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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Keep in mind this is the first year of the program being competitive. Hopefully things will improve in the near future. last year they took ALL applications, and that was around 250
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Probably best to. if you do get accepted, one has to have the CPR prior to start of clinicals which is about 6 weeks after course start. At least thats the way it was for us last
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    One requires a certain CPR class-- Healthcare for providers I believe, and they are not always held. And they are good for two years! And always good to know/or refresh. Healthcare Provider Program...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hard to say what your chances are since this is the first year that it was competitive. Letters just went out last Friday, so it could be awhile before you know. but I do recall some people dropping...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Its not that crazy! Of course I dont work,lol Just keep up with the reading. The first semester the exams are easier, not soo much critical thinking--more staright forward questions. By the second...
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    NVCC nursing program orientation

    Flames9_RN replied to steenerz's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Your best bet is to contact them ASAP. One has to do a math exam that day. Mrs Vito is the 1st year Admin person, her # is
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    May have not been that clear, as I was in a rush! For the lecture portion, 111 in first semester, 118in the second semester, they take place only on ONE day of the week. lecture is 3 hours in...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes NUR 111 is a lecture, 3 hrs in length I believe. For us (last yr) it was held on Mondays--and mondays only!!!! There were 2 lecture rooms being utilized from 1300-1600, then 2 more lecture rooms...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    hmmmm here in Falls Church it is 2008. I'm in the final year!! Or year 2 of 2. 3rd semester of 4. For the orientation and dosage exams, you have to provide the answer, NO multiple choice. They do...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Lets see what we had to do last year: 1) math exam at orientation. pass that one, your safe for awhile. fail that exam, then those people had to sign up for another math class, think someone stated it...
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    http://www.nso.com/
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Congrats!!! Do you have to attend an orientation meeting prior to course commencement? Math
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    NVCC Fall 2008

    Flames9_RN replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Like Krenee stated, dont fall behind on the readings! One pretty much has a written exam every 2 weeks, a few times one has 3 weeks between exams, so one would like to slack off on the reading,...
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    NVCC Fall 2007

    Flames9_RN replied to chikichiki17's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yep, what Krenee said,lol The MEC is always quiet during the summer months. I dont really think it going competitive is going to hurt attendance. The prereqs have not changed, so the only diff is...
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    Is this possible?

    Flames9_RN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    This was an excuse from one of our Canadian skiiers back in the Winter Olympics a few years back, and he won on his appeal!
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    Nursing in Prince Albert, SK

    Flames9_RN replied to germaine06's topic in International Nursing

    http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/story.html?id=3ce0f0f8-20ce-4212-9103-27573384bc83 another
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    Men's Laced Nursing Shoes

    Flames9_RN replied to PhilGN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I originally bought a pair of New balance 811 and my feet KILLED me! They were far too flat, and not very cushiony! I went to zappos.com (free shipping both ways in the USA) and ended up with a pair...
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    Any NOVA nursing students here?

    Flames9_RN replied to Bowling Thunder's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Failing exams is probably the most common! One requires a 78% overall in the nursing classes (nur 111/118) to pass. In the lab there is usually a couple of hands on tests (catheter, passing drugs,...
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    Any NOVA nursing students here?

    Flames9_RN replied to Bowling Thunder's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Only book that i have had to buy for the 3rd semester is the psychology 1. They want $55 used at the MEC bookstore. I got it for less on
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    Any NOVA nursing students here?

    Flames9_RN replied to Bowling Thunder's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The primary books we used the first yr were (and could be different for ur class: 1)Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd edition. Helen Harkreader ISBN 978 14160 34360 2) Ignatavicius (better known as Iggy)...
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    Any NOVA nursing students here?

    Flames9_RN replied to Bowling Thunder's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Clinicals didn't start right away. I can't find my NUR 111 syllabus, but I think once the program commenced, clinicals started about a month later. Until that time labs were 3 hours in duration, then...
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    Where are you?

    Flames9_RN replied to Readyforthenextstep's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I didn't think one could test out of ENG 111, maybe I'm thinking of another class. I know for the math, one just had to score high enough. BUT when ya get to orientation and if ya fail the math test...
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    Where are you?

    Flames9_RN replied to Readyforthenextstep's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thats what I mean, like your psychology(201,202), pharmacology,a SPD class, HLT 141 (medical terminology--take that one online, super easy!! But very
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    Where are you?

    Flames9_RN replied to Readyforthenextstep's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I strongly recommend you get as many prereqs done prior to class start if all possible!! One has lots of readings in the second semester (nur
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    How can NUR 111 and NUR 118 for NOVA not use any textbooks?!

    Flames9_RN replied to naide88's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Ya, I would wait on the official word on what books they are going to be using. Rumor has it that iggy is on the way out, but its only a rumor. Medical Campus library would probably have the