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  1. BA to BSN prerequisites

    barleynhopsBSN replied to BAtoBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Email the instructor before the first class and let him/her know that you want to add Bio 112 once there is room. Show up to class and introduce yourself to the instructor and be involved in the...

  2. Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, where do I start?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to incandenza's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will need any bachelors degree plus pre-reqs for an ABSN program. I would start by taking Biology or A&P while you figure out the specific pre-reqs for the nursing schools you want to apply...

  3. where are the correct heart sounds?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to onlyj's topic in General Nursing

    The way I learned it was this mnemonic: "Al Pacino Takes Medication." Aortic, Pulmonary, Tricuspid, and Mitral. Aortic 2nd intercostal R sternal border Pulmonary 2nd intercostal L sternal Tricuspid:...

  4. Should I stay or should I go now?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to MursingMedic's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would recommend getting the job as a student nurse tech. Perhaps take out a private loan to help tide you and your family over until you graduate. I was a student nurse tech while in school and was...

  5. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    barleynhopsBSN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PVT trick worked for me. Took the NCLEX yesterday from 11am-1pm. Got home around 130pm and had the good pop up using the PVT. This morning at around 9am I had my name and RN license number on the...

  6. What did you struggle with most in nursing school?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to mrgaylordfocker's topic in General Students

    If you have time before you start nursing school you might consider becoming a CNA (if you do not already have a job in healthcare). The reason for this is two fold. First, you will be more...

  7. Undershirt for scrubs?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to RN9742's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Underarmor makes nice synthetic tops. They have a few shirts that have a high neck. They are not as high as a turtle neck but might be enough to cover your tat. If you can only find the long sleeve...

  8. No waiting lists?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to The_Hutch's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Admission to RN schools in Oregon is very competitive and based on grades and other criteria not waiting lists. Check out the OCNE community colleges which all have similar admission requirements....

  9. New grads: what did you do with your notes from nursing school?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to shockable_rhythm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I throw my notes away after every class. If I want to look something up it is easier to look it up online or in a book rather then my

  10. NG jobless for 8 months, is there hope?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear you are still looking for a job =( Have you also been applying to

  11. Canker Sores.. ouch!!!

    barleynhopsBSN replied to Sarah010101's topic in General Nursing

    I got canker sores all the time until switching to a Sodium lauryl sulfate free tooth paste such as Tom's Toothpaste. Now a very rarely get cankers. I hope this

  12. Science/Math isn't your thing, but you're doing it

    barleynhopsBSN replied to Sophiamez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can relate. I always hated science and math when in high school and college. I avoided both and got BA because math were difficult for me. 5 years later, still scared of science and math but wanting...

  13. Am I crazy?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to yogamom's topic in Oregon Nursing

    You guys dont be scared of the micro class. It is not hard to get an A and it is really interesting stuff. He gives you a detailed outline and if you go over that and attend class you can get an A...

  14. Accelerated program at Linfield

    barleynhopsBSN replied to jessi76's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I walk or ride my bike to school also 90% of the time. However, for clinical the school expects you to have a car. Sometime you are at clinical sites by yourself so you cant carpool with other...

  15. Accelerated program at Linfield

    barleynhopsBSN replied to jessi76's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Since the curriculum hasn't changed for this summer I am assuming the books will be the same as the last several years. The professor for the first class should email you soon with enough time to buy...

  16. Shoes for Men in Nursing

    barleynhopsBSN replied to Shotty's topic in General Nursing

    I alternate between Dansko's and running shoes. The Dankso's have great support and although they are expensive the sole is so firm that they don't break down as fast as softer soled running shoes....

  17. Accelerated program at Linfield

    barleynhopsBSN replied to jessi76's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Jessica- Shoes- Clean white tennis shoes are fine. After Nursing 106 which you will take mid July-August none of the instructors care what you wear. After 106 I just wore black Dansko's to every...

  18. Accelerated program at Linfield

    barleynhopsBSN replied to jessi76's topic in Oregon Nursing

    They will probably email it to you by the time it is posted on the homepage. Here is where it would be. Linfield > Quick Links > More > Syllabi and Course

  19. Accelerated program at Linfield

    barleynhopsBSN replied to jessi76's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Oh sorry they dont have it posted yet for summer

  20. Accelerated program at Linfield

    barleynhopsBSN replied to jessi76's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The books we used last summer were: -Life Supprt by Susan Gordon -Publication of the American Psychological Association 6th ed. (Probably dont need this because APA information can be found online)...

  21. Accelerated program at Linfield

    barleynhopsBSN replied to jessi76's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Jessica Congrats on you acceptance to Linfiled! Here are a couple more resources for immunizations and health check: Portland Industrial Clinic. (A lot of students use this clinic for immunizations,...

  22. linfield college nursing

    barleynhopsBSN replied to sourapril's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Sourapril- I agree with what Taz already has mentioned. Definitely apply to both programs to increase your chance of acceptance. With your background I would shoot for the Accelerated Cohort. Students...

  23. Cheap textbook sites?

    barleynhopsBSN replied to wannabe an rn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have found Craigslist to be the cheapest place for text books. Books are usually available before and after each term. Also, You can also sell your books on Craigslist for more then your school will...

  24. Just finished OB rotation

    barleynhopsBSN replied to newmale2nursing's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey with some of the negative OB stories here I just wanted to chime in with my experience. OB was my best rotation so far! I think that more guys should go into OB with an open mind. There are...

  25. OHSU & Linfield Students/Alum - Need your input, plz

    barleynhopsBSN replied to taz5869, RNC-OB's topic in Oregon Nursing

    If you are in the accelerated cohort you really are not going to have too much control over the classes you take. You will pretty much be with the same 60 people for most all of your classes. Here is...