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  1. Do you have to pass a HESI exit exam to graduate?

    melsman1904 replied to Bonny619's topic in General Students

    We have a HESI exit exam and a mid-curricular exam that we must pass in order to progress into our third semester. I'm not looking forward to

  2. Introductions...........

    melsman1904 replied to CardioTrans's topic in Alabama Nursing

    :welcome:

  3. What Diagnosis Did your First Patient in Clinicals Have?

    melsman1904 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My 1st pt. had fever of unknown origin and altered mental status. He was so patient with

  4. Which is easier

    melsman1904 replied to indieflower's topic in Alabama Nursing

    You're welcome. I'm just happy I could

  5. Which is easier

    melsman1904 replied to indieflower's topic in Alabama Nursing

    As far as I can tell(I'm only in my 1st semester) the support from the faculty seems great. I'm not really sure what the ERI test is. As far as the Dosage and calculation test, they have a...

  6. Which is easier

    melsman1904 replied to indieflower's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Sure...The campuses are in Childersburg, Alex City, and Talladega. Both Childersburg and Alex City have nursing programs. Childersburg admits in the fall for ADN/LPN and I *think* Alex City admits...

  7. Which is easier

    melsman1904 replied to indieflower's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Sounds like you have a tough decision to make. I wish I knew what to tell you. Personally, everyone seems to get fair treatment at my school(Central Alabama CC) and I don't perceive any "mess" going...

  8. Which is easier

    melsman1904 replied to indieflower's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Have you considered transferring to another nursing

  9. Guys- what made you want to become a nurse?

    melsman1904 replied to glamgalRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    While I'm not a nurse yet, I have always found satisfaction in helping others. I have enjoyed providing BLS for several years, through the fire/ems service, but I wanted to take my practice to a more...

  10. Introductions...........

    melsman1904 replied to CardioTrans's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I've studied some. I just stick to what she went over in class. It worked for me on the last

  11. Introductions...........

    melsman1904 replied to CardioTrans's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Yeah, you're right...but I'm glad it's mc. That takes a little pressure

  12. Introductions...........

    melsman1904 replied to CardioTrans's topic in Alabama Nursing

    That D&C test was a piece of cake wasn't

  13. Would you like nursing unions in Alabama?

    melsman1904 replied to fronkey bean's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I agree that hospitals are in the business for profit. I also agree with you that the bottom line is more important to them than a couple of unhappy nurses. This is why I don't think unions will...

  14. Roll Call

    melsman1904 replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi, I'm Jacob. I'm a 1st semester ADN student here in Alabama. So far, this forum has been amazing. Lots of great info

  15. Male nurse crying!!!

    melsman1904 replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I just don't see it happening for me. I'm only a nursing student, but have been involved with EMS for several years and have seen the worst of the worse when it comes to human suffering. I never...

  16. Would you like nursing unions in Alabama?

    melsman1904 replied to fronkey bean's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm not a nurse (yet), but FWIW, I think unions would be a bad move for Alabama. Yes, the pay is not exactly on par with other states, but the cost of living is less here too. With health care costs...

  17. Introductions...........

    melsman1904 replied to CardioTrans's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Hi all, I'm Jacob. I'm in my first semester of the RN program at CACC. I'm 24, married with no kids(just a dog). BTW, Sandi, I am in your class too. Although, I can't put a face with a name yet...