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  1. All Nursing Students 50 and older! I need your feedback.

    Sowinsis replied to patientlywaiting2008's topic in General Students

    Thanks to every that has replyed to my posting. Since I work in a hospital now very part time, I have learned so much. I know that there are many different jobs in nursing and The older ladies may...

  2. All Nursing Students 50 and older! I need your feedback.

    Sowinsis replied to patientlywaiting2008's topic in General Students

    Hey PatientlyWaiting, Where are you now in the nursing school process?? I wanted to find out because I was 52 and in nursing school and the menopause was at its peek. I was taking 2...

  3. Riverside School of Nursing Jan 2011

    Sowinsis replied to twins4paiges's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Paige, We had Rappahanock students at our hosptial yesterday. I guess you can expect to do clinicals at Mary Immaculate. I am not sure where they go. About the taking courses over...

  4. Riverside School of Nursing Jan 2011

    Sowinsis replied to twins4paiges's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Paige, I am glad for you! No since in paying the money if you can go somewhere else. I have met a few MCI grads, and Thomas Nelson, and they don't seem anymore advanced than some that...

  5. Riverside School of Nursing Jan 2011

    Sowinsis replied to twins4paiges's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I am going to take the Sept 2011 class also, since the Night and Weekend program closed. I wll get titles of the books and pre-read the material. I feel I can read one book a month, that will help me....

  6. Medical Careers Institute VA Beach or Newport News??

    Sowinsis replied to Julian87's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The prereq classes are not free. I know that you can test out and if you pass you pay $350.00, if you fail you just pay $150.00. Really read the schdule of classe fees when they give you one. I will...

  7. Medical Careers Institute VA Beach or Newport News??

    Sowinsis replied to Julian87's topic in Virginia Nursing

    thanks bob, i am in the process of appling to riverside. i just hope that they let me in. i was at another hosptial nursing school taking a full load, 2 classes, started a new...

  8. Medical Careers Institute VA Beach or Newport News??

    Sowinsis replied to Julian87's topic in Virginia Nursing

    :up:thanks so much! every bit of info really helps. i am prepared for the fast paced classes. now i know what to expect in the 45

  9. Medical Careers Institute VA Beach or Newport News??

    Sowinsis replied to Julian87's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I am reporting from my financial aid meeting with MCI. I was given a financial aid report estimate. They did not go over my transcripts and see what would transfer. I was told to wait until the...

  10. Where are the professionals?

    Sowinsis replied to mswim's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I am moonlighting a a hospital as a unit secretary as I go through nursing school. The problem is with the supervisors in charge. In my hospital, several directors, charge nurses,...

  11. Is there a book of general nursing case studies?

    Sowinsis replied to sully75's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hello, i found a book that is new nclex rn excel test success through unfolding case study review. isbn 9780826106018 it comes from drexal university college of nursing and health professions. got...

  12. Medical Careers Institute questions

    Sowinsis replied to hopeful10's topic in General Nursing

    i am applying to mci aug 10. they are accepting 25 of my credits, but make me take pysch and say since it it over so many years. i am a prior teacher and m. ed. still have to take english 101 . they...

  13. Medical Careers Institute VA Beach or Newport News??

    Sowinsis replied to Julian87's topic in Virginia Nursing

    :redbeatheThank you so much for your honest information. I feel sometimes recruiters are making pitches for their schools. This response seems like the real thing. I will be completing my application...

  14. CLEP Sociology

    Sowinsis replied to jlrevis's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am interested in CLEPing the Sociology exam also. I am glad you responded. My question is concerning the questions proposed that concern the Sociologists that are talked about in the text. I am...

  15. Advice to Students: say "thank you"

    Sowinsis replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

    thank you for sharing this information concerning showing appreciation to the mentor nurse. i am really gaining so much information in this website that i feel i am going to have a really great start....

  16. What shoes do you wear at work?

    Sowinsis replied to mappers's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I went to shoebuy.com and ordered several top end pairs .Drew, Rockports, and New balance. They let you try them and return without a restocking fee. Very easy to get a return shipping label also. I...

  17. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    Sowinsis replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    I went on the school website and copied all the ISBN numbers down and went to amazon and got my books with free shipping saved $85 plus free

  18. Wanting a pen pal

    Sowinsis replied to MrsTLC's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello, I would suggest to start a google group and email your classmates to join. That way each of you will have the same info to share and discuss concerning courses and work due, etc. I have set...

  19. A&P at TCC

    Sowinsis replied to twosugars's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello! I just finished A&P 1 at TCC chesapeake. I advise to take pictures of all the models front, back and side EVERYTHING!!! Do this the first chance you get before they are put in the back for...

  20. Critical Thinking is a Problem for Me...How Do You Do It?

    Sowinsis replied to SnowRain7489's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I feel that I could have the same problem. I found a book Strategies for NClex test taking success. I ordered the most recent and will not be available unitl September through amazon.com There are...

  21. Fundamental's 100 Evolve ebook

    Sowinsis posted a topic in General Students

    This book was part of a "package" I ordered my Nursing 100 books separately, however, I could not find this one as a separate purchase. Has anyone used this ebook as part of nursing 100, or, do the...

  22. Fundamental's 100 Evolve ebook

    Sowinsis replied to Sowinsis's topic in General Students

    Did your instructor make use of it for any purpose? I just want to know if I really need it if I have the textbook.

  23. Is it good to apply to a lot of nursing schools?

    Sowinsis replied to carissabest's topic in General Nursing

    You may not want to "apply" because of the application fee. But, you should research every one and read their student handbooks which are sometimes online. I applied to a few and paid the application...

  24. Snack Ideas

    Sowinsis replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    I am concerned about the weight gain that seems to happen in Nursing school also. I would suggest not take anything that is not low glycemic. Almonds (raw not salt), fruit, raw vegetables, and protein...

  25. Fundamental's 100 Evolve ebook

    Sowinsis replied to Sowinsis's topic in General Students

    Your right it is the book. I went to the Elseiver website and I was trying to decide which was the Evolve ebook to go with the set. Have you used