crok9014

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1. NCLEX distraction

   crok9014 replied to crok9014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Unfortunately I got the "The candidate currently has test results on hold. A new registration cannot be created at this time" pop-up which isn't the good pop-up but it's not the credit card page...

2. NCLEX distraction

   crok9014 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   So I took the dreaded NCLEX today and besides leaving there feeling unworthy to be a nurse I am really kind of frustrated. The Air Conditioning was not working so the room was, in my opinion, very...

3. Take your spouse to work day.

   crok9014 replied to lucylu 777's topic in General Nursing

   I would love for my hubby to work a 12-hour night shift in the ER with me... only problem is that he's a Corrections Officer and I definitely wouldn't want to shadow him for a day!

4. CCAC Boyce anyone?

   crok9014 replied to crok9014's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm SOOOOO happy for you!!! Your first clinical will be long term cre. I went to Presbyterian Senior Care. There are a few locations they can place you at. The second half of...

5. I'm Sooooo Intimidated!!!!

   crok9014 replied to NursingStudent!'s topic in General Students

   I just began this semester as well and completely agree with the read, read, read some more concept, however for me organization has been most important. In my program we take 4 courses, which all...

6. Starting nursing school with an infant

   crok9014 replied to Skiingnurse2b's topic in General Students

   I agree with much REIDESERT has to say! My oldest daughter will be 2 in April and my youngest is 10 weeks old. I started my RN Program 2 weeks ago and although I feel VERY overwhelmed, I am so...

7. Missed Dosage Calc by two points!!!

   crok9014 replied to malestudentnurse's topic in General Students

   At my school we must achieve a 98% in 2 attempts or we're out. I take it Feb. 26th... and am sooo

8. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

   crok9014 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

   First a VACATION, then a house! Good to know my priorities are straight!

9. Cheap books online? Textbook website suggestions??

   crok9014 replied to ccac international's topic in General Students

   Hello! Did you mean to say you are starting in Jan. 2009? Are you going to Boyce Campus? If so, I might be in your class! I just bought my NRN101 books today and they came to $625 including the...

10. my husband....the jerk......sorry this is a rant :)

    crok9014 replied to HeatherTN's topic in General Students

    I begin an 18 month accelerated program next week and have two very young daughters. Luckily, my husband is very supportive but has to work A LOT for us to be able to afford my venture. He is a...

11. We've Made It!! Class of 2010 (starting Spring 2009)

    crok9014 replied to TeeRN2Be's topic in General Students

    Where are you attending: Community College of Allegheny County - Boyce When does your program start: January 12th When are your orientation(s): January 5th What is your 1st semester schedule: NRN...

12. Getting accepted into a full class-need help with email to professor

    crok9014 replied to bluestorm's topic in General Students

    I had the same problem getting into my A&PII class... they gave priority registration to those already in the program. I spoke with the prof. and we agreed that I could attend class...

13. What a terrible way to start off the new year

    crok9014 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    I encountered a similar setback when I didn't get accepted my first time last year. I was 27, just got out of the military and had a 3 month-old. I decided not to give up (luckily I have a very...

14. Palm Pilot

    crok9014 replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Students

    I got the Palm TX on Black Friday from the Palm store... they had a special that was $100 off a $300 purchase. The TX was $299 so I bought a car charger which took me over and got the discount plus...

15. CCAC Boyce anyone?

    crok9014 replied to crok9014's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I tried finding used books as well, but when I sold back my A&P books this semester, the buy-back guy said that he was only allowed to buy back 2 of the NRN101 books meaning everything else will...