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I think you are talking about the focal length? If so, the focal length is the distance b/w the slide and the objective lens. For example, when viewing at 40X (using an objective lens of 4x and an ocular magnification of 10x) your focal length is 4...

The valence layer is the outermost layer/shell of electrons. The first layer can hold only two electrons; in order for there to be another layer, this first layer must be filled. The second and third layers can each hold eight electrons. Again, in...

Money is not everything. Like others have said, cost of living, quality of life, etc. all come into play when choosing a career. I don't understand all the negative talk about 'never expecting any respect, blah, blah, blah..." If these people are...

I guess it's all relative. I personally do not think that the average RN salary is great money. I made much more in my prior career, but I didn't have a passion for what I did. That's what's brought me to this field. Thankfully, I am not motivated by...

Oh, you cracked me up! I'm literally laughing out loud about to wake my children while reading!!!

I don't think what was said was rude, but she may have indeed been a bit rude in her delivery. I've always expected that I would have to send my own transcripts from my high school and former college to anyone who was requesting them. I've requested...

Wow, that is funny! It's very motivating for me to see stories similar to mine--we should definitely keep in touch throughout our journeys! :)

I see where you got that figure. I was looking at the cost of tuition/fees only--also in-state. It would be worth if for you to live somewhere a year and gain in-state status. Also, if I were you, I'd keep in mind that those 'room and board' rates...

ADN here. I earned my previous Bachelor's degree back in '97. It did fulfill quite a bit of the pre-req requirements for the ADN program at my school. Here's my reasons why I chose the ADN over the BSN/Accelerated BSN: 1: I'll be out in the workplace...

Just curious if you heard that or if you looked into it? Their website says $168/hr for undergrad in state and that wouldn't be $20k a year--maybe it's an option for you? I grew up 13 years of my life in that little city. It's not toooo bad. Oh,...

I think a lot of times people use this term because they somehow feel inferior to the person whom they believe they are insulting (although I perceive that term to not be an insult...). If someone called me an overachiever (and my friends have 'joked...

To answer your original question, there are lots of universities where you can get a BSN for under $50k. One of the keys is in-state and looking at public institutions. At one time, I had read that THE least expensive program in the nation was Fort...

I think it really depends on where you are. New graduates of both ADN and BSN programs here seem to have absolutely no problems getting jobs. Every ADN grad I have spoken to said that they secured their position right out of school without issues. In...

I, too have a prior Bachelor's degree (but a Bachelor of Science). I decided to go the ADN route. I made this decision for a few reasons... 1: I'll be out in the workplace much sooner 2: Most hospitals will help you pay/pay completely for the ADN to...

Huh? I'm sorry, but I have been pregnant with 2 babies, one weighing over 10 lbs and one at 11 lbs at birth and each 22 inches in length. Even at that size, when I was 'kicked', it didn't jar me so much as to make me forget things or lose my train of...

I'm applying for Spring '10, too. I don't apply until September, though.

At the risk of being attacked, it IS a swimming pool and your book was on the edge of the pool. I don't think it's an issue of respect, but more of an issue of finding a more appropriate place to study. I am not saying this in a mean way! I promise. ...

It does suck. Four years ago, I would have been posting that my husband was *the* most supportive and caring. Not today. People change, unfortunately, and I, too have a husband who is unsupportive. While it makes it extra hard (especially with sma...

I have to agree with NurseEducate a bit. My previous career was a male dominated profession, I can say that after the whole 'proving that you are capable as a woman in a male dominated profession' thing....I found it generally easy to work with men....

I forgot to tell you one of the best things you can do for yourself is find out the type of learner you are. Previously, I have always been a visual learner, so I just assumed I still was. I went online to take the learner profile test anyway, and ...

Ellean, you know, you are right. Kids DO slow your life down. That is beauty of children. I had a 'high powered' career all throughout my twenties after graduating with my first degree (a Bachelor of Science). I traveled, I shopped whenever and wher...

I can't say how it's affected my career, per se, but my nursing education---it's been tough. With my first degree (I earned a Bachelor's Degree 12 years ago--went to college right out of high school)--I didn't have children and it was certainly less ...

If I were in your shoes, I'd do the BSN off the bat. You're young, unmarried, no children and no former career, so to me it makes sense to go for the BSN right away if that is your goal in the long run anyway. I chose the ADN route only because I hav...

I 'studied' about 1-2 hours every day, and for the 3-4 days prior to an exam or practical, I studied anywhere from 6-12 hours each day. I put 'studied' in quotes because much of this time was not formal study time---I just used every opportunity to t...

Good thing I thrive during intensity! I feel confident and driven, so that will go a long way in my success during those 4 weeks, I think! Oh, and that IS my only class during summer session.