RhodyGirl, RN

RhodyGirl, RN

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  1. PreReqs: How long has it taken

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to ladybug725's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh goodness. Let's think here.... I graduated HS in 2003, went to Suffolk University for a year majoring in Business. Needless to say, every course I took except General Psych was a complete waste...

  2. What was your gpa when you got accepted to an RN or LPN program?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    3.3 And, for the record....I don't feel the need to explain or defend why I have a 3.3.... .....I think it is a darn good

  3. Moving home with the parents for school- better than debt?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Do not move home. Take out the loans and keep your sanity, health, and educational focus in check. It sounds like you are very happy with your boyfriend....why disrupt life when it's going well? Loans...

  4. What do you do?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to indiawhitaker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A specialty shouldn't be chosen until you've graduated, passed NCLEX, and received some hospital experience first. I know of some nurses who have gotten right into a specialty as a new grad, but...

  5. What else is out there?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are underestimating how difficult nursing school and the career itself is. Or maybe I am "reading" you wrong. I agree with seeing a guidance counselor. And, if I am not mistaken, have you...

  6. Am I out of luck for admissions- Indianapolis

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to dizze98765's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch! 3.8 is tough. Get going on those classes and work

  7. Am I out of luck for admissions- Indianapolis

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to dizze98765's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I don't understand why a 3.67 is not so fantastic? Secondly, of course you have a chance. You need to start working on those prerequisites first, though. Don't get discouraged yet! It...

  8. New, learning, and need direction...

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to h_76's topic in General Nursing

    If you really want to go into PT, why bother with nursing? There are so many people who want to make nursing their lifetime career. I think taking a spot in a program when your ultimate goal is to...

  9. LPN or RN

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to nursewanabe's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on what part of the country you are in, I think the LPN route would fit your needs. The only thing I am questioning is pay......I live in RI and LPN's do make 40K per year, but as for other...

  10. Does anyone know inside details about RIC's nursing program

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Honeybunny6275's topic in General Nursing

    Ooops, I forgot to ask you Chris.....what classes are you in? I have Foote mon/wed 8am then Aflague mon/wed after Foote's class (930 am I

  11. Does anyone know inside details about RIC's nursing program

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Honeybunny6275's topic in General Nursing

    LaLa- I completely understand your frustrations. What's done is done, and you have already taken all those prereqs at CCRI....whatever! No big deal, it's just moving on from here. I think you'll have...

  12. Want to be a nurse but have a weak stomach!

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    If this is something you truly want to do....you will get over it. Getting into nursing school is so difficult right now that by the time you finish your prerequisites, apply, and get accepted, you'll...

  13. Does anyone know inside details about RIC's nursing program

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Honeybunny6275's topic in General Nursing

    Chris- I agree about the science thing and completely understand where you are coming from. BUT....to put it bluntly, Micro completely SUCKS and I would never dream of repeating it. I took 4 classes...

  14. When do you expect to receive your "letter"..?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Dream2BANurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    yes, it does depend on the program......my college said we wouldn't get letters until the end of june and they ended up going out on june

  15. Free Cna Training In Ri?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to crazensweet's topic in General Nursing

    tinytessa- As far as I know, you can apply as soon as you start nursing school. My friend did this last semester when she was in Nursing 220 and 222. I'm definitely going to call around and double...

  16. When do you expect to receive your "letter"..?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Dream2BANurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got my acceptance letter for my BSN program last week. I am thrilled! And even better....I have no gen eds or sciences left to take! My focus is all on nursing stuff I feel so lucky to have...

  17. Free Cna Training In Ri?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to crazensweet's topic in General Nursing

    If any of you have already been accepted into the program, you can apply for a student nurse internship at any of the local hospitals. I have a friend that started nursing last semester (at RIC) and...

  18. Does anyone know inside details about RIC's nursing program

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Honeybunny6275's topic in General Nursing

    Rainone is tough, I had Micro with her. I don't think you need to take Micro again. A "C" is not great, but to go through all of that work and stress again would be absolutely ridiculous. Definitely...

  19. Anyone can get into Nursing.

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    As you get older and more mature, you'll learn to ignore offensive and ignorant comments like that. In the meantime, tell you boyfriend if he has nothing nice to say, don't say anything at

  20. Does anyone know inside details about RIC's nursing program

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Honeybunny6275's topic in General Nursing

    LaLa 783- You need to get that GPA up. Take a few courses (ie, Psych, etc.) that aren't too challenging so it can boost your overall average. I agree with Chris in taking Chem 106. The science courses...

  21. RIC Students: Students Who Applied for Fall 2008

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    To be completely honest with you, I found Micro the hardest. This is only because of the unknowns in laboratory. Anatomy, Phys, Chems all required lots of work but were doable. I felt like with Micro,...

  22. RIC Students: Students Who Applied for Fall 2008

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Chris- If you ever want to study this coming semester let me know. I have already taken Micro and know the ins and outs of it....it's a very tough class....so maybe I could offer you some assistance...

  23. Any current nurses who were not strong in science?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to rachenos30's topic in General Nursing

    I was an English lover in highschool, and was miserable in the sciences. Getting into college, I knew that I wanted to be an RN so I basically sucked it up and worked my behind off in all of my...

  24. RIC Students: Students Who Applied for Fall 2008

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Just an FYI: UMass Dartmouth does not accept transfer/2nd bach students into nursing. I checked into this when I was looking for schools. They only take people who have an RN license and are seeking a...

  25. What's your ANNUAL SALARY?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, every single post you have on allnurses.com has a question regarding annual salary in it. An easier way to get the info would be to go to www.salary.com and plug in the location of your...