203bravo

203bravo MSN, APRN

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  1. tucking scrub pants in shoes

    203bravo replied to dudemursebrah2b's topic in General Students

    agree with Sporanokids --- would never fly at my

  2. 5 gone already

    203bravo replied to 203bravo's topic in General Students

    to be fair --- 2 failed a random drug screening... i underestimated the time and study requirements that would be required for the program, and the other 2 could successfully preform skill checkoffs...

  3. 5 gone already

    203bravo posted a topic in General Students

    We are just entering the fifth week of our 1st semester.. started with 40.. down to 35 already..

  4. RN License plate

    203bravo replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    There is an extra fee for the tag -- -but it provides scholarships.. and yes you have to have a tag registered to your name in order to apply for the

  5. New Student Need some tips

    203bravo replied to TXParamedic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm also a medic in an RN program --- our program gives us 3 chances to get 100% on our med math test before we are dropped --- had the 1st attempt last week and got the 100%.. I also use dimensional...

  6. Why do Nurses tell students to go BSN??

    203bravo replied to besaangel's topic in General Students

    then that makes for an easy decision if i were in your same

  7. Why do Nurses tell students to go BSN??

    203bravo replied to besaangel's topic in General Students

    This is a bit confusing -- you say that you already have a AA degree covering pre-reqs.. if that is the case then a BSN would not take you 4 years. You should be looking at 2 years to get either the...

  8. Financial Aid

    203bravo replied to Kaligirl02's topic in General Students

    The max amounts of loans are stated for the entire year based on your classification as calculated by the number of credit hours that you have already been successful in achieving. However, the loan...

  9. Administering heparin do you need 2 needles?

    203bravo replied to tsm007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Heparin is given deep subQ --- you administer at 90 degrees instead of 45 degrees and would change the needle after drawing (just like changing needles for IM injections) because any medication that...

  10. Sigma Theta Tau International membership

    203bravo replied to Saab93's topic in General Students

    Sigma Theta Tau is an honor society this is limited to the top 35% of your class.. Congratulations and you would put it with pride under honor and awards section on your resume. And yes you need to...

  11. So long summer, hello semester..

    203bravo replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have my 1st Patho class tomorrow 1-4... then's it's all uphill... even already have our 1st patho quiz next Monday... have to be prepared to hit the ground running. :) best of luck to

  12. The valve

    203bravo replied to butterflyballoon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not sure what you mean by "breathing" mask.. but the different types of O2 masks are: * Non re-breather (same as partial re-breather) -- has a reservoir bag as well as flaps over the holes on the side...

  13. Is it just me?

    203bravo replied to STLmomma27's topic in General Students

    We start classes on the 19th, but this week we have been going through "bootcamp" to get a head start... it has been a God send... learning how to do concept maps, getting to know each other, hearing...

  14. No SAT Tests

    203bravo replied to TexRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You would have to double check with the school that you are attending. Most of the time this is a requirement of the state and therefore could not be waived. If I were you I would just plan on...

  15. pre req. help

    203bravo replied to TaJones91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    short of the condensed summer terms I am not aware of any shortened A&P classes in MS. You need to make sure to check with the program that you are interested in attending to make sure they will...

  16. There is no nursing shortage! To all of the newcomers...

    203bravo replied to smiths0326's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is absolutely

  17. Nursing Online

    203bravo replied to AshAllen79's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you -- i knew there was a medical component requirement but wasn't sure of the

  18. Nursing Online

    203bravo replied to AshAllen79's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You may want to check out the possibility of the Excelsior College online nursing degree. It is probable that with your CNA experience that you would meet their acceptance requirements. [h=1][/h]Best...

  19. Need some opjnions on my AA Degree.

    203bravo replied to palamino98's topic in General Students

    Find out if the both schools use e-scripts.. if so then the transcripts will be transmitted from one to the other the same

  20. Financial aid...not enough

    203bravo replied to adc85's topic in General Students

    the award of 4,500$ of sub federal loans implies that you are a 2nd year student... The max amount of federal loans that can be borrowed by 2nd year students is 10,500$ of which no more than 4,500$...

  21. Phlebotomy Class Worth It?

    203bravo replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    Green34 is absolutely correct --- another issue that blood draws are done at the AC and hopefully most of your IVs are going to be lower. It's also possible to blow the vein during the stick and...

  22. Applying for both BSN and ADN at one nursing school

    203bravo replied to Renia190's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What school offers both Associate as well as Bachelors degrees? I've always thought that community colleges awarded Associate degrees and 4 year colleges and universities awarded

  23. Nursing scholarships?

    203bravo replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    Eagle2110: [h=3]Board of Trustees’ Nursing Education Scholarship for Study in Nursing Education[/h]Provides funds to assist students in need who are in good standing with their nursing school....

  24. Nursing scholarships?

    203bravo replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    Congrats -- I'm using this program as well --- excellent program 1 year of working for a 4,000$ scholarship

  25. Want to know my chances....

    203bravo replied to yvette1222's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    every program has their own admission criteria but you look as if you would be a strong candidate for any RN program. My only concern would be the academic dishonesty charge that you have on your...