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dcgrrl ASN, RN

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  1. Howard CC Evening/Weekend Fall 2010

    dcgrrl replied to dcgrrl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I sent you a

  2. Advice For Nursing School

    dcgrrl replied to scutler00's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I know you ultimately want a BSN (so do I) but what's wrong with the ADN route? Why not stay at BCCC get your ADN (you can sit for NCLEX in 2yrs) and then finish out at a4yr state institution for...

  3. I Need Help to Prevent from Crying

    dcgrrl replied to dcgrrl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for everyone's response. I'm going to try some of those distractor techniques too. I've also been watching more of TLC's Trauma: Life in the ER to gives me lots of opportunities to practice!...

  4. ADD/ ADHD nurses- which units do you prefer?

    dcgrrl replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse yet nor do I have ADHD. However, I thought I'd share this story with you: My oldest son who has ADHD has an awesome pediatrician who is constantly reminding him how much ADHD is a...

  5. Nursing School Dilemma

    dcgrrl replied to Adams_Mama_07's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on nursing school and the baby on the way! My : Ok - - -let's just put aside nursing school for a moment---marriage is hard work no matter the circumstances. Yes, there could be more...

  6. At what age did you decide on nursing?

    dcgrrl replied to Wan2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be 37 in September. This is my second career. I start nursing school this fall. I have three boys 6,8, and 12 and work full time. I started my prereqs in fall '08. It's never too late...

  7. 4.0!!!!

    dcgrrl replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    Congratulations CrunchyMama!!!! You've stated that you studied alot but would you mind sharing with us some of your study methods that enabled you to get those awesome grades? Thanks again and good...

  8. i dont wanna be a nurse

    dcgrrl replied to guest01/18/17's topic in Nursing Career

    I didn't get a chance to read all of the posts but I was thinking the same thing too! Rayna, have you considered a career in research? I live in the Washington/MD/VA area and NIH hires RN...

  9. Pharmacology Math Website

    dcgrrl posted a topic in General Students

    Hi folks, I'm not the strongest when it comes to math so the more I practice, the more confident I feel (and get) in regards to my math skills. With that said, I think I've been to quite a few...

  10. Earning a B in Chemistry really has me in a funk!

    dcgrrl replied to longbow.shelly's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on earning a B! And I mean that with the utmost sincerity. Chemistry is hard. I totally get how you are feeling---the same thing happened to me---I have As in all my prereqs except...

  11. I failed Med Surg

    dcgrrl replied to Unique87's topic in General Students

    I'm really sorry your failed Med/Surg Unique87. I truly want to thank you for coming on allnurses and sharing your experience with us. As a brand new nursing student that starts in August, it's...

  12. I Need Help to Prevent from Crying

    dcgrrl replied to dcgrrl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks!! I'm really going to consider cognitive behavioral therapy...I think it has come down to this because I haven't been very successful on my own. I have identified the main problem which is...

  13. A&P Textbook

    dcgrrl replied to yisy4u's topic in General Students

    Martini Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology 8E---Great book, it's organized very well; they have learning materials to cater to a majority of the learning styles. I loved the study guide (I highly...

  14. Human Anat & Phys 1 and 2 in the same semester online

    dcgrrl replied to webstar's topic in General Students

    I surely wouldn't want to rush through AP I and AP II. As others have posted, you need a strong foundation in these classes to help ensure success in your nursing program. I would be worried that I...

  15. Good idea to take micro and anatomy together?

    dcgrrl replied to dangerkader08's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm--You really have to know your personal strengths/limitations. I took AP I and Micro last Spring BUT only because I wanted to be able to apply for nursing school for Fall '09. It was HARD but I...

  16. To Do: Over Summer Vacation

    dcgrrl replied to Tara:)'s topic in General Students

    Test Success: Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students 4th Edition

  17. To Do: Over Summer Vacation

    dcgrrl replied to Tara:)'s topic in General Students

    Yep! I love her. Her old school lecture style really works for

  18. Going to Work with "pink eye"

    dcgrrl replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the posters above. Please stay home if you are still experiencing discharge from your eye. My fiance had a mild case of pink eye that I contracted but it turned out to be a REALLY BAD...

  19. Daytonite has passed away...

    dcgrrl replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really sad to hear this. I always looked forward to logging onto allnurses and reading her pearls of

  20. To Do: Over Summer Vacation

    dcgrrl replied to Tara:)'s topic in General Students

    Get my home organized Finish shots/vaccines CPR Class Go over Test Success Book before nursing school starts Review Anatomy and Physiology by watching Dr. Diamond lectures Last but not least RELAX AND...

  21. Doctor's Community Hospital

    dcgrrl posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Anybody familiar with Doctor's Community Hospital in Lanham, MD? Has anyone interned or worked there? I'd love to hear about your experiences.

  22. Doctor's Community Hospital

    dcgrrl replied to dcgrrl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks for the info! I know some folks that work (or worked) there and they liked it...but they were not RNs. One was a PT and the other a RT. Since its so close to my home I'm hoping to apply...

  23. Eight essential tools and tips for incoming nursing students

    dcgrrl replied to forchunet's topic in General Students

    Thanks forchunet for taking the time to posting these practical tips for us new nursing

  24. Anyone Applied to Howard Community College for Fall '09

    dcgrrl replied to dcgrrl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Congratulations on going back for your MSN, GadgitGurl. Wow--you didn't waist anytime getting back to

  25. Anyone Applied to Howard Community College for Fall '09

    dcgrrl posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Has anyone heard from Howard Community College for the day or evening/weekend program for Fall