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  1. Dental Hygienists paid more than Nurses?

    Scooter5 replied to Platypus's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should check into the benefits. Working for a large business (hospital) may have more benefits available. I am guessing you are young (or at least younger than me!), but don't forget the...

  2. Question for Experienced Nurses

    Scooter5 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone! I am a second career soon to be nursing student. I already have a 4 year degree and have all my prerequisites done and have only the nursing classes to take. I want to know from you...

  3. Question for Experienced Nurses

    Scooter5 replied to Scooter5's topic in General Nursing

    I have checked with my state's licensing board, and I'd be okay to take the licensing exam. the accreditation is actually optional. The close school's LPN program is accredited, and the RN program is...

  4. WOO HOO ! The semester is over!

    Scooter5 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm glad the semester is over. I'm happy to report I did well in Microbiology and A & P I. 2 prereq's down and 2 to go. I have an interview for my second...

  5. Microbiology online?

    Scooter5 replied to Snowii's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm just getting done with A&P I and Micro online and I loved it. It's looking like A's in both unless I screw up the final test. You will like the online experience! I'm from Gloucester Co,

  6. Do you use your Laptop in class?

    Scooter5 posted a topic in General Students

    Does anyone use their laptop for notes in class? If so, do you use a laptop or one of those smaller laptop (like the Dell Mini

  7. Do you use your Laptop in class?

    Scooter5 replied to Scooter5's topic in General Students

    CuriousMe, Do you get paper handouts? Are you scanning them into your

  8. Handling rumors

    Scooter5 replied to bnrn75's topic in General Nursing

    If you do nothing and ignore the rumors, and there is no fuel for the fire, the gossip mongers will move on to the next topic. I would keep smiling and do nothing. Once they see it doesn't bother you,...

  9. Going to RN program at age 40--crazy?

    Scooter5 replied to Teapot12345's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 41, already have a BA and am ready for a new career. I know my life experience will make this easier vs. being right out of high school. I'm retaking my chemistry, microbiology (the schools I...

  10. Online Microbiology?

    Scooter5 replied to kalley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am currently taking Micro online. Taking it 100 % online meant I had to buy a lab kit and microscope- about $430. Not including the text book. It is very do-able if you keep up with the work. I do...

  11. Experience with e-textbooks- chemistry

    Scooter5 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My chemistry course is too old , and I'm retaking a 4 week inter-session course 12/22- 1/14 online. I hate to buy a $125 book for 4 weeks. I found a site that will sell and e-book and the publisher's...

  12. Microbiology Hybrid or Traditional Course?

    Scooter5 replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a second degree person as well. I'm currently taking A and P and Micro all online. I like it. They are offering the class online with the lab at the college next year. I had to buy a lab kit and...

  13. Going Back to Basics

    Scooter5 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! It's funny how things work out

  14. CNA Training!

    Scooter5 replied to unimesh's topic in General Nursing

    You will do well in the course if you pay attention and practice your skills! Work at the nursing home for a bit and if you like it, apply for a LPN course. If you like school in general, consider a...

  15. What is the law on this....

    Scooter5 replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    Here in NY, a nurse is one of the professions that are considered "Mandated Reporters". That means if you see something that may be abuse or neglect you MUST report it. Otherwise, if it is learned you...

  16. I think we need a second degree student section...

    Scooter5 replied to touchhealth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've got to agree- we do need a 2nd degree forum. We don't have the fears of school work and not getting accepted into schools, and numerous other differences. I hope they will consider our

  17. Grievance leads to physical conditions?!

    Scooter5 replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you for your loss. I too have only furry children. The loss of any child or pet is a huge loss, and must be grieved. I am sorry you are having such a tough time through this, but...

  18. Need advice with work situation

    Scooter5 replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't learn how to handle this person, this same situation will happen again somewhere else. There are difficult people everywhere. Someone had an excellent suggestion of making up a sheet...

  19. Any advice?

    Scooter5 replied to ton343's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have a great chance. Life experience is worth something too! Plus you did great on the prereqs- where it counts. Good

  20. Really concerned NEED HELP

    Scooter5 replied to littlemexicanboy's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Mean people are a fact of life. Sometimes in life we run into them. Don't let them change your life plans. I'm fair skinned. When my blood pressure goes up (like when I'm really mad) I'm REALLY...

  21. Has anyone heard of ACCUPLACER placement tests?

    Scooter5 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The entrance test for the community college I am trying to get in is going to start using a placement test this year. It is by ACCUPLACER and is given via computer. Does anyone have any experience...

  22. A & P classes online

    Scooter5 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, I have signed up to take my A & P classes online. The local college offers 5 sections online and only 1 traditional class. I am also taking Microbiology online- same thing. Has anyone had...

  23. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    Scooter5 replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 41. I have a BA and a career I can't wait to change. I'm taking pre-req's now, as my sciences are not acceptable as they are over 10 years old!!! I should have done this years ago too! We can do...

  24. Slight dilema, any advice would be apprieciated............long....sorry

    Scooter5 replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is good you thought this through and did what is best for YOU! Your friend is obviously doing what is best for her. You can do it ! Best

  25. Shoe advice please

    Scooter5 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Can anyone recommend shoes for me? I have an "A" width foot, which is very narrow. I also have very flat feet. Normal everyday slip on shoes won't stay on my feet- they are very sloppy. I tend to buy...