the BSN?

    melsman1904 replied to mandi_'s topic in Alabama Nursing

    Personally, I would go for the BSN since you probably already have most if not all the pre-reqs based on your

  14. Any one in the nursing program at Wallace State in Hanceville?

    melsman1904 replied to twogiveshots's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm in my 2nd semester of the ADN @ CACC. I think I had around 185 points when I was admitted in the fall. As far as clinicals, our class has been to Coosa Valley in Sylacauga, Citizens in...

  15. Moving to Alabama

    melsman1904 replied to moffist's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Try looking in Shelby county. It's close enough to Birmingham to be convenient but not so close that you have to deal with all of the crime and poor political

  16. Moving to Alabama

    melsman1904 replied to moffist's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I don't live in Mobile, but you'd be pretty close to the beach and quite a few casinos over in Mississippi. Oh, and one more thing...the hurricanes...can't forget to mention the

  17. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    melsman1904 replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    I don't really have a mantra. I normally just reflect on all the dead end, BS jobs I've had in the past and never want to return to. That usually provides the necessary motivation for

  18. Fundamentals V/S Med-Surg

    melsman1904 replied to KPolk RN2B's topic in General Students

    Well, I managed pretty well in Fundamentals and so far Med-Surg isn't too

  19. Stedman's Medical Dictionary vs. Taber's Medical Dictionary

    melsman1904 replied to jbjints's topic in General Students

    I use Taber's. So far, it has been just

  20. getting into a program

    melsman1904 replied to weederow's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm in Central Alabama's RN program and I got in without having all of my prerequisites completed. I still have to take Microbiology. As far as the selection process: CACC uses a points system...

  21. Denied employment without checking excellent references!!!!

    melsman1904 replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that certainly is a tough situation to deal with. One thing that stuck out to me was this: From the tone of this statement, I gather that you had an unpleasant experience with this person in...

  22. Male Nurses Rock

    melsman1904 replied to Aviationurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    My wife's a nurse and we've been together for 4 years. I wouldn't have it any other

  23. This is going to be my mantra for nursing school!

    melsman1904 replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Students

    Nice!:)

  24. What do you guys during your off-time?

    melsman1904 replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    After family and school, I spend a lot of time volunteering with a fire department, fishing, and

  25. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    melsman1904 replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    To my Clincal instructor- Thanks for not being the evil 3 headed monster that eats 1st semester nursing students for breakfast. Thanks for the cookies you bought our group the first day...it really...