SwampCat

SwampCat BSN

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2 yrs of pedi psych and 2 yr s of older adult/dual diagnosis

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  1. Microbiology: Spring 2010

    SwampCat replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well.... because its Michigan (?) According to the CDC's MMWR, there is no known malaria that high north. Plus malaria symptoms typically dont show up for at least 7 days..... am I over thinking it?...

  2. Microbiology: Spring 2010

    SwampCat replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That was one of my guesses, too, but it takes place in

  3. Microbiology: Spring 2010

    SwampCat replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So we have these Case studies to do for extra credit and this one is driving me nuts: Bunch of people down the rd from lake michigan. Chick gets bitten by something, looks like a big mosquito bite....

  4. Microbiology: Spring 2010

    SwampCat replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd say half our class has dropped. We had our second exam last week and the prof said the test grades were 8-10 points lower than they were for the first one. And the first one's average was mid...

  5. Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

    SwampCat replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am invited to join the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. At first I was excited but then I saw it costs $75! If I were to join, would this help me in the long run, or is that $75 basically for a...

  6. Nurse practitioner salary in louisiana

    SwampCat replied to Wed03's topic in General Nursing

    If you google salary.com and put in your info, it gives you a ball park

  7. Microbiology: Spring 2010

    SwampCat replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check out youtube for videos on the sections you're having problems with. Sometimes seeing/hearing it in a different way really helps it click...as for remembering it all... when you find the answer...

  8. To all the moms out there: How did you do it?

    SwampCat replied to Karina1481's topic in General Nursing

    I agree whole-heartedly. My first semester in college was when I was 26 years old and my daughter was 6 and my son was almost 3. I took one night class. Time with them is precious and they will not be...

  9. Community College Core Nursing Classes Question

    SwampCat replied to SwampCat's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Thanks so much! This is exactly what I was looking for. For the T/W clinical, do you end up doing something like morning clinical on T and evening clinical on W? Or do you do both morning and evening...

  10. Microbiology: Spring 2010

    SwampCat replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We got our first exams back Monday night. If the teacher is telling the truth and that was the easiest test we will have in that class, I'm going to be in trouble! I got a 90.5% but I studied my tail...

  11. Community College Core Nursing Classes Question

    SwampCat replied to SwampCat's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    whoops! I meant fall of

  12. Microbiology: Spring 2010

    SwampCat replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My first exam is Monday on chapters 1-7. Yikes! I am loving the class, though. So much to remember but really interesting! I havent taken a chem class in 10 yrs and so far so good. Hopefully it...

  13. Microbiology: Spring 2010

    SwampCat replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey guys! I start on the 20th. We're using Microbiology: An Introduction by Tortora. Thanks for all the websites posted, I'm sure I'll frequent them often. I had bio last semester and I feel as though...

  14. Anyone applying in 2011

    SwampCat replied to Rimzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck with your prereqs! I started prereqs a few semesters ago, but d/t having two little ones, I've been going through the classes two at a time. Here's my plan: Spring 10 Microbiology English...

  15. Are University classes harder than CC classes?

    SwampCat posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've heard some people say that community college classes are easier than the equivalent university class. I've also heard that they are equally difficult. What are your thoughts? Right now I'm...

  16. What classes are you taking Spring 2010?

    SwampCat replied to TamiLee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be taking Microbiology and English 102. Done with: English 101, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, and Intermediate Algebra. Have left after spring semester: A&P 1, A&P 2, chemistry,...

  17. new grad RNs.... let Gov Rell know we are STARVING!

    SwampCat replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Just thought I'd pass this on: The hospital in Norwich has 20+ job

  18. Micro after Bio or after Chem?

    SwampCat posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm trying to figure out what to take next semester. I am in a Bio class now. Should I take Micro next semester while Bio is fresh in my head, or should I take it after I take Chem? Which would be...

  19. Dilemma: Accepted to BHSN and GWCC (Gateway Community College)

    SwampCat replied to Future_Nurse2011's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    So since this is months later, which did you choose and why and are you happy with that decision so

  20. any areas of US where the RN job market is better?

    SwampCat replied to dreavt's topic in General Nursing

    Best place right now is down south. A quick search of the job openings in 25 mi radius of Miami came up with over 1100 RN positions. If you can, maybe your best bet would be to move down south to...

  21. personal problems lead to license revocation?

    SwampCat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious if anyone knows, or knows where I could find out. Let's say your child is taken away by the state because of whatever...would that affect your license? And no...it's not me

  22. personal problems lead to license revocation?

    SwampCat replied to SwampCat's topic in General Nursing

    There were allegations of abuse and and possible substaance abuse. I assumed that would be an automatic revocation of license, but I've been keeping an eye on my state's license lookup and the...

  23. That's it - I'm hooked!!

    SwampCat posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ever since my son was born I started to think I wanted to do something with L&D or postpartum. I started my pre-pre-req's for nursing school, thinking I have to start somewhere and maybe I'd find...

  24. WVUturtle514...did you have your baby? How did it go?

    SwampCat replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    He's gorgeous! Glad to hear you're both doing well.

  25. Ohhhh JOBS.. where are you????

    SwampCat replied to NocturneNrse's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Where in Ct are you? There is a hospital in eastern ct with 20+ openings...and they truly are