SirJohnny

SirJohnny

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  1. Do other forums "similar" to allnurses.com exist for other professions? This place..

    SirJohnny replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Roland & Others: - My specialty in the Computer Science realm is Java/J2EE Programming. - The forum/board http://www.javaranch.com is set up much like this one, and deals with topics dealing...

  2. Can someone please explain a grade curve??

    SirJohnny replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Students

    FutureNurse2005: - Essentially, a curve cannot hurt you -- it can only help you. - Like the previous posters mentioned, a curve is used to "adjust" the class grades so that more students have...

  3. Nursing student struggling, needs tips on how to pass classes and succeed....

    SirJohnny replied to Wheaties's topic in General Students

    All: Wow -- SJoe actually agreed with me on the T.V. I hadn't read her post before sending in mine. --------- Wheaties: - If you need "entertainment". Then study at Barnes & Nobles and watch...

  4. Nursing student struggling, needs tips on how to pass classes and succeed....

    SirJohnny replied to Wheaties's topic in General Students

    Wheaties: - Rule #1: Trash the T.V. - Rule #2: Sleep instead of watching T.V. - Rule #3: If can't sleep - go to gym and exercise for 30 min. - Rule #4: Study, Study, Study!!!!! John...

  5. Recent college grad B.S.- Psych, needs advice.

    SirJohnny replied to B.S.Psych's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    B.S.Psych: - Here's what you need to do? - First, read the FAQ section on the CRNA discussion board -- it's at the very top of the list. Might want to make a print out - as you will be referring...

  6. CRNA or Anesthesiologist

    SirJohnny replied to 8YRSAWY's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    All: - Just to add to Eric's question. - Once you become an MD -- how hard/competetive is it to get into Anesthesiology school? Thanks, John

  7. I Really Want To Be A Nurse

    SirJohnny replied to caramel_goddess's topic in General Nursing

    caramel_goddess: - Best advice would be to go to Community College in your area and knock out your pre-requisites. Make sure the nursing program you are trying to get into will accept the credits....

  8. Where's a pretty place to live?

    SirJohnny replied to Dixen81's topic in General Nursing

    For God's sake -- don't ever move to Evansville, Indiana. Most utterly boring, featureless (other than the muddy Ohio river) landscape ever. We don't even have cows to look at-- cuz the fields/farms...

  9. spouse at interview

    SirJohnny replied to gasmama's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Gasmama: - Curious as to how this plays out...can you let us know how things go? Thanks, John

  10. Weed Out Courses?

    SirJohnny replied to luv2yoga's topic in General Students

    nurse2be in ny: - The college is: St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in Syracuse, NY. - They offer both a weekend only option as well as the traditional weekday course. The non-nursing...

  11. Weed Out Courses?

    SirJohnny replied to luv2yoga's topic in General Students

    meredithT: - Regarding the IT industry ... here is my nightmare story. - Finished MS-Computer Science in May 1999. - Worked for Lucent Technologies (Warren, NJ) -- laid off after 6 months. -...

  12. Weed Out Courses?

    SirJohnny replied to luv2yoga's topic in General Students

    meredithT: - Regarding full-time job, hubby & kids, etc. - First, you CAN do this, if YOU!!! want to. --------- - From my personal experience. I work 40-50 hours a week in the software...

  13. Weed Out Courses?

    SirJohnny replied to luv2yoga's topic in General Students

    meredithT: - While you are forming your plan of attack. - Find out what the hours/phone number are for the libraries in your town. Even if you don't go to a particular college, you can still use...

  14. Weed Out Courses?

    SirJohnny replied to luv2yoga's topic in General Students

    meredithT: - The best thing for you to do at this point. Start getting focused - and form your plan of attack. - For A&P or Chem (assuming 15 week class), you will need to devote 3 hours/day...

  15. Interview Moron

    SirJohnny replied to JuicyJem's topic in General Nursing

    JuicyJem: - During an interview - it is perfectly valid to pause and gather your thoughts (5-10 seconds). If you don't know the answer - you have two (valid) choices. - First, admit that you do not...

  16. Hope that this may answer some of the questions I have received!

    SirJohnny replied to beluka's topic in General Nursing

    All: - Would like to hear more about your travel nurse experiences - so keep the posts comming. - Would espeically like to hear from you that are doing the travel-nurse thing via motor-home....

  17. anyone ever taken ACCELERATED A&P??

    SirJohnny replied to a_clay's topic in General Students

    amyindallas: - Regarding an accellerated program over the summer while holding a full-time job. - In order to get an A in A&P 101/102. - You will need to study 3 to 4 hours EVERY day (in...

  18. I've decided to be a nurse... HELP!

    SirJohnny replied to cuz_i_can's topic in General Nursing

    3rdShiftGuy: - The points thing: - The nursing school that I looked at (Ivy Tech - Evansville, Indiana), assigns you points based on the grade received for each pre-requisite. - For example:...

  19. I've decided to be a nurse... HELP!

    SirJohnny replied to cuz_i_can's topic in General Nursing

    cuz_i_can: - Looks like you are on the right track. - Here's some more advice. - Gat as many of the non-nursing courses as you can out of the way. Especially your math, A&P101/102, Micro,...

  20. Getting Accepted.....The Essay

    SirJohnny replied to glopop11's topic in General Students

    Glopop11: - Here is link to essay I wrote for nursing school https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35380&highlight=essay - You may have to scroll down the list of...

  21. Need to loose weight for me health!!!

    SirJohnny replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in General Nursing

    LPN-n-2005: - As one who lost 120 lbs (300 -> 180) and has kept it off -- here is some advice. - Cut back your caloric intake - but only to a reasonable amount. Meaning -- you still want to...

  22. A & P Books

    SirJohnny replied to hoppermom3's topic in General Students

    hoppermom3: - Sorry about all the posts - ideas keep popping in. - Anatomy & Physiology is pretty standard across the board. I would start with the lecture outlines provided in the Hole's...

  23. A & P Books

    SirJohnny replied to hoppermom3's topic in General Students

    hoppermom3: - The A&P books are quite expensive. - I paid US$220.00 for Hole's Anatomy -- the lab manual came with the book. - BTW/ Do not loose your lab manual. They cost US$100.00 to...

  24. A & P Books

    SirJohnny replied to hoppermom3's topic in General Students

    hoppermom3: - So you want to get a jump on A&P. - Look up Hole's Anatomy Website. - Print out the exams, and study notes (outlines). - YES!!! You will cover all 24 chapters in two...

  25. So discouraged over A&P, ready to give up nursing plans

    SirJohnny replied to evi's topic in General Students

    Evi: - The above essay is what I used for my nursing school essay. I have no nursing experience - and indicated it as such on the nursing school essay. - I start in June 2004. John