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    CHEMISTRY: Need I say more ;-/

    donsterRN replied to JBGC4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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?

    donsterRN replied to karen230's topic in New York Nursing

    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!

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

    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!

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

    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!

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

    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?

    donsterRN replied to CrazyFLBean's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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...
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    What does your login nickname mean to you?

    donsterRN replied to NNNikki's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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!?????

    donsterRN replied to timjo's topic in General Nursing

    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
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    Minnesota nurses please, please check in! Bridge Collapsed

    donsterRN replied to pannie's topic in General Nursing

    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

    donsterRN replied to MAmom81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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?

    donsterRN replied to peds4now's topic in Pediatric

    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?

    donsterRN replied to julesradio's topic in General Nursing

    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

    donsterRN replied to skip58's topic in General Nursing

    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

    donsterRN replied to buffaloso's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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

    donsterRN replied to skip58's topic in General Nursing

    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....
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    Who Would Like To Be Part Of The Lose Weight And Get Healthy Team?!

    donsterRN replied to Batman24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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?

    donsterRN replied to mr.rn-2010's topic in Medical-Surgical

    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?

    donsterRN replied to Galvatron1's topic in General Nursing

    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 ?

    donsterRN replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

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

    donsterRN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

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

    donsterRN replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    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
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    Nusing School Or College First??

    donsterRN replied to Mickie1116's topic in Pediatric

    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?

    donsterRN replied to EGKB's topic in General Nursing

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

    donsterRN replied to jessi1106's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What an awesome post;
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    Guess what RN's, you didn't need that college degree!!

    donsterRN replied to welnet66's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I thought Community Colleges granted Associate's