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  1. AP II in Fall '09 or Spring '10 . . . can't decide

    dcgrrl posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey folks, I have already taken AP I and loved it. I will most likely be waitlisted for the nursing program at my school and won't be able to being until Fall 2010. My question is this: Since I...

  2. How many hours did you study A&P and what grade did you get?

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

    I averaged an hour to two hours per day except Saturdays. I studied closer to 2 hours per day when it was a few days before a test. I took class once a week on Saturdays from 9-3p (lab and lecture...

  3. Nursing Instructor from hell

    dcgrrl replied to MsLEE2121's topic in General Nursing

    MsLee2121, It's GREAT that your friend has someone like you that she can talk to or to bounce ideas and get opinions. I know I've been in situations where I've asked friends to weigh in with their...

  4. Day in the life of a hospice nurse

    dcgrrl replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for providing so much insight into a day in the life of a hospice nurse. I'm glad to know you also have a since of humor and love your

  5. AZ to MD

    dcgrrl replied to BSN_BOUND's topic in Maryland Nursing

    miiszkim- Thanks for the clarification. BS_BOUND I should put the caveat that UMD-College Park has the Pre-Nursing program if you haven't taken your prereqs for Nursing School. It's a much easier...

  6. AZ to MD

    dcgrrl replied to BSN_BOUND's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Definitely read through the posts here under "Maryland" on Johns Hopkins University. JHU has an awesome program and Hopkins is a great teaching hospital. JHU was my first choice until I saw that...

  7. AZ to MD

    dcgrrl replied to BSN_BOUND's topic in Maryland Nursing

    You have several 2yr and 4yr school options in the DC Metro area when it comes to going to nursing school. I live very close to Glenn Dale (Bowie) but go to Howard Community College in Columbia, MD....

  8. Anybody work FT during the day, attend school FT evenings/weekends

    dcgrrl replied to scarcity21's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Scarcity21, I know you haven't gotten much feedback on this topic but have you contacted the Nurse Recruiters at any of the hospitals you're interested in working for to ask them this question? They...

  9. Is cleanliness cultural?

    dcgrrl replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    Yep you're right. But - - butt wiping is done w/ water and only with their left hand ---not the right. Hence, they NEVER eat with their left hand. You see, tt would be a challenge for me to be PC in...

  10. Is cleanliness cultural?

    dcgrrl replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    HMMM not quite. . . .Everyone's body chemistry is different. For some folks whether their armpits are shaved or not, they'll need deodorant. As far as whether cleanliness is "cultural", I think you...

  11. 2nd degree option for BSN

    dcgrrl replied to laybell's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I too struggled with which program to pursue-second degree BSN or ADN. You mentioned that you would consider a community college - - - I already have a BA and MA and didn't want to increase my...

  12. Are Transgendered nurses not liked?

    dcgrrl replied to tmwhalens's topic in General Nursing

    How do people react to you (as a transgendered male) at your current place of employment? How about when you're out and about? Well- - -that's probably the reaction you'll get in a health care...

  13. What does your spring 2009 class schedule look like...?

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

    Micro and AP I w/ full time

  14. sad, it was my birthday today...

    dcgrrl replied to 9livesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    happy birthday to you

  15. Working and Nursing courses

    dcgrrl replied to michelios19RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I must work full time, in order to pay for my school, kids' school, mortgage, food, etc. That is why I am doing an evening/weekend nursing program. Fortunately, I have major lags in my work day...

  16. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    dcgrrl replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Count me in too!! My classes start on January 26th Monday/Wednesday from 7:30-10pm. I wish I knew what books I'll need to have for class but our school won't post it until Jan. 20th. Oh well, I'll...

  17. A&P I for Spring 2009 who else??

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

    I'll be checkin' in on this thread too. I'm signed up for A&P I and Micro for Spring "09 and working full time. Good-bye social

  18. Anatomy - Spring 2009 - What to Study?

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

    Thanks for starting the post. I'm not too sure where to begin but I have found an amazing website that I've been using for my upcoming A&P I class. Although I am not taking A&P I from this...

  19. A&P I at AACC's Weekend College

    dcgrrl posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Has anyone taken A&P I at the Weekend College offered at Anne Arundel Community College? What was your experience. The class meets once a week w/ lecture and lab combined. I'm a little anxious...

  20. Those with kids

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

    WOW! I would have never imagined that you could take an entire lab science course online. Anyway, I'm a mom of three boys (11,6,5). I work full time and am still taking my prereqs. I'm really...

  21. Anybody Else Doing Howard CC's Accelerated RN Program Starting May 2009?

    dcgrrl replied to PharmaRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Nursing student 19--- I've only heard great things about HCC's program - - - it good to know you're having a good experience there too. Are you in the day or evening/weekend program? I'm applying...

  22. WOO HOO ! The semester is over!

    dcgrrl replied to Scooter5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations to you all!!! :yeah: I got a B in Chemistry and an A in Human Life Span Development. This semester was a real confidence booster for me because I'll be taking AP I and Micro in the...

  23. Getting into HCC out of county?

    dcgrrl replied to harborview's topic in Maryland Nursing

  24. should I take MicroBiology before Anatomy and Physiology?

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

    I guess every school is different. At my school, Micro or any other 100 level Biology course are prereqs to AP I. I'm taking both Micro and AP I in the Spring. Pray for

  25. Getting into HCC out of county?

    dcgrrl replied to harborview's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Have they already informed you that you'll be in Fall '09? I'm just curious because I'm also out of county and am applying this Feb. for Fall '09 with hopes that I'll get in Fall '10. Good Luck to...