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    Having a problem

    donsterRN replied to AHinch1988's topic in General Students

    I just want to echo everyone else here when they tell you that practice is key. It really is. Repetition will help you to become familiar with the equipment and the motion... soon you'll be doing so...
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    How old is too old?!?!?

    donsterRN replied to Amy Married to Art's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is exactly the point I was going to make! I went back to nursing school at the age of 47 and had to take a year off for a pesky cancer diagnosis. I am 51 now, and will graduate on Wednesday......
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    Help!! I have a fellowship interview and not sure what to wear

    donsterRN replied to Chechy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've always believed that business or business casual was appropriate. Pretend that you're the interviewer; dress like someone you'd
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    Required/Optional Texts

    donsterRN replied to Gilbertgrl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I completely agree with getting the "Fluids and Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy". It's one of the best books out there; I use it a lot. I also agree with getting a good medical dictionary. I...
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    Can't decide... statistic or pre-calculus ???

    donsterRN replied to Miss_Piggy.RN's topic in General Students

    I agree with the above poster. You're going to need Statistics. Might as well take it now. Maybe later you can use the pre-calc as an elective
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    Ignorant Stupid Patients

    donsterRN replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel your frustration, but you know... it happens with people who have wonderful coverage, too. Sometimes, I think it's worse because they sometimes feel they can "buy" health. You can teach and...
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    Wow....Just Wow.

    donsterRN replied to care_baer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh. My. God. I can only echo you... "Wow.... Just wow"!!! This is a classic "thing that makes you go
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    Possibly relocating to Asheville/Hendersonville

    donsterRN replied to donsterRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    We visited the area for several days in October 07, and loved it. The people were friendly, it was easy to get around in, and it was just gorgeous. Of course, at that time we weren't looking to...
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    Well, I am DONE!

    donsterRN posted a topic in General Students

    Last week, I passed my last exam, and will graduate from my program on May 20. I can barely believe, as I type those words and say them out loud, that it's happening! I remember being scared to death...
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    I passed the 2nd time!

    donsterRN replied to Twilight1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations on your success... that's
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    3 times a charm

    donsterRN replied to cassim143's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is awesome news...
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    I am done!! Bye WCCCD Nursing Program

    donsterRN replied to missgigius's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Many, many congratulations!!! I know your excitement... I'm graduating, too... next week! Yay for us and for ALL graduates,
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    When you are in NS do you do anything during the summer?

    donsterRN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    My program has no summer requirements, but many of the required courses (Psych, Soc, English) and some of the electives are offered then. I took advantage of that so I only had the core nursing...
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    Which is harder - A&P I or A&P II?

    donsterRN replied to Lovelymo79's topic in General Students

    This is exactly what I wanted to
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    Ages of male nursing students?

    donsterRN replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Nursing school was MY midlife crisis! I graduate in a couple of weeks at the age of
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    FINALLY FINISHED!!!

    donsterRN replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent news...
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    New Grad willing to work ANYWHERE! Where's hiring and doesn't have 1000's of apps???

    donsterRN replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in upstate NY near the Finger Lakes, and am graduating in a couple of weeks. Most of my classmates and I were snapped up by several facilities in the southern tier of NY and the northern tier of...
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    Lipoma or Liposarcoma?

    donsterRN replied to ministry88's topic in General Nursing

    ImMrBill3 is correct; the staff and membership of allnurses.com cannot provide the answers to the questions you're asking. We strongly encourage you to seek the assistance of your healthcare...
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    microbiology in summer school?

    donsterRN replied to greatpyr_mom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took a summer session (6 weeks) 4 credit hour Chemistry class several years ago, complete with lab. I got an A. It was fulltime effort, but worth it to get it over and done with. I don't think...
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    Student Uniform - My Gosh!

    donsterRN replied to Meg_student's topic in General Students

    That certainly seems impractical. Sorry about
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    What book to buy to "brush up" on A&P?

    donsterRN replied to proudRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P for Dummies is good, too, especially for review. Available
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    Last weeks of Nursing School!!!!!!!!!!!

    donsterRN replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    I have to join in the excitement... we're outta here on May 23... Can't believe we're
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    I passed the nclex-rn 75!!!!

    donsterRN replied to leeviaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What great news...
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    Hawaii Pacific University Nursing School

    donsterRN replied to jpeters84's topic in General Nursing

    Just a reminder... It is against the terms of service of this site to name instructor's, coworkers, etc. This is to protect their privacy as well as yours. Thanks for your understanding and...
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    Binghamton Nurses

    donsterRN replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Sent you a