Flames9_RN BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    New licensee....who will hire me?

    Flames9_RN replied to joyfulone's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Where exactly are you? Where have u
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    NVCC Nur Program-Withdraw, No Way!!

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Talking to staff a few weeks back that person did state that not everyone that got applied got in. http://www.nvcc.edu/Medical/health/nursing/nur_info.htm has oodles of info, including what counts...
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    NVCC or Global Health..which should I choose?

    Flames9_RN replied to diamondhope's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You could contact George Mason and ask them if they accept classes from Global health. I have never heard about Global health. Have you finished all the pre-reqs for NVCC? Best of
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    RN Work schedules for INOVA

    Flames9_RN replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Im in with the bunch of Nova
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    Student Nurses

    Flames9_RN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Im a student and it is great when one finds a Rn that is happy to share her experiences, and for the most part that is the case. But there are a few they want nothing to do with a student,and that is...
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    RN Work schedules for INOVA

    Flames9_RN replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I was at fair oaks yesterday---student Nurse. Seems the majority work 12 hrs there. In the OR its mainly 10/12 hrs. A few work 8, but they stated they were "grandfathered"
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    NVCC Nur Program-Withdraw, No Way!!

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Depends who u talk to,lol As i recall most of the content is from the latest chapters and then 10-15 from the previous chapters (exam1 &2) they told us the break down of how many questions...
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    NVCC Nur Program-Withdraw, No Way!!

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    good job on the marks! Ensure u study for the electrolyte exam, not sure which one that is,but that one tends to give students the
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    OB clinicals for males

    Flames9_RN replied to NursingIs4CoolPeople's topic in General Students

    I was the only male in my OB group,and i did the exact same stuff as the females. I actually had a great rotation. keep an open mind!!! And ys you may find a family that will say they don't want you...
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    NVCC Nur Program-Withdraw, No Way!!

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Good job!! There will be highs and lows all during the course. I know people that failed an exams this year (2nd year) Just got to remember its only 1
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    NVCC Nur Program-Withdraw, No Way!!

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    There seems to always be a lot of students hovering around that 80% range, and many do pass. The final for us last year in each semester was worth 30%, this yr (2nd yr) its worth 40%, so that can be a...
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    NVCC Nur Program-Withdraw, No Way!!

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Not sure if its before the midterm or after, but if your mark is 80 or below you will get a letter from the school. Not sure what it states, probably something along the lines that your close to...
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    NVCC Fall '08 Stats

    Flames9_RN replied to RNwannabe2011's topic in Virginia Nursing

    A's would probably almost guarantee ur admittance, so maybe thats why they are stressing that. But they also take your HESI exam correct? And many seem to have difficulty with that. if you do the...
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    NVCC Nur Program-Withdraw, No Way!!

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    In nursing exams--more so 2nd semester and on--- the answer is not always clear, as you have to put a few equations together--or as they say--Critical thinking!! Some questions, it is very clear what...
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    NVCC Fall '08 Stats

    Flames9_RN replied to RNwannabe2011's topic in Virginia Nursing

    If you truly want to know, head down to the MEC campus and go speak to the 1st yr secretary. She may tell you and she may not. Many students prefer not to "brag" about their GPA, and its the...
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    NVCC Nur Program-Withdraw, No Way!!

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    A "U" in clinical wont affect ur grades, BUT if you get to many "U's' (not sure how many) you FAIL clinical, thus fail the semester!! It is listed in your student handbook. If ur late again next week...
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    NVCC Nur Program-Withdraw, No Way!!

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    http://www2.nvcc.edu/news/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=4&Itemid=29 Yep, one has to Oct 31 to withdraw! Not saying that you should, BUT one should be aware how a "W"...
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    NVCC Nur Program-Withdraw, No Way!!

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Sorry to hear you didn't fair all that well on exam 1, I'm sure exam 2 will be better. I know some of the students in the past that have not done well have not completed all the reading, they rely...
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    NVCC Fall '08 Stats

    Flames9_RN replied to RNwannabe2011's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Im not sure to be honest, for the traditional I want to say around 150, but I could be wrong! You could stop by the school and talk with the 1st yr secretary, she is a super nice
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I guess the higher up figure if u watch the videos, do the modules, and read the book, you should be ok!
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    school debate over nursing in LTC

    Flames9_RN replied to LrElizabeth7's topic in General Nursing

    LTC easy, wow, never heard that! I'm only a student as well and have completed 1 rotation at a LTC, wasn't easy, lots to do!! Advantages: Closer to your patients, as they are permanent residents, so...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Im in psych clinical now, but did lab first half. I tested out first thing Monday morning!!! No more lab for this semester! lab is only a half a semester as well in the last semester! 2 more...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Well I guess they have to do something to ensure it is somewhat fair,lol Prior to registering for nur 216 i was asking about how the tests would be conducted and they were not sure--do at home, or on...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    interesting. Someone who wrote the last exam stated they weren't suppose to be able to go back,but they were able to (they didnt chg their answers!!! maybe just a glitch! But seriously if you had ur...
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    NVCC First yr students, How goes the battle?

    Flames9_RN replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Just doesn't make sense why online have those extra assignments? And you can't tell me some students are not cheating! Too easy to get on a phone and do it together! Or just have ur book open to the...