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    NVCC Online Nursing Program

    Flames9_RN replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You will spend extra $$ on books,lol Some like the "nursing made easy" series. I like the Reviews & Rationales series that corresponds with the current topic. NCLEX book is good too for...
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    NVCC Online Nursing Program

    Flames9_RN replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    last yr when i started the online option was new, BUT they didnt start till JAn. and to be honest I have no clue if itdid start,lol, but I assume it did. The accelerated group started the same time...
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    NVCC Online Nursing Program

    Flames9_RN replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    oh yes, have NUR 254 this semester as
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    NVCC Online Nursing Program

    Flames9_RN replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes from my understanding the online course ONLY saves you from the inclass lecture--u stay at home (or where ever) and take in the lecture via the computer. LAB = at campus in a well a lab,lol it...
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    NVCC Online Nursing Program

    Flames9_RN replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    For the ONLINE Nursing program, my understanding there is only ONE class that is online, and that the Lecture-which is close to 4 hrs in length! LAB u stil have to goto campus, and of course u have...
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    NVCC Online Nursing Program

    Flames9_RN replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Guess it depends on how u learn!! Im going into my second yr at NVCC. Do I get a lot out of the lectures, hard to say,lol I dont ask questions!! One still has to goto school for lab and of course...
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    NOVA Need to switch Clinical Assignments

    Flames9_RN replied to naide88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Sometimes its good to have "odd" colored items, as you know its urs,and less likely to walk
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    NOVA Need to switch Clinical Assignments

    Flames9_RN replied to naide88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    No, those people are locked up!! lol I suppose so, i have never really noticed!! Depending on who ur prof is, you wont be wearing the stethoscope around ur neck, but it is to be kept in your...
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    NOVA Need to switch Clinical Assignments

    Flames9_RN replied to naide88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    One literally has to have their classes in their "basket" and ready to go! Majority of students are sitting by their computer raring to go! lol Keep checking back constantly, as people do change...
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    The Nursing Math Thread

    Flames9_RN replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    I'm pretty sure daytonite could do a 0.34 of a drip if she really wanted too!! You hear those Cuck Norris Fables, such as "His tears cures cancer, but her never cries" or" chuck norris can sneeze...
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    The Nursing Math Thread

    Flames9_RN replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    Thanks again daytonite. On our exams it states to round off to 2 decimal places WHEN NECESSARY,lol And thats where the confusion lays with this problem.I know with a syringe when to round off, but...
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    The Nursing Math Thread

    Flames9_RN replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    OOPSS!!! Question should have been225 mh PER 1ml (not 2) should double check my typing, sorry!! I thought with IV PiggyBack, was the small bag, hung above the main bag, which is prepared by the...
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    The Nursing Math Thread

    Flames9_RN replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    I have a basic question. Our school posted 20 drug dosage questions, but won't post the answers. (They say if they did, no one would do the work!! whatever!!!) Here is the question: The order is to...
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    Stethoscopes!!

    Flames9_RN replied to Shannon BSN RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you do a search of "stethoscopes" in the search engine on here--top right, you will find pages and pages and pages of results. Best of
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    Is a stethoscope a stethoscope?

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/allhe...anncompare.pdf https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/stethoscopes-new-nurse-15949.html http://bergware.net/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/merchandise?/Z111111 $61.95...
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    Is a stethoscope a stethoscope?

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    To a point, the more $$$ you spend the better job the stethoscope does at picking up the sound! I have the Littman classic II s.e. and it does a good job. Give bay a look. And I'm sure if you do a...
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    NVCC 2nd year RN Clinicals Class of 2009

    Flames9_RN replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The first few weeks of readings were up, BUT have now been taken down, so I guess changes are being made. Fall semester starts Mon Aug 25, so if u have lab that Monday, its a go!! And yes clinicals...
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    NVCC 2nd year RN Clinicals Class of 2009

    Flames9_RN replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    They mustn't have you in the blackboard email system yet. here is what it stated: Apparently there is a rumor going around that new clinicals will be opened soon. That is completely untrue. Two of...
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    NVCC 2nd year RN Clinicals Class of 2009

    Flames9_RN replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    School wide email went out,they won't be adding anymore clinical sites! So according to that email, what you see is what you
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    NVCC 2nd year RN Clinicals Class of 2009

    Flames9_RN replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Good idea to get in touch with Mrs Folks as she would have an idea if they plan on adding anymore clinicals and when they will do so. They may be waiting until NUR 193 is over with--According to...
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    NVCC 2nd year RN Clinicals Class of 2009

    Flames9_RN replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Are you able to send out a class wide email on Blackboard? I don't see many 2nd yr students posting on here, think there are 2 others,lol or you can post a request on the 2nd year board outside the...
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    NOVA Need to switch Clinical Assignments

    Flames9_RN replied to naide88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    If you send me ur email addy, I can send you the booklist as well as the readings. I bought my books of of
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    NOVA Need to switch Clinical Assignments

    Flames9_RN replied to naide88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Im there for 12 hours,lol Well I'm at Fairfax with Warden. I do believe they are NOT finished adding clinicals (for 2nd yr students) I know they dropped 2 that were "TBA" I do believe the NUR 193...
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    NOVA Need to switch Clinical Assignments

    Flames9_RN replied to naide88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Both my sisters are RN's back in Canada and I believe one liked Psych and 1 didnt! All depends on the individual and I bet ur clinical instructor would have a lot to do with it. I start off in psych...
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    RN School and Work? Is it possible?

    Flames9_RN replied to SoontobeNorfolkRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    at our orientation last yr, the dean came in and highly recommended that one doesn't work, or work no more than 20 hrs a week. I know plenty of students that do work, or have a kids (which is more...