CalicoKitty BSN, MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatrics, Wound Care

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

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    Current Drexel ACE'rs

    CalicoKitty replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The Priority Deadline was October 15th. I think they make decisions 4-6 weeks (generally) after that deadline. Add 2-3 days for mail, and.. well, I figure the first letters may be arriving this...
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    Took the NCLEX Pretest for fun

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

    Thanks for the link. I did.. well.. meh. You scored 40 out of 75 (53%) I did the worst on "preschoolers" where I got 0 of 5 right. Heh (I did well on infant and toddler,
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    Current Drexel ACE'rs

    CalicoKitty replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yeah, from what I'm reading, it's almost 40 hour school weeks (21-23 credit quarters). Two+ days of classes, and then up to 3 full clinical days. I'm not sure when people would find time to work....
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    Drexel ACE!

    CalicoKitty replied to Koala33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Drexel was my 2nd choice, but the only school I applied to. It's a bit expensive, but I love the idea of being done classes in 1 year. I'm registered for the Spring 2009 start. It seems pretty...
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    Advice needed about Drexel's ACE program

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

    nanagose, that was a great post. I've been stressing about starting the program, and wondering all kinds of things. If you're answering questions, I was curious about the clinicals and the overall...
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    Need serious feedback: having pre-Nursing anxiety...anyone else experience this??

    CalicoKitty replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    I don't start nursing school until the end of March. I realized I wanted to go into nursing after watching my grandmother die. I think the idea of being dependable, or helpful is important. I think...
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    Embarassing...

    CalicoKitty replied to momwithajob2's topic in General Nursing

    My boyfriend got a bruise on his arm from it. Just a tiny one, the size of a thumbprint. I just started some injectable drugs that go in the belly/arm/leg (like insulin) with a 5mm, 31G needle, and...
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    how many of you go to the grocery store after working with patients?

    CalicoKitty replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I guess that excludes mothers of small children from shopping,
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    How are you going to Vote - US

    CalicoKitty replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Virginia voted Democrat. North Carolina and Indiana are also on the fence, both slightly favoring Obama. Maybe this election, people are beginning to see past party lines. Historic
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    *Weird* Patient Allergies

    CalicoKitty replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine was just prescribed an epi pen because he can start to go into anaphalaxys while exercising (presumably after he eats something he's allergic to, possibly
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    Accepted in Drexels ACE Program Spring 2009

    CalicoKitty replied to nursin09student's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for the info. I'll probably get a *much* better rate from a different lender than Sallie Mae. Heh.. Just tried a loan from Citi. They wanted to charge a 5% fee, and then a 4.75%+base interest...
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    How does nutrition compare . . . .

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

    I took the class online. I thought the learning curve was pretty easy. The class had a good chunk of 'homework' though. But, overall, not too difficult. A lot of common sense stuff. Only a few...
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    How are you going to Vote - US

    CalicoKitty replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I'm undecided. Well, not McCain, as his choice in VP is proof alone that his decision making skills are gone. Obama's campaign is annoying me. I must have thrown out like 10+ pieces of junk mail...
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    Accepted in Drexels ACE Program Spring 2009

    CalicoKitty replied to nursin09student's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    L&DNurse_to_be, I think you're right. The Spring & Summer 09 semester falls in the 2008-2009 academic year. The Fall & Winter 2009/10 semesters fall in the 2009-2010 academic year. We...
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    Student loans

    CalicoKitty replied to WSnurse2b's topic in General Students

    After I filled out my financial aid stuff (FAFSA), my school sent me paperwork regarding what Stafford loans I had been approved for. The instructions for taking the entrance interview was in there....
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    Student loans

    CalicoKitty replied to WSnurse2b's topic in General Students

    Before you get Stafford Loans, you need to complete an "Entrance Interview". It's something that is or can be done online (I just did mine online). Basically, look at a few webpages and answer a few...
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    Accepted in Drexels ACE Program Spring 2009

    CalicoKitty replied to nursin09student's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The tuition is 16k. The "fees" are like 2k. Don't forget books. "Transportation" at 1800? That's a joke. Insurance is like $1,000. I guess as long as I don't need much gas or any repairs.....
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    Anyone going into accelerated nursing program?

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

    I should be starting a 1-year accelerated BSN program in April. There are a few reasonsn they don't want you to work. 1) Each of my 4 quarters has 21-23 credits. 2) There are 2 full days of classes...
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    Plese HELP ME! How do I become a Nurse?

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

    Most nursing programs have pre-admissions requirements. I'm sure you've taken some of them before achieving your BSN, but there are probably others you'll need, too. Most programs require Anatomy...
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    Rankings for Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN

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

    Some of the state forums have links to the lists of the % of students that passed the NCLEX. Again, it's not linked by the program, just institution, and most have more than one program. I'm also...
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    Villanova BSN Express, Drexel, or FDU

    CalicoKitty replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Drexel will require A&P I and II within the last 5 years, as well as microbiology. Villanova required some pathology course that I couldn't find, as well as 2 semesters of theology. Both were...
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    Should I contact them?

    CalicoKitty replied to ton343's topic in General Nursing

    I'd wait a while longer, probably 30 days +1 week for the mail. Waiting is horrible. My school said they sent letters 4-8 weeks after application, and my acceptance took 9 weeks. I did contact them...
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    Recognized by coworkers on AllNurses.com?

    CalicoKitty replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    See, now I'm worried that I should change my username (it *was* my name) and hide all the info about me. And I don't start nursing school for almost 8 months! But, the more I read these forums, the...
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    Accelerated BSN student-completely stressed!

    CalicoKitty replied to avsmch's topic in General Students

    Geez, you guys scare me. I'm going to start a 1 year program (4 quarters with 21-23 credits each) in the Spring. I'm terrified the courseload will be too much for me. I can't give any actual advice,...
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    Accepted in Drexels ACE Program Spring 2009

    CalicoKitty replied to nursin09student's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    My application was complete about a month after the "early decision" deadline of April 15th. My application decision took 9 weeks after they had my complete application in. I think it took "longer"...