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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 need to look into other type paperwork and management...

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 classes along with nursing and traveling some distance...

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 again. I had to take several because mine were over 7 y...

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 come out of hospital schools. For a few of them, I am...

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. See you in September. Robin

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 attend a second financial aid meeting and see what ...

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 parttime job, and the full time nursing program. i trav...

: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 weeks.

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 application process was complete and I could find out wh...

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, and nursing supervisors take the time to tell people...

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 it on amazon about $30

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 still want 30,000 to 40,000. you will not get your ...

: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 process. They said that they would take my A&P...

I just completed my first day of student nursing. We went over lifting mechanics with a PT. We talked about a lift team and that some hospitals are beginning to impliment lift teams. Several of the student nurses were too small to even attempt to lif...

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 afraid I will not be able to remember which Sociologis...

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. i will remember to say "thank you" to the nurses ...

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Thanks for this information that was very informative. I am a student nurse. I have incorporated a 45 min workout with cardio at the gym that will be part of my nursing school. I need to say in shape. I was not focused on my stomach muscles but I wil...

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 shipping.

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 one up for my nursing program for the fall. Make ...

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 the practicums. I almost failed because the instr...

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 other books that teach strategies for test taking suc...

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 instructors make use of it? I read its information...

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. Thanks!

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 fee. Each school has a different set of objectives...