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  1. Microbiology...

    markuskristian replied to MomWifeNursePractioner's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not to hijack the thread.. but I think colleges should drop the pre-requisite deal being that so many colleges do their pre-reqs differently. My college also requires only basic bio as pre-req to...

  2. A&P II and college algebra over summer?

    markuskristian replied to mariposabella's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't worry. I'll be right there with you. I'm doing AP 1 and 2 and precal algebra. It's over 2months. Tough, but certainly manageable. Consider a difficult, stressful semester as a test of your will...

  3. What are your study habits?

    markuskristian replied to TexasNurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP, do you have a neighbor that also has kids? Perhaps yall could work something out to where she takes the kids for one afternoon and then you take them for

  4. Microbiology...

    markuskristian replied to MomWifeNursePractioner's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What I've been doing for micro is drawing my own diagrams of processes e.g. dna replication and immune complementary system. Read it, try to understand it, and then try to apply it by drawing it out....

  5. UAB ER Nurse Rap

    markuskristian posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    I found this randomly. Just watch the guys and girl's of UAB

  6. nursing is a profession:"I'm just a nurse"

    markuskristian replied to mardiory's topic in General Students

    Self-interest axiom of economics... Although the metropolitan areas may not have a shortage, much of the US does... that advertising campaign was/is necessary. Plus, if these new students were...

  7. UAB ER Nurse Rap

    markuskristian replied to markuskristian's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Please tell me you're kidding... um a top medical hospital, UAB.. 29 major automotive manufacturing plants, the Hunstville Space Center (ya seriously).... Alabama is not ignorant and backwards as the...

  8. Why so Interested????

    markuskristian replied to Screen name's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think it's because those who are nurses actually are attracted by not only the money, but the autonomy and the challenge. Those that have only heard about it, maybe pre-nursing or high school...

  9. Career in physical therapy vs. nursing..

    markuskristian replied to user9876's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps

  10. Headed to South Alabama for Summer Term

    markuskristian replied to soloduck's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Nah, had I not taken German classes prior to deciding on nursing, then I would be. I'll be transferring to USA in fall and hopefully starting the nursing program spring

  11. Headed to South Alabama for Summer Term

    markuskristian replied to soloduck's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Have you heard about USA's new simulators? I think it's just UAB and USA that have these new ones. Over 100k each. They sweat, react to injections, and one of them even gives birth! I'm not sure if...

  12. Headed to South Alabama for Summer Term

    markuskristian replied to soloduck's topic in Alabama Nursing

    this was as of one week ago from the dean of nursing's

  13. Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    markuskristian replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I'm not even going to begin to make a comment on the idea of DNPs independently practicing, but I have to agree with the physicians community that DNPs should not be called doctors in a hospital...

  14. Any RNs that are fitness instructors?

    markuskristian replied to HealthyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    ISSA is reputable. Although I'm not yet an RN, I'm certified through NASM, National Academy of Sports Medicine, which is one of the highest paid (many chain gyms pay floor trainers based on their...

  15. Headed to South Alabama for Summer Term

    markuskristian replied to soloduck's topic in Alabama Nursing

    If you start Summer, then no. The new nursing building (and the new student rec center) will be opened in Fall. KC, do you know if it's possible to select a roommate by major? It'd help to room with...

  16. Headed to South Alabama for Summer Term

    markuskristian replied to soloduck's topic in Alabama Nursing

    That's the one major negative. I have no idea who my roommate(s) will be. The complex didn't seem too bad. I met a couple junior yr students that said they lived there without much trouble. Any...

  17. Headed to South Alabama for Summer Term

    markuskristian replied to soloduck's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Were you there for the campus tour? I just was out there Saturday for it. One of two guys with the nursing crowd. To the poster about the Grove, it's 485/month for a 3person apartment. That's where...

  18. Job Outlook for New Nurses in Alabama

    markuskristian replied to lana2010's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Montgomery area hospitals, Baptist Health Centers in particular, are in need of nurses badly right now according to a news interview about a month ago on

  19. I'm so disappointed..

    markuskristian replied to surggirl's topic in General Students

    All you can do is let this be a reality check that none of the tests will be easy. Don't let it discourage you. Rather, let it make you more

  20. Thank You Lord !

    markuskristian replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I second the notion of praying for help through school :) It's what I

  21. how long should I wait before I call

    markuskristian replied to SleeplessNCA's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking as a student, not a nurse: This isn't dating... I think showing a very prompt business attitude would be a

  22. why did you decide this career field?

    markuskristian replied to ilovemychihuahua's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A passion for the inner-workings of the body and a desire to help people. I believe that's all you need. Patience, time management, high tolerance for dealing with BS.. I think those can be learned...

  23. Does becoming a male nurse mean that you have to change your friends also?

    markuskristian replied to hyalophora09's topic in Men in Nursing

    Here's some good news. Although it may not seem like it, the image of nurses truly is changing. Being a 19yr old college student, when I decided on nursing, there was no real change in attitude among...

  24. 4 Months before starting nursing school, what would you have done?

    markuskristian replied to trryt4ssasfgb34's topic in Men in Nursing

    I can't say from experience as I'm just now applying for upper division bsn, but after posing the same question to nurses I know, I was told to really study up on anatomy and medical

  25. Anyone volunteer at a hospital?

    markuskristian posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got back from my urinalysis and getting my security pass made. I finish orientation on March 9. From what I can tell, I'll be mainly transporting patients to their vehicles after discharge,...