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    Waitlisted For A&p!!

    donsterRN replied to faithful11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unfortunately, that's the way it is with online registration, at least at my college. They told me when I could register and at what time; I was sitting on the computer, waiting, about an hour...
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    Before you make fun of a patient, make sure they can't see you.

    donsterRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    How great that you went to see your mother; I know that was of some concern to you earlier. You aren't asking for advice, but I'm wondering... why WOULDN'T you write to the facility's administrator?...
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    Oh boy....

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

    Your daughter seems very wise; you can indeed take it again. I'm sorry that it didn't work out this time, and I admire your conviction to get right back in there and get it done. Continued good...
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    Oh boy....

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

    Wishing you much luck and success!!! Please post when you
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    Need some advice with a friend regarding school

    donsterRN replied to nurz2be's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Nursing needs people who are or will be good nurses. Male/female, straight/gay, tall/short, fat/thin, blonde/brunette, black/white, righties/lefties... What I'm trying to say is that your friend has...
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    Mature Nurses over 50

    donsterRN replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The title of the thread caught my eye... I'm a student, and will be 51 at graduation. However, that says nothing about my maturity
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    Roll Call

    donsterRN replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    Your English seems fine; feel free to join in the discussions and practice English
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    how are you paying for nursing school? or how do you plan to pay for nursing school?

    donsterRN replied to mashamontago's topic in General Students

    I qualified for Federal
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    I want to become a nurse, but I have the following issues.

    donsterRN replied to AmazingJason's topic in New York Nursing

    Just wanted to wish you all good luck and success in your
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    Orientation was today!!

    donsterRN replied to *Blessed2BaNRS*'s topic in General Students

    Thanks for this info, Laura... it really helps! My program admits 150 students each fall, so there will be a lot of people milling about. I know of a couple already (my niece will be in my large...
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    Orientation was today!!

    donsterRN replied to *Blessed2BaNRS*'s topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for this post; my orientation is tomorrow, and I've been just a bit nervous about it. This helps! Are there a lot of people in your class? Did you meet your clinical group? Become...
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    Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    donsterRN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps the inability to handle the demands of nursing school has caused people to have personal and financial issues, but school itself is not responsible. Perhaps it's as easy as realizing that...
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    Got my Stethoscope...and what a difference!

    donsterRN replied to *Blessed2BaNRS*'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks! I'll look that up. I appreciate the
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    Got my Stethoscope...and what a difference!

    donsterRN replied to *Blessed2BaNRS*'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I still have to buy a stethoscope; about how much can I expect to spend for the Littman Classic
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    what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

    donsterRN replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've worked in corporate America for over 22 years, and sometimes I thought I was pretty important. I worked with some excellent and not-so-excellent nurses and finally decided that I wasn't all...
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    Microbiology?

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

    I, too, understand the nervousness, but like the posters above, once you get into microbiology, it is a blast! It's all interesting, to me that is, and the labs are actually fun, and I learned so...
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    A & P book question

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

    I agree; I think it sounds about right for what you're getting. Mine came with the huge text and lab manual, plus the atlas, and a clinical applications manual and a study guide, and I paid around...
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    Doing the Happy Dance!!!

    donsterRN replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    tweets... you are just awesome! i am so happy for you, and proud of you, and grateful that you took us all on your journey to this point... you, my friend, are an inspiration to us all. and i say...
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    Questions

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

    Unfortunately, there are going to be things that you just won't have the time to do. As a CNA, your role is very task oriented. It would be wonderful to be able to fit time to be with your patient...
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    NC1 outta the way!!!!!!!!

    donsterRN replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You'd better believe it! Congratulations!!!
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    ASN vs BSN

    donsterRN replied to whenigrowup's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Speaking completely for myself... I would go the ADN route now. It costs considerably less money, and gets you working at the bedside quicker. THEN, after you've worked for a bit, consider doing...
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    Did anyone attend the RN program at NCCC?

    donsterRN replied to karen230's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you, everyone, for keeping this civil. Now, back to the originally scheduled thread, which, I believe, concerned Niagara County Community
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    Did anyone attend the RN program at NCCC?

    donsterRN replied to karen230's topic in New York Nursing

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    What's worst than getting rejected? I know!

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

    Oh, I am so happy for you!!! I know the excitement, and I know you're going to do well. Much good luck and success to you! I've been waiting for this news from
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    What's worst than getting rejected? I know!

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

    My fingers are still crossed! PLEASE post