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  1. Drexel University ACE Spring 2010

    AugustRain replied to BibaBibaa's topic in School, College Programs

    Happy New Year to you too, acrawl! And thank you for your kind words, they're very much appreciated. I'm sure you and CocoBelly will both be very successful ACE-ers...at this time next year, you'll be...

  2. Insight about the math and RN skills

    AugustRain replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can definitely overcome this and become a successful nurse. Here's a recent thread that may give you some ideas: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/math-my-weakness-443423.html...

  3. Drexel University ACE Spring 2010

    AugustRain replied to BibaBibaa's topic in School, College Programs

    hiddencat, that HESI book is actually for the PN exam, you want the RN:...

  4. Please Help! Which job would you choose?!

    AugustRain replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    I'd also go with Hospital B, particularly because you said that you got a good feeling about the unit. Those instincts are usually right, and the environment you learn in makes a big difference in how...

  5. Drexel University ACE Spring 2010

    AugustRain replied to BibaBibaa's topic in School, College Programs

    CocoBelly, just thought of something else - electrolytes! That's what I wish I'd looked over because it will follow you forever! As always, my vote is for the Reviews & Rationales book for Fluid...

  6. Drexel University ACE Spring 2010

    AugustRain replied to BibaBibaa's topic in School, College Programs

    You're quite welcome CocoBelly, glad I could help! I actually enjoyed nursing school...I was excited about what I was learning and made good friends in the process. We had some...

  7. Drexel University ACE Spring 2010

    AugustRain replied to BibaBibaa's topic in School, College Programs

    there are mixed opinions on hesi, but the bottom line is, it’s a requirement. it’s essentially a quiz grade for the clinical courses (55 questions, no required passing score), and a final for...

  8. Ideas for a clinical "cheat sheet" ?

    AugustRain replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but Skyscape has a version for the iPhone/iTouch.

  9. Question about licensure

    AugustRain replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you're applying outside of the state where you have your license, you can double check the requirements with that state's BON. Before I interviewed out of state, I made sure that I met all of the...

  10. Resume Help

    AugustRain replied to MsHomeSlice's topic in First Year After Licensure

    On my resume, I had a section for my school clinicals and listed each hospital/facility, the units, and the city/state. I also did a section for my certifications and skills, and included things like...

  11. Pathophsyiology I Anyone?

    AugustRain replied to Rimzy's topic in General Students

    I really liked the Reviews & Rationales: Pathophysiology. My study group got a lot of use out of

  12. internship with low gpa?

    AugustRain replied to rn2b10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A student internship doesn't take the place of new hire orientation, so yes, as a new nurse, you will get a training period with a preceptor. Orientation is determined by the individual facility, and...

  13. Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    AugustRain replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    There are a lot of ACE students who live outside Philly. I commuted from NJ, and it wasn't a big deal. Second and third quarters, you spend three days a week at clinical anyway, so you may not even be...

  14. Can school hold off graduation?

    AugustRain replied to cameronmpear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First, congratulations on surviving nursing school! Have you registered with Pearson Vue yet? I never heard directly from the BON until they sent me my license; Pearson Vue e-mailed me my ATT once...

  15. HELP! What am I doing wrong with this calculation?

    AugustRain replied to californiadreaming's topic in General Students

    In that case, I worked backwards from a mcg/kg/min to ml/hr problem using a ratio. Step 1: You have the concentration and the mL/hr that the pt is receiving: 400:250 = x:20 250x = 8000 x = 32mg/hr...

  16. HELP! What am I doing wrong with this calculation?

    AugustRain replied to californiadreaming's topic in General Students

    Do you have to use dimensional analysis? I worked it out a different

  17. If not really our passion, how do we play it on an interview?

    AugustRain replied to LoriNJ's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What worked for me was finding a positive aspect and focusing on that. I wasn't sure I saw myself on a med/surg rehab floor, so when asked why I wanted to work on that unit, I talked about being...

  18. Student Loan

    AugustRain replied to timothymichaeljett's topic in General Students

    When I applied for loans last year, I also had bad credit and a co-signer, and was able to get a loan from Sallie Mae. Maybe you'll have some luck with them

  19. Philadelphia area job market?

    AugustRain replied to PhillyQuaker's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks LoriNJ :) Most of what I did is probably the same thing that all the other new grads are doing - lots of applications (and lots of rejections!). Every week, I made a plan for new apps, follow...

  20. Philadelphia area job market?

    AugustRain replied to PhillyQuaker's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yes, three in Philly and one closer to

  21. Math, My Weakness

    AugustRain replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    You sound just like me. I failed math once in high school. Then one more time in college. No matter how much I thought I understood it while someone was walking me through the process, when I was left...

  22. Please Help! I have a grade dilemma!

    AugustRain replied to scndglancee's topic in General Students

    The tenth of a point misses are the worst! I always told myself it was better than a tenth of a point that kept me from passing, but it still made me nuts. Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do...

  23. Philadelphia area job market?

    AugustRain replied to PhillyQuaker's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm a new grad and I think that if you can go for the BSN, it would give you an edge in a tight job market. Drexel isn't the only accelerated BSN program in Philly, there are others that are slightly...

  24. Is it ever appropriate to tell someone...

    AugustRain replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    I tend to agree that it would be inappropriate for you to make this judgment as a tutor. Nursing school and/or working for a while will help people make the decision as to whether or not nursing is...

  25. Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    AugustRain replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't know official numbers, but it seems like things have been going well on the job front for a lot of us, particularly in the last month. Whenever I talk to a classmate lately, I hear that...