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  1. Relocating to FL with 1 yr RN, ADN experience. Job Prospects?

    bowlofsurreal posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi, I am in Northern VA now, but am considering relocating to FL in September (for family reasons) once I have completed 1 year at my current job on a very busy cardiac step down unit. I graduated...

  2. Patient ratios progressive care units

    bowlofsurreal replied to kaylasmommy's topic in Cardiac

    At a non-union hospital in the dc area, we have 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights. It used to be 1 less patient per shift until about a year ago. The difference that addition of an extra patient makes...

  3. NVCC transfer to Mason

    bowlofsurreal replied to TECHTORNHOPEFULLY's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The NVCC program is an AAS (Associates of Applied Science) and doesn't meet the gen ed requirements for Mason. You have to also get your AS which requires a few extra classes that the Nursing...

  4. NAs 161 or BIO 141 at NVCC?

    bowlofsurreal replied to WillLeads2Way's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I would take BIO 141, 142 and CHEM 111, and Microbiology if you can swing it. I think taking NAS could potentially hinder you if you plan to go on post ADN. Most area programs (including George...

  5. A NVCC math class to prepare for TEAS or is study guide enough?

    bowlofsurreal replied to WillLeads2Way's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm a nursing student at NVCC and tutor for the teas. The handbook should be plenty. You only need additional math if you're struggling with the questions in the

  6. NVCC (NOVA) Online Hybrid Program

    bowlofsurreal posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi, I am currently applying to the Online Hybrid Nursing Program at NOVA for Summer 2010 and was curious to hear from anyone who is currently in the program or accepted. I keep hearing that it is...

  7. Not Getting "A's"

    bowlofsurreal replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    I totally understand and like all the other posters feel your pain. My program also has a 85% B and a 93% A. Our exams are 50 questions, so to get an A you have to miss 3 or less out of the 50...

  8. My first day of clinicals funny moment...

    bowlofsurreal replied to RNin2012's topic in General Students

    I can totally relate! Also, not as bad as my first day and me calling my clinical instructor in to listen to my patient's lungs because I thought I heard something adventitious. (I was hearing her...

  9. Anyone waiting for acceptance in NVCC nursing fall 2010?

    bowlofsurreal replied to acibrix's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yeah, I'm not messing around about those codes! So much more to deal with than chasing down books or codes. I ordered my books last week. Just waiting for financial aid to kick in... Now that we...

  10. NOVA Clinical locations??

    bowlofsurreal replied to LaurenLPN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I did this for this semesters classes. I clicked the button at 10:01 (got my classes), by 10:05 the classes I wanted were filled. Craziness! Thanks again for all your tips! Did you happen to take...

  11. NOVA Clinical locations??

    bowlofsurreal replied to LaurenLPN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi, I start the RN program at NOVA this fall. The first semester the staff assigned my clinical rotations--after this semester I will choose my sites based on preferences (day, time, clinical site)....

  12. Lunch?

    bowlofsurreal replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    I love the idea of this bottle, but am always worried about the reusable straw. Do you put it in the dishwasher? how often do you clean

  13. Clinicals?

    bowlofsurreal replied to kk83's topic in General Students

    I start at the end of August. We have a skills lab once a week the entire semester. The first four weeks we are there for 3 hours a week, after that we go to 2 hours a week and start

  14. Can I have multiple ear piercings?

    bowlofsurreal replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Students

    My program only allows 1 set of stud earrings, too and that isn't just at clinical. The expectation is that in lab we dress the same as if we were at the clinical

  15. Awesome amazon.com deal for students - FREE Prime!

    bowlofsurreal replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Students

    Thank you!! My prime was almost up, great not to have to pay that $79 for a

  16. Pharmacology online?

    bowlofsurreal replied to mamacashew's topic in General Students

    I took Pharmacology online last semester as I wanted to have all my program corequisites done prior to starting my program in August to lighten my load so I can continue to work. I found Pharmacology...

  17. Anyone waiting for acceptance in NVCC nursing fall 2010?

    bowlofsurreal replied to acibrix's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I was in the second orientation :) And as far as the codes they put the fear of god of me. I think the book rep spoke longer than anyone else as we all had tons of questions about the books (all of...

  18. Anyone waiting for acceptance in NVCC nursing fall 2010?

    bowlofsurreal replied to acibrix's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Flames, Thanks again for being a resource for us! Can I ask you a couple more questions? --Did you have to take HESI every semester? I have seen some programs on allnurses require a minimum score...

  19. Anyone waiting for acceptance in NVCC nursing fall 2010?

    bowlofsurreal replied to acibrix's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks for the info, Flames! You are the third person I have seen in the past couples days mention to get Saunders right away. I was just looking at it on Amazon last night and am now definitely...

  20. Anyone waiting for acceptance in NVCC nursing fall 2010?

    bowlofsurreal replied to acibrix's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hey Guys, I got my letter today!! I'm super excited, was so afraid as I didn't get into the accelerated program in April and when I saw another thin envelope in my mailbox my heart dropped.... As far...

  21. New Grad RN no job thinking of being a CNA

    bowlofsurreal replied to Gem0607's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry to hear about how you are struggling! I am hoping to start an ADN RN program in the fall (am waiting to hear back any day now) and seeing how much folks are struggling to find a job post...

  22. Is working as a CNA considered experience when looking for an RN job?

    bowlofsurreal replied to bowlofsurreal's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for all the replies! I definitely want to work in the hospital and love the suggestion of trying to get an RN mentor. I'm extremely excited and think if nothing else, I will gain a greater...

  23. Is working as a CNA considered experience when looking for an RN job?

    bowlofsurreal posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I'm in the process of getting my CNA license in VA while I wait to hear back about whether i've been accepted to an RN ADN program (after the ADN I planned to do the BSN at a local University). I...

  24. Anyone waiting for acceptance in NVCC nursing fall 2010?

    bowlofsurreal replied to acibrix's topic in Virginia Nursing

    PS--I applied for the traditional track as

  25. Anyone waiting for acceptance in NVCC nursing fall 2010?

    bowlofsurreal replied to acibrix's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hey Guys, I have the same thing under organizations! I had to add the module (my heart completely sank because I added Content: Organizations at first instead of "My Organizations") and now I see the...