CalicoKitty BSN, MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatrics, Wound Care

Three cats in the yard. Life used to be so hard...

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    plz answer my qestion about GED

    CalicoKitty replied to WantingToBeANurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how easy it will be for you to get your GED if you've only had a 9th grade education. To be honest, your English spelling and grammar looks pretty bad. My younger brother failed his GED...
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    Did I make the right choice?

    CalicoKitty replied to wellhereiam's topic in General Students

    Life's too short to regret it. If you hated it, be glad you're done with it. I think I would have _hated_ nursing when I was in my early 20s. Now, in my 30s, the idea is more appealing. I went to...
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    A really good example of children in the USA still dying from childhood diseases.

    CalicoKitty replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    I read the article printed earlier, and it does seem that 100 people per year die from Chicken Pox - not nearly 1% - and 50% of those that died were adults, not children. I believe many of those that...
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    Advice: Current undergrad, low gpa, accel-BSN program?

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

    I'd also recommend staying in school. Some schools may consider the "last 60 credits", if they're better than the overall GPA. It shows learning and improvement. And yes, good grades in science...
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    Just so worried things aren't going to work out.....

    CalicoKitty replied to StephanieS321's topic in General Nursing

    Follow your heart. If you want to be a nurse, then run with it. I start nursing school in March, and my DB's job is "rocky". It is possible their company will collapse a few months after I begin...
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    Drexel...what you should know before deciding to go here.

    CalicoKitty replied to nevertellalie's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    My "else" question was what do you get if you don't get the nursing
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    CalicoKitty replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I had a _Professor_ (not nursing) teach class for a few weeks on serious painkillers. I don't think he had any clue about how much of a mess he was. He'd write on the chalk board, full of typos...
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    I failed a class- should I go to Pinning?

    CalicoKitty replied to nursemama12's topic in General Students

    I think it's good you made the effort to get there, despite being unable to miss it. Sorry you missed out, but, it sounds like you'll be okay with it over
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    Know-it-all Professor

    CalicoKitty replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    It's a word that sounds the same as another word (as BortaZinTx pointed out), but is spelled differently. And was alluded to in BradleyRN's post where the word "wastes" was used as reference to the...
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    Pre-nursing student, PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE

    CalicoKitty replied to Central 268's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anything is wrong with Drexel. I'll be starting their Spring 2009 ACE (1 year) program. A BSN is a great degree to leave with (considering more options later). If you start off with...
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    Drexel...what you should know before deciding to go here.

    CalicoKitty replied to nevertellalie's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yeah, I'm pretty sure Drexel's pass rate is there for a reason. I'm really hoping for a rigorous program where I learn a lot (which would probably happen in a program that isn't so rigorous). I'm so...
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    Drexels ACE clinical locations and advice

    CalicoKitty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Ohh! More (random) questions. I know the Fall class size is 120, and Spring is 80. How are the actual classes set up, though? Are they full lecture halls (120/80), or are there smaller classes? If...
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    I Contracted HIV

    CalicoKitty replied to sarahwv's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you are now HIV positve. There is still a lot of stigma and fear about it, but from what I understand, it's not the end of the world. HIV isn't the death sentence it once was. I believe...
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    I failed a class- should I go to Pinning?

    CalicoKitty replied to nursemama12's topic in General Students

    It sounds like you and your classmates really bonded a bit with each other. The Pinning ceremony is important. You got through the whole program (except a minor setback) together. It sounds like...
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    Drexel...what you should know before deciding to go here.

    CalicoKitty replied to nevertellalie's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'll be honest, the grading stuff is what I've read for most schools: 74-76% to pass a course (and 92-94 for an A). Regular math tests (some schools require 100% to pass, with only one or two retakes...
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    Is it okay to take all pre-reqs for 2nd degree BSN programs online?

    CalicoKitty replied to mina11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took 3 of my pre-reqs online through my community college. I don't know if they look different on my transcript. I don't think my school offered the sciences (A&P, Micro) online, since there...
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    Sending in Drexel Deposit!

    CalicoKitty replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Well, super congratulations to both of you who received the thin letters first (I probably had one too, but didn't realize the implications). The stress from waiting is a real
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    Sending in Drexel Deposit!

    CalicoKitty replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The first part really made me laugh when I read it a few posts back. I think you said "the thinnest letter in America" or something? (Or I could have you confused with someone else). Heh, sounds...
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    Drexel Students Offering Books to help you out

    CalicoKitty replied to TakingCareOfBabies's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'll be interested. I don't start until the Spring semester, though, so I don't have a required/recommended book list. Remind us closer to
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    Evening/weekend nursing programs in Philadelphia

    CalicoKitty replied to LUXOR21's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Harcum College (in Rosemont/Bryn Mawr, a few blocks from the R5 line), a 2-year college, has a 1 year RN program (for people with a previous Bachelor's), and an 18 month RN program. The 1 year...
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    Current Drexel ACE'rs

    CalicoKitty replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I live in Bryn Mawr, which is about 12 miles west of Center City. I'm not planning on moving, just complaining because the commute is a pain. I'd like to do mostly bike commuting (I do a lot now),...
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    Current Drexel ACE'rs

    CalicoKitty replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hmm, now I worry about the PDA thing since my desktop at home is running windows 2000 (though, I have a laptop running xp). I was wondering if the professors allow students to record the lectures? I...
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    We've Made It!! Class of 2010 (starting Spring 2009)

    CalicoKitty replied to TeeRN2Be's topic in General Students

    where are you attending: drexel university, philadelphia, pa when does your program start: march 30th (20 weeks to go!) when are your orientation(s): not sure what is your 1st quarter schedule:...
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    If your nursing dreams took "forever", I need to hear about it

    CalicoKitty replied to DaisyChains's topic in General Nursing

    There are programs available that do night or online classes for the LPN-RN bridge. An RN degree would normally take 2 years, but part-time will take longer. I'd see if your work offers some type of...
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    For those of you who hold a hold a biology or science degree

    CalicoKitty replied to srleslie's topic in General Students

    I got a BA in Biology in 2002. I started working in academic research. The lab I'm is a high profile lab (in the field), and I think I've gained a lot of knowledge and understanding about research....