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  1. NG tube interventions?

    blackhundred replied to ceblanke326's topic in General Students

    FYI, I'm a surgical RN, albeit first year, so listen to the vets first! Does this s/p appy really need an NG? Does this Pt have a blockage? Kinda strange scenario. Intractable N/V? Assuming she...

  2. Taking the NCLEX-RN in a couple of days....Nervous!!! Any Advice???

    blackhundred replied to GodblesspedsGN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck lady! My thoughts? We almost all think we bombed. Fact. Know that if you need to take it again, it's okay. I work with nurses way better than I am who had to retake the exam. It's a...

  3. am i ready?

    blackhundred replied to kalop's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No one is ready, that's the secret. You're not a failure if you need to retake the exam. I work with phenomenal nurses that took a few tries to pass the exam. Focus on the basics, take a deep...

  4. Wildest lab values you've ever seen?

    blackhundred replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Pt recently with ammonia over 440... Still in CCU, ten days

  5. 46 too old to start nusring school?

    blackhundred replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    Please go for

  6. MCI Va Beach

    blackhundred replied to diva86's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I graduated from the NN program in April of 09. Price is high, I payed 32k, but some that signed up early payed 28k. Weigh this against your alternatives. 18 months with no prereqs, 15 months with...

  7. Confused about NCLEX :( HELP!!!

    blackhundred replied to rdeol05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Test>trips...

  8. Nursing School Advice- Hampton Roads

    blackhundred replied to cayces's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Let me know if you have questions. Good

  9. Has anyone gone to the Medical Careers Institute

    blackhundred replied to Justyxox's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated as an RN on April 30. I am employed in a surgical unit with Sentara. Pricey school? Yes. Quick? Yes. You have to do the math, but it is taking a long time to get there through more...

  10. Medical Careers Institute questions

    blackhundred replied to hopeful10's topic in General Nursing

    1) about how much is tuition? Approx 36K 2) do I need to take any classes before entering the school? Need? No 3) When do their classes/semesters starT? Call

  11. Is MCI worth it or is it a scam? In VA if that helps

    blackhundred replied to ngillilan1's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in April. I'm employed. I liked the school. No program is gold. This one is as good as the student. Check the VA board of Nursing pass rates. MCI pricey? Hampton U students pay what...

  12. MCI RN Program

    blackhundred replied to RN4life2011's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my experience, I hope you read this. First: NN is a better personal experience than VB. Period. I'm a recent MCI grad, and employed because of it. Your text indicates to me you can speak,...

  13. MCI's Nursing School Program

    blackhundred replied to cayces's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Perhaps late for you, but hence: Go RN if you can handle the load. LPN is overpricey while RN is pricey...enough. If you can do it, do it. The market is tight. Good

  14. MCI May 09'

    blackhundred replied to JayAddy757's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Don't focus on your gender and pick-up skills, bud. I graduated from MCI and have a great job, and the distractions are not worth the effort. Waste your time, and you waste you money and

  15. MCI Grads - Question regarding Employment

    blackhundred replied to justme68_86's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I graduated MCI on April 30, 2009. I currently work for Sentara. I was picked up weeks before graduation, even in this tough climate. No matter what, your license is your license, and you are who...

  16. MCI LPN Program

    blackhundred replied to hopeful10's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Good luck. It is what it

  17. MCI-Transferring Credits

    blackhundred replied to sunshine327's topic in Virginia Nursing

    FYI, and as a recent grad, I spoke with NLN and they do not recognize grandfathering of

  18. Any mci grads or non grads I have a few questions(in the VA beach campus or NN)

    blackhundred replied to ILuvMyDoc's topic in Virginia Nursing

    If you go to the NN campus, or even VB, call Mrs. Carstens and ask her, candidly, for advice. She can make you in a break

  19. MCI admissions rep said. . .

    blackhundred replied to lilSiouXz's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm an MCI grad. If you desire an RN license, please apply to the RN