JustKeepSmiling ADN, BSN, RN

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    Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    JustKeepSmiling replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Future of Nursing? I am genuinely intrigued by the direction of nursing and the expansion of what nurses do. I am not "trolling" or interested in picking a fight, I just want to open a discussion....
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    Microbiology

    JustKeepSmiling posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm kind of bummed out! I was so looking forward to taking this class as my last prerequisite and it isn't what I imagined! I feel like I'm learning all this history and genetic stuff that has nothing...
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    Microbiology

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wish I could but I'm locked into this class.
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    Thinking about moving to Colorado!

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hey CO nurses! Help me out here!
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    Nurses Going to Med School

    JustKeepSmiling replied to freakjojo06's topic in General Students

    Redcell, Why do you think so? "REAL" science classes? As to suggest nursing science courses are not... real? Not legitimate? Surely I hope that's not what you meant. And from the adcoms I've spoken...
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    Teas Test

    JustKeepSmiling replied to Nervous Nursey2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    STUDY GUIDE FROM ATI!!!! Sleep well! Make sure your contacts/eyes are well adjusted for a computer screen! Get a nice full
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    Advice? API

    JustKeepSmiling replied to Miss_Piggy.RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Review nightly, starting from day one.. this will make the comp exam easier. Study nightly so you can rest well before the test and not have to cram. You must keep it all fresh, and that goes the...
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    I got a question about degrees

    JustKeepSmiling replied to nneokill175's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is only ONE NCLEX licensing exam and there is only ONE "RN" title. There are variable educational backgrounds and ways to obtain the RN, depending on your long term professional and/or personal...
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    Nurses Going to Med School

    JustKeepSmiling replied to freakjojo06's topic in General Students

    There is no reason you shouldn't. Nursing and medicine are two different beasts. I was pre-med before majoring in nursing. I was attracted to the diagnosis and "detective" of medicine before I...
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    Charity & Working...

    JustKeepSmiling posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Is this a possibility? Or am I
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    Charity and early acceptance

    JustKeepSmiling replied to kwest210's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    kwest210, I kind of feel I may have given you a blunt response so I'd like to respond again. For one thing.. Charity is a fantastic school however they seem to have a lot of "assistants" around their...
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    Charity and early acceptance

    JustKeepSmiling replied to kwest210's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Are you aware that Charity is 4 semesters long? Even if you got in for fall 09, you still would graduate in May 2011. The deadline for fall 09 has passed, I am unaware if they do any special...
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    Nurse Tech?!

    JustKeepSmiling posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I start Charity in August 09. I'm curious how does one get a job as a nurse tech. How is it different from a CNA? Can I begin now before I actually am in NS or do you have to be currently in NS? What...
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    Nursing Schools

    JustKeepSmiling replied to chandarachelle's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Chandarachelle, I'm not quite understanding your AP concerns... If you begin Charity's RN program.. like are full blown into nasics, NAC, what have you... why would you up and switch to LSU? That...
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    Beginning RN Salary in Louisiana

    JustKeepSmiling replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I also believe Oschner is doing a pretty decent loan repayment program, or so I've
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    Nursing Schools

    JustKeepSmiling replied to chandarachelle's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    And by transcripts they mean all officials from all non-Delgado schools. You don't need to send in an official DCC one because they can pull that themselves.. Charity is still part of
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    Nursing Schools

    JustKeepSmiling replied to chandarachelle's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    http://www.dcc.edu/campus/charity/admissions/checklist/ ***The application package is COMPLETE only when we have ALL of the following: TEAS scores, application, transcripts, and minimum course...
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    Nurse Tech?!

    JustKeepSmiling replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I've looked on nola.com and in the times pic but no listing. Is this a "you gotta know somebody" sort of thing? How do you get the tech
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    Nursing Schools

    JustKeepSmiling replied to chandarachelle's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I believe ap1 is now a requirement to apply. I personally believe you should take it to increase your chances of admission, because a grade here is indicative if you can do well in harder sciences,...
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    Preparing for TEAS Exam

    JustKeepSmiling replied to HouseWifenpa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I bought the study guide and 2 practice tests online from ATI. First test scored a 62%. Studied the book.. mostly math.. and then got and 86% on the real TEAS! The TEAS questions are set up identical...
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    Anyone taking Microbiology Online Spring 2009?

    JustKeepSmiling replied to Jersey Nursing Girl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking it online! No lab though. My school has a study lab with scopes and slides, I plan to snoop around. I'm totally excited to take micro! This is going to be a good
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    Summer in New Orleans - Nurse Tech Advice

    JustKeepSmiling replied to EmilyRobin's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I hear great things about Oschner and East Jefferson General Hospital. At my previous job, I had a lot of nurses as customers and always picked their brains about jobs. We have a great Childrens...
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    Tulane hospital

    JustKeepSmiling replied to Cmunst45636's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I went to a physician there a few times in the adolescent department when I was in high school (mind you this was pre katrina) and I liked it. The nurses were very nice and the floors I visited seemed...
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    Nursing Schools

    JustKeepSmiling replied to chandarachelle's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Grr!!! My reply just got deleted!!! Ah I will try again, lol "dont put all your eggs in one basket" is what I say. Definitely apply to different schools. At least if you apply now, you will have that...
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    Nursing Schools

    JustKeepSmiling replied to chandarachelle's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I am going to Charity for fall 09. My decision was mostly Charity vs LSU. I chose Charity for a # of reasons... mostly because it well prepares you for a career in nursing and to successfully pass the...