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  1. Microbio and A&P together after being out of school

    Absolutely13 replied to Lola89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello Lola, If it's been 8 years since you took general biology, I think you would be better served by taking micro and A&P I in separate terms. A&P I starts right off the bat with cell...

  2. Anyone applying to the Duke ABSN program for Fall 2009 (c/o 2011)?

    Absolutely13 replied to ybq2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wish I was joining you. Duke is a great school of special note. I'll be sticking with my program down here in Florida. I have nothing but the highest respect for Duke

  3. Applying to Nursing School Blues

    Absolutely13 replied to jamoshey's topic in General Students

    Why have you decided how all of this will go before you even try? I have high hopes for you. Apply, kick butt, study like a madman. You will amaze yourself if you are dedicated. Keep us

  4. Does anyone know what this means?.......

    Absolutely13 replied to adorblepuppy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    All these answers are right on. The only thing I could add would be - BCLS stands for Basic Cardiac Life Saving or BLS is used

  5. Poll on new design

    Absolutely13 replied to loricatus's topic in General Nursing

    I noticed that

  6. Would you marry any medical professional

    Absolutely13 replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in General Nursing

    Sure. If you find the right person, it doesn't matter what their job is. Legal professions, of

  7. Poll on new design

    Absolutely13 replied to loricatus's topic in General Nursing

    I'm liking it more and more as I get used to it. I think we'll need a couple of months to really compare apples to

  8. What's the worst weather you've gone out in?

    Absolutely13 replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    Hurricane Jeanne in 2004.

  9. Any CNA advice would be helpful!

    Absolutely13 replied to tink0013's topic in Florida Nursing

    Or contact your local Red

  10. Any CNA advice would be helpful!

    Absolutely13 replied to tink0013's topic in Florida Nursing

    I took classes at the Red Cross and passed the CNA skills test the first time. It was about $600.00 and well worth it. I'm in nursing school

  11. is there any RN PROGRAM that I can APPLY to now and be accepted for JANUARY????

    Absolutely13 replied to yoshana_x's topic in General Students

    Buyer

  12. I hate my job.>>How do I apply for CNA job?

    Absolutely13 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    Good advice

  13. I hate my job.>>How do I apply for CNA job?

    Absolutely13 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    Hospitals in my area will hire nursing students after their first semester as patient tech's (same duties as a CNA). I would print out your semester grades and bring them with

  14. Anatomy - Spring 2009 - What to Study?

    Absolutely13 replied to smellyacres's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would start looking at animations of the citric acid cycle. Many folks find this subject tough to comprehend. Are you taking A&P survey or A&P

  15. Being a CNA first

    Absolutely13 replied to hugs and kisses's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Being a CNA gives a great opportunity to observe and absorb your surroundings. You go about your business, but you're also a fly on the wall taking it all in. If you have limited healthcare exposure...

  16. Nursing or pharmacist?

    Absolutely13 replied to Shift_Mike's topic in General Nursing

    I was just kidding, although it will seem like all of

  17. Nursing or pharmacist?

    Absolutely13 replied to Shift_Mike's topic in General Nursing

    If you love chemistry, go the pharmacist route. How many chemistry classes will I have to take? All of

  18. going from tech to RN

    Absolutely13 replied to texkid's topic in General Nursing

    I would trust your instincts and start new. I think you will always be a promoted tech in many eyes at your old unit and facility. Just my 2 cents. That's a place to go back to in the distant future...

  19. All About the NET

    Absolutely13 replied to 9livesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ERI still makes the NET and the NET Study Guide. Individual schools may be switching to another test company, but that is case by

  20. 39 year old Graphic Designer

    Absolutely13 replied to Mr_Tom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great news Tom! I went back to school at 39 myself. If you are entering a competive program, I would caution you taking A&P I online. As a matter of fact A&P I online isn't even an option at...

  21. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Absolutely13 replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have lived in Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Alaska. Florida in summer is just as uncomfortable as Alaska in winter. No lie. There is NO mosquito problem in Florida compared to Maine or Alaska. Not...

  22. Do you type you notes on Index Cards?

    Absolutely13 replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    Flashcards rule! I use 3x5 cards and Avery 1x2 5/8 labels w/ 8 pt font. The small labels force you not to be wordy and there is plenty of room left on the card for annotation and mnemonic devices....

  23. Sorry, dumb question...

    Absolutely13 replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    More of a focus on transition with eventual placement in a SNU, if I understand

  24. Sorry, dumb question...

    Absolutely13 replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    About The ALC Unit - Patient Information The Alternate Level of Care (ALC) Unit is a 24-bed unit, which is part of the Geriatric Program offered at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. The unit is...

  25. New CNA student

    Absolutely13 replied to hugs and kisses's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I am no expert, but I have been down the same path. Become a great CNA. Pretend the person you are caring for is you. Male or female, it doesn't matter. How would you react to the situation?...