Flames9_RN BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Be forewarned, their math skills suck as well!! lol We had ooodles of confusion with regards to what they wanted! Then I think during the 3rd semester they put this Drug dosage power point slide...
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Teh good old school!! That way they can increase the prices and make more $$$$,lol I never bought any of my books from them! Bought them al off the internet like ha l f dot com or
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    Eligibility to test and getting your ATT

    Flames9_RN replied to NursingGeek's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I called my peoples!!!
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    Eligibility to test and getting your ATT

    Flames9_RN replied to NursingGeek's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Have u paid the $200 to test to pearsonVue??? The ATT comes from them(email), and I dint require the letter from the VA BON to pick my testing
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    Eligibility to test and getting your ATT

    Flames9_RN replied to NursingGeek's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I got my ATT (via email around 1800)on June 3rd, and the letter from the VA BON was dated June 3rd, and got it in the mail around June 5 or 6th!! Check your spam filter if ya have 1!! You wouldn't be...
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    NVCC second year

    Flames9_RN replied to mama2_3's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I don't think 2nd yr was harder, maybe the same!! One still has to study, but at least now you sort of know what kind of questions they ask on the exams! Yes people still fail the last 2 semesters,...
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    Eligibility to test and getting your ATT

    Flames9_RN replied to NursingGeek's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I got my ATT (via email) before I got that letter from the Va BON. I sent in my paperwork to the VA BON at end of M Arch. Paid the $200 to Pearson vue via CC around same date. Our School (NVCC)...
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    TB test is
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thats what i did! I had it all completed by June! Even went and re did my CPR so it wouldn't expire during school (even though It was still good for 1 more yr at the time) You will be amazed by the #...
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I would email/phone Mrs V and she could tel you for sure. The school doesn't operate the clinics on a full time basis. I think last summer was the first they remained open during the summer months....
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    At one time they used to have a small clinic on the 1st floor by the bookstore, but thats no longer the
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    lol, Mrs V prob just copied and pasted anold email,lol Us fal of 2007 students were the first ones to use the new uniforms! You dont want to bring a lot to clinicals, less the better! Al I...
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Agree with mama, you dont need to go buy a lot of extra gadgets!! I had a clipboard as well--the one with all the medical info on it. Came in handy every now and then! As well had one of those...
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I doubt that, many of us donated our old uniforms, and these ones are the "new" ones, only been used for 2 yrs,they replaced the "smock" lol But ya never
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    can order the name tag at the school book store, or staples. Most likely cheaper st Staples. But they will tell ya all that at
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Check with Mrs. W. in the lab, many of us that just graduated donated our uniforms to her! Not sure if she is charging a fee or not, if she is, it wont be much!! I only used 1 pair of pants/1 top...
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    CONGRATS!! Waiting does suck!! I knew no one when i went into the program, you will meet others, dont
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I had Mr M as well for the online class. One could seriously finish that class in a week or two!! They don't get any easier than that, BUT knowing the different parts of the word (Word root, prefix...
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    medisave.net?

    Flames9_RN replied to mcubed45's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My order with them went very smoothly (littman card III) and arrived on time!! One could always cal them and see if they will give you a discount, all they can do is say
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    teas test at NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to tcs26's topic in Virginia Nursing

    mcg to mg. mg to g are seen over and over again!! lbs to kg, kg to lb. how many ml = 1 tsp. How many ml - 1 tbs? How many CC = 1 ML. 1L = how many ml? Very basic math on the entrance exam,...
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    teas test at NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to tcs26's topic in Virginia Nursing

    In the packet where they state your accepted into the program it will include info on the 'math" exam--if they still do it---which they prob do. As well they included practice questions. DO THOSE...
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    teas test at NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to tcs26's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Sorry the Science section didn't go that well. When I wrote the "exam" it was TEAS as well--then it went to HESI and now back to TEAS. I bombed the science section as well the 1st time, like many...
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    What to engrave on my stethoscope?

    Flames9_RN replied to seamel's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    As I stated earlier, I had the Classic II and it is mighty fine stethoscope. many students have them and are happy with them, and if y aloose it, ur not out a pile of $$$$, and I know a # that did...
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    Stethoscopes in stores?

    Flames9_RN replied to jazz_is_my_game's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Surprised your school book store doesn't have them. have seen some in uniform stores. I just ordered my Littman cardiologist III from medisave.net (free engraving), great service. Ordered my...
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    What to engrave on my stethoscope?

    Flames9_RN replied to seamel's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    For school I bought the Littman classic II E and it was fine, as I have now graduated I just purchased the card III from medisave.net (use the coupon from retailmenot.com for a discount) I figured,...