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    NVCC, pregnancy and clinicals

    Flames9_RN replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I have seen a few gals that were with child. 1 gave birth shortly after the second semester, like less than a week!! I'm sure the school can be a bit flexible, but don't overly so. One can only miss...
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    Temporary license for new grads

    Flames9_RN replied to GoldenRN80's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I belive upon graduation one has a 90 day Temp license, (not 2 years) And anytime in that 90 days u fail the NCLEX, ur license is voided until ya pass! I could be wrong though, especially with no...
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    Buying old editions of books?

    Flames9_RN replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Check out half.com, thats where I get 99% of my nursing books. 2008 version is $65 on half.com. For your main lecture books, I would try to stick with the current material, as that is where they are...
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I think that is the wisest move on can make--completing as many if not all the "non-nursing" classes ahead of
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I personally wouldn't sweat that until you start the program. They will instruct you on what you are suppose to know. Ensure you do the reading, do it a few times over and over! Many students during...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The required papers are not overly difficult. Find a good proof reader and your set. I belive http://www.nvcc.edu/medical/tutoring/ will even look over your papers!! Care plans do take a bit of time....
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Howdy. Is it as bad as you thought? lol I hope not. I heard you guys had to give actual bed baths in lab, sweet,lol The course gets better when you start ur clinicals, then you get to make up your...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Semester went very well, no complaints. 1 more to go, he hawww. No more little "filler" classes which will be nice. I normally find the finals easier than the regular exams!! Going to try and keep...
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    NO EVEING RN OR LPN Classes available

    Flames9_RN replied to chrmnldy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Schools would LOVE to have more classes, but who is going to teach them???? I believe the minimum requirement for a professor is a Masters degree. And most schools don't pay a lot of
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I wish I had made better notes,lol Prior to each semester I have stated "my notes will be better!" It has yet to happen,lol Yes, try and go over the important stuff, the big ticket items, the...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You will be done before us, we have to suffer until the 18th!!
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes, get those non nursing courses out of the way asap!! Some are extremely easy like SDV 101 and the med terminology course--take those online if u can , as you can go at ur own pace! One could...
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    Hospitals?

    Flames9_RN replied to AussieRNinHI's topic in Virginia Nursing

    There is the Inova Healthplex in Springfield
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I mainly read and reread the required readings, all the questions can be found in the reading, not always obvious, but they are in there,lol As well don't forget to do the questions that come on the...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Well there are two exams that the grade avg is fairly low. And I know on a few exams that the avg was high, a few that really bombed it! Sometimes it just comes down to reading the question too fast,...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    i didnt even think of taking the phlebotomy class, hmmmmm ,lol Never heard anyone mention it to be honest! Of course I dont really pay attention in lecture,lol I was considering the online class,...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Ya thats a constant battle! As I have stated before, read and read some more! And of course some dont do the reading and rely on the powerpoint lecture! Of course it is multiple guess, so u always...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Sorry it didnt work out for ya! Keep in mind their seems to be MANY students on the bubble to pass! I wish they had a better system when it comes to picking ur classes, why not be able to pick lab,...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Classes filled up quickly!! always interesting to
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I started this thread, lol i wanted to lead them to think I'm a caring and sensitive person, lol Mrs A will be the last to fill up! The tues will fill up first,then the wed. Mckeever keeps us for...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I don't mind the 13 hr shifts! ya they are long,but then ur not driving to the hospital twice a week!! Good luck in getting the Tuesday clinical for the 1st rotation, many I have spoken with are...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I always try and do the 13 hour--1 day clinicals!! I got a preceptorship at Reston, 2nd half of last semester. I'm assuming its Med-Surg, which I asked for. Actually I listed my top 2 choices for...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I didnt think psych was all that bad. I had mine at Inova Fairfax first rotation! Mrs Warden was superb, highly recommend her. Just try going in with a positive attitude. Your only there 7 times, so...
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    Asking for advice

    Flames9_RN replied to AlisonVA's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Howdy! I'm 35, and thier are many older than myself at NVCC in the program. I would bet a few are in their 50's!! Your best to contact each school and see what prior courses they would take! During...
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    Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    Flames9_RN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    From a guy: assume all guys are dumbasses!! We can barely operate a tv remote control, and now were expected to know text etiquette! far too confusing,lol Hope you find resolution to your