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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Yep, thats usually the way it works in group projects--sometimes to your benefit, sometimes not,lol In 1 group project we did, 1 gal just said she would do it all---but usually does not work like...
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    Looking for a RN-BSN online program

    Flames9_RN replied to gikg's topic in School, College Programs

    1 was--heres to your health---and another on Substance abuse--not sure on the exact school names...... I had taken something similar at Community college, but was not quite enough to satisfy the...
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    Looking for a RN-BSN online program

    Flames9_RN replied to gikg's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes, I believe one can take 2 weeks off between classes with no problems! if you need longer, you then require approval----if your using financial assistance.,.And if you sign up for ANA, you get 10%...
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    Looking for a RN-BSN online program

    Flames9_RN replied to gikg's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm sure you have seen my GCU post--I start on Sept 30th.....They appear to have multiple starts dates each month. I went with GCU form the favorable comments I had read here on Allnurses.......Yes...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    No, not sure how many students in each class. The "how to" freebie class that you don't have to do, was for everyone taking any online classes, so was a mixture of different
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    My understanding that yes it is a full regular semester crammed into a fun 5 weeks,lol If one is paying out of pocket, you can take as long as a break as you wish (within reason of course) but if...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    I just did,lol Did not realize how little 1 can keep!! All clear now--TY I was just curious about taking more than 1 class at a time, I really have no reason to stress myself out more as I won't be...
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    Failed NCLEX at 1st attempt and am devastated!

    Flames9_RN replied to RedNavy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Back in 2009 I took the Kaplan course..what I found most useful was the online question bank AND the course book that covered everything. 1 can't buy the book in stores, BUT it can be found on Ebay...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    I normally have a lot of free time, so hoping I can get ahead--I tend to put things off,lol I'm paying out of pocket, so I can take as many/long breaks as I require, found it interesting if one had...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks for the info!! I believe I read a few of your posts here on this site,which helped me make my decision! I have been very impressed thus far with the 2 counselors that have been helping me, 1...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    I have not completed ANY classes--except for this freebie 3 day 1, that you do not have to do, it is there just to assist you. Yes it is a Christian school, but so far I have not noticed it too...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    I Spend a lot of time online, I enjoy online forums, etc, so I sort of take many bad reviews with a grain of salt!! I have had classes with instructors which I thought were awesome, yet there were...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Howdy!! We are currently living out of the USA, so I wanted a course I could do completely online. Some would say it could be completely done online--only to find out there was a clinical portion....
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    RN-BSN programs in Illinois?

    Flames9_RN replied to ms.nurse13's topic in School, College Programs

    have you looked at ONLINE Rn to BSN programs?? I'm in Nicaragua and about to start at Grand Canyon University. The school is out of Phoenix Arizona. Everything is completed online. I found it to...
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    NVCC vs Marymount

    Flames9_RN replied to WillLeads2Way's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I got a job as an ADN! I graduated in MAy 2009 and it sucked back then as well, and maybe gotten worse! I think some managers look at thew whole package, not just the degree. I have heard Marymouint...
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    NVCC Grads---Hired?

    Flames9_RN replied to LawyerRN2b's topic in Virginia Nursing

    When I departed Reston this Spring, I think they had something in the works that all ADN's had to get their BSN in such a time frame. Not sure if thats took place or
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    NVCC Grads---Hired?

    Flames9_RN replied to LawyerRN2b's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yep in Reston! Now a happy bum in another
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    NVCC Grads---Hired?

    Flames9_RN replied to LawyerRN2b's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I graduated in May 2009 and got a job right away at a hospital. Most got hired fairly soon from my class. Now living out of the country and don't really keep in touch with anyone. Highly recommend one...
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    any diabetes educators out there?

    Flames9_RN replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    My sister back in Canada is a certified RN Diabetes educator/coordinator. I do not know all the details, but she has worked out of the hospital, clinics, visited Native reservations. For the most...
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    How long for VA NCLEX results?

    Flames9_RN replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Virginia Nursing

    When registering if you used ur SSN, the results should be on the phone verification the next business day. I recall phoning around 0800, 0815, 0820, nothing, then sometime after 0830, Viola there...
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    Acceptance to NVCC Fall 2011 Program!!!

    Flames9_RN replied to NursingGCW's topic in Virginia Nursing

    No problem, easier to answer here that individually!! lol As well on orientation day we had a basic math exam, maybe they no longer do that. In our joining package they included a math prep...
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    Acceptance to NVCC Fall 2011 Program!!!

    Flames9_RN replied to NursingGCW's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Congrats to those that got in. I graduated back in May 2009 form the program and recently have gotten a few people PM'ing me for advice. I have not kept in touch with anyone from the school, and I...
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    Staffing Sucks

    Flames9_RN replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in General Nursing

    tele unit (PCU) nights --normally 5 or 6 pts each. 2 techs to help with 34 pts. Quite often only had 1 tech. For some strange reason, people hated getting floated to our floor. Some down right...
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    PRN A,B,C

    Flames9_RN replied to LTmurse78's topic in General Nursing

    A very good question to ask the hospitals HR. How can anyone here give you an accurate answer, especially since you did not even list what hospital/country your working
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    Prednisone side effects

    Flames9_RN replied to RNVictoria's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, never give medical adive!! I see a chance to make some $$$$ What if we developed a book that had so called drug adverse effects//reactions//possible side effects in that book! We will be rich!!...