Flames9_RN BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    NOVA Need to switch Clinical Assignments

    Flames9_RN replied to naide88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I think Msjack is starting back in the Second year--where one does get to (try) and select their
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    NOVA Need to switch Clinical Assignments

    Flames9_RN replied to naide88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Im sure msjack has more info than i do. One has a maximum # of years to complete the program, 5 sits in my tiny brain, but uncertain on that! If you fail the first semester, you will have to wait a...
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    NOVA Need to switch Clinical Assignments

    Flames9_RN replied to naide88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    No email or phone call = PASSED!!! Not sure how soon they inform the unsuccessful people When the course starts, and you write your first exam in NUR 111, you get the results usually 1 week later....
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    NOVA Need to switch Clinical Assignments

    Flames9_RN replied to naide88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I just purchased a Littmann Classic II S.E. Check out Ebay. As well they should have given you a store to purchase from,think it was "Strandris" Probably find them cheaper on other online stores It...
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    NOVA Need to switch Clinical Assignments

    Flames9_RN replied to naide88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I should mention that occasionally the staff have stepped in and made changes, but has to be a very good reason. Living a far distance most likely isn't going to be a strong enough reason. One can...
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    NOVA Need to switch Clinical Assignments

    Flames9_RN replied to naide88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The first year, clinical sites are just randomly assigned, and if you don't like them, the onus is on YOU to find another student to switch with, some luck out and do find people to switch with. The...
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    Transferring from NOVA to GMU without RN degree

    Flames9_RN replied to ehlim412's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm glad I was
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    NOVA Need to switch Clinical Assignments

    Flames9_RN replied to naide88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The joys of trying to switch clinicals! I was there today at campus as well, volunteering for Camp med. One can post a request on the 1st year student board, which is outside the lab on 2nd floor....
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    Transferring from NOVA to GMU without RN degree

    Flames9_RN replied to ehlim412's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm not certain but any classes that start with NAS are NOT transferable. At least that was the case a few years back when I was doing my pre-reqs for NVCC's program! Thats why i took the longer...
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    Help Needed From Virginia Rn's!!

    Flames9_RN replied to serenity67's topic in Virginia Nursing

    There has to be some common sense, or maybe not. A brand new RN right out of school (like myself hopefully in May 2009) has a lot to learn still. School/clinicals is just the very beginning. Who...
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    Help Needed From Virginia Rn's!!

    Flames9_RN replied to serenity67's topic in Virginia Nursing

    That blue ink sure makes it difficult too
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Medical books are constantly changing. One of the profs stated by the time a book gets to print,its almost 5 years behind the
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Ok, I just looked at my book list that was given out at last years orientation----they say dont throw anything out till u graduate,lol-- Our book list was in a table format, and has 7 columns: Author,...
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    Perpetuating contentions between kinds of nurses

    Flames9_RN replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion its not the degree or title(RN, LPN, etc) the makes a good nurse,its the person itself. A person can have all the fancy titles, degrees they want, and still be a crummy nurse. I respect...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    On our book list last year it stated what books you HAD to have,and ones they recommended! As well it listed for what classes they were for, nur 111, nur 118, etc! I can't say for sure if you...
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    is dosage calc. necessary?

    Flames9_RN replied to RN874's topic in General Nursing

    In my program its not taught in any of the other classes. In one class they will go over some of them if ur having difficulties. As well we can goto the student centre for assistance. So in reality...
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    is dosage calc. necessary?

    Flames9_RN replied to RN874's topic in General Nursing

    Ours doesn't make you take it either, BUT they make you very aware that each semester you have a drug dosage exam in which you have to get 90% to pass, you get 1 rewrite, fail that rewrite and ur out...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    For the library orientation, they had an ONLINE option for us as well. waist of time in my opinion,lol But I guess they do tell you some good research info. I have a Sony ICD-P520 recorder and it...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thats sucks that they can't at least tell you if your in the top 10, 20! Guess one just has to go on, and assume you did not get accepting, and if they cal land say ur in, great!! Maybe one could...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Great point on the recorder. I have one and record the lectures, BUT I have yet to actually listen to it at home,lol They post all powerpoint slides up on blackboard, so print them off and take them...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    For exams, the school will hand out a calculator, you can't use your own! Like I said most of the students dont have the clipboard. The one I have isnt flimsy at all, very sturdy, and I paid a...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Better news for you 1st yr students. One can log on to blackboard and see the Fall 2008 class schedule (mind you there could still be changes to it) Log onto https://nvcc.my.vccs.edu/jsp/home.jsp,...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    More tidbits of info: One can buy those medical clipboards. Not a must have, but they have lots of information on them, that one can look over during downtime on clinicals. Yes ur busy,but their are...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    For the first semester the "big" exam many seem to have problems with is the electrolyte exam, which for us was test 5. We had 6 exams, plus a final exam, which is a total of 7 exams. those 6 exams...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I try. helps in my procrastination from