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  1. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    determined 2succeed replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    Have you tried FedEx Kinkos? Staples, Officemax? Or any local printing company? I have read on other postings that those were the places people went to have theirs debound. I also saw on one member's...

  2. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    determined 2succeed replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    runtagua, If you decide to get a crate at any point. This is the crate I bought; I ended up getting the package that includes the rolling crate, lid & a huge insulated lunch bag. Rolling crate...

  3. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    determined 2succeed replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    Although I might change my mind about my rolling bag(crate) half way through the first semester because I don't know how it will work out until I actually use it - I don't plan on debinding my books....

  4. Why do people try to discourage you? :(

    determined 2succeed replied to drinkmoresoup's topic in General Students

    drinkmoresoup, I got to the part in your message where you said your so-called friend called you stupid and was so angry at this statement, I skipped the rest of the message and felt compelled to...

  5. Any Military Spouse nursing students out there?

    determined 2succeed replied to kgorndt's topic in General Students

    I agree with "bekindtokittens", I would say you should stay in your program and move when you are finished. If you are both in Southern CA, I'm sure you'd still be able to see each other occasionally....

  6. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    determined 2succeed replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    So true about wanting to drop people in the ocean - some are just that way. You're paragraph about how you & your son talk about NS brought tears to my eyes. I may not be a single Mom, but I am...

  7. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    determined 2succeed replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    Okay, so I haven't actually started NS yet - I start this Fall too. But I wound up purchasing a rolling crate with a lid. The ad said it would hold up to 150 lbs and they weren't lying. I have...

  8. VERY cool! "Family Contract"

    determined 2succeed replied to wants2BRN's topic in General Students

    This is GREAT! I laughed out loud as soon as I read it. If there's been one recurring theme to all of the advice I've been recieving the past few months on how life as I know it will change after I...

  9. Army Reserves

    determined 2succeed replied to Andrew, RN's topic in Government, Military

    My --- definitely talk to someone that has been in your situation besides just talking to the recruiter. Although I have not ever been in the military, my spouse was and wanted to go back and join...

  10. What is the one thing you wish you were told before starting nursing school

    determined 2succeed replied to CyberVulpine's topic in General Students

    I commend you for being able to do that! It is so hard for me to stay quiet. Well, in my pre-req classes anyway. My Aunt who just retired from nursing after 40+ years sent me a couple of books for me...

  11. What's in your lunchbox? Easy, quick and yummy food for school!

    determined 2succeed replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    Check out half.com or amazon.com for the cookbooks- they might be cheaper than the bookstore to purchase, but bookstores are so nice to have the book in front of you to look at. Where did you find...

  12. What's in your lunchbox? Easy, quick and yummy food for school!

    determined 2succeed replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    MammaNurse2Be, This is a great post! Although you have a ton of ideas already, I have two cookbooks to recommend. Robin Miller Quick Fix Meals and Rachael Ray Express Lane Meals. These two books have...

  13. Nursing Program @Grand Canyon University

    determined 2succeed replied to Kabin's topic in School, College Programs

    Ya know... It's sure funny that you say that. Before being accepted into nursing school I worked at a local consumer loan finance company for the past 8 years. MANY of my former coworkers have taken...

  14. Nursing Program @Grand Canyon University

    determined 2succeed replied to Kabin's topic in School, College Programs

    I know there's a huge debate about some schools being diploma mills. My thoughts are, any private school can accept any student - but which schools are going to educate their student nurses thoroughly...

  15. Binders ect. for school

    determined 2succeed replied to Cdnurstudent's topic in General Students

    I'm so glad I'm not the only one starting nursing school this fall that has organizational/supply questions! I don't know what specific books your school requires, but checkout this website...

  16. Mesa CC/Boswell Nursing Option

    determined 2succeed replied to FKAParalegal's topic in Arizona Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! :anpom: You're half way through!!! That is outstanding. Thank you so much for all of your helpful advice with the Boswell program. Can't wait for

  17. Mesa CC/Boswell Nursing Option

    determined 2succeed replied to FKAParalegal's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I recv'd an email from my instructor with a tentative schedule for the Fall Boswell program. I know that there are two different groups, so don't take my word as gospel. It looks like our "school...

  18. Any ASU Fall '09 Hopefulls out there?

    determined 2succeed posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just wondering if there are any fellow ASU Fall 09 BSN hopefulls out there.... Is this your first time applying? Or have you applied before? I have applied before this application and I'm trying to...

  19. Nursing school uniform & supplies? Help

    determined 2succeed replied to kss0740's topic in Arizona Nursing

    kss0740, The contact name and phone number is in the application packet for the Maricopa Community Colleges. I'm sure all campuses may be inundated with calls at this point, but I guess it doesn't...

  20. Current/past students...what is your schedule?

    determined 2succeed replied to Calbrunette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    KMM03, Are you at the MCC campus or Boswell this Fall? I will be at Boswell - PM me if you will also and maybe we can exchange email

  21. Current/past students...what is your schedule?

    determined 2succeed replied to Calbrunette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    sweetsmuckers, Do you happen to remember what your Block 1 schedule was like? I'll be attending Mesa/Boswell starting this Fall. Since I'm a very much a "plan ahead" type person, I'm chomping at the...

  22. 03/24/09 placements, The Who Got in Where Thread

    determined 2succeed replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I got into Mesa CC/Boswell Program to start this Fall. It was my 4th campus choice & they received my application March 13, 2008. I hope this helps anyone who is wanting to establish a baseline...

  23. Any ASU Fall '09 Hopefulls out there?

    determined 2succeed replied to determined 2succeed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    studentnurse777, CONGRATS!!!! With your high scores, you totally deserve your spot. That is excellent. Unfortunately I didn't get into ASU, but 3 days before I received the denial letter from them, I...

  24. ASU spring '09 start bsn program

    determined 2succeed replied to jeym7's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Every educational institution has their faults (I've dealt with ASU, GCU, Maricopa Community College and Chamberlain - ALL of them have mislead me in one way or another). Plus every career choice has...

  25. ASU spring '09 start bsn program

    determined 2succeed replied to jeym7's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yep, I opened my email today and saw that same message sent from ASU yesterday. Too bad they couldn't have fixed these "system issues" over the summer.... sounds like a case of poor planning and...