CalicoKitty BSN, MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatrics, Wound Care

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    Bag for Books

    CalicoKitty replied to New 2 iceeYouRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can't wait to justify using a rolley bag. I've been taking one class (plus one online) for so long that I couldn't justify it. But, I use my rolley bag when I go traveling. It's great (and bright...
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    Atheists? How do you deal with religious people?

    CalicoKitty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I realize there will be many more things for me to deal with in clinicals. I'm not really interested in arguing the existence of god(s) - I realize pretty much everyone is decided on that, and...
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    I regret!

    CalicoKitty replied to SurvivorRN's topic in General Nursing

    No regrets, no wasted moments? Most things I want to think I "regret" are simply things I can change with effort (probably). I "regret" not being a better sister (I don't send bday, holiday cards...
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    Drexel...what you should know before deciding to go here.

    CalicoKitty replied to nevertellalie's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just started reading the Nursing Handbook for 2008-2009. Well, it's the co-op one, but I think the stuff applies to the ACE also. I see they have a "no cell phones in class rooms or clincials"...
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    Atheists? How do you deal with religious people?

    CalicoKitty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Students

    See, that's something that I'm concerned about. I was raised "Atheist" or at least agnostic. Religion wasn't ever talked about by my family growing up. And, I think partly because of that, I have a...
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    Temple v. Drexel v. Jefferson Nursing Program

    CalicoKitty replied to chubba926's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know that Harcum offers a Associate's degree, but I believe their tuition is about $30,000 (It is for their 1 year program for people with BS degress). That includes books and uniforms though. Do...
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    I'm due to deliver a week before clinicals start. Should I take a semester off?

    CalicoKitty replied to Hamik24's topic in General Students

    As for birth control, there are plenty of non-hormonal methods. I relied on condoms until a few years into my relationship with my current BF. I switched to a hormonal "nuva ring". There are IUDs...
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    Is it more of an accomplishment to be a younger nurse?

    CalicoKitty replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I think the degree is an accomplishment at any age. I'm 34 now, and will begin nursing school in March. So, I'll be 35 when I graduate. I think my life experiences will have an effect on me. While...
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    Temple v. Drexel v. Jefferson Nursing Program

    CalicoKitty replied to chubba926's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, CCP offers ASN degrees for their Nursing program. After you pass the NCLEX exam (after graduation), you will become an RN. I think I was drawn to TJU when I went to their orientation. It...
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    Thomas Jefferson interview

    CalicoKitty replied to JewelLee23's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Sorry, I can't really offer you any advice. I'll give you my support and hope you get through it well. Honestly, the interview seemed scary. I was accepted to Drexel (no interview), and was just...
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    Do you wear your seatbelt

    CalicoKitty replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in Emergency

    I wear my seat belt in cars, bike helmet when biking. I'm not sure how I feel about motorcycle accidents. I'm registered as an organ donor, and I'm not too sure I'd really want to survive one of...
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    Accepted- how do you distract yourself?

    CalicoKitty replied to LuckyKelleyK's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a calendar up with the countdown until school starts. It started at 31 weeks (30.5.. 30.. etc) it's down to just over 14 weeks!!! I start at the end of March. Since I'm quitting work to go...
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    Is it possible to take 4 classes in summer 2009?

    CalicoKitty replied to greenland's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I think it depends on how the classes are set up. Four classes in one session seems pretty rough. My school had two seperate summer classes. Taking 1 class in them (while working full-time) was...
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    Drexel...what you should know before deciding to go here.

    CalicoKitty replied to nevertellalie's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    i emailed asking about that.. as of dec 8th, nothing is scheduled. the response was: "the orientation date has not yet, been determined it will take place sometime after march 1, 2009 your academic...
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    Drexel...what you should know before deciding to go here.

    CalicoKitty replied to nevertellalie's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm just curious how the classes are set up. I asked earlier. Are the courses huge lectures, or are there class options? If there are options, are the same people teaching each course, or are there...
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    Drexel University ACE Program

    CalicoKitty replied to Susie08's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    From the Academic calendars, the program looks like it starts on march 30th not 31st). I could be wrong. The final day of exams should be March 26th, 2010, I think....
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    How different is nursing school?

    CalicoKitty posted a topic in General Students

    I'm starting nursing school in 14.5 weeks (not that I'm counting). I read how a lot of people do stuff like form study groups and stuff. For most of my classes (BA in biology), my "studying" is...
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    Drexel ACE Program

    CalicoKitty replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I faxed my signed notice just under 2 weeks ago. It's been approved. Like I said, I haven't SEEN the rates. Just had 2 or 3 people say the same thing each time I called. Seems fishy, but I sorta...
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    Drexel ACE Program

    CalicoKitty replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got a PNC medical student loan. I don't know if it was credit based or not. From what they tell me (seems odd), the loan rate is 2.5-2.75(without cosigner)% + some weird term (London something or...
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    potential nursing student

    CalicoKitty replied to ms pacman's topic in General Students

    You are probably getting an associate's degree (ASN) from your community college. The next step would be to get a Bachelor's degree (BSN, from a 4-year college). You need a Bachelor's Degree to get...
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    What if I don't get in???

    CalicoKitty replied to mzahnow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Before I applied to nursing school (I applied to 1, but was literally days away from applying to two more before my acceptance came), I decided to volunteer in a hospital. It was very boring...
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    family support

    CalicoKitty replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you guys have so much money between you, maybe start saving for your education. Save as much as you can so that you will have an "emergency fund" for when you're in college (in case he loses his...
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    4/2011: PA NCLEX Pass Rates

    CalicoKitty replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I think the pass rates are both the student and the school. Some schools, like Drexel, have awesome pass rates (highest for 4 of the last 5 years), but require a HESI exit exam with a 87% pass rate to...
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    Drexel University ACE Program

    CalicoKitty replied to Susie08's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I think that every either being living in the US since (at least) 7th grade, or getting a TOEFL score is required for all nursing programs. I have no idea if it is hard, but it is probably something...
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    plz answer my qestion about GED

    CalicoKitty replied to WantingToBeANurse's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree somewhat. I think some people have difficulty in 9th grade for many reasons. I had difficulty finding the desire to attend school. I was nearly a dropout in 10th grade. There are a lot...