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  1. donsterRN

    CHEMISTRY: Need I say more ;-/

    I freely admit that I was terrified of Chemistry. My school offered it in a summer session (13 week course condensed into 6), and I wasn't doing anything else, so I made that my day job. I went to...
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    Did anyone attend the RN program at NCCC?

    The OP was asking about a specific program in her part of the state. Obviously, she's doing "it the right way" for her. And isn't it sad that the facilities you mention lose out by not hiring...
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    What's worst than getting rejected? I know!

    It's certainly a different pace of doing things, isn't it? LOL! We moved here a couple of years ago from Palm Beach County, FL. We'd moved there from Rochester, so NYS is really my home. Where do...
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    What's worst than getting rejected? I know!

    I'm right outside of Elmira, a couple hours east of you on Rt
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    What's worst than getting rejected? I know!

    I think your plan of going in FIRST thing Monday morning is a good one. If they're like most offices, someone wasn't watching the clock for a deadline and then moving on to the next name. I...
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    Do college credits expire?

    I don't know that there is an automatic expiration date for any classwork you've completed, or any hard and fast rule regarding them. I think it's all up to the institution you're transferring them...
  7. LOVE IT!!! I'm Don, and 3218 is the house number of a previous address. Can I be more dull? But I am Twister-cat's
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    A New 50 year old nurse!?????

    I don't think your question is at all silly or ridiculous. I'll be 51 at graduation from my RN program. And as you can see from the other responses, there are lots of us. I say... Join the
  9. Ditto that; I'm still watching CNN. It's horrible. Prayers for our members and their families who are
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    About Anatomy & Physiology

    My school taught Anatomy and Physiology 1, and then Anatomy and Physiology 2 the next semester. I was surprised to find out that not all schools do it that way. Some programs teach Anatomy one term,...
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    What Nsg Journals do you read?

    Congratulations on your licensing!! As a student, I get the med-surg journals; I don't even know what's available in specialties like Peds, but I know they must exist. I swear by Nursing 2007, and...
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    Well meaning but is it helpful?

    I probably wouldn't keep it, either. Nursing instruction in textbooks now generally relates to NANDA diagnoses, and NANDA wasn't around when that textbook was published. Basic care concepts might be...
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    LPN to RN Research

    I agree that one would need the discipline necessary to sit down at a regularly scheduled time and do the studying on one's own. When I was evaluating nursing programs, I researched many, including...
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    Need Help with Research Paper

    Your instructor may be able to point you in the direction of contact people here in the States. Good luck getting responses; it sounds like an interesting
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    LPN to RN Research

    As far as I know, the programs you're describing are only publishing companies that produce study materials that are alleged to help you pass the Nursing Concepts examinations at Excelsior College....
  16. I have moobs. Finally, they're shrinking with lots of arm and upper chest resistance work in addition to the cardio. I'm NOT sorry to see them
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    Floor Nursing?

    You came to the right place for information on all nursing specialties! First, I would suggest browsing around and seeing all of different forums available to you. And than, just start reading! I know...
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    Anyone here drink a can of soda a day?

    And Diet Pepsi comes in a Cherry flavor... LOVE IT! At least 2 cans a day, supplemented by bottle water. No one will ever say I'm
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    How Far Is To Far ?

    He was obviously gifted... And that's all I'm saying about
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    Did I do something wrong????

    Yep. He sounds like a
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    Does age really matter???

    I'll be 51 at graduation, and I'm hoping to work for at least 20 years. I echo all of the others who have said "Go for
  22. donsterRN

    Nusing School Or College First??

    In order to be a nurse practitioner, you need to be a registered nurse. Most nursing programs are taught at colleges or universities, although there are still some diploma programs located at...
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    How important is Chemistry, really?

    And pharmacology and nutrition and
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    The wait is over.....I'm an RN!!

    What an awesome post;
  25. I thought Community Colleges granted Associate's